Cheers
- In an effort to fill vacant trade jobs and attract a younger, more diverse workforce, Maryland is expanding apprenticeship programs through the inclusion of a wider range of industries and increased investment in the development of a cybersecurity talent pipeline. —The Baltimore Banner
- Praising effort can foster resilience—but it becomes an issue when students expect high grades for hard work alone, rather than quality of work or mastery of material. —Adam Grant, The New York Times
- In recent years, the charter school movement has shied away from political fights. Now, it’s time for renewed commitment to the core mission of the movement: providing diverse, free, and public education options that serve all students. —Derrell Bradford, CharterFolk
Jeers
- Under Mayor Brandon Johnson’s management, Chicago’s battle over school funding has led to the resignation of an entire school board, a chaotic school board election that descended into name-calling, and now the ousting of the city’s schools chief. —The Wall Street Journal
- A 2006 Minnesota law mandating algebra for all eighth graders aimed to boost math achievement and prepare students for calculus—but it has not led to improved outcomes, as many eighth graders are unprepared for the abstract concepts of algebra. —The Hechinger Report
