Gotta have The Gadfly
The newest Gadfly is out. In it, Checker and I write about how states, loath to see their dropout rates rise, are backtracking on high school exit exams.
The newest Gadfly is out. In it, Checker and I write about how states, loath to see their dropout rates rise, are backtracking on high school exit exams.
From The Economist: Mexico is making moves to fix its broken educational system (a system that affects the U.S.??in obvious ways).
The New York Times reports today that Senator John McCain is set to meet with three contenders for the VP slot on his ticket: former Massachus
We've written before about Governor Bobby Jindal. There's lots to like.
Liam makes a good point. Did I mention that Mitt Romney is smart and savvy on education reform?
This article out of New Orleans is about several selective charter schools that admit only those students that pass entrance tests or navigate complicated admissions processes. This is a big no-no with charter supporters. According to the piece:
Mark Bauerlein, the Emory professor, Phi Beta Cons contributor, and author of
We must excavate the salient parts. If the title of this AP story is true, then the chaperone in question possesses a supreme mastery of duct-tape techniques??and probably should write a book. It's not true, though. I know. It's impossible to seal a door with duct tape.
At a news conference yesterday, New York City teachers union boss Randi Weingarten called Joel Klein's protestations over Albany's inflexibility on school funding the "height of chutzpah."
I'm encouraged this morning reading this article about Idaho's work in crafting standardized performance evaluations for teachers.