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Vouchers 'Harm' Public Education




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School Vouchers Are Not New

Vouchers were once used in New Zealand but had a series of unintended consequences.




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Vouchers Are Still an Issue in Milwaukee

So many years after vouchers began, we still can't agree on their benefits.




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Vouchers Expansion Battle Will Be Fought at Arizona Polls

A ballot measure to expand the state's eligibility for so-called education savings account is contentious and confusing.




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Expansion of School Vouchers Gets Trounced in Arizona

Proposition 305 had become one of the most contentious ballot-box battles over school choice in the 2018 midterm elections. But its loss is not necessarily a defeat for school choice advocates.




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Elizabeth Warren's Position on Vouchers: A Review

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren's education plan landed on Monday, and among other consequences, it led to a conversation about her past statements addressing "vouchers."




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Education Department Developing Vouchers for Teacher Professional Development

Despite being rebuked by Congress in its bid to do so last year, the U.S. Department of Education says it will use Education Innovation and Research funds for teacher professional development vouchers.




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Ohio lawmakers OK revamp of eligibility for school vouchers




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Autism Amid Uncertainty: Expert Advice for Parents and Teachers

A leading autism researcher and former special education teacher offers advice to help students cope with the abrupt changes brought on by the novel coronavirus outbreak.




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Virtual IEP Meetings: A 6-Step Guide for Parents and Teachers

A new resource offers tips on how to keep Individualized Education Program meetings focused and on-schedule.




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Georgia Eliminates the edTPA Requirement for Teacher Candidates

"It has become clear over time that [the edTPA] caused unintended barriers and burdens for teachers entering the profession," Georgia's state superintendent said.




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Are Aspiring Teachers Learning Classroom Management? It Varies

The strategy of reinforcing good behavior with praise is the least likely to be taught in teacher-prep programs, an analysis finds.




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Abington mentoring program aims to stem first-year teacher attrition

Research is showing that early career teachers are leaving the profession in droves so two faculty in Penn State Abington's Elementary and Early Childhood Education program created a mentoring program that pairs new graduates teaching in urban centers with retired educators.




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Blended Learning Is for Teachers, Too

Innovative professional development initiatives infuse technology with in-person learning to enhance learning experiences for teachers.




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As Teachers Livestream Classes, Privacy Issues Arise

When in-person classes are livestreamed to distance learners, every heated class debate, teacher mistake, and student outburst is on display and might be recorded.




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Researchers develop 3D atlas of the developing mammalian brain

A team of researchers at Penn State College of Medicine and collaborators from five different institutes has created a 3D atlas of developing mice brains, providing a more dynamic understanding of how the mammalian brain develops. This atlas provides a common reference and anatomical framework to help researchers understand brain development and study neurodevelopmental disorders.




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Brandywine Student Spotlight: Samantha Pitcher

Penn State Brandywine’s Student Spotlight series highlights the remarkable work being done by students in leadership, academics, service, athletics and more.




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Three Teachers, One Test Question: Will Their Responses Differ?

Education Week asked three 8th grade teachers to evaluate real student responses to an open-ended question on the National Assessment of Educational Progress in social studies. Here's what they said.




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Teachers Should Design Student Assessments. But First They Need to Learn How

"When the day came to administer the first test I had designed," writes Brandon Lewis, "my heart sank."




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Education researcher outlines pathways for success for minoritized students

A new book by a College of Education professor offers insights into how educators can empower low-income students of color.




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Classroom supply campaign to help Penn State alumni teachers exceeds expectations

The College of Education’s Staff Advisory Council is assisting the college’s alumni currently working as teachers with obtaining classroom supplies.




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Reading Workshop 'Unlikely to Lead to Literacy Success,' Researchers Say

A new report from Student Achievement Partners claims that the popular reading program from literacy giant Lucy Calkins doesn't align to evidence-based practice. The review is the first in a new series that will evaluate reading programs against the scientific research base.




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Tennessee Seeks New Teacher, Principal Requirements in 'Science of Reading'

The Tennessee department of education is proposing unsually comprehensive legislation that will require all current and new K-3 teachers, and those who train them, to know evidence-based reading instruction.




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Can Artificial Intelligence Help Teachers Find the Right Lesson Plans?

The IBM Foundation has launched a website called Teacher Advisor with Watson, which uses artificial intelligence to find high-quality elementary math resources and lessons.




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Do 2nd Graders Need Homework? Texas Teacher Says No

A simple letter home to parents explaining a Texas 2nd grade teacher's no-homework policy has gone viral and is leading to more discussion about what's appropriate for elementary school students.




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Tough Childhood for Early Ed. Teachers Linked to Classroom Culture Difficulties

When teachers have experienced stressful events in their own childhoods, it could shape the way that they build classroom climate for their students, a study suggests.




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Movies That Can Teach the Teachers

Four educators share movies or shows that have helped them become betters, including the importance of nurturing students' passions and lifting up student voice.




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Participation in Teachers' Unions is Down, And Likely to Tumble Further

The percentage of U.S. public school teachers participating in unions has been declining steadily over the last two decades—and the numbers are soon likely to take an even steeper dive.




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A $29 Million Donation Funds Classroom Projects for 30,000 Teachers

The donation from cryptocurrency startup Ripple funded every open campaign on education crowdfunding platform DonorsChoose.org.




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From Fidget Spinners to Teacher Stress, Here Are the Top Teaching Posts of 2017

Studies on teacher effectiveness, lessons from Finland, and 'The Magic School Bus' all made this year's list of most-read Teaching Now posts.




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Former Teacher Inspires Students to Follow in Her Footsteps

A decade after teaching middle school, this college dean has seen 11 of her former students pursuing degrees in education at her graduate school.




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Here's What Teachers Think About Training, Pay, Strikes, and Choice

Educators for Excellence took the temperature of teachers across the nation on issues ranging from compensation to preparation to union membership.




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Nearly All Teachers (and Other Public Servants) Who Applied for Loan Forgiveness Were Denied

The Department of Education has denied 99 percent of applications for public service loan forgiveness under a temporary expanded program funded by Congress, a report finds.




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Teachers Often Experience 'Moral Injury' on the Job, Study Finds

In a survey of educators in an urban Midwest district, 4 in 5 said the witnessed other staff doing things that were morally wrong, while almost half said they themselves had acted in a way that betrayed their values.




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Transgender Teachers Speak Out on What They Need From School Leaders

In a recent video message, transgender teachers urge school leaders to make schools more welcoming by examining their own biases and implementing inclusive policies.




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What Should Teachers Need to Do to Transfer Their License to a New State?

Just 16 states require incoming teachers to provide evidence of successful prior job performance, a National Council on Teacher Quality analysis found.




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The Nation's Top Teachers on Self-Care, Student Voice, and What They Would Say to Trump

The four finalists for National Teacher of the Year say their fellow teachers are sharing their stories and their students' stories more than ever, and it's time for policymakers to listen.




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A Road Trip for Teachers and a Chance to Get Inspired

Education Week has teamed up with Roadtrip Nation to send a group of teachers across the country in a green RV. Here's what you need to know.




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'One of Your Own in the White House': A History of Teacher First Ladies and Presidents

Jill Biden won't be the first educator to live in the White House. Here are the other 19 teachers who became presidents and first ladies.




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Indian Researchers Develop Energy-Efficient Method to Create Glass, Could Improve Efficiency of Data Centres

Scientists from IISc, University of Pennsylvania, and MIT reveal a breakthrough with indium selenide that transforms crystalline structures to glass using significantly less energy. By passing a continuous electric current, the crystalline material experiences a “shock” that converts it to glass. The low energy requirement could help lower power needs for data storage devices, potentially advancing phase-change memory in computers and mobile devices. This research opens a pathway for integrating this memory tech on CMOS platforms.




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Google DeepMind Open Sources AlphaFold 3 AI Model to Help Researchers in Drug Discovery

Google DeepMind has silently open-sourced its frontier artificial intelligence (AI) model that can predict the interaction between proteins and other molecules. Dubbed AlphaFold 3, the large language model is the successor of AlphaFold 2, whose research led to the creators of the large language model (LLM) Demis Hassabis and John Jumper getting the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2024.




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The Watchers OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Dakota Fanning’s Horror Fantasy Film in India

The supernatural horror fantasy The Watchers will stream on JioCinema in India beginning November 14, 2024. Directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan, the film stars Dakota Fanning as Mina, a young artist trapped in an eerie Irish forest with nocturnal beasts pursuing her and three strangers. The Watchers has gained attention for its gripping story, chilling atmosphere and for being Ishana’s directorial debut. The film is adapted from A.M. Shine's 2021 novel and has already captivated horror fans worldwide.




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Investor Protection Unit Puts Pig Butchers On Ice, Again

The Investor Protection Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice has issued a Summary Order to Cease and Desist against respondents linked to a cryptocurrency scam known as the “pig butchering scam.” A twist on the typical romance scam, the pig butchering scam is a long-term fraud in which victims are groomed over time to make investments […]




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Delaware Teachers Deserve Continuous Appreciation

Each May during National Teacher Appreciation Week, Delaware takes a moment to honor and celebrate the incredible contributions of educators across the state. Businesses offer teacher specials. School administrations and parent teacher organizations provide lunches. Students and families show their thanks with notes or small gifts. Elected leaders recognize the profession. All aim to honor the profound impact educators have on shaping our students and their future. The truth is our teachers deserve a high level of appreciation all year long.




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2025 Delaware Teacher of the Year to be Named Next Month

Twenty of the state’s top teachers will be honored at a celebration on Oct. 15, when one of them also will be named Delaware’s 2025 Teacher of the Year.   The candidates were nominated by their districts or the Delaware Charter Network during the 2024 calendar year because of their superior ability to inspire students […]




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DSHA Launches Landlord Incentive Program to Expand Housing Opportunities for Voucher Holders

Dover, Del. September XX, 2024 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is excited to announce the launch of its new Landlord Incentive Program, designed to enhance housing opportunities for individuals and families holding Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV). The Delaware State Housing Authority’s HCV program provides housing subsidies to eligible low-income individuals and […]



  • Delaware State Housing Authority
  • Landlord Incentive Program

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Colonial Teacher Named Delaware 2025 Teacher of the Year

A high school social studies teacher from the Colonial School District is Delaware’s 2025 State Teacher of the Year.




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New Housing Vouchers for Delaware Families

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is proud to announce the addition of 210 new Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) to Delaware’s affordable rental market. These vouchers are now available through partnerships with new and existing housing developers. “Solving the housing crisis in Delaware will require innovative housing solutions and increased investment in what we know works,” […]



  • Delaware State Housing Authority
  • Project-Based Vouchers

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1550 Agriscience Teacher

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Professional Standards Board




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1544 Secondary Social Studies Teacher

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Professional Standards Board