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May 11, 2009
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Professor Janice Grow-Maienza finds the South Korean math materials superior to those of other Asian countries being taught in American schools.

—L.G. Patterson for Education Week

S. Korean Math Text Proving Hard Sell in U.S.

An education professor has been trying to peddle lessons from the high-achieving country to U.S. publishers for more than a decade. (May 11, 2008)

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Businesses Angle for Share of School Stimulus Aid

The prospect of sharing in the $100 billion in federal economic-stimulus aid has companies unleashing their sales pitches.

• Obama Wants to Turn Around 5,000 Failing Schools
• Complete coverage: Schools & the Stimulus

(May 11, 2009)

Obama Budget Proposes Increase for Education

The president’s fiscal 2010 budget proposal would provide $46.7 billion to the Education Department, an increase of $1.3 billion.

(May 8, 2009)

NAEP Scores Fodder for Debate on High Schools

Reform advocates seize on results to bolster their goal of toughening NCLB accountability at the high school level. (May 8, 2009)

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Swine Flu Disruption Has Leaders Looking for Lessons

School officials are still grappling with the the disruption to spring standardized testing and its effect on state and federal accountability demands.

• Mexico's Schools Cleaned, Ready to Resume Classes
• Complete coverage: Schools and the Swine Flu

(May 8, 2009)

Bill to Give Equal Weight to Home School Diplomas

Diplomas issued in Tennessee home schools may soon have the same weight as those given by public schools. (May 7, 2009, AP)

Obama Wants to Extend D.C. Voucher Program

Officials say President Obama wants to keep paying for private-school vouchers for students receiving them in the District of Columbia. (May 6, 2009, AP)

Few Gains Seen on Factors Tied to Achievement Gaps

An ETS report documents few successes in efforts to reduce disparities linked to academic gaps between racial and ethnic groups. (May 7, 2009)

Research Partnership Launches 'Word Generation' Product

A rigorous evaluation of the program has yet to be done, but preliminary studies point to promising results. (May 7, 2009)

Duncan Gets Earful on NCLB 'Listening Tour'

Ed. Sec. Arne Duncan wants to hear how the program works from educators, parents, and kids.