Archived news from May 2010
Needs of 'Whole Child' May Factor in ESEA Renewal
Wide Range of Supports, Services, and Enrichment Seen as Vital but Costly
Study: Better Teachers Help Children Read Faster
Genetics Play a Part, But So Do Teachers
Device Aims to Perfect Diagnoses of ADHD
Motion Sensors Used to Detect Movements
Teens Against Bullying Interactive Site
CNN News Highlights the Anti-Bullying Site
National Mental Health Awareness Day This Week
May 6th Designated as Mental Health Awareness Day
Secondary Scholarships Available for Students with Down Syndrome
Enrichment Funds Available
PBS Arthur Airs Autism Episode
Watch a Clip on You Tube
Kentucky Parents Win Records Access
Know Your Rights!
Five Year Verification Visit Findings by Office of Special Education Programs
Delaware Findings Below
Summer Sports Club for Kids Accepting Applications
All Kids Welcome to Apply
Despite Push, Success at Charter Schools Is Mixed
Charter Schools Not More Effective In Some Areas
Latino Kindergartners' Social Skills Found Strong
Social Skills Tied to Math Learning
Free Tool Lets Students Participate During Class
Microsoft Offers a No-cost Alternative to Student Response System Software
Disability Personalities Among Time Magazine’s Most Influential
Five Appointed To Federal Autism Research Committee
Secretary Sebeluis Appoints New Committee Members
10 Ideas for New Middle-School Teachers
Tips from Established Teachers for Those Entering the Field
Developer of "Floor Time" Approach to Teaching Students Dies
Stanley I. Greenspan, Dies at Age 68
Literacy Coaches for Teachers Help Students Improve Reading Skills
Coaching of Teachers Found to Boost Student Reading
Help Transform Public Education
Sign the Education Voters Petition
Charter for Students with Special Needs Could Become Model
School for Students with Special Needs Is Planned
School Nurse Day is May 12th, 2010
Be Good to Your School Nurse This Week!
On Time Attendance: Even in the Early Years, It Matters
Children Need to Be In School To Learn
Delaware schools: Learning in motion
Program at Red Clay Schools Helps with Cognitive, Physical Development
Is Summer School the Key to Reform
Summer Learning is Critical for Students
Sensory-Friendly Becomes New Selling Point In Housing Market
Realtors Trained to Find Houses that are Autism Friendly
Early Learning Issues to be considered in the ESEA Reauthorization
ESEA Resouces Listed
College for All? Experts Say Not Necessarily
College Not The Right Path for Everyone
Is Parenting Hard?
Need Help?
Be Healthy Delaware Day
May 20, 2010
Educational Attainment Rises Among All Americans
Demographic Shift Could Pose Challenges for Schools
AVID Program Helps Average Students Become College Material
Bridging the Achievement Gap
Kagan's Record Includes Support for NCLB
High Court Pick Has Sparse K-12 Policy Record
Analysis Ties 4th Grade Reading Failure to Poverty
Reading Proficiency Matters
How Schools Can Achieve Obama's Lofty Education Goals
Three Positive Trends Offer Big Lessons on Making America More Educationally Competitive
Maternal and Child Health Bureau Need Your Input!
Share Your Feedback to Make a Difference!
Special Skills, Special Training
Students in STEP Program Learn to Perform Home-Maintenance Tasks
Teachers Facing Weakest Market in Years
Teachers Face Tough Competition for Few Available Jobs
Photo Exhibit Offers Perspectives From Kids With Autism
Gallery Show Unveils Work of Kids with Autism
Autism Doesn’t Predict Divorce, Study Finds
Autism May Create a Stressor, but Does Not Contribute to Divorce
In-Home Care Hit Hard In Cash-Strapped States
Some States Have Already Made Cuts
Banking Giant Offers Financing for Charter Schools
JPMorgan Chase Supporting Charter Schools
Lawmakers Discuss Removing Words "Mentally Retarded" From Federal Law
Removing Offensive Language
Maybe Bullies Just Want to Be Loved
Bullies Share Similar Traits
No Long-Term Benefit To Delaying Vaccines, Study Finds
New Research Points to No Benefits for Stalling on Vaccines