The Washington Post has done a story on school cell phone policies. Do you agree with their reporting?

Apparently starting this semester (2nd semester 2007-8), Arundel High School is starting 50-minute lunches (as opposed to 25). Just how they managed to get a different schedule than the other county high schools--or how they managed to eke out an additional 25 minutes of lunch without affecting other classes--isn't specified. However, the idea of this plan is to increase student achievement by allowing extra time for help and supervised studying, as well as extracurricular activities.

An injustice against the student member. This is the first time the student member of Anne Arundel County has been treated as an inferior to the rest of the board. This is just the first step in taking away the rights that students have worked so hard for.

Test Pressures Spur Some Schools to Stretch Out Calendar--and school day length.

A cutback in substitute teachers may endanger the ability of schools and teachers to take field trips.

"Well-meaning teachers and parents could easily end up paying for their schools' paper, chalk and art supplies after funding cuts announced last week, county education leaders say." By Elisabeth Hulette

An intro to the 3 candidates for Student Member of the board.

In case anyone is interested in teacher salaries.

This is actually quite a convincing article. Different approach to the topic, but effective nevertheless. Scared me though, given my average 4-7 hours a night. What do you think?