How to end the education reform wars
On Sunday, Mike spoke to the New York State Council of School Superintendents. These were his remarks as prepared for delivery.
On Sunday, Mike spoke to the New York State Council of School Superintendents. These were his remarks as prepared for delivery.
Ever since I published my article in the special Education Next issue marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Moynihan Report, “How can schools address America’s marriage crisis?,” I’ve been hearing from friends—most of them liberal education reformers—questioning why I’d want to wade into such tre
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One of the most important developments in urban education over the last two decades has been the rapid expansion of school choice.
Coming soon: Fifty states of grey. Jane Song
Both teacher and student characteristics ought to influence instructional design. Megan Lail
But that’s mostly because one-parent families tend to be poor. Kevin Mahnken
It’s irresponsible for educators and policymakers to ignore the issue. Michael J. Petrilli
I remember reading an interview with a successful business leader once. It went something like this:Reporter: What’s the secret of your success?CEO: Good decisions.Reporter: How do you make good decisions?CEO: Good judgment.
I’d like to see Bobby Jindal use a teleprompter the next time he attacks Common Core. I’d like to be reassured he knows how to read.
When we talk about high standards, accountability, and school choice, one essential element is often overlooked: giving parents and education leaders information they can actually use. It’s one thing to produce data, but quite another to make it useful—easily understood, comparable, and actionable.
The sudden departure of Joshua Starr, superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools, caught many by surprise—including Starr.
Character education with real characters. Peter Sipe