TEACHER TENURE
On Thursday, an advocacy group filed a lawsuit challenging New York City’s teacher-tenure laws. (New York Times)
TEACHER EQUITY
Today, Arne Duncan outlined his fifty-state strategy for enforcing NCLB’s teacher-equity requirement. (Politics K–12)
EDUCATION RESEARCH
The Education Department announced a burst of new research partnerships on topics such as D.C.’s IMPACT teacher-evaluation system and support for English-language learners. (Inside School Research)
BALANCED LITERACY
A New York Daily News editorial argues that Chancellor Fariña should not revive the Balanced Literacy curriculum. (New York Daily News)
FORDHAM IN THE NEWS
Daily Caller: “Common Core Backers Regret Obama’s Involvement”
TES Connect: “Want the best? Then pay top dollar”