Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools
Kevin MahnkenHow to introduce technology into the classroom without disrupting the best of what’s already there. Kevin Mahnken
The Rise of School-Supporting Nonprofits
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.PTA fundraisers under the microscope. Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.
Training our future teachers: Easy A's and what's behind them
Robert PondiscioIt’s true: Education really is an easy major. Robert Pondiscio
How to challenge voracious young readers
Give ‘em great books and get out of the way. Peter Sipe
Responding to critics of Common Core math in the elementary grades
Robert Pondiscio, Kevin MahnkenTheir criticisms don’t add up. Robert Pondicio and Kevin Mahnken
What does the charter-quality ‘curve’ look like in Ohio?
Aaron ChurchillThe policy implications of a u-shaped curve vs. a rectangular-looking distribution
Late Bell: November 6, 2014
The Education GadflyPOVERTY'S FOOTPRINTPoverty is an established risk factor for poor academic achievement, but it’s critical to remember that poverty is associated with much more than low incomes.
Building a Better Leader: Lessons from New Principal Leadership Development Programs
[Editor's note: This post marks the first in a series of blog entries that examines what can be learned from the most promising alternative leadership development programs in the country. John Chubb, president of the National Association of Independent Schools, interviewed leaders in several of these programs to learn more about how to cultivate successful leadership.
Common Core State Standards & the Transformation of Professional Development
Victoria McDougald, Ellen AlpaughA good roadmap for teacher training. Victoria Sears and Ellen Alpaugh
Ten things to know about the 2014 elections
There’s a wonderfully apt saying about why debates in the U.S.
Last night's implications for education reform
Michael J. PetrilliGet ready for another “Year of School Choice.” Michael J. Petrilli
Late Bell: November 4, 2014
The Education GadflyDON'T FORGET TO CARE ABOUT ELECTIONSYou’ve got to pick up groceries on the way home. And drop off the kids at a sleepover. And call someone about fixing the cable.
Work to Do: The Role of STEM Education in Improving the Tri-State Region’s Workforce
Jeff MurrayA disconnect between parents, students, schools, and employers with regard to STEM education
Late Bell: November 3, 2014
The Education GadflyPOWER IN A UNIONThe American Federation of Teachers will
Late Bell: October 31, 2014
The Education GadflyELECTION CRAMMINGWith Election Day fast approaching, there’s only so much time to familiarize yourself with the races, candidates, and issues at play.
What does Gadfly say? Thanks, Joe.
The Education GadflyJoe Portnoy, the king of new media, has been with Fordham for the last four years and is now headed to shake things up at the Department of Education. Arne, now that you have nabbed our new-media manager, we suggest that you take some of our policy advice, too.
Late Bell: October 30, 2014
The Education GadflyBIG APPLE RETHINKING PRESCHOOLNew York City's preschool program is undergoing a year-long assessment to determine the quality of
(What) Do Americans really think about education?
Joe Sixpack: You’re not paying attention. And much of what you think you know is wrong. Morgan Polikoff
Redefining the school district in Michigan
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., Michael J. PetrilliWe know RSD. RSD is a friend of ours. EAA, you’re no RSD. Amber M. Northern, Ph.D. and Michael J. Petrilli
2014 College Board Program Results
Ellen AlpaughMore students should be taking AP classes and going to college. They can handle it. Ellen Alpaugh
Exit exams don't work
Countries with high school exit exams appear to have higher levels of student achievement, as indicated by PISA and some positive evidence from other countries that have used graduation exams. But have they worked in the United States?
NEW from Fordham: Redefining the School District in Michigan
The Education GadflyWhat happens when policymakers create statewide school districts to turn around their worst-performing public schools? In Louisiana and Tennessee, Recovery School Districts (RSDs) have made modest-to-strong progress for kids and serve as national models for what the future of education governance might hold.In the Great Lakes State, the story is more complicated.
Redefining the School District in Michigan
Nelson SmithWhat happens when policymakers create statewide school districts to turn around their worst-performing public schools?
Late Bell: October 28, 2014
Thomas B. Fordham InstituteHOSTILE TAKEOVERStudents, teachers, and community members in Memphis protested the takeover of local schools by Tennessee’s state-