First Bell: 8-16-12

/ August 16, 2012

A first look at this morning's most important education news:

• Teachers in Washington DC will soon be able to see examples of great teachers in action. The district hired a reality television company to produce videos intended to improve the skills of its teachers. (NY Times)

• A new study reveals that job loss still persists for the less educated. (NY Times)

• The $400 million district Race to the Top initiative was announced earlier this week but will small districts even bother applying? Probably not. (Education Week)

• LAUSD and the teachers union are at odds over the district’s voluntary performance review system (LA Times)

• Families are taking advantage of the top schools in Cleveland, but spots are still open at some of the district's highly rated or specialty schools. (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

• Tennessee threatened to withhold funding from Nashville schools if officials don’t bow to state demands and approve a controversial charter school on the city’s west side. (The Tennessean)

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