District Administration - July/August 2011 - (Page 5)
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Education rEform
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Is Year-Round Schooling on Track?
34 Summer learning loss and overcrowding drive alternative schedules. Alan Dessoff
social nEtworking
The Social Media Dilemma
27 While some districts are making the most of popular social networks, others are not choosing the “Like” button. Ron Schachter
curriculum
After 50 Years, Ethnic Studies Still Controversial
46 Recent events show how devisive this may prove to be in the 21st century. Ed Wetschler
tEchnology
BRIEFINGs
12 News Update
• Plight of Child Migrant Workers • People Watch • New Jersey’s Tough Bullying Law • Librarians and the Common Core • Empowering California Parents • Historic LGBT Curriculum Standard • School Choice Movement in 2011 18 Facilities News • Preparing Schools for Earthquakes • A Garden Grows in Brooklyn 20 Inside the Law • NCLB Regulatory Relief • New Early Learning Endeavor
Finding the Right Purchasing Solution
54 Technology administrators share strategies for purchasing the products that will be most effective at meeting district needs. Kurt Eisele-Dyrli
lEadErship
62 Look, Listen, Learn Advice for new superintendents about to start their job. Angela Pascopella
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