2008.09.25
Bailout education?
Unless you live under a rock (that's already paid for), you know all about the nation's economic woes. Just in case, you can check out this from President Bush.
But education blogger Alexander Russo sees equal issues about accountability and government regulation in the education system.
Also making headlines in the education world here and away:
A new kind of kindergarten< - Charlottesville Daily Progress
Strict state and federal standards have begun to change the face of kindergarten in American schools. But at a new kindergarten program at Charlottesville’s Congregation Beth Israel Preschool, playtime is still paramount
Teacher charged with drug possession - Richmond Times Dispatch
New effort aims to test theories of education - New York Times
A Harvard economist, who has been working part-time for the NYC public school system, wants to bring R and D into school systems.
Texas changes could boost evolution - AP
A proposal for curriculum standards for science courses in Texas would remove language requiring students be taught the "strengths and weaknesses" of all scientific theories, wording which some say has been used to undermine the theory of evolution.
