Students at half of Washington, D.C., middle schools will earn cash for doing their work and behaving well, in a program administered by Roland Fryer. (Washington Post)
But nationwide, incentive programs in schools have produced mixed results. (Wall Street Journal)
As the Democratic Convention approaches, Obama’s orientation in the Broader, Bolder vs. Education Equality Project showdown remains unclear. (Sun)
The last months of George Bush’s presidency are likely to see proposals for changes to No Child Left Behind. (Christian Science Monitor)
Education activists say Michelle Rhee’s administration of Washington, D.C., schools lacks transparency. (Washington Post)
Philadelphia’s new schools chief, who started her career in New York, plans to tackle inequity first. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
The Economist addresses the question of “whether over-testing in schools is leading to under-education” in Britain’s schools.
A former New York City teacher is suing the DOE, saying he was fired because of his epilepsy. (Post)