Morning Bell: Chicago Teachers Could Sign Contract, New Research On Expectations

Today’s assignment: Seal deal with Chicago teachers – “The mood on some picket lines Monday, the strike’s sixth day of missed school, was not as strident as days past, and parents have grown increasingly frustrated.” Chicago Tribune

Teachers’ Expectations Can Influence How Students Perform – “Teachers give the students that they expect to succeed more time to answer questions, more specific feedback, and more approval: They consistently touch, nod and smile at those kids more.” Shots

A good first step: Better information – “All these questions could be answered if the state’s very high quality kindergarten readiness assessment — ISTAR-KR — was used by every school district and students tracked from kindergarten forward.” Get On The Bus

Faked attack led to school lockdown – “Brownsburg Community Schools Corp. spokeswoman Donna Petraits said school officials believe the junior made up a story about being injured by two attackers. “ Associated Press