Would a district desperate to improve test scores ever decide to simply fire every teacher on staff at one school and start fresh? The implications of a decision like this are huge, yet one Rhode Island school district has decided to do just that. In Providence, Rhode Island, Central Falls district has made the striking [...]
President Obama has proposed quite a change to the 2011 budget for schools. Of worthy note: An increase of 4.5 billion dollars of discretionary funds. An increase of 1.35 billion dollars towards Race to the Top incentives 500 million for the investing in innovation program, a competitive awards program. 900 million for the school turnaround [...]
2009 Nobel Peace Prize Announcement.
Extension activity ideas for students after President Obama’s speech on September 8.
Understanding the Obama Effect an the implication on teachers and students.
