Comparing Student Attrition Rates at Charter Schools and Nearby Traditional Public Schools
Busting myths, but not much to cheer about
Busting myths, but not much to cheer about
It’s fascinating—and telling—how rapidly the zillion issues tucked away in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act have been distilled down to arguments about testing.
It’s the Holy Grail! If only we could figure out what it is. David Griffith
All the pro-testing talking points you’ll ever need. Robert Pondiscio
The word around town is that support for annual testing among rank-and-file members of Congress—in both chambers and on both sides of the aisle—is dangerously low. They are constantly hearing complaints from their constituents about the overuse and abuse of standardized tests, and many are eager to do something about it.
At Inside Schools, a website for parents covering New York City schools, reporter
Editor's note: This post originally appeared in a slightly different form in the Daily News and City Journal.
As I wrote last week, with the ESEA reauthorization process heating up, lots of advocates are now trying to influence the congressional deliberations. Secretary Duncan weighed in this morning.
Some of ed reform’s leading lights finally see that what kids learn makes a difference. Robert Pondiscio