EdWeek Update: December 2, 2013: December 2, 2013

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Jaclyn Midgette, helps Trell Chalmers, 10, with his homework while others play at recess.

Performance-Based Test for Teachers Rolls Out

The new exam, which at least seven states will soon start using, is seen as the teacher education field's response to criticism of university-based preparation programs. Read more.

(Education Week)

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As districts implement the Common Core State Standards, 68 percent plan to purchase new instructional materials.

Researchers Estimate 7,600 District Buyers for Common-Core Materials

Some 68 percent of district curriculum directors plan to purchase new instructional materials for common-core implementation, according to an MDR survey. Read more.

(Marketplace K-12)

OPINION

Senator Tim Kaine: Lessons Learned From 40 School Years

In the first of a series of guest posts from public officials and elected officers, Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia offers the lessons he has learned as a parent and participant in the K-12 education system. Read more.

(Reimagining K-12)

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OPINION

My Biggest Regret as a Teacher: Extrinsic Rewards

"Students should feel fulfilled because of what they're learning, not because of what they're earning," writes David Ginsburg. Read more.

(Coach G's Teaching Tips)

Miami-Dade Pauses 1-to-1 Computing Initiative, Considers Big Changes

Following major problems in Los Angeles and North Carolina, Miami-Dade is reconsidering plans to give tablet computing devices to each student. Read more.

(Digital Education)


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MORE NEWS

Chicago School System Decides Against Partnership With inBloom
(Marketplace K-12)

Regular Breaks From Sedentary Time Found to Improve Children's Health
(Schooled in Sports)

K-12 Superintendents Address Native American Mascot Issues
(District Dossier)

Longtime Special Education Resource to Be Reborn as Part of New Center
(On Special Education)

PBS Math Supplement Boosts Math Skills For Young Children
(Early Years)

Illinois District Shuts Down Google After Filters Fall
(Marketplace K-12)

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Is The Problem Data, The Common Core, or Trust?
(Leadership 360)

The Monday After Thanksgiving
(Of, By, For)

'We Can Do Better:' An Interview With Jim Burke
(Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo)

Does Standardization Serve Students?
(Living in Dialogue)

What About the New Teacher-Pay System?
(Walt Gardner's Reality Check)

Should We Measure School Climate?
(Finding Common Ground)

Psychologists Prove That Video Games Are Good for You
(EdTech Researcher)

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