Contents DistrictAdministration F E at u R E s LABOR NEGOTIATIONS march 2010 28 Toward a More Perfect Union Teachers’ unions are beginning to support bold school reform. Ron Schachter PROFILE 34 The Moxie of Kathy Cox BRIEFINGs 10 News Update • Teen’s Death Unbuckles Debates over Seat Belts • People Watch • Too Much Money Funneled into Competitive Programs? • Despite the Headlines, College Acceptance Is Not More Competitive • Zero Clients—Even Thinner Than Thin Clients • Get-Tough Policies Put Students on Path Toward Prison • New Studies Renew Sex Education Debate • “Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Teachers Georgia’s superintendent of schools is a controversial educator who won $1 million on a television show, attempted to tinker with science education and has advanced teacher training. Stephanie Johns VIRTUAL LEARNING 43 Logging On to Learn Full-time virtual schools offer a new model of instruction. Kevin Butler SAFETY & SECURITY 50 Battling Sexual Abuse Proactively training employees is crucial to a district strategy. Plus, the legal implications a district should know to heed practical recommendations. Alan Dessoff 2 March 2010 18 Curriculum Update • The Eyes of America Are on Texas • Study Finds Impact of NCLB on Art Education Generally Negative District Administration
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - March 2010