Remainders: Senate bill would add fifth model to SIG program

by Philissa Cramer, at 8:26 pm

The Senate has approved a fifth School Improvement model: “the whole school model.” (Politics K-12)
Comparing Obama’s “pseudo” DREAM Act to Romney’s school voucher ideas. (Hechinger Report)
For-profit education evangelist Chris Whittle sees a final shot at success in Avenues. (Observer)
A Scottish student with a popular “school dinners” review blog has been told to shut down. (BBC)
An Essex Street Academy teacher is raising funds to get help for a dyslexic student. (DonorsChoose)
Four NYC zip codes are among the 50 nationally to increase their share of white residents most. (Gadfly)
The group that is creating NY’s Common Core tests is seeking public feedback about them. (PARCC)
Parents will have a second chance to apply for seats in pre-kindergarten starting Monday. (Schoolbook)
An educator says Walcott’s op/ed on sex abuse is missing plan for how to prevent it. (Accountable Talk)

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