Steven Farber uses zebra fish to teach inner-city students about genetics. (NY Times)
Some school districts are cutting athletics programs to save money. (NY Times)
A new study finds that overweight children may do worse on standardized tests and other measures of academics. (LA Times)
More California school districts are cutting bus services. (LA Times)
Some schools, including New York’s James Baldwin School, are taking a new approach to retaining African-American students who might otherwise drop-out. (CNN)
A pilot program in Fairfax County, Virginia extends contracts into the summer, paying teachers for additional responsibilities such as data analysis and curriculum development. (Washington Post)
Stacy Gauthier, principal of Renaissance Charter School, argues that it’s time to acknowledge the success of charter schools. (Daily News)
