Series 2558: Constituent Correspondence, 2000-2003
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From: "ECS e-Connection" <econnection@ecs.org>
To: RM.GOV_PO.GOV_MAIL
Created: 10/23/2002 8:27 AM
Subject: ECS e-Connection 10/23/02
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WHAT STATES ARE DOING
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The ARIZONA Department of Education has released
achievement profiles for every public school in the state.
Based on standardized test scores, graduation rates and
other factors, schools are labeled as "underperforming,"
"maintaining," "improving" or excelling."
http://www.ecs.org/e-Connection-ws
Forty WYOMING teachers will be given the chance to use
research to influence state education policy through
the Wyoming Teacher Policy Institute. Participants will
conduct research studies in their classrooms and schools,
and share their findings in discussions at the local, state
and national levels.
http://www.ecs.org/e-Connection-ws
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GOOD READS
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Despite the problems and challenges they face, leaders
of big-city school districts are generally optimistic
about the future of URBAN SCHOOLS, according to a
survey released by the Council of the Great City Schools.
http://www.ecs.org/e-Connection-gr
A new report by the KnowledgeWorks Foundation examines
the cost effectiveness of SMALLER SCHOOLS. According to
the report, research shows that small schools are a wise
investment, especially when education costs are
measured by the number of graduates produced rather
than by all students passing through a school system.
http://www.ecs.org/e-Connection-gr
The U.S. Department of Education has produced a reference
manual to the NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT. For each
section of the law, the manual details the purpose of the
program, what is new in the law, how the program works,
key requirements, how performance is measured and key
activities and responsibilities for state education
departments.
http://www.ecs.org/e-Connection-gr
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ECS NEWS
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The ECS FALL STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING will take place
December 9-11 in New Orleans.
http://www.ecs.org/e-Connection-en
ECS is seeking nominations for its ANNUAL AWARDS, including
the James Bryant Conant Award, the ECS Chairman's Award and
the ECS State Innovation Award. The awards will be presented
at the 2003 National Forum on Education Policy in Denver. The
deadline for nominations is November 1.
http://www.ecs.org/e-Connection-en
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NEW ECS PUBLICATIONS
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A new ECS Issue Site profiles ACCOUNTABILITY models designed
around varying approaches to reform.
http://www.ecs.org/e-Connection-ep
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UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS
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The PUBLIC EDUCATION NETWORK will hold its 11th
annual conference on November 10-12 in Washington, D.C.
The conference will feature sessions on various state
and local efforts to improve schools.
http://www.ecs.org/e-Connection-um
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OTHER USEFUL WEB SITES
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In 2002, gubernatorial elections will be held in
36 states, Guam and the Virgin Islands. The NATIONAL
GOVERNORS' ASSOCIATION Web site provides information
on the elections, including links to candidates' Web
sites.
http://www.ecs.org/e-Connection-ow
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