In this edition of In the News:
- Michigan Public Radio Studies Detroit and N.O. Schools
- Institute on Race and Poverty Report on New Orleans Schools
— New York Times Article
— Tulane University’s Cowen Institute Responds to Report - Teachers
— The Teachers’ Unions’ Last Stand
— LA Adopts Value-Added Teacher Evaluation Model
— Teachers Facing Weakest Market in Years
— Matching Teachers to Environment Improves Student Performance - Charter Schools
— Charter Schools Gain Edge from Hours, Says Study
— Five Hard Truths About Charter Schools - New Book Examines Achievement Gap Between the Sexes
- Local News
— Charter School Conversion Leaves Some Parents Anxious, Some Hopeful
— Older Students Pose Unique Challenges for Teachers, Families