The grand slam for New Jersey charter schools
CREDO, a Stanford-based research center, concluded that New Jersey charter schools are among the highest-performing studied to date
Catching up from the break
Andy Smarick's pick of education news from over the Thanksgiving holiday
Social studies follies
Chester E. Finn, Jr.The cumbersome, inscrutable title is the first clue that something is not right: “Vision for the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3): Framework for Inquiry in Social Studies State Standards.”
Fordham President Chester E. Finn, Jr. receives NAGC President's Award
Pamela TatzCongratulations to Checker, who received the 2012 National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) President’s award for outstanding contributions to the field of gifted education
Hidden gems: America's exam schools
Expanding exam schools would be an extremely wise national investment—a way to provide a world-class public education to high-performing students
Three ways to create integrated schools in newly gentrified neighborhoods
Michael J. PetrilliKeeping mixed schools mixed
The 10 fastest-gentrifying public schools in the U.S.
Michael J. PetrilliInvestigation of whether or not demographic changes in communities are leading to demographic changes in their schools
The Urban School System of the Future: Applying the Principles and Lessons of Chartering
Chester E. Finn, Jr.Going after governance
The Diverse Schools Dilemma: On sale now!
Pamela TatzMike Petrilli's highly-anticipated book, the Diverse Schools Dilemma, drops today
A closer look at union strength
The Thomas B. Fordham Institute's recent study of teacher-union strength is an example of the institute's willingness to "get into the weeds" of standards
Election results: Bennett, Common Core, and more
A review of education-related responses to Tuesday's election
A not-so-great night for education reform
Michael J. PetrilliThe results are in and our non-partisan candidate, Ed Reform, had a mixed performance. Here's a look at how the seven key races and referenda turned out
Education reform on the ballot
Michael J. PetrilliSeven education races and referenda to watch tonight
When private schools and common standards collide
What the Common Core may mean for accountability
The Kindergarten Canon: The 100 Best Children's Books
Michael J. Petrilli100 books every child should encounter by age five.
Leadership lessons from a brazen cheating scandal
Gregg VanourekKeeping ethics and results aligned
Vouchers − Darwin= ??
Chester E. Finn, Jr.Let there be controversy
The case for public-school choice in the suburbs
Michael J. Petrilli“Customization” isn’t just for urban hipsters
Should CMOs really be in the business of ed reform?
The premise that charter management organizations can—or should—be effective advocacy vehicles rests on assumptions of questionable validity.
Next Generation Science Standards: Repairs needed
Chester E. Finn, Jr., Kathleen Porter-MageeIf at first you don't succeed...
Disruptive innovation and independent public schools
Chester E. Finn, Jr.Education’s mini mills
GAO and George Miller don’t understand how special education works
Michael J. PetrilliNo single public school is expected to serve students with every single type of disability. Except, apparently, public charter schools.
In defense of the F-word in K-16 education
J. Martin RochesterSuccess requires failure
“Voucherizing Title I” is worth a shot
Chester E. Finn, Jr.Why not try strapping Title I dollars to the backs of needy kids and letting them take it to the schools of their choice?
Your guide to the Romney education plan
Tyson EberhardtMike analyzes Governor Romney's education proposal on WSJ.com.
Tax-credit scholarships need a critical, not hostile, eye
Chester E. Finn, Jr.Program design matters