Saturday, April 18, 2009

Expanding the Pool of Qualified Educators

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EducationBug.org Launches Free Job Post

EducationBug.org Launches Free Job Post

L.A. Unified moves to cut 5,000 teachers and others

The board's 4-3 vote closes most of a $596.1-million deficit for next year and will lead to larger classes. But the battle over funding will rage on for weeks.

Los Angeles school district officials moved forward Tuesday with plans to lay off more than 5,000 teachers, counselors, custodians, clerks and other employees, but the battle over funding will rage on for weeks -- affecting who goes, who stays and what schools and classrooms will look like for students next year.

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10 years later, Columbine's hold remains strong

10 years later, Columbine's hold remains strong
Teenage gunmen spilled the blood of children before Columbine -- in Alaska, Arkansas, Mississippi and Oregon. After Columbine, more blood was shed in Minnesota and California, in Germany and Finland.