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The article states that the No Child Left Behind Act of the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush is not prioritizing technology programs according to many in the education technology community. The administration proposed dropping the Enhancing Education Through Technology in its FY 2006-2008 plans but the Congress saved the programs. Experts are concerned about education technology's immediate future but hope to realize longer-term goals.

The article focuses on issues related to the introduction of the No Child Left Behind Act (NLCB) in 2001 in the U.S. Particular focus is given to the move toward aligning P-16 standards. There is trepidation in some quarters regarding federal involvement in P-16 alignment as the debate over the reauthorization of the NLCB approaches. Stakeholders predict that P-16 alignment will compel state K-12 and higher education agencies to work harder to ease student transitions between grade levels.

The article focuses on the H. J. Ross Chiropractic Network founded by Howard Ross to provide high quality and cost-effective products and services. Topics covered include the recognition of the network for its strict guidelines and training, the access of members to problem insurance correspondence and the conflict on the manual therapy 97140 which is payable for a chiropractor.

The article features California Chiropractic Association (CCA) affiliate member Nordic Naturals. Topics discussed include the benefits of omega-3 fish oils and the company's several educational products such as staff training, webinars and online library for chiropractors and brochures, posters and free samples for patients. It also mentions the U.S. Food and Drug Administration/Environmental Protection Agency Fish Consumption Advisory (FDA/EPA) regarding methylmercury and harmful chemicals.

The article features California Chiropractic Association (CCA) member Dr. Pat Gayman. Topics discussed include her success in the chiropractic profession, tips she gives to her clients, and the common themes she identified among doctors of chiropractic who are not doing as well as they desire. Also mentioned are the mentoring programs, professional networking, and opportunities for development being provided by the League of Chiropractic Women (LCW).

An interview with chiropractor Marc Gottlieb is presented. According to Gottlieb, he was a psychology major but he was really lost about what to do after graduation. He said that his uncle suggested him to consider a career as a chiropractor. Gottlieb believes that chiropractic is synergistic with his personal philosophy of life.

An interview with chiropractor Claudia Anrig is presented. Anrig believes that time will come that chiropractic care will become as mainstream and widely used as dentistry. According to Anrig, she feels at home with the California Chiropractic Assocation (CCA) because it supports family care. She further said that CCA embraces wellness as a vital part of chiropractic.

The article reports on a survey from the National School Boards Association's (NSBA) Council of Urban Boards of Education which found differences in the opinion of teachers and administrators about students' potential for success. The survey is a follow-up to 2006 "Where We Learn" report of the opinion of urban students about school safety and race. The study is participated by several teacher and principal's associations in the U.S.

The article reports on the opposition of the U.S. Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Subcommittee to a proposal by President George W. Bush to cut the budget for educational programs under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) Improvement Act. CTE programs aim to increase students' hand-on expertise and familiarity of technological applications. Some of the lawmakers who opposed the proposal include Tim Ryan and John Peterson.

The article reports on the hearing of the U.S. Supreme Court case Morse v. Frederick on March 19, 2007. Many legal experts consider the case as the most import student free speech case to be heard in four decades. Background of the case is provided. One of the key issues covered by the case is the regulation of speech in a school setting promoting an illegal substance when that speech is in opposition to that school's educational mission.

The article deals with the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and its impact on career and technical education (CTE) in the U.S. According to career education supporters, CTE programs are not mutually exclusive of NCLB's goals. The reauthorized CTE law is connected to NCLB in accountability, as students in these programs must meet the same academic standards as other students.

The article reports on the appointment of Vincent Ferrandino, departing chief of the National Association of Elementary School Principals, as director of the Office of Policy and Planning in the United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Education, effective September 2007. His roles and duties as director are described. A background of his involvement in international education is presented.

The article reports on the approval of a set of guidelines for career and technical education (CTE) standards by the California Board of Education. The state has created a comprehensive plan for CTE instructors and school administrators to implement a variety of academic and technical standards. The framework combines with the CTE standards adopted in 2005, which span 58 career pathways within 15 industry sectors.

The article reports on the advances in the movement which aims to deliver pre-K or pre-kindergarten programs to 3- and 4-year-olds in the U.S. Governors and legislatures across the nation supported state initiatives to deliver pre-K programs. Pre-K will be included in the discussion leading to reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act in 2007. Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich allotted $45 million for universal pre-K for the state's 3- and 4-year-olds.

This article focuses on three education-related cases that went before the U.S. Supreme Court in 2006. The cases involving racial segregation are considered as the most important Supreme Court education rulings since 1954. In June 2006, Supreme Court ruled in Arlington Central School District Board of Education v. Murphy that acceptance of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act funds does not make a state responsible for reimbursing prevailing parents for the services of experts.

The article reports that the New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce has recommended changes in U.S. education. The commission, which is comprised of educators, industrialists, politicians and academics, issued a treatise entitled "Tough Choices or Tough Times" that included changes that must be done in the education system. The commission also stated that if the changes could not happen, the nation will suffer its consequences.

The article reports on two school integration cases heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. The case were considered by legal scholars and education stakeholders as perhaps the most significant to go before the high court in more than 50 years. Parents argue on the use of race to decide what schools their children attend.

The article reports that a panel assembled by the American Educational Research Association has backed up the support for the districts in two cases wherein parents are contesting the use of race balancing in deciding what school will their children attend. According to the panel, evidence shows that when school districts end racial integration programs, school resegregation and academic decline follows in short order.

The article focuses on the impact of lawsuits related to race discrimination in school systems on race-neutral and segregation prevention policies in the U.S. One case involves a mother who complains that her son was refused by a school because he is white. Another case centers on the complaints of parents in Seattle, Washington about the school district's policy on racial balance. Richard Kahlenberg of Century Foundation noted that school districts with socio-economic based systems have preserved racial balance.

The article focuses on the annual report issued by the Arizona State University's Commercialism in Education Research Unit concerning school commercialism. The comments of Alex Mohnar, author of the report, on commercialism and corporate sponsorships are cited. The issues concerning the commercialization of schools are mentioned.

The article deals with the education policies of the new state governors in the U.S. It discusses how some of the governors promised improvement in the education policies and standards in their campaign platforms. W. Steve Barrett of the National Institute for Early Education Research said that most of the candidates that focused their platforms on the quality of early childhood education won. Table showing the pre-school education promises of the 11 new governors is presented.

The article reports on the Teacher Incentive Fund awards to states and school districts from the U.S. Department of Education. The states and school districts that will receive funding include South Carolina, Dallas and Houston school districts in Texas and Ohio. A number of applications were received by the department for the awards. The funding is significant to the Teacher Advancement Program of South Carolina.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Telecommute Safely" and "The Work/Life Balance Sheet So Far," both in the August 2006 issue and "Going Forward with Reverse Mortgages," in the July 2006 issue.

The article deals with the launch of new standards by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The agency takes career preparatory courses beyond the traditional vocational training schools in the state. The standards offer career education benchmarks starting with third grade continuing through 11th grade, dealing with several issues ranging from basic interests to writing a business plan and developing a career portfolio.

The article describes the challenges faced by online learning providers in complying with the standards set by the No Child Left Behind Act in the U.S. Susan Patrick, president of the North American Council for Online Learning, saw the influence of technology on local and state education designs. Accountability is one issue that online schools have to deal with. Local jurisdiction further complicate matters for them.

This article talks about segregation in schools. More than a dozen organizations backed the Seattle and Jefferson County school boards' rights to make race a factor in drawing admissions boundaries to desegregate public schools. Seattle suspended its system in which districts considered race as one of three qualifications for attending a specific school.

The article reports on the deal of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, an initiative of the William J. Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association, with makers of snack foods to restrict the sale of snack foods in schools. Kraft Foods, Mars, Campbell Soup, Dannon and PepsiCo agreed to invest in new product development. Janey Thornton, president of the School Nutrition Association, doubts the initiative. The Center for Science in the Public Interest supports the deal.

The article discusses obesity in children and schools. According to Janet Thornton, president of the School Nutrition Association, schools are not solely responsible for the health of children and that parents and the community including restaurants must do their part in providing foods and alternatives to tater tots.

The article highlights a study conducted by the U.S. Institutes of Medicine on childhood obesity prevention programs in the country. The study found that no program has shown long-term success due to lack of effective evaluation mechanisms to determine best practices. Among its recommendations is for the education system to tackle the issue of creating healthy school environments.

The article reports on the inclusion of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in elective classes by social studies educators in the U.S. One of the effects of adapting curricula to include such events is the launch of rallies by educators around U.S. history and civic education. Teaching history aims to deliver facts in context and without editorializing. According to social studies teacher Mike Koren, history and social studies are overlooked in the curriculum to place emphasis on other skills.

The article reports on the Fresh Start approach of Memphis City Schools superintendent Carol Johnson of Tennessee to schools that failed to meet their adequate yearly progress standards. Johnson has taken a radical step to improve student performance in failing schools. New principals have been hired as well as new teachers. Parents are also encourage to volunteer at their children's school.