ED In The News




2007-06-21

County works retired teachers into school system (Prince George’s [MD] Gazette)


In Maryland, retired teachers mentor first-year teachers, offering moral support and updates on the latest in educational policy and teaching techniques. (Prince George’s Gazette)

2007-06-20

Thousands of failing schools face major overhaul


Nationwide, about 2,300 schools are either in restructuring or are a year away; where schools have failed America’s students, new leadership offers new ideas. (Associated Press)

2007-06-21

Teacher Turnover Costs Systems Millions, Study Projects


Low pay and the rigors of teaching contribute to attrition, but schools that tackle the problem can improve retention rates. (Washington Post)

2007-06-19

In the real world – For dropouts: Jobs are fewer, paychecks are smaller


 In Mississippi, average earnings for a worker who has dropped out of high school are $16,966, and the prospects are getting worse.

2007-06-18

Salary system luring faculty


Denver’s ProComp teacher performance pay plan is meant to attract teachers to difficult positions; initial results from the program are encouraging.  (The Denver Post)

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