The Daily Report Card: Calendar Questions, Eminent Domain, ‘Widgets’, J-Term

Fixed school calendar has little support, survey shows – Journal & Courier “A statewide survey… shows most respondents are opposed to legislation that would shift the start of school to after Labor Day.” (The Courier-Journal )

BSU’s eminent domain power challenged – The Star Press A Yorktown state senator wants to limit the eminent domain authority of state universities. (The Star-Press | Muncie, IN)

The Principal is not your Pal: Fronting Data Collection as Education Douglas Storm criticizes a Bloomington Herald-Times guest column from two Bloomfield school administrators as “an attempt to persuade you that treating your child like a widget is the ‘right’ (and I stress that word) way to teach.” (btownerrant.com)

“January Term” eases students back into class at Carmel school – WTHR AKA “J-term,” a three week period of rigorous instruction in one topic to ease students back into the year. (thr.com)

Girls and Math: Busting the Stereotype – MindShift “Do girls need special attention when it comes to science, math, and technology topics?” (MindShift)