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    Row over sex education  Nov 8, 2009
    HEATH GILMORE AND MATTHEW BENNS. Dr Dan White, the head of Catholic schools in Sydney. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Principals have their say at education forum  Oct 26, 2009
    DAN HARRISON EDUCATION CORRESPONDENT. THE federal Education Minister, Julia Gillard, will bring 150 school principals to Canberra next month to discuss how the Government can help them lift educational standards. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Gillard engages with schools nationwide  Oct 25, 2009
    October 25, 2009 - 2:04PM. Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard will this week invite 150 schools across Australia to participate in a "national conversation" about problems they are facing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Scrap HSC for national test: new boss  Sep 26, 2009
    DAN HARRISON EDUCATION CORRESPONDENT. THE nation's new curriculum chief says a national secondary school certificate is needed to replace the HSC and other state-based leaving certificates. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Former teacher keen to shape new curriculum  Sep 10, 2009
    DAN HARRISON EDUCATION CORRESPONDENT. THE agency charged with delivering the Federal Government's national curriculum and schools transparency agenda is to be led by a former geography teacher who has helped transform school systems on five continents. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Private school parents put tables low on list  Aug 19, 2009
    Private school performance tables. Anna Patty Education Editor. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Raja Nazrin: English key to education  Aug 18, 2009
    Four keys to better learning. Web search enhanced by. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    Tables will compare rich, poor schools  Aug 7, 2009
    Anna Patty Education Editor. NEW league tables would compare the performance of schools in the same local area, pitting the likes of Newington College and academically selective Fort Street High School against public schools such as Marrickville High and Belmore Boys High in Sydney's inner west, a study suggests. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Metro State names provost  Jul 30, 2009
    Golich named provost at Metro State of Denver - Denver Business Journal. for free extra services. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    Lanoue: Everyone has role in education  Jul 26, 2009
    Web Search powered by YAHOO. Though I have been here for only three weeks, I am compelled to respond to the Banner-Herald's July 19 editorial on the recent Clarke County Board of Education retreat (""). (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Marlborough High set for accreditation visit  Jun 29, 2009
    By Paul Crocetti/Daily News staff. Sun Jun 28, 2009, 04:46 PM EDT. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)

    Ban lifted on school league tables  Jun 19, 2009
    Anna Patty Education Editor. THE State Government introduced a bill yesterday to lift its 10-year ban on the creation of school league tables. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    New head for Reading Memorial High School  Jun 19, 2009
    Thu Jun 18, 2009, 11:00 AM EDT. Reading Memorial High School has a new principal. (Reading Advocate, MA)

    Kindergarten checks a test for young learners  Jun 17, 2009
    Patricia Bennett, with her son, Lachlan, 5, says new tests will put unnecessary stress on young children. Photo: Dallas Kilponen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Math educator to present seminar  May 21, 2009
    TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. What is your Memorial Day priority. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Boone school board recognizes retirees for years of service  May 15, 2009
    "We want to thank you for your commitment and education for all of our students - you've made a big difference." Dowd-Jasa has been involved in education for 33 years and has served as the associate superintendent overseeing curriculum assessment instruction in Boone for the past eight years. Superintendent Theron Schutte said that she has been a tremendous asset to the district with a strong commitment to education. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)

    GCS superintendent and board president look back on school year  May 6, 2009
    Since the camp was held our staff have spent the school year to develop and put a curriculum assessment in place, said Wojtas who noted progress will be monitored through student assessment and achievement. She said the district plans to hold a second camp this summer with the purpose of assessing, monitoring and adjusting the curriculum to better provide instructional continuity with a vision and purpose. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    GCS looks back on past year's accomplishments  May 6, 2009
    Enhanced the process for curriculum assessment and development. Further aligned curriculums among elementary, intermediate, middle and high schools. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    NSW at forefront of push to improve schools  Apr 18, 2009
    The Sydney Morning Herald - Business News, World News & Breaking News in Australia Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. Anna Patty Education Editor. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Proposal to ease traffic congestion at Hawthorne Elementary moves forward  Apr 14, 2009
    This is an instructional, curriculum assessment audit, said Wolff. We have to show documentation to ensure everything we are doing is legal. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    County schools to receive Title I grants from stimulus package  Apr 4, 2009
    LINCOLN - Four Cass County schools learned Wednesday afternoon that their Title I programs would receive additional federal funding to boost teacher training, childhood education, online learning and curriculum assessment initiatives. U.S. Department of Education officials will provide Nebraska schools with 47. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)

    THE SOUNDS OF SUCCESS: Students engineer music at Clark Middle School  Mar 14, 2009
    Disclaimer - If ad is a click thru and you are having problems please click on link to download latest version of flash player. You are not logged in. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Middle school to advertise for dean of students  Mar 11, 2009
    The Dunn County News Online - Our Front Page. Updated Mar 10, 2009 - 05:19:43 pm CDT. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Needham Meetings (March 5)  Mar 4, 2009
    Tue Mar 03, 2009, 06:41 PM EST. Needham - Thursday, March 5. (Needham Tab, MA)

    Needham Meetings (Feb. 26)  Feb 25, 2009
    Needham Meetings (Feb. 26) - Needham, MA - Needham Times. (Needham Tab, MA)

    Two finalists named in HMS principal search  Feb 20, 2009
    Thu Feb 19, 2009, 07:35 AM EST. Two finalists have emerged in the search for a new principal at Hanscom Middle School. (Lincoln Journal, MA)

    Finalists named for three elementary school principals  Feb 14, 2009
    By Staff reports Wicked Local Newton Posted Feb 13, 2009 @ 09:19 PM. Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey Young announced today the finalists for the principal positions at three elementary schools: Bowen, Cabot and Williams. (Newton Tab, MA)

    Principals outline school improvement plans  Feb 9, 2009
    The Middle School s primary focus has been curriculum assessment. Principal Kevin Moran noted that during the MCAS tests Littleton students had difficulty with open response questions, particularly in science and social studies. (Littleton Independent, MA)



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