Inservice training focuses on the teaching of rigorous content by providing skills workshops that include integrating distance learning technologies into staff learning experiences. American Federation of Teachers, Educational Issues Department. A fifty-state progress report on efforts to raise academic standards. NJ, NY advance efforts to adopt academic standards. Wis. Governor calls for local high school exit exams.
Summit seeks new focus on school reform.
Boston school shows cities another way. Charter concept puts teachers in control. The New York Times. Allen seeks tougher tests for students. The Washington Post.