Progress, yes, but La. schools short of 10-year goals Sep 6, 2009
Jacobs was one of the architects of the accountability system as a state education board member working with then-Gov. Mike Foster and fellow BESE member Pastorek in the 1990s. (WWLTV.com, LA)
University systems problems are much easier to see than to solveWould a new structure improve that? Maybe, but lets be cautious Sep 2, 2009
In 2003-04, Gov. Ted Kulongoski made an effort to invigorate the Higher Education board when he made and the senate confirmed wholesale changes by appointing nine new members of the 11-member board in a matter of months. That appointments ranged from three to five years. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Athens Academy students win state poster contest Sep 2, 2009
Also seen, from left, are state Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox, Spanish teacher Crystal Vicente and Education Board member Brian Burdette, who represents the state;s 10th Congressional District ... Also seen, from left, are state Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox, Spanish teacher Crystal Vicente and Education Board member Brian Burdette, who represents the state;s 10th Congressional District. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Good news with bad Aug 31, 2009
Alan Richard, a spokesman for the Southern Regional Education Board in Atlanta, said Georgia has needed to improve its scores for years, and it s not something that changes overnight. The average score for Georgia, released last week by the College Board, fell six points to 1,460. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Nigeria: Universal Basic Education Board Expends N1.2 Billion Aug 31, 2009
com: Nigeria: Universal Basic Education Board Expends N1 ... Nigeria: Universal Basic Education Board Expends N1 ... Lagos The Universal Basic Education Board(UBEB) in Taraba has expended N1. (allAfrica.com)
SAT scores still slipping Aug 30, 2009
Joan Lord, vice president of education policies for the Southern Regional Education Board, said her group was disappointed in the slide in scores. We had not expected that, she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
School override's pros, cons presented Aug 28, 2009
If we say YES for more money the education board should itemize to us (tax payers) how they going to spend it. " What If... wrote on Aug 27, 2009 2:32 PM:" Cut extracurricular activities and only spend money on core curricular classes. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Youth Mentoring evaluation results to be presented to board of education Aug 27, 2009
Results of the just-completed comprehensive evaluation of the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program will be presented at the next Calaveras County Office of Education board meeting Monday, Aug. 31, at the Calaveras County Office of Education, 185 S. Main St., Angels Camp. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. and is open to the public. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Too early to see cuts' effects on higher ed in Georgia Aug 24, 2009
"Unfortunately, it's one of those things that it's too early to tell," said Joe Marks, an education-budget analyst at the Southern Regional Education Board. Gauging the impact of budget cuts isn't easy, he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Business Buzz: Aug. 20 Aug 22, 2009
During iParty s annual Charity Days event, $4,500 in merchandise was donated to the Bedford Education Board, Autism Speaks, Burlington Church of Christ, the Town of Burlington and Friends of the Wilmington Library. By providing non-profits with the opportunity to select free merchandise from our clearance section we are giving them the chance to stock up on those much needed items for fundraisers and charity events. (Burlington Union, MA)
Miss. colleges revise funding request Aug 21, 2009
Board member Aubrey Patterson of Tupelo said the board remains committed to a five-year plan to raise state funding to the Southern Regional Education Board average. However, he said "the current situation does not support the availability of that kind of money.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
State education board to weigh long-term impact of stimulus Aug 20, 2009
BLOOMINGTON -- While federal stimulus money will bring millions of dollars into Illinois schools, it also comes with the reality that in 2011 the state must figure out how to maintain the new, higher level of education. That's among the topics that Illinois State Board of Education members are grappling with at their annual three-day board retreat at the Parke Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Bloomington, which concludes today. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Mattingly announces candidacy for regional superintendent Aug 20, 2009
Prior to McNary s retirement, the Regional Office of Education Board appointed Nik Groothuis to complete his term. Groothuis had previously served as McNary s assistant superintendent since July 2005. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Georgia test scores flat Aug 19, 2009
Joan Lord, with the Southern Regional Education Board, said one of the significant findings is that students who say they take a curriculum recommended by ACT continue to show improvement on the test. Bob Schaeffer, public education director of the National Center for Fair Testing (FairTest), said the results in Georgia should raise some concerns. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Heineman Names Former State GOP Chief To Post Aug 18, 2009
Mark Quandahl Will Serve On State Education Board ... The district Quandahl represents on the education board includes Cass, Saunders and Washington counties and portions of Douglas and Sarpy counties. (7 KETV Omaha)
Why arent teachers valued as the best people? Aug 16, 2009
A 2000 report by the Southern Regional Education Board states, Faculty salaries have not grown at rates as high as those of all workers, regardless of level of education, over the past 25 years. Combine low raises (or none at all) with ever-increasing insurance premiums and out-of-control inflation, and most of us are making less year after year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Central High parent fighting phone rule Aug 16, 2009
Be reasonable Education Board. " muleFunk wrote on Aug 16, 2009 1:16 AM:" FYI to all parents. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Milk -- What's the good of it? Aug 14, 2009
Something called The Dairy Education Board, in fact, declared that "milk is a deadly poison.". Such talk leaves many Americans second-guessing the wisdom of parents who force-fed them milk as youngsters, swearing that milk is indeed good for you. (Sioux City Journal)
Lacking local blood Aug 9, 2009
The last person with Augusta ties to sit on the state education board was Roscoe Williams, who relinquished his 10th congressional district seat in 2003 when he was not reappointed by Mr. Perdue. That board, like some others, are portioned by congressional districts. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Newsweek: Chile puts focus on preschool education Aug 7, 2009
Ortiz, who heads Chile's National Early Education Board, calls it all a vital investment in the country's future that's especially important during the current economic crisis, when more parents are forced to work and fewer have money for school. Chile, which happens to be led by a pediatrician who's also a single mother and a committed socialist, is a particularly dramatic example of a growing trend throughout Latin America and beyond: as countries grapple with the economic downturn and... (MSNBC -- International)
Burlington schools budget fix avoids layoffs, for now Aug 5, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 9:06 PM CDT. BURLINGTON Teachers and staff in Burlington can breathe a sigh of relief, for now. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Expelled student appears before education board Aug 3, 2009
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Signs of Ga. campus cutbacks Aug 2, 2009
Even in tough budget times, colleges must make graduation a priority, said Dave Spence, president of the Southern Regional Education Board, a nonprofit, nonpartisan group that advocates for education in Georgia and 15 other states. Work to help more students graduate should get state resources before just about anything else, said Spence, who was executive vice chancellor for the state university system from 1987 to 1994. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
'Career' idea offers chance Aug 1, 2009
In recognition of that reality, Louisiana s top education board this week approved new admission rules for ninth-graders who might want to pursue a career high school curriculum. An Associated Press report in The Daily Iberian Wednesday said the career high school curriculum has lower academic standards than the state s standard course work. (New Iberia, LA)
News Analysis: Board appointees wield power Jul 27, 2009
The Education Board has 156 standing rules and usually has two or three amendments in every monthly agenda. Governors get to appoint so many people to boards and commissions that they have a staffer devoted to researching and recommending appointees. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Kent Democrats Preparing Slate Jul 24, 2009
Friday 24 July, 2009. Karren Garrity, who earlier indicated her desire to run for first selectman, announced this week that she will seek the nomination for second selectman to serve with Mr. Adams. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
S.J. County education board elects officers Jul 24, 2009
Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Harrison yields control of DPI Jul 23, 2009
She had the state education board hire him as CEO and make him board chairman. That made him the first person to hold a dual role as both leader of the policy-making board and manager in charge of implementing those policies. (News & Observer)
Education board delays decision on closing some Hawaii libraries Jul 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009. Posted on: Friday, July 17, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Texas Mulls: How Much Bible in History Class? Jul 15, 2009
Education board member Ken Mercer, a Republican, noted to the Express-News that the update was designed to account for new historical events, such as the election of the country's first black president. Instead left-leaning experts are determined to begin with a blank sheet of paper and totally rewrite American history, Mercer said. (Newsmax)
Get Schooled Jul 15, 2009
The state education board learned about the cheating from the Governor s Office of Student Achievement. The office conducted an after the schools posted unusually large gains on the retests. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
• University of Idaho to delay Parma closure Jul 9, 2009
Delaying closure of the Parma facility does not mean the center will stay open, Otter said, but it does mean the school's new president, the education board and his office will be able to review the proposal before a decision is made. "We're very hopeful," said Parma Mayor Margie Watson. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
EVERYDAY PEOPLE Jul 6, 2009
" The 51-year-old has been involved in a variety of civic organizations including past chamber board/special events director, the Lions 2010 Board of Directors, Faith Lutheran Church Council and past president of congregation, community education board member and past president and Jaycees. He is chairman of the Todd County Parks and Trails Board. A Staples employee since 1980, Grondahl began his city career as a police officer but admitted to finding it difficult to deal with people that he had... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
• Idaho board to oversee deaf and blind school Jul 6, 2009
But legislation passed in the 2009 Legislature moved the school out from under the education board and created the Idaho Bureau of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind to oversee it instead, starting July 1. The shift is part of a reorganization plan Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter unveiled earlier this year as part of his proposal to revamp the agency. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
New UI president prepares for first day Jul 1, 2009
Faculty expect him to repair the last of the damage left over from a botched land deal in Boise several years ago and improve the school's ties with the state education board ... The state education board waived a policy banning multiyear contracts and the use of private funds to supplement the university presidents' salaries. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
SSC exams: Apoorva Pawooskar tops in Kolhapur division Jun 25, 2009
The result of the exams, held in March, was announced today by Ujjwaladevi Patil, Chairperson of Kolhapur Division of Maharashtra State Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board. A total of 1,76,662 students appeared in the exams of which 1,37,455 (77. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Ga. colleges increase Hispanic enrollment Jun 23, 2009
College enrollment for Hispanic students at Georgia s public and private schools grew by almost 150 percent, or about 7,700 students, from 1997-2007, according to the Fact Book on Higher Education from the Southern Regional Education Board, a nonprofit, nonpartisan group that advocates for education in Georgia and 15 other states. The gain reflects changes found in the state s overall population. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
New school superintendent could be chosen by end of the month Jun 20, 2009
Saturday 20 June, 2009. This week a Superintendent Search Committee, which includes all the board members, interviewed two finalists. (Newington Town Crier, CT)
Area school districts get state DPI aid Jun 19, 2009
Funding from the Keeping the Promise: High-Cost Education Aid Program will go to 111 school districts, two cooperative educational service agencies, one county Children with Disabilities Education Board, and one 2R charter school. Locally, Arcadia, Cochrane-Fountain City, Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau, Kickapoo Area, La Crosse, Sparta Area, Tomah Area and Viroqua Area school districts will receive a portion of the reimbursements. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Education summit planned for August Jun 19, 2009
The education board met in Casper on Thursday to review details of the conference, as well as go over other items. Wyoming's P-16 Council has offered to serve as the main host for the event, said board chairman Bill Anthony. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Spring Hill opens recycling center Jun 17, 2009
High Schools That Work is the nation s first large-scale effort, designed by the Southern Regional Education Board, to encourage states to make career and technical education a full partner in efforts to improve student achievement while bringing together school leaders, teachers, parents and the community to improve the way all high school students are prepared for work and further education. It is important that we use every tool we can to ensure our students are college and career ready by... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
BOE mulls adding student representative Jun 16, 2009
Tuesday 16 June, 2009. The board discussed the idea of changes to its bylaws to seat one student and one alternate to "serve in a non-voting capacity on the Wethersfield Board of Education." Board member Tristan Stanziale objected to the procedure that would have the town committee of the majority part of the Board of Education select candidate(s) for the positions from the junior and seniors who submitted letters of interest before sending the names to the student body for a vote. (Wethersfield Post, CT)
Mortarboards? Try Mortified Jun 6, 2009
Centerburg schools, northeast of Columbus, announced the cancellation of Saturday's graduation ceremonies following an emergency meeting of the education board. The district says a Centerburg High School senior apparently hacked into the school's computer system, found the test and made copies of it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Teachers Union Sinks Smoking Ban in Pa. Jun 5, 2009
The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF), the union that represents the 6,000 faculty members and coaches in the state school system, objected to the smoking ban and last month the state's Labor Relations Board overturned it, ruling that the education board had failed to negotiate with with the union. The labor board ordered the education board to rescind the smoking ban for union members and to "cease and desist" from refusing to negotiate with the union. (Fox News)
Education, health leaders make Hail Mary pitch to stave off cuts May 29, 2009
Dr. Bruce Chaloux with the Southern Regional Education Board said the cuts will set us back a decade. " And representatives from other southeastern states were there as well to beg the Senate to restore some of the $219 million in cuts higher education is facing. Some said the cuts are greater in Louisiana than they are in bordering states. The deep cuts would mean massive restructuring of Louisiana's universities, so the higher education commissioner, Sally Clausen, asked to restore some funds... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Sharp differences on middle school space May 29, 2009
" Bowley pointed out that in the past building committees had given different options money-wise, so the funding bodies could choose. Education Board member Pam Iacono said that the students who would be in Fairfield Woods were the same students who had spent their entire education "in wooden sheds and metal sheds and not had enough time to eat lunch. " Steeneck said that she had gone to school by walking on planks in a building that was being rebuilt around the students. "I've already gotten... (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Report updates guidelines on how much weight women should gain during pregnancy May 29, 2009
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education Board on Children, Youth, and Families. and. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Texas Senate Democrats Block Reappointment Of Education Board Head May 29, 2009
AUSTIN (May 28, 2009)--Senate Democrats have blocked the reappointment of the conservative head of the state board that sets standards and policies for Texas public schools. The 19-11 vote Thursday was shy of the two-thirds approval needed to support Gov. Rick Perry's nomination of Don McLeroy as chairman of the State Board of Education. (KWTX.com, TX)
Teach For America Applications Soar May 29, 2009
And fourth-graders there trail the nation and region in reading and math, though they have made gains since 2003, according to the Southern Regional Education Board. The South holds particular interest for some recruits. (CBS News -- US)
Our view: Can't throw up our hands as teens quit May 16, 2009
A new report by the Southern Regional Education Board a 16-state compact dedicated to improving education cites reading deficiencies as the most urgent problem facing schools. The report contends that schools stop teaching reading after the elementary grades even though struggling readers still need help in the middle grades and high school. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Board advocates dumping UND nickname May 15, 2009
The education board s action does not suggest any blueprint for UND to follow in choosing a new nickname and logo. Smith said the issue would be left to the campus, and jokingly suggested Moose as a new nickname. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
State education board president resigns May 13, 2009
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At the end of the ceremony, Ann Wadsworth of the Local Indian Education Board, and her daughter, Courtney Lawrence, presented Gibson with a Star Quilt. Wadsworth told Gibson that all three of her children were under his care at the middle school and she was hoping he would stay around until her young foster child makes it to high school. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
MCG grads to return home to practice May 8, 2009
Georgia tries to help encourage young doctors like them to practice in the state through a scholarship program and a loan repayment program if the physician agrees to practice in a county of 35,000 or fewer people, said Cherri Turner, executive director of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the State Medical Education Board. Both programs are taking a hit in the upcoming fiscal year -- a $25,000 cut to the loan-repayment program and a $60,000 cut that will eliminate three... (The Augusta Chronicle)
N.D. Legislature passes higher education bill May 5, 2009
The freeze was meant to punish the higher education board for juggling the budget two years ago, but in the end, it was scrapped. The bill is SB2003. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Restraining of students questioned May 4, 2009
Under rules adopted by the state education board in 2001, school districts must receive parental permission before restraining students, unless they pose an imminent threat of harming themselves or others. The regulations call for only physically restraining a student, except in cases where a physician has explicitly authorized a chemical or mechanical restraint and a parent approves the use in writing. (Boston Globe)
Easy grades equate to failing grads May 3, 2009
Despite some schools struggles, the state is a leader in developing a reform agenda to improve college readiness, said David Spence, president of the Southern Regional Education Board. Moving a big state like this is a tremendous challenge, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Ross new Miss. College Board president Apr 17, 2009
Whitten also led the board through two rounds of statewide budget cuts and increased scrutiny from the state Legislature that resulted in several legislative hearings dealing with issues ranging from the use of contract lobbyists to a proposal to change the states higher education board system. Wrapping up her tenure as president, the board recently began searches for a new permanent commissioner and a new chancellor for the University of Mississippi. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Ark. board names 3 districts in fiscal distress Apr 14, 2009
(AP) - The state Education Board has put three school districts on its fiscal distress list for financial problems. The board voted to place the Mammoth Spring, Mansfield and Osceola school districts on its list of fiscally distressed schools, putting the districts in jeopardy of being taken oven by the state if they don't improve their finances. (KSLA.com, LA)
State of fisheries' held this Thursday Apr 14, 2009
Schweitzer picks Billings lawyer for education board. HELENA (AP) Gov. Brian Schweitzer has chosen a Billings lawyer to serve on the state Board of Public Education. (Montana Standard, MT)
Karem named to Kentucky education board Apr 11, 2009
He also served on the Senate Education Committee, the Education Reform Task Force and was chairman of the Legislative Advisory Council of the Southern Regional Education Board. Karem is the chairman of the education advisory committee for the and is a member of the board of trustees and the board of directors. (Louisville Business First, KY)
• UI boosters want Nellis for top job Apr 10, 2009
Education board spokesman Mark Browning said that under a policy approved by the board, the pay of presidents at five of Idaho's state-owned colleges and universities is restricted to public money ... Of the eight education board members, seven are appointed by Otter. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Lompoc school superintendent search continues Apr 7, 2009
The meeting is at 11:30 a.m. at the Board of Education board room, 1301 North A St.. Top candidates who are chosen today will be interviewed by the board on Saturday, April 25. (Lompoc Record, CA)
LA Superintendent's proposal versus BESE task force Apr 2, 2009
(AP) - The state's top education board refused Wednesday to weigh in on a contentious package of proposals by state Education Superintendent Paul Pastorek to term limit local school boards, take away their pay and limit their authority. Instead, a committee of the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education suggested the Louisiana Legislature should form a task force to study the ideas. (KSLA.com, LA)
State Education Board Approves Science Standards Mar 29, 2009
AUSTIN (March 27, 2009)--Texas will no longer require educators to teach weaknesses of all scientific theories, including evolution under new rules approved Friday by the State Board of Education in a 13-2 vote on new state science curriculum standards that will be in place for the next decade. But in a compromise plan, teachers will be required to have students scrutinze "all sides" of scientific theories, a move criticized by evolution activists. (KWTX.com, TX)
