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I am submitting this because of the "power" at play between Connecticut and the U. S. Supreme Court. Connecticut argues here that states should not have to put out so much cash to meet requirements of NCLB. If I am reading this correctly, the U.S. Supreme Court might have heard the case if the U.S. D.O.E. had actually found Connecticut in violation of NCLB's standards....otherwise, not so interested.

Reading Was Fundamental.....The 8% that comprises the federal part looks like a lot of money right now...

This is organized by National Board Certified Teachers among others; Diane Ravitch speaks on 7/29, ...check out the "Guiding Principles" section.

My first take on this is that the overhaul might be "NCLB Lite." There is talk here of relaxing some constraints on subgroups (in particular exceptional ed). The so-called "turn around models" which include school closings survive so far.

Yet another educational documentary...

An older gentleman wants to attend first grade in Kenya....coming soon to a theatre near you!

Here is VEA's take on the possibility that educators will be making VRS contributions.

This is an easy to read breakdown of the types of special interest groups in Virginia...was helpful to me!

This looks like a good one for a holiday evening...hope that everyone is injoyig the beautiful day!

I think that the Courts acted appropriately here in NOT letting the student run for office after her offensive remarks. Nice balance, though, letting her wear the T-shirt.

From This Morning...a quick run throughof her thoughts. Glad that she is not afraid to say that she can change her mind:)