October
Del Stover
School attorneys say money, employees, and special education head the list of concerns and issues they and their client districts are dealing with
Features
- School Construction Loans
Naomi Dillon
The federal government created the Eddie Tech program to help schools pay for needed construction projects, but questions remain about its funding
- National Teachers Standards
Peter McWalters and Circe Stumbo
The Council of Chief State School Officers is developing standards for teachers, and it wants to hear from board members
Departments
- School Board News
October 2010 Up Front
Editorial Staff
News, views, and trends you should watch
- Your Turn
October 2010 Your Turn
Editorial Staff
News, views, and trends you should watch
- Research
Girls in Jail
Susan Black
The surge in teen girls’ violent behavior is mostly media-fueled, but incarcerated girls need the help and attention of educators, social services, and society
- School Law
School Board Censure
Edwin C. Darden
You have a legal right to police your own members when they display outrageous or disruptive behavior
- Governance
Making Change Work for You
Doug Eadie
Change is a hard but necessary part of good leadership, and you can ensure lasting reform with a board task force that focuses on excellent governance
- Money
Board Financial Accountibility
Charles K. Trainor
Board audit committees can save money, reduce fraud, and help boards efficiently manage district resources
- Learn More
October 2010 Reports
Margaret Suslick
From black boys to systematic reform