Contents F E AT U R E S Special Report MAY 2007 COVER STORY 30 Focal Points for Pre-K8 Math Should the new NCTM recommendations be implemented? Angela Pascopella 30 TECHNOLOGY 43 Games Students Play Edugames bring new dimensions to the school curriculum. Carl Vogel HUMAN RESOURCES BRIEFINGS 13 News Update • Yellow School Buses Turn Green • Adobe Program Empowers Youth Worldwide to Speak Out • In Chicago, New School Year Marks New Options • Best Investor Curriculum Resources for Teachers • Taking a Closer Look at English Language Learners • Cleaning Out Unwanted Chemicals • School Fundraising Auctions Go Online 47 Healthy Choices Using creative solutions—from regional pools to wellness programs and consumer-directed health plans—to manage healthcare costs. Leslie Werstein Hann SECURITY 56 Tragic Lessons Deadly school violence causes districts to take stock and revamp security. Kevin Butler SPECIAL EDUCATION 18 Inside the Law • SES Effectiveness Is a Matter of Debate • Head Start Receives Face-Lift with New Legislation • ASCD 2007 Legislative Agenda Available Online 61 Learning with Personal Media Players iPods and handheld computers are emerging as sound investments to help special needs learners. Elizabeth Millard 20 Curriculum Update • Calculator Controlled Robot • Digital Lesson Planning • Baltimore Features Video • Teaching with Tablets • TeacherTube, the YouTube for Educators • Formative Assessments Online 61 www.DistrictAdministration.com May 2007 1
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