Return-path: <[log in to unmask]> Return-path: <[log in to unmask]> Received: from hope.its.csufresno.edu (hope.its.csufresno.edu [129.8.5.117]) by zimmer.csufresno.edu (iPlanet Messaging Server 5.2 HotFix 2.17 (built Mar 28 2007)) with ESMTP id <[log in to unmask]> for [log in to unmask]; Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:54:36 -0800 (PST) Received: from smtp.abuja.bluehornet.com ([216.54.194.228]) by hope.its.csufresno.edu with ESMTP; Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:54:22 -0800 Date: Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:50:30 -0800 From: "edweek.org" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Quality Counts 2009 Sneak Preview and Open House To: WENDY WHITE <[log in to unmask]> Reply-to: [log in to unmask] Message-id: <D1.6D.27858.E3ED4694@dc1bhmta03> MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/html; charset=utf-8 Content-transfer-encoding: 8BIT X-IronPort-Anti-Spam-Filtered: true X-IronPort-Anti-Spam-Result: AiwOAH1tZEnYNsLkmWdsb2JhbACBSHssghGDRAEBihMCgTEBAQEBAQgLCgcRu3iEfneEMQ X-IronPort-AV: E=Sophos;i="4.37,226,1231142400"; d="scan'208,217";a="505008867" X-Outgoing: edweek Original-recipient: rfc822;[log in to unmask] <html><!-- ******************************************************* *Note: If you are having trouble viewing this message,* *copy and paste the link below into your browser * *address field and hit the Enter button on your * *keyboard. * http://e-news.edweek.org/hostedemail/email.htm?h=6d3f7bcc4479af0f48969d8fb64f7b92&CID=4645718865&ch=71806D77EBA05A534A0EEE9946BD8B28 If you would like to change your preferences * or unsubscribe, copy the URL below: * This message was intended for [[log in to unmask]]. 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Copyright © 2008 Editorial Projects in Education. ******************************************************* --> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Dear Educator:</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">As a valued edweek.org user, you are invited in for a sneak preview of <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><A href="http://e-news.edweek.org/ct/3972100:4645718865:m:1:219397154:71806D77EBA05A534A0EEE9946BD8B28">Quality Counts 2009: Portrait of a Population</A></I>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The official release date for this highly valued annual report is tomorrow, so you will be among the first to view it. View it now: <A href="http://e-news.edweek.org/ct/3972101:4645718865:m:1:219397154:71806D77EBA05A534A0EEE9946BD8B28">www.edweek.org/go/qc09</A></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">In addition to giving you access to this annual report, the rest of <A href="http://e-news.edweek.org/ct/3972102:4645718865:m:1:219397154:71806D77EBA05A534A0EEE9946BD8B28">edweek.org</A> has been opened so that you will have access to everything premium subscribers can access from Jan. 7 through Jan. 19.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><A href="http://e-news.edweek.org/ct/3972100:4645718865:m:1:219397154:71806D77EBA05A534A0EEE9946BD8B28">Quality Counts 2009</A></I> provides you with the nationwide report card on the continual push for K-12 school improvement you have come to rely on.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In addition, the special focus of this year’s report is how English-language learners are putting schools to the test.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Specifically, you’ll learn how:</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN><A href="http://e-news.edweek.org/ct/3972103:4645718865:m:1:219397154:71806D77EBA05A534A0EEE9946BD8B28">Immigration transforms communities</A> challenged by changing demographic patterns, straining the capacity of school districts. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN><A href="http://e-news.edweek.org/ct/3972104:4645718865:m:1:219397154:71806D77EBA05A534A0EEE9946BD8B28">English-learners pose a policy puzzle</A> for states and school districts as they push to boost student achievement overall.</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN><A href="http://e-news.edweek.org/ct/3972105:4645718865:m:1:219397154:71806D77EBA05A534A0EEE9946BD8B28">The rights of ELLs</A> and the case law and statutes to provide them quality education continue to evolve. </P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>And much more!</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Use this sneak preview and Open House to review all of the statistics for your state, and compare them to the rest of the nation.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you would like, you can even download a PDF of your complete <A href="http://e-news.edweek.org/ct/3972106:4645718865:m:1:219397154:71806D77EBA05A534A0EEE9946BD8B28">State Highlights Reports</A> <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>for the low price of $4.95.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You can also purchase copies of the <A href="http://e-news.edweek.org/ct/3972107:4645718865:m:1:219397154:71806D77EBA05A534A0EEE9946BD8B28">print report</A> <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Quality Counts 2009: Portrait of a Population</I> for $10.00.</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">If you would like to participate in more discussion about <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Quality Counts 2009: Portrait of a Population</I>, there are three opportunities to do so over the next week.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Mark your calendar now!</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Jan. 8, 2 p.m. EST:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Online chat on the report’s findings with EPE Research Center Director Christopher B. Swanson and <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Education Week</I> Assistant Editor Mary Ann Zehr (<A href="http://e-news.edweek.org/ct/3972108:4645718865:m:1:219397154:71806D77EBA05A534A0EEE9946BD8B28">submit questions here</A>).</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Jan. 13, 2 p.m. EST:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Live Webinar on the major findings with Chris Swanson, Mary Ann Zehr, and <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Quality Counts</I> Project Director Amy M. Hightower. (<A href="http://e-news.edweek.org/ct/3972109:4645718865:m:1:219397154:71806D77EBA05A534A0EEE9946BD8B28"><FONT color=#800080>register here</FONT></A>).</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Jan. 15, 3 p.m. EST:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Online chat with leading experts on English-language learners on the future of ELL education.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Enjoy this sneak preview and your Open House access.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I look forward to our conversations on this vital topic. </P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Best regards,</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Virginia B. Edwards</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Editor and Publisher</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">P.S. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Pass the word along about <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Quality Counts 2009</I> and the Open House to your colleagues!</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Quality Counts 2009</I> is sponsored online by <A href="http://e-news.edweek.org/ct/3972110:4645718865:m:1:219397154:71806D77EBA05A534A0EEE9946BD8B28"><FONT color=#800080>CDW-G</FONT></A>.</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P> <FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color=#999999 size=1> <P align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">This message was intended for [log in to unmask] You are receiving this e-mail because you are currently registered on edweek.org or teachermagazine.org. 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