Alerts : Magnet Schools of America Congratulates Top Merit Award Winner Posted on 2010/5/19 16:38:10 (657 reads)
 Magnet Schools of America Congratulates Top Merit Award Winner Washington, D.C., May 11, 2010- Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools, congratulates all of the magnet schools recognized as Distinction and Excellence award winners at the 2010 Magnet Schools of America National Conference in Tampa, Florida, May 2-5. We especially congratulate C.V.T. Gilbert Elementary Magnet School for Communications and Creative Arts, from the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, NV as the top magnet school in the country for 2010, receiving the prestigious Dr. Ronald P. Simpson Distinguished Merit Award along with a cash award of $5,000.  "CVT Gilbert Elementary School continues to exceed its goals and joins the prestigious list of top magnet schools across the country. Gilbert is a unique school in the heart of the Las Vegas community with a very stable staff, parent, and student population, said Dr. Robert Brooks, Executive Director."Â
"This award embodies the positive impact that our school has on this nation," said Principal Other major award winners for 2010 include: Smith Academy of International Languages, the Dr. Donald Waldrip Elementary Award of $2,500, sponsored by Magnet Schools of America; and Davidson IB Middle School, the Secondary School Award of $2,500 sponsored by American Education Solutions, Croton on Hudson, NY.  Both schools are from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC. Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, Chattanooga, TN, Elementary School Award of $2,500, sponsored by DKH Consulting Services, Largo, FL; and Garlough Environmental Magnet School won $1,000 for the New & Emerging Magnet Award sponsored by Hogan Lovells, Washington, D.C. "All of these schools are excellent examples of successful magnet programs, where applications often exceed available seats. We congratulate all of the staff, parents, and students who put forth that "extra" effort to make these schools so successful, said Brooks."  Alerts : Don't Believe Everything You Read Posted on 2010/4/23 13:41:55 (498 reads)
 For over forty years, magnet schools and programs have been working towards achieving diversity in public schools but now they are struggling to maintain federal grant funding in an ever-shrinking pool of resources. Charter schools, appearing first in the early 1990s and gathering momentum throughout the last decade, are playing an increasingly prominent role in education and the field of school choice. While both compete for funding, a recent article in Education Week quotes Richard Kahlenberg, senior fellow at the Century Foundation as saying, "In Washington, all the attention has gone to charters." Some, like Gary Orfield, Civil Rights Director in Los Angeles, believe that the federal government should open the field for grant competitions, rather than allocating separate amounts of money for charter and magnet schools. For the full article, click here Alerts : An Inconvenient Truth: Race Matters in School Improvement Posted on 2010/4/21 16:21:01 (486 reads)
In this issue of the Integration Report, one important issue is addressed that is particularly critical - but often overlooked - issue of race-conscious teaching in diverse schools. Teachers have long been part of the desegregation process; based in part on awareness that faculty diversity produces important benefits for school communities. In a society increasingly pushing for colorblind policies, however, a discussion of the role teachers play in facilitating or hindering student achievement and the development of cultural competence is often silenced. The full report may be accessed here. Alerts : States, Cities Likely to Slash Jobs As Stimulus Dwindles Posted on 2010/4/21 14:22:15 (511 reads)
According to a CNBC report, the worst looks to be over for private-sector unemployment, but it may be just beginning for state and local government workers. As a result, payrolls were stable in 2008 and a good part of 2009. But not anymore. Revenue-starved states are taking more drastic steps to balance budgets. For the full article, click here.  Below is state-by-state information:  STATE-BY-STATE INFORMATION  ALABAMA: MontgomeryPublic Schools job cuts draw criticism‎ On March 9, the board voted 5-1 to approve layoffs for 180support workers, 415 teachers and 17 school-based administrators because ofprojected budget shortfalls in state and local school funding next school year.  Ala.legislators consider shortening school year MONTGOMERY, Ala.(AP) - March 15, 2010 - The financial crisis facing Alabama state government could mean a longersummer vacation for public school children. The Alabama Legislature is considering two bills that wouldreduce the number of days public schools are required to remain open to savemoney as schools face budget cuts that could force teacher layoffs.  ARIZONA:  Universitiesface 12 percent cut to make state budget work HOWARD FISCHERCapitol Media Services | Posted: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 PHOENIX -- And the university system, whichescaped unscathed in the basic budget proposal, would take a 12 percentacross-the-board cut. That translates out to nearly $39.3 million for the maincampus of Arizona State University,more than $32.6 million for the Universityof Arizona and in excess of $16million for NorthernArizona University.  Arizona Universities Ordered to Cut Payrolls,March 13, 2010 Arizona'spublic universities were ordered by the Board of Regents Friday to cut theirpayroll costs by 2.75 percent, The Arizona Daily Star reported. It is unclearwhether institutions will cut salaries or order layoffs. In the last two years,about 2,000 jobs were eliminated and thousands of other higher educationemployees in the state had furloughs.  Teachersseek alternatives to layoffs‎ Under the proposed 2010-11 budget, at least 112 teacherswould lose their jobs and class sizes would increase by about three students inevery grade, to save $5.2 million.  MUSDfacing major budget cuts, layoffs‎ The MaricopaUnified SchoolDistrict will host two meetings this week to helpthe district formulize plans to possibly repurpose a school and lay offpersonnel. The necessity for the layoffs stems from a failed overrideinitiative and cuts at the state level, which have resulted in MUSD having tocut almost $4 million from its operating budget.  ARKANSAS: Mansfield School Agrees To Cut Staff Fort SmithTimes Record - MaryL. Crider - ‎Mar 26, 2010‎  CALIFORNIA: More than 23000 layoffnotices issued to teachers statewide‎  Seismiceducation layoffs hits California school districts February 24, 2010 Victor Valley school district in California has cut the jobs of 181 teachersincluding music teachers, physical educationteachers, spanish teachers, and teachers of other elective courses and teachersof some core courses as well. Seventeen principals and assistantprincipals also lost their jobs.  Ralliesacross California protest cuts in higher education funding... Los Angeles Times, Mar 4, 2010 ... A day ofpassionate protest against education funding cuts attractedthousands of demonstrators Thursday to generally peaceful rallies,  Redlands Unified SchoolDistrict Contact: Sabine Robertson-Phillips, Assistant Superintendent, HumanResources Sabine_Robertson-Phillips@rusd.us This year I have laid off 30 teachers, closed AdultEducation, and eliminated high school transportation. There are haveclassified layoffs due to the closing of Adult School. Our categorical programs budgets have also been significantly, so we have hadsome layoffs in those areas as well. We had to reassign two elementaryadministrators as well. It has been a very difficult time for us...  COLORADO: Falcon schooldistrict board OKs 92 job cuts The Associated Press, March 25, 2010  Communityinput sought on school budget cuts Aspen Daily News - CurtisWackerle - ‎Mar 31, 2010‎ The Aspen School Districtis planning for about $800000 in budget cuts for the 2010-2011 school year. ...Considering cuts made going into this year, Sirko said the current climate isamong the worst - if not the worst - she's seen in 35 years of working inpublic education in Colorado.Budget cuts are expected to continue for the next three to four years, and thetotal reductions for some schools could hit 20 percent, Sirko said.  Senator: Cuts haveschools at 'the cliff' ReporterHerald.com, 3/29/10 Colorado lawmakers are very close to finalizing a 6.35 percentreduction for school funding for the 2010-11 school year, Sen. Bob Bacon told agroup gathered Sunday.
NorwichOKs up to 71 teacher layoffs‎ - TheDay.com, March 19, 2010 Board of educationalso considers closing a school to reach no-increase budget  Milfordschools warn 169 of possible layoff‎ A total of 169 nonrenewal notices were sent to city teachersThursday, after the Board of Education's budget increase was slashed by $2.2million earlier this month, the acting superintendent of schools said.  Stamfordresidents speak out against budget cuts‎  FLORIDA House Democrats railed against theeducation cuts throughout Thursday's debates. Rep. Bill Heller, D-St.Petersburg, argued that the education cuts fly in the face ofrecommendations from business leaders to close what they describe as "thetalent gap" in Florida'sworkforce.  Budgetshortfall bodes ill for schools By GEOFF FOX, gfox@tampatrib.com, Published: April 2, 2010 LAND O' LAKES - Furlough dayscould be mandated.  GEORGIA: Schoolsfear budget crash  GASchools Superintendent Discusses State's Education Budget Crisis ‎WRCB-TV - March 29, 2010 She says the 800-million dollar shortfall has backed theDepartment of Education into a corner. The Georgia School System isbombarded with teacher layoffs, ...  DeKalbcommittee moves to cut 427 school jobs, nixes tax hike‎ The DeKalbCounty school board willvote on a budget for next year that balances the current projected deficit withat least 427 layoffs, seven teacher furlough days and at least four schoolclosings -- but no tax hike.  Camden County Schools, GA Over the past two years, the Camden CountySchool District facedmassive budget reductions that forced them to eliminate 43 certified teachingand administrative positions. "These losses have created an overwhelming strainon the community's ability to support education during a time when expectationsand accountability for student success are extraordinary."-William C. Hardin, Ed.D, Superintendent of Schools  HAWAII: http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20100330/NEWS01/3300340/Fewer+Hawaii+schools+offer+summer+classes">HI:Fewer Hawaii schools offer summer classes By Loren Moreno, The Honolulu Advertiser, March 30, 2010  IDAHO: Idaho universities to lose $32 millionnext year By: The Associated Press | 09 Mar 2010 BOISE, Idaho - Lawmakers plan to give Idaho's four-yearpublic universities about $32.1 million less in total funding next year,further slashing the state share of costs for higher education.  Idaho public schools brace for budget woes By Jessie L. Bonner, The Associated Press, The IdahoStatesman (Boise), March 31, 2010  ILLINOIS: 'Devastating' layoffs loom in school districts statewide By Maudlyne Ihejirika, Chicago Sun-Times, March 28, 2010  Schoolgroups: Education layoffs may top 20000 - Springfield, IL ... Mar 26, 2010 ... The State Journal A coalition of Illinois educationgroups says more than 20,000 teachers and staff could be laid off in the nextschool year. The link below is a press release announcing the results ofa survey from IASA, IFT, IEa, etc, that anticipates 20,000 plus jobs being lostthis year. http://www.iasaedu.org/images/stories/news release survey data 3-25-10.pdf">http://www.iasaedu.org/images/stories/news%20release%20survey%20data%203-25-10.pdf  Schooldistricts prepare to cut pre-kindergarten programs  EastSt. Louis school district announces it will lay off 250 workers‎ EASTST. LOUIS -- AnotherIllinoisschool district is making massive cuts to make up for the millions of dollarsowed to it by the state. On Friday, EastSt. Louis school leaders announced 250 employees arebeing laid off at the end of the school year. The cuts include 134 teachers and10 administrators, as well as social workers, psychologists and counselors.  Despitepleas, D204 board approves layoffs‎ - Naperville Sun - March 23, 2010 ChicagoTribune, March 28, 2010 Many area school districts are sending pink slips now toprepare for 2010-11 budgets. Specific layoffs are listed below when possible,followed by a dollar value of total cuts, including programs.  Stark County schools approve budget cuts By Gary L. Smith, Peoria Journal Star, March 30, 2010  Champaign lays off dozens of teachers and support staff By Jodi Heckel, The News-Gazette (Champaign) March 30, 2010  Diresituation might mean layoffs at NIU‎ DeKALB - NorthernIllinois Universitymight have to consider laying off more than 250 staff members next year if thestate's fiscal situation doesn't approve, the school's president saidWednesday.  Libraryannounces more furloughs, hours cut‎ The Des Moines Public Library has announced thatbecause of budget cuts, all branches will close for eight days andemployees will take unpaid leave during ...  Addison School District 4 Contact: Bhavna Sharma-Lewis, Ph.D. Generaldemographics: Suburban K-8 (30 miles West of Chicago); 4200students; 1(PK-K); 6 (K-5); 1 (6-8);Demographics: ~62.4% Hispanic, 29% White, 4.6% Asian, 2.2% Black; SES: 49.5%Low Income, 25.2% ELL, 17% SWD Possiblelayoffs or staff furloughs: 45 teachers, 3 administrators, 25 support staff Possibleprogram cuts: pre-school; the entire curriculum and instructiondepartment; elementary music program; summer school; after school tutoring  INDIANA: Unionsays education cuts are costing teachers jobs‎ ISTA spokesman Mark Shoup said the union believes up to5,000 teachers could lose their jobs by next fall -- about 8 percent of publicschool teachers statewide. And that doesn't include another 1,500 teachers theunion estimates may retire without being replaced. Data posted on the stateDepartment of Education Web site indicated the layoffs may be themost significant since the early 1980s, when enrollments declined ...  Fundingwoes come down to economy, new law  Wabash ValleyEducation Center Contact: Tami Hicks, WVEC Professional Development Director IndianaASCD Executive Director WabashValley EducationCenter School Demographics: A Professional Development Director for 37 schoolcorporations. Possible layoffs orstaff furloughs: Every single district has laid off teachers and other staff(administration, custodians, bus drivers, etc.) in some format. Many are offering early retirementpackages. Possible program cuts:
All PD funds from the state have been eliminated which hasimpacted schools greatly. Most have puta freeze on PD and teacher trainings (especially anything that requires a sub)indefinitely.  Kokomo-Center TownshipConsolidated School Corporation Contact: Chris Himsel, Superintendent Kokomo Center Schools School Demographics: We are an urban school district with about 70% of ourstudents qualifying for free or reduced price lunch, 30% of our students arenon-White, and about 25% of our students qualify for special educationservices. Current State: We are dealing with more than $5 million in budget cuts. Wefear that our 2012 budget will be far worse than the current budget since staterevenues continue to fall below projections and the stimulus funds will nolonger be available. The actions I have outlined above will result in theelimination of 40-65 teacher jobs and 40-65 other jobs (i.e., administrators,secretaries, custodians, counselors, social workers, nurses, paraprofessionals,etc. - all employee groups will be affected). If the worst case scenario occurs for the 2012 budgets, thenelementary students will most likely have art, music, and PE opportunitiesdecrease by 50% (30 minutes once per week instead of 30 minutes twice perweek). Foreign language, art, PE, music,and technology opportunities will most likely be reduced at the middle school. Many elective programs will most likely beeliminated at the high school level. Student support services, such as counselors, social workers, andnurses, will most likely be reduced. Class sizes in all grade levels will likely increase.  IOWA: DubuqueSchool Board Approves Job Cuts, High School Closure KCRG - KatieWidemann - ‎Mar 22, 2010‎ On Monday night, the Dubuqueschool district approved major cuts, including closing the Central AlternativeHigh School and up to 165positions. The board also approved job cuts district wide.Administrators will cut at least 165 positions. 88 and one half positions willcome from certified staff, ...  http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20100329/NEWS/3290312/1001/NEWS/Squeezed-schools-pursuing-teacher-pay-cuts">Squeezedschools pursuing teacher pay cuts By Sheena Dooley, The Des MoinesRegister, March 29, 2010  http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/desmoinesregister/News/~3/gGgRivhpRPg/">Urbandalemay have to cut 20 teachers http://www.google.com/reader/view/feed/http://feeds.feedburner.com/desmoinesregister/News">DesMoinesRegister.com- NEWS - Feb 25, 2010  http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.amestrib.com/articles/2010/04/01/ames_tribune/news/doc4bb2ccf1e1145939134228.txt&usg=AFQjCNEKbqyvbcDgPljILlfEeG1PNUDxBQ">School board refines budget cut scenarios            • Reducing kindergarten to half day.            • Trimming 50 percent of the elementary educational assistants.            • Delaying textbook purchases.            • Reducing teaching staff by about 23.5 full-time equivalents.  SEPschools left with 'gaping hole' in budget Mar 31,2010 | By KRISTA KIELSMEIER kkielsme@dmreg.com ...  http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20100402/NEWS02/4020331/1004/W.D.M.-schools-face-1-million-budget-shortfall">W.D.M.schools face $1 million budget shortfall An increase in the number of students in classrooms at Phenix EarlyChildhood LearningCenter and a reduction in teachingpositions at various schools, some in special education, will be among the waysdistrict administrators will propose WestDes Moines schools combat a $1 million budgetshortfall.  KANSAS: USD204 teacher layoffs on horizon‎ Officials withUSD 204 are expecting to cut another round of staff members in an effort toclose an ever-widening gap created by state public education cuts.  Shorter school weeks throughout Kansas? KSNT - ‎Mar 8,2010‎ Some Kansas schools have goneto a four day school week in an attempt to save money.  KENTUCKY: Stumbomore hopeful House can avoid higher education cuts Courier Journal, February28, 2010 FRANKFORT,Ky.- House Speaker Greg Stumbosaid Sunday he is more hopeful the House can reduce or eliminate proposed cutsto state funding of higher education in the 2010-12 budget.  LOUISIANA: By Jordan Blum, The Advocate (Baton Rouge), April 2, 2010  Boardeyeing teacher layoff in Assumption‎ Declines in sales tax and property tax collections, noincrease in public school funding this fiscal year and an expected double-digitincrease in retirement costs next year have led Assumption Parish school systemofficials to consider a third reduction in force since 2004.  Regents start planning more college cutbacks  Budgetchairman warns colleges of further cuts Federal stimulusdollars will run out The Times Picayune Wednesday,March 24, 2010 BATON ROUGE -- The chairman of the House budget committeegave a stark warning Tuesday to the leaders of Louisiana's colleges and universities: Don'texpect any help from the Legislature when federal economic stimulus dollars runout next year.  Universitystimulus money won't be replaced by state when it runs out, legislator warns By Jan Moller, The Times-Picayune, March 24, 2010 Rusty Costanza/ About 400 students and employees at the University of New Orleans marched Tuesday to protestthe effect of state budget cuts on their campus. he chairman of the Housebudget committee gave a stark warning Tuesday to the leaders of Louisiana's colleges anduniversities: Don't expect any help from the Legislature when federal economicstimulus dollars run out next year.  MAINE: University planslayoffs to cover $5.9M gap Bangor Daily News, March 31, 2010 ORONO, Maine - The University of Maine is facing a projected$5.9 million shortfall in the budget for the next school year, part of whichwill be addressed through staff reductions including eight layoffs, a UMaineadministrator said Tuesday.  http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/140116.html">Budget goesto Baldacci By Kevin Miller, Bangor Daily News, March 31, 2010  MARYLAND: Montgomery, Prince George's slash budgets Washington Post - MichaelLaris, JonathanMummolo - ‎Mar 15, 2010‎  MASSACHUSETTS Boston Business Journal (blog) - ‎Mar 30, 2010‎ The state's top education official criticized cutsto community colleges Monday, the Springfield Republican reports. Richard M.Freeland, the commissioner of higher education, said cuts to the schools"(make) no sense" given the goal of getting all high school graduatesto college, the paper says.  MICHIGAN: Bleakfuture predicted for Michigan schools RIVERVIEW:School district notifying 36 teachers of possible layoffs‎  MichiganSenate plan would cut university funding 3% By The Associated Press , March 11, 2010, 8:37PM Michigan's public universities would face 3 percent cuts in stateaid based on a bill moving through the state Senate.  Layoffs looming for Whitehall teachers White Lake Beacon -March 29, 2010 The Whitehall Districts Schools board of education lastMonday night voted to issue layoff notices to as many as 24 teachers.  MINNESOTA:  Minn.lawmakers sign off on $312M in budget cuts BusinessWeek - MartigaLohn, BrianBakst - ‎Mar 29, 2010‎ Minnesota lawmakers signed off Monday on $312 millionin cuts to local governments, public colleges, farm programs and more ...The state's public colleges-- run by the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Colleges andUniversities system -- would have to get by on a combined $47 million less.  MISSISSIPPI: Larger class sizes OK'd for 13 Mississippi schools Jackson Clarion Ledger - MarquitaBrown - ‎Mar 26, 2010‎  By Marquita Brown, The Clarion-Ledger (Jackson) - March 31,2010  MISSOURI Missouricolleges told to prepare for deep cuts By The AssociatedPress Published: Sunday, February 21, 2010 2:03 AM CST Missourilawmakers and university presidents are painting a bleak picture of futurehigher education funding as student enrollment rises across the state.  MONTANA: Regentswill consider 5 percent budget cuts at Montana colleges this week By MATT GOURAS ofthe Associated Press | Posted: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Misslouian HELENA - The Board of Regents will evaluatebudget cuts of up to 5 percent for the state's colleges and universities at ameeting this week.  NEBRASKA: Omaha World-Herald - JoeDejka - ‎Mar 15, 2010‎ Nebraskastate budget forecasts are starting to paint a clear and dark picture of whatcould happen to school funding when the federal stimulus money runs out. Thenext school year looks like the calm before the storm.  North Platte school funds to be cut North PlatteBulletin - GeorgeLauby - ‎Mar 12, 2010‎ Layoffs are expected next year in the public school systemas the budget will be cut 10 percent, ...  NEVADA: UPDATE:Legislature decides higher education cut March 2, 2010 by Haley Etchison Democrats,Republicans compromise, arrive at 6.9 percent decrease State higher education funding will be cut by $46 million inaccordance with an agreement reached yesterday by Gov. Jim Gibbons and Nevada legislators.  Educationcuts may never be healed after session  NEW JERSEY: Contact: Marie M. Adair, Executive Director, NJASCD StatewideSummary: A recent New Jersey School Board Association survey of322 school districts in the state found: 1.        93%indicate they will lay off staff; most say the layoffs will involve teachers. 2.        60%indicate staff reductions will translate to education program cuts. 3.        67%will cut extracurricular activities, such as sports, band and clubs. Source: NJSchool Board Association (March 31, 2010)  Woodbridgeschool aid cut may prompt 4 percent tax hike, 280 layoffs‎  NBschools face layoffs, program cuts because of slashed state aid‎ The North Brunswick school district is facing 103 employeelayoffs, fewer sports teams and limited spending as a result of a recentannouncement about a reduction in state aid.  Wayneschools weigh layoffs of teachers‎ A sharp reduction instate school aid is forcing the district to consider deeper budget cuts thatinclude teacher layoffs, though class size will not increase, officials say.  N.J.colleges expect tuition increases after Christie's budget cuts $173M By TheStar-Ledger Continuous News Desk, March 23, 2010 Jerry McCrea/TheStar-LedgerGovernor-elect Chris Christie (center); stands with Richard L.McCormick, president of Rutgers University (left); and Rosemary E. Jeffries,president of Georgian Court University; following Christie's meeting with theexecutive board of the NJ College Presidents' Council, held at RutgersUniversity in New Brunswick in December.  NJ Proposes 74% Cutsin State Library Aid, State Library Faces ... Mar 17, 2010 ... For FY2011, the state of New Jerseyhas proposed a drastic cut of 74% in library program funding fromthe FY 2010 appropriation, ...  Vineland, NJ: TheAdult Education program and 82 positions will be cut from their budget for the2010-2011 school year.                                    Source: The Daily Journal (March 31, 2010)  Mendham TownshipSchool District Contact: Kristopher Harrison, Superintendent of Schools MendhamTownship SchoolDistrict kharrison@exmail.mendhamtwp.org In NJ we are overwhelmed with budget cuts due to thefinancial crisis and having exhausted ARRA funds. Statewide, we areseeing a minimum of 5% total budget cuts to make up for the loss offunding. Locally, we have lost 99.7% of state aid. The only revenuethat is received other than from the local tax levy is $143,000 from IDEA and$13,000 from NCLB.  NEW MEXICO:  NMSUfaces budget challenges as economic downturn continues‎ State revenuesand general funding for New Mexico State Universityhas been significantly reduced "National trendsshow that the economic downturn has had a major impact on higher education,"Taylor said.  http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local News/Hard-choices">SantaFe Public Schools faces hard choices on cuts to counter expected funding gapnext year By Robert Nott, Santa Fe New Mexican,March 25, 2010  NEW YORK:  78%of districts in region expect teacher layoffs ‎Kingston Daily Freeman - KyleWind March 29, 2010 School officials are planning to lay off at least 1,782teachers in the lower and Mid-HudsonValley if Gov. DavidPaterson's proposed $1.3 billion cut in education aid for 2010-11 is approvedby the Legislature, a state School Boards Association and Council ofSuperintendents report said.  KleinWarns Of Thousands Of Teacher Layoffs‎  Buffaloschools face 680 layoffs from Paterson cuts‎ The Buffalo Public Schools will be forced to lay off 680 staffmembers - or nearly 10 percent of its work force - if Gov. David A. Paterson'sproposed state aid cuts are enacted, School Superintendent James A. Williamssaid Wednesday evening.  NY: Teacher cuts coming in hundreds By Scott Waldman, Times Union (Albany) -April 1, 2010  Stateloses out on federal school grant "Race to the Top' contest sought ideasfor reform By Peter Simon, BuffaloNews, 3/30/10 New York State fell far short in its bid for federal"Race to the Top" education funding on Monday, dashing hopes for awindfall from Washingtonthat would have helped avoid extensive teacher layoffs and program cuts facinglocal school districts.  NY: Schools fear never getting delayed aid from state By Peter Simon, The Buffalo News, April 1, 2010  NORTH CAROLINA: NC'slargest city to start laying off 600 teachers CHARLOTTE, N.C.(AP) - March 24, 2010 - The school board in North Carolina's largest city has voted tostart laying off about 600 teachers for the coming year.  Wakeschools eye budget shortfall, job cuts ‎WRAL.com - March 23, 2010 Approximately 70employees from instructional services, communications, chief of staff,auxiliary services and administrative services, will be laid off according to abudget presentation made Tuesday morning in a budget work session  OHIO: Already, letters have gone to 64 staff members, includingteachers, who might get a layoff notice after the Board of Education takesaction next month.  Elyria City Schools Contact: Mark R. Sutter, PhD , Director of Academic Services Elyria City Schools 440-284-8249 School Demographics: Elyria City Schools,a small urban, Title I school district in Ohio Possible layoffs orstaff furloughs: We used our Title I ARRA funding to re-hire 10 elementaryschool teachers throughout our school district. These staff are used to reduceclass sizes in our full-day kindergarten program and to provide much neededstudent intervention. When the fundingruns out the teachers will lose their jobs. Our school district has stretched our ARRA allocation, $1.56 million, tolast 2 school years.  OKLAHOMA: Suburban districts weigh options By Clifton Adcock, MannyGamallo, Susan Hylton and Rhett Morgan, TulsaWorld March 29, 2010  Possiblejob cuts for TPS‎ Alerts : Dallas magnet schools top Houston group's rankings Posted on 2010/4/21 13:55:42 (448 reads)
Dallas ISD's magnet campuses again dominate a list of the best public high schools in Texas, while several of the city's large comprehensive high schools rank at the bottom. The School of Science & Engineering and School for the Talented & Gifted ranked as the No. 1 and No. 2 high schools in the state for the second straight year, according to Children at Risk, a Houston nonprofit group. For the full article, click here. |
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