MyFox Philadelphia Ex-NJ education chief says governor defamed him Boston Herald By AP TRENTON, NJ - The former state education commissioner, still stinging from being fired last week, said Wednesday that Gov. ... Ex-NJ education chief Bret Schundler says Gov. Christie 'defamed' him Ex-N.J. education chief Schundler releases his chronology of firing NJEA, Christie at odds over application for education -jobs aid - -

State awarded $700 million in education funding liherald.com Last week, New York state won nearly $700 million in federal Race to the Top money, which will be used by the state for education . ... State's Failure to Win Educational Funds A Sad Day for Students, Taxpayers Local schools to receive 'Race to the Top' funding Federal funds to aid local schools - -

Columbus Dispatch Ohio Education Association Union Employees are on Strike WTRF COLUMBUS,Ohio -- Union employees of the Ohio Education Association, Ohio's largest teachers union are on strike. The 109 professional employees of OEA work ... Professional Staff Union of Ohio Education Association Now on Strike OEA Workers Strike:Labor Relations Employees Want Better Benefits

Board of Education identifies goals for new year Britt News-Tribune The district Board of Education met in a special meeting Aug. 23 to develop district-wide goals for this school year. Board members reviewed last year's ... LAWRENCE: School board wants more from tax exempt schools Windfall of job money challenges local schools Local schools get federal money to hire teachers - -

MiamiHerald.com Sink outlines her education reform plan MiamiHerald.com Sink's announcement comes after severe education budget cuts around the state that have narrowed elective and after-school offerings and in some districts ... Sink unveils plan for school changes

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com NJ Board of Education vows to continue reform after Race to the Top loss The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Matt Rainey The Star-LedgerThe NJ State Board of Education meeting is held in Trenton this morning. Acting Commissioner Rochelle Hendricks. ... NJ State school board ready for challenges of not having extra fed aid

New York Times Shine a Light Huffington Post (blog) I'm afraid a similar chasm has opened in the world of public education . On one side are people who favor data-driven accountability, school choice, ... When Does Holding Teachers Accountable Go Too Far? Should test scores be used AT ALL for teacher evaluation? Slate's Jack Shafer Weighs In On L.A. Times LAUSD Education Series - -

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MyFox Houston Texas Education Agency accused of resisting school-bus seat belt law Dallas Morning News AUSTIN A state senator and a parents group are accusing the Texas Education Agency of trying to subvert a ... TEA budget cuts upset parents & lawmaker TEA cuts school bus seat belt money Tight budget forces TEA to cut seatbelt spending

Los Angeles Times Education on the rise Monroe News Star US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan lifted spirits during his visit to JS Clark Magnet School and Madison Parish High School as he opened an eight-state, ... Maine students present their project to the top U.S. education official US Education Secretary Arne Duncan credits NY's 'breathtaking courage' in Race ... US education chief praises Manchester school - -