Editor's Note: In addition to promulgating updates about The Generation Project and our charitable work, we want this blog to serve as a place where donors and citizens can stay abreast of the latest developments in schools, education, and philanthropy. Our philosophy is that the more informed you are--and the more you're thinking about issues in education--the more likely you'll be to make a difference. With that in mind, here is our weekly news roundup of education-related events nationwide and in our launch regions, compiled by one of our amazing interns:
National:
+ MTV to rebrand: Will it affect education and development? (NY Times)
+ Hundreds of schools closed due to H1N1 Flu outbreak (Washington Post, NPR)
+ Getting into college isn't the issue, it's paying for it. (NY Times)
+ Obama's long education To-Do list awaits action (NPR)
+ Teachers worry that, as demand for AP classes increases, the classes become less rigorous, lose meaning. (NY Times)
+ Cash-strapped schools to limit field trips (USA Today)
+ NCLB fails to close racial achievement gap (NY Times), but some scores go up (Washington Post). Analysts coalesce around their talking points (The Generation Project Blog).
+ Anonymous donor gives millions to colleges (NY Times)
+ Why higher teacher salaries are good (Joanne Jacobs)
+ Recovery money now available in Maine, Utah, Oregon, Minnesota, and Mississippi to save jobs, spur reform (US DOE)
DC Metro:
+ Monthly dances in Arlington Church creates healthy, safe, and fun environment for middle school children (Washington Post)
+ Modern interpretations of ancient Greek life lets students learn about Greek culture in a fun way (Washington Post)
+ Senior Projects encourage insight via sustained effort (Washington Post)
+ Auditor to evaluate Michelle Rhee's reforms (Washington Post)
Detroit:
+ Detroit high-schoolers walk out to protest school closures. (Detroit News)
+ Cash-strapped DPS takes out $169 million loan (Detroit News)
+ Governor Granholm announces Michigan College Acess Network to increase college enrollment (Michigan.gov)
New York:
+ Long waiting list for City's kindergartens. (NY Times, NY Mag)
+ Internships rather than second semester senior year? (InsideSchools.org)