Morning Bell: College Costs, Principal Power, Age Discrimination?
—Beverlie Beck, 80, South Bend teacher
Teacher, 80, files age discrimination claim against South Bend schools – Beverlie Beck says she won’t be removed from her position because of her seniority to save two younger teachers’ jobs. South Bend Tribune
Ivy Tech dedicates Perkins Technology Center – “After being away for several years, Ivy Tech Community College has a permanent place to call home in Jeffersonville again.” News & Tribune
Report Says College Prices, Once Stable, Are Up Again – “The prices that most people actually pay for college, which had remained stable for several years, are on the rise again, as tuition and other cost increases outpace financial aid awards, the College Board reported on Wednesday.” The New York Times
School Leaders Matter – “It is widely believed that a good principal is the key to a successful school. No Child Left Behind encouraged the replacement of the principal in persistently low-performing schools, and the Obama administration has made this a requirement for schools undergoing federally funded turnarounds.” Education Next