Tuesday, November 24, 2009

K-12 education

Transit Official Named Chicago Schools Chief

Education Secretary Arne Duncan supports his replacement, but others criticize his lack of experience. more >>

Is There an 'Obama Effect' on Standardized Test Scores?

Coverage of the president's campaign appears to have helped close the achievement gap. more >>

Religion in Schools Debate Heats Up

An Illinois "moment of silence" law is overturned, and Texas reconsiders how to teach evolution. more >>

Best High Schools Send Students to Science Semifinals

Semifinalists in the Intel Science Talent Search hail from top high schools in New York, California, Virginia. more >>

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