eBulletin archives for September 2011

'IF you are having fun, you are not learning.'' 'So says a motto above a grade-school chalkboard … Read more about From Joanna Weiss in the Globe: Here’s a new idea–Let’s teach ‘reading.’

'Since it's back-to-school season across the country, I wanted to celebrate a group that is often … Read more about From the New York Times: A NYT columnist thanks his teachers

'The difference between the two types of schools in the probability of receiving "excellent" or … Read more about New Ohio Study: Charters perform no better that regular schools; often worse

The BTU regret to inform you that Mr. Robert Kuchinsky, brother of BTU retiree Janey Frank, has … Read more about Obituaries

"In a rare display of bipartisanship, the House approved a bill on Tuesday supporting the expansion … Read more about From the New York Times, a report on a Federal bill to expand charter schools:

  Tacoma teachers are entering their 2nd week of striking over several important issues, … Read more about Tacoma teachers strike enters 2nd week

k "€” one in the Globe showing that there is a stubborn achievement gap based on income in … Read more about Two interesting, related pieces surfaced this wee

"Cheating scandals have been rolling up the East Coast like a hurricane this year, from Atlanta to … Read more about A report in the New York Times: High Stakes Tests May Lead to High Stakes Cheating