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A deal to end sequestration may, finally, be on the horizon. Yesterday evening, House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wis) and Senate Budget Chairman Patty Murray (D-Wash) announced a new two…
This week, the American Federation of Teachers released the following video in response to the results of the PISA exam (Programme for International Standards and Assessment). The test, which is…
On Monday, December 9th, EdWeek will host a webinar on using portfolio models to evaluate arts educators. The webinar will feature NAfME member Dru Davison, who helped to developed a…
This week, the results of the 2012 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) tests were released; comparing student performance in science, math, and reading across 64 countries. As a whole,…
On Tuesday, Thanksgiving turkeys took a serious message to Congress, as education advocates visited key Congressional offices to urge members to end sequestration in upcoming federal budget negotiations. The Committee…
Earlier this month, the marching band and football team at Annandale High School in Annandale, Virginia, came into the national spotlight following an incident during the last home football…
This week, the Washington Post featured an article on First Lady Michelle Obama’s recent first steps into education advocacy. On Tuesday, November 12th, Mrs. Obama delivered remarks at Washington DC’s…
On Thursday, the Department of Education released new instructions to states seeking to renew waivers for No Child Left Behind. The new guidance is an attempt to simplify and streamline…
