District Administration - July/August 2012 - (Page 4)
Contents
JULY/AUGUST 2012
F e at u r e s
CurriCulum
Gaming Gains Respect 44 What digital games can do for student achievement. Will Richardson
early Childhood eduCation
A Running Start for ELLs 52 Early learning is key, but some states are not making it a priority. Marion Herbert
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reform
Paul Vallas for Sale 59 Veteran school chief replicates his school improvement model. Alan Dessoff
guidanCe
Unsung Heroes 65 Guidance counselors are feeling more respect in their quest to combat bullying. Ed Finkel
BrIeFINGs
14 News Update
• The Costs of Common Core • People Watch •One Year Later: Michigan Education Achievement Authority
Technology from The cIo perspecTIve
• Are Bankrupt Cities Forshadowing
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the Future of Schools? • Reform Strategy Going Strong in Baltimore City • Dropout Prevention Program Proves its Economic Value • Is Your District Ready for Sequestration?
73 Cio news • Could Districts Test CCSS Online Without Constant Connectivity? • The Emergence of District Social Media Managers
online learning
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Virtual Schooling 74 The learning curve for launching programs is well worth the effort. Ron Schachter
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