Remainders: Weingarten praises final Race to the Top regulations

by Maura Walz, at 10:15 pm

Roland Fryer’s new paper concludes the Harlem Children’s Zone model can close the achievement gap.
Randi Weingarten praised the final RttT regulations, saying they ensure that teachers are included.
Peter Murphy says that Washington is sending New York “mixed messages” on the competition.
A city teacher complains that old-fashioned bulletin boards take higher priority than technology skills.
Jay Mathews wants you to tell him what he should ask Arne Duncan tomorrow.
What do novice teachers need to succeed? A new study says “grit,” but is it enough?
A Nobel prize-winning economist says the benefits of Head Start might not be as great as once thought.
The DOE and state environmental dept. tested the soil beneath two Inwood schools and say it’s safe.
After the UFT, the city’s next round of contract negotiations will be with DC 37.

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