Contents DistrictAdministration 36 JUNE 2008 F E AT U R E S COVER STORY 36 Cutting Costs from the Inside Out Choosing certain building elements can produce savings and other benefits. Alan Dessoff ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION BRIEFINGS 12 News Update 44 44 New Literacies: Entering the Future Superintendent Kenneth Eastwood’s district teaches critical skills for the next century. Angela Pascopella TECHNOLOGY 49 • Students Improve, Barely, on NAEP Writing Test • Turning the American Idol Tide • School Bullies “Get the Picture” • Daniel A. Domenech New AASA Exec. Director • More Schools Take eCommerce Path 49 Online Videoconferencing Web tools such as uStream make video broadcasting accessible. Gary Stager and Ken Royal 16 Technology Update • Students “Talk About” Abusive Teachers • When Technology Views Clash LEGAL ISSUES 21 Inside the Law • Sex Education Debate Heats Up • Education Secretary Boldly Sidesteps NCLB 61 Transporting Special Needs Students Special education students have legally protected transportation rights that districts must address. Mary Jo Dare, Allison Fetter-Harrott and Amy M. Steketee www.DistrictAdministration.com June 2008 3
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