In the Superintendent's e-bulletin, BPS This Week, that arrives in our inbox each Monday, the … Read more about BPS This Week Exaggerates Salary Differences
eBulletin archives for September 2011
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From Joanna Weiss in the Globe: Here’s a new idea–Let’s teach ‘reading.’
'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.’
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From the New York Times: A NYT columnist thanks his teachers
'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
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New Ohio Study: Charters perform no better that regular schools; often worse
'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
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Obituaries
The BTU regret to inform you that Mr. Robert Kuchinsky, brother of BTU retiree Janey Frank, has … Read more about Obituaries
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From the New York Times, a report on a Federal bill to expand charter schools:
"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:
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Tacoma teachers strike enters 2nd week
Tacoma teachers are entering their 2nd week of striking over several important issues, … Read more about Tacoma teachers strike enters 2nd week
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Two interesting, related pieces surfaced this wee
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
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A report in the New York Times: High Stakes Tests May Lead to High Stakes Cheating
"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