The teacher pension crisis edition
On this week's podcast, special guest Sandi Jacobs, principal at EducationCounsel and former vice president for state and district policy at the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), joins Mike Petrilli and Alyssa Schwenk to discuss the problems and risks associated with teacher pension systems. During the Research Minute, David Griffith examines the hidden costs of school discipline in California.
Will Maryland ever place the educational needs of its children above the interests of its middle-class adults?
Chester E. Finn, Jr.By Chester E. Finn, Jr.
The Right Tool for the Job: Improving Reading and Writing in the Classroom
Melody Arabo, Jonathan S. Budd, Shannon Garrison, Tabitha PachecoAlthough it’s been almost seven years since many states took the important step of elevating their academic standards by adopting the Common Core, teachers and administrators across the country still bemoan the lack of reliable information about which instructional materials are high-quality and best aligned to the new standards.
Ohio’s ESSA plan: The Gap Closing measure remains a labyrinth
Aaron Churchill , Jessica PoinerOhio’s Gap Closing report card component reports how students in certain subgroups perform on state tests and their schools’ graduation rates compared to the collective performance of all students in the state.
Fordham Ohio Panel Discussion: Strengthening School Funding in Ohio
Ohio’s current approach to school funding (K-12) has several strengths, including its ability to drive more state aid to disadvantaged districts and to add dollars for students with greater educational needs. But in a time when Ohio’s budget – like that of many other states – is stretched thin, policy makers need to ensure that every dollar is being well spent.
The future of choice edition
On this week's podcast, Checker Finn, Alyssa Schwenk, and David Griffith discuss the future of school choice under a Trump administration. During the Research Minute, Amber Northern examines the effects of birth order on non-cognitive abilities.
Closing schools and leaving fellow women in the lurch is no way to celebrate women
Erika SanziBy Erika Sanzi
Choice trumps: Supporting state success by expanding education options
McKenzie Snow, Claire Voorhees, Adam Peshek, Patricia LevesqueBy McKenzie Snow, Claire Voorhees, Adam Peshek, and Patricia Levesque
School choice advocates should be worried about federalizing school choice
Kristin Blagg, Matthew M. ChingosBy Kristin Blagg and Matthew M. Chingos
Can we re-open the charter frontier?
Benjamin J. LindquistA response to Robin Lake’s article “Is charter school growth flat-lining?”, originally published 2/17/17 in The Lens.
Three accountability mistakes states are STILL making in drafting their ESSA plans
David GriffithBy David Griffith
Senate Republicans: Save the regs! (At least some of them.)
Michael J. PetrilliBy Michael J. Petrilli
Louisiana's increased attention to student growth deserves applause, not criticism
Michael J. PetrilliBy Michael J. Petrilli
How policy changes in Louisiana affected teacher turnover
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.By Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.