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Louisiana serves as model in teacher assessment

LAFAYETTE, La.-- In the fluorescent glow of Room 46 at J.W. Faulk Elementary School, second-year teacher Shannon Bower saw big challenges ahead for her fourth-graders who are struggling in reading and math. "I do what I can," she said during a recent class. "I move them up a little, but I can't d...

Making higher education a part of more futures: Mentoring helps children of immigrants envision new possibilities (Post, December 13, 2009)

Pr. William proposes incentive bonuses for teachers: Successful schools that serve poor, challenging students are targeted (Post, December 4, 2009)

Teaching the ABC's of crucial social skills: As number of autistic kids rises, schools and programs are being created to aid those with mild form (Post, December 3, 2009)

After 60 years of teaching, substitute is still at the head of the class (Post, December 3, 2009)

The best and brightest take a detour: Recession-wary honor students are using community college as door to elite schools (Post, November 30, 2009)

Parents could also use guidance counselors (Post, November 26, 2009)

Southern Maryland Notebook: Federal, state officials highlight center for at-risk kids in Waldorf (Post, November 22, 2009)

The playtime's the thing: A debate over the value of make-believe and other games in preschool classes is deepening as more states fund programs (Post, November 21, 2009)

Gates Foundation gives $335 million to raise teacher effectiveness (Post, November 20, 2009)

School building plan approved: Board of Education in Montgomery rejects closure of elementary (Post, November 20, 2009)

Coming to terms with the effects of no longer requiring long papers (Post, November 19, 2009)

Students may face an uphill climb: To help cut busing costs, Fairfax officials suggest getting more kids to walk to school (Post, November 18, 2009)