Morning Bell: Single-Sex Classrooms Spreading, NCLB Waivers, ‘No Grades’ Policy

More Public Schools Splitting Up Boys, Girls – “Single-sex classes began proliferating after the U.S. Education Department relaxed restrictions in 2006. With research showing boys, particularly minority boys, are graduating at lower rates than girls and faring worse on tests, plenty of schools were paying attention.” AP

Media: What The NYT Got (Wrong) Re NCLB Waivers – “There was lots to like but at least a couple of key things wrong in Motoko Rich’s Friday morning debut NCLB exclusive on the front page of the New York Times.  “ This Week in Education

Fort Wayne educator, activist Patty Martone dies – “Patty Martone, a community activist and longtime teacher and administrator at Fort Wayne Community Schools known for inspiring students and colleagues alike, has died.” Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

‘No grades’ policy makes no sense – The Times of NWI opines the East Chicago School District’s policy of giving an “A, B, C, or no grade” sounds great in theory, but falters upon implementation. The Times of Northwest Indiana