From Mike's Desk
- Fickle on federalism (What should we make of the Department's mixed messages on the federal role in education?)
From Checker's Desk
- Are "common standards" good for American education? (Even supporters of local control should seriously consider national standards, and here's why)
Recommended Reading
- Detroit, the city with a plan (Will Motor City pull itself up by the bootstraps?)
- Hail to the Kansas City chief (Kansas City, MO decides to "right-size")
- Ships passing in the Atlantic (As the U.S. moves towards national standards, tests, and curriculum, the UK considers abandoning them)
- Poor in spirit (Money doesn't make us happier, so what does that mean for increasing our salary potential through education?)
- Big bang theory (The Department pulls out the big guns, literally)
The Education Gadfly Show Podcast
- Andy, back in time for the Masters (Andy and Mike debate ESEA reauthorization--who do you agree with?)
Short Reviews
- Saving America's Urban Catholic Schools (This guide of potential donors to Catholic Schools is a must read)
- Teaching Talent: A Visionary Framework for Human Capital in Education (Yet another tome from Harvard Ed Press on teachers--too similar or worth a read?)
Announcements
- Fordham still wants YOU! (We're still on the hunt for that elusive Development Director; apply today!)
- Ravitch takes AEI by storm, on video (Video footage from Diane Ravitch's book event at AEI last week is now online)
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