Facebook commits to online safety
And lo’ and behold, the world's 2nd largest social networking site did announce their commitment to working with the attorneys general of 49 states and the District of Columbia to improve the safety of underage users.

Stop the confusion!
If you read Education Week's article on Value-Added measures you are probably more than a little confused. For those of you who don't know, Value-Added measures are statistical techniques that are used to isolate the effect schools, programs, or teachers have on the change in student achievement from one year to the next.

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Moving In, Moving Out
The massive redeployment of U.S. troops forces some districts to scramble to meet demands, while others try to cope with losing enrollment and funding.

Children of the Wars
Students whose parents are called to active duty face challenges and stresses that schools must be ready to address.

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Congress takes up school construction bill
The 21st Century High Performing Public Schools Facilities Act, a bill which would authorize funds for school construction projects in fiscal year 2009, is moving quickly through Congress.

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School Climate Matters
This month Anne discusses NSBA’s Council of Urban Boards of Education’s latest report, What We Think, which examines parent perceptions of urban school climate. Listen and learn what your district can do to improve school climate.

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