Teachers Who Begin in Other Fields Lack Preparation, Survey Finds

"Teacher-education programs do not adequately prepare teachers who switch to the profession from other careers, according to a report out today from the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation and Hart Research Associates."

Physical, Academic Fitness Tied at the Hip: Study

"Physically fit students tend to score higher on standardized tests than their less fit peers, hint findings from a new study."

Music Training Helps Children to Read

"Cash-strapped school districts are making a mistake when they cut music from the kindergarten to 12 curriculum, a U.S. researcher said. Nina Kraus of the Northwestern University said that music training has profound effects that shape the sensory system and should be a mainstay of K-12 education."

High Schools to Offer Plan to Graduate 2 Years Early

"Dozens of public high schools in eight states will introduce a program next year allowing 10th graders who pass a battery of tests to get a diploma two years early and immediately enroll in community college."

Many U.S. Kids Have Chronic Health Problems: Study

"More than a quarter of American children have a chronic health condition such as obesity or asthma, but many children overcome these problems with time, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday."

A Quick Fix for America's Worst Schools

"The Obama Administration has a plan: take the 5,000 worst schools in the U.S. and give them more than $4 billion over three years to get a lot better — fast. It's the emphasis on speed that makes this endeavor something new."

Obama Outlines New Education Vision in Budget

"President Barack Obama proposed an overhaul of how the government funds education in his budget proposal on Monday as part of a 'new vision' for elementary and secondary schools."

States Struggle to Keep Top Teachers

"Most states are holding tight to policies that protect incompetent teachers and poor training programs, shortchanging educators and their students before new teachers even step into the classroom, according to a new national report card."