Education news related to Texas’s Special Session
I do not have a front row seat at the Texas Legislature, but I do read Texas Tribune faithfully. The 6/10/2011 issue provides an overview of currently active legislation that would affect Texas Schools. Here is a quick summary, with a link to the article at the end. Pre-Kindergarten: Rep. Mark Shelton, R-Fort Worth has … Continue reading
The Texas Appropriations Budget for Education … in a nutshell
OOPS alert – I did not have the final version. As soon as I do I will revise and repost — I am sorry for the confusion. In case you do not want to read all 854 pages of HB1, I have highlighted items that pertain to programmatic funding of Pk-12 education programs. If you … Continue reading
CONGRATULATIONS to Galveston Austin MS – National Title I Distinguished School Award winner!!!
Just yesterday I shared that Galveston has engaged in absurd thinking to transform its schools. Later that afternoon, I learned that Galveston ISD’s Austin Middle School received a National Title I Distinguished School Award. Talk about timing! I wish I could have planned it because I love Galveston ISD and this provides an opportunity to brag on … Continue reading
Why you need to know about “The Florida Formula”
Because it will likely be the education policy in your state, if not in the nation. The Florida Formula for Student Achievement promotes state level educational reforms that include grading schools on an A-F scale based on annual standardized test scores, ending social promotion in the third grade for students who can’t read, creating a … Continue reading
Looking for assistance with USDA Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant?
The U. S. Department of Agriculture has a wonderful grant program to provide distance learning equipment for schools, universities, and other educational (and health) organizations in rural communities. This grant does require matching and the applicant has to meet demographic requirements for poverty. More details are available in an earlier post http://bit.ly/ecYgBL. We have 15 … Continue reading
Grant Opportunity: Advanced Placement Incentive Program
Advanced Placement Incentive Program CFDA Number 84.330C Due Date for Applications: May 16, 2011 Expected Number of Awards: 17 Award Ceiling: $650,000 Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes Eligible Applicants: (a) SEAs; (b) LEAs, including charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law; or (c) National nonprofit educational entities with expertise in advanced placement services. … Continue reading
STEM Education Funding
STEM Education Funding STEM educators reported a lack of funding and professional development for teachers as two major barriers to realization of the vision of 21st century classrooms, according to the 2011 National Survey on STEM Education, conducted in December 2010. The top three challenges cited were funding (74 percent), a limited number of qualified … Continue reading
Rainy days? Will Texas tap the Rainy Day fund to alleviate budget stress?
At today’s Texas Tribune TribLive conversation, Speaker Joe Straus stopped short of supporting the tapping of the Rainy Day Fund to cover the current biennium’s $4.3 billion deficit, but he left the door open. See the Interview: http://www.texastribune.org/texas-news-media/triblive/triblive-straus-on-the-rainy-day-fund/
New from SREB: Skills for a Lifetime: Teaching Students the Six Habits of Success
New from SREB: Skills for a Lifetime: Teaching Students the Six Habits of Success Habit 1: Build and maintain productive relationships with peers and adults; the critical lifetime skill of communicating effectively with others. Habit 2: Organize, manage time and develop study skills. Students who acquire these skills accomplish more and are better prepared to … Continue reading
2014 is breathing down our necks – will 100% of your students be proficient in reading and math?
Reported in Education Week http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/campaign-k-12/2011/03/duncan_82_of_schools_could_be.html U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is sounding the alarm: 82 percent of American’s schools may be labeled “failing” this year. Secretary Duncan spoke before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce regarding the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (the No Child Left Behind Act). The secretary said: “Four out of five … Continue reading
The Grant Coaches 