A first look at the most important education news from the weekend and this morning:
Fordham's latest
"The Trojan War and Odyssey of digital learning," by Andy Smarick, Flypaper |
The Washington Post previews Mike’s new book, The Diverse School Dilemma, and discusses how gentrification may impact urban schools.
The Los Angeles Times profiles competing ballot initiatives to fund California schools.
Some New York City parents are protesting standardized tests by keeping their children home from school to prevent them taking field tests. (New York Times)
Other Gotham parents are concerned that schools in Upper Manhattan may switch to a charter school-style lottery for admissions. (Wall Street Journal)
France’s president plans to ban homework. (Time.com)
A Seattle Times op-ed endorsed Washington State’s upcoming initiative to allow charter schools.
Florida’s Board of Education hopes to invest $442 million in the expansion of digital learning. (Orlando Sentinel)
