Remainders: More tips for Bloomberg’s next four years of ed policy

by Maura Walz, at 8:52 pm

The state teachers union says “there is no more fat to cut” from school budgets.
A new study proposes a rule of thumb for when to close schools during a flu epidemic.
A new book concludes that many colleges misunderstand their first-generation college students.
Jay Mathews says it’s the “best book ever” written on college readiness.
Early Ed Watch tackles how best to serve pre-K English Language Learners.
Peter Murphy defends charter schools against the charge that they are political “darlings.”
Sherman Dorn wants his school district to get online systems for course schedules and IEPs.
Teachable Moment has suggestions for Bloomberg’s next term: more community schools, less Klein.
And Mildly Melancholy’s students think she has special powers — teaching and charm.

It's the last day to vote for the Erasmus Hall building to get funds to restore its historic stained glass windows: http://t.co/T8FWuU6k 8 hrs ago
Tech-savvy high school students are earning more credits online; school staff say it's got them better-prepared. http://t.co/rtCbQOR5 9 hrs ago
Notable that @WendyKopp joined Twitter today. @jgfong, thanks for the heads up! 11 hrs ago
You spoke, we listened: external links now open to a new tab! Check it: http://t.co/euEeKpkT. 12 hrs ago
Teacher Jen Kruse describes a story-telling assignment that her ESL students completed — and shares their work: http://t.co/DtNqmSrg 12 hrs ago
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