Beginning special education teachers' classroom reading instruction: practices that engage elementary students with learning disabilities.
In the period since the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB, 2001) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA, 2004), the criteria defining a "high-quality teacher" have become the subject of much debate. Value-added research results indicate that certain teachers are more effective than...

U.S. Education System Garners Split Reviews; Grade school earns best parent ratings.
Byline: Lydia Saad Synopsis: The majority of parents of school-aged children in the United States are generally satisfied with the quality of their children's education; however, only 35% are "completely satisfied," and parents of older children (attending grades 7-12) are even less satisfied. PRINCETON, NJ...

Central Park Elementary Celebrates 50th Anniversary as Landers Dodge Chrysler Jeep(R) and Chrysler LLC Representatives Team Up with KaBOOM! to Build New Child-Designed Playground in One Day.
- More than 250 representatives from Landers Dodge Chrysler Jeep(R), Chrysler LLC, The Chrysler Foundation and Chrysler Financial team up with KaBOOM!, Central Park Elementary and local residents on building project - Elementary school marks 50 years of enriching students - Volunteers haul more than...

LETTERS IN THE EDITOR'S MAILBAG.
Byline: The Register-Guard Palin insults middle class What an insult! Does Sarah Palin really want to refer to the middle class this way? Would she like to be called "Connie Airhead" or "Suzy Sunshine" in return? I doubt it. So let's stop with the scripted...

Longer school days aired; Some parents worry about overbooking young children.
Byline: Anna L. Griffin LEOMINSTER - A proposal to expand the school day at two of the city's elementary schools was aired last night at the School Committee meeting. Earlier this year, the School Department received a planning grant from the state to explore the...

New Mexico Public School District Improves System-Wide Scores With Everyday Mathematics.
MORIARTY, N.M., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Since Everyday Mathematics from Wright Group/McGraw-Hill has been implemented in the Moriarty-Edgewood School District, math scores have consistently improved. In fact, the New Mexico Standards Based Assessment (NMSBA) test showed the percentage of elementary students scoring Proficient and Above in mathematics increased by...

Small state cuts add up; Superintendent warns board of budget effects.
Byline: Matthew Bruun FITCHBURG - When Gov. Deval L. Patrick was here last week, he said officials would try to keep aid to cities and towns off the chopping block as the state cuts spending by $1 billion this fiscal year. Superintendent of Schools Andre...

Hendrick Construction Receives Safety Designation.
Berewick Elementary School is Hendrick's Second Building STAR Site CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Hendrick Construction, Inc. received the prestigious Building STAR designation from the North Carolina Department of Labor for implementing an extensive safety program while building one of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' newest elementary schools. ...

Parents object to decision to end an outdoor recess.
Byline: J.P. Ellery WEST BROOKFIELD - A half-dozen parents are unhappy that an outdoor recess at West Brookfield Elementary School has been eliminated. They brought their complaint to Monday's meeting of the Quaboag Regional School Committee of Warren and West Brookfield. "We are...

Glendale Raptors Join Four Points by Sheraton Denver Southeast and Animal Planet's Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald for Second Annual Halloween Costume Drive & Halloween Party for Kunsberg School at National Jewish Medical and Research Center.
GLENDALE, Colo., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Utilizing a new, innovative twist on the popular Christmas toy drive, the Glendale Raptors Rugby Football Team will join Four Points by Sheraton Denver Southeast and give back to the community with a "costume closet". Guests, hotel staff and the community...