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SchoolOne is committed to helping schools effectively and efficiently achieve their academic goals. This newsletter is dedicated to keeping you informed about current news and industry trends that may affect you and your school.
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Duncan urges changes to NCLB
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is calling on educators and others to help rewrite the No Child Left Behind law by early next year. Duncan says the administration supports the testing and accountability portions of NCLB but hopes the law can go further giving all children "a high quality education that prepares them for the future."
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How tech drives success in Title I schools
A new report, "Leveraging Title I and Title IID: Maximizing the Impact of Technology in Education," and the accompanying guide, "A Resource Guide Identifying Technology Tools for Schools," examine how districts can make the most of education technology funds and identify effective school technology tools.
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A certain slow progress in Obama's education agenda
Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus writes that, despite her skepticism, President Obama is overseeing a quiet revolution in the nation's approach to education. She is ready to admit "a certain slow progress." Among other projected reforms, Marcus praises the motivating Race to the Top Fund and an appropriations bill that would prompt merit pay for teachers and principals. However, she sees the overhaul of NCLB is a potential pitfall.
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Research on New York City's charter schools points to achievement gains
Students enrolled in New York City charter schools outperformed their public-school peers on standardized tests. A Stanford University economist compared state test results of students who were selected through a lottery to attend NYC charter schools with the results of students who were not selected and attended other public schools. He found a performance gap between the two groups that widened over time.
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