Should states use test-score-based accountability systems? If so, how? If not, why?
Neerav KingslandBy Neerav Kingsland
The Education Gadfly Show: The consequences of grade inflation
On this week’s podcast, Seth Gershenson, associate professor at American University, joins Mike Petrilli and David Griffith to discuss the Fordham study he recently authored on high school grade inflation. On the Research Minute, Adam Tyner examines the impact of principal effectiveness on teacher turnover.
Menlo Park Academy gives gifted children in Cleveland a unique space where they can thrive
Lyman MillardBy Lyman Millard
Do private schools avoid voucher programs because of excessive regulation?
Jeff MurrayBy Jeff Murray
How student engagement differs across school types and student groups
Adam Tyner, Ph.D., Emily HowellBy Adam Tyner and Emily Howell
Use federal Charter Schools Program dollars to get innovative with high schools
Jessica PoinerBy Jessica Poiner
Opening remarks for the inaugural event of the Education 20/20 speaker series: Heather Mac Donald on double standards in school discipline
Michael J. PetrilliBy Michael J. Petrilli
Education 20/20: "Double Standards on Discipline Will Widen the Racial Divide"
Join us on Thursday, September 27th, when Heather MacDonald, author of The Diversity Delusion, kicks off the series with her perspective on race-based discipline reform, including why it hurts the children it purports to help and how it cuts against one of the core purposes of schooling.
The Education Gadfly Show: We aren't teaching kids how to read
On this week’s podcast, Emily Hanford, a senior education correspondent and producer at APM Reports, joins Mike Petrilli and David Griffith to discuss her recent documentary on the sad state of reading instruction. On the Research Minute, Amber Northern examines TNTP’s new report about the inferior academic experiences of disadvantaged students.
The case for adding a second 2nd grade to high-poverty elementary schools
Michael J. PetrilliBy Michael J. Petrilli
Diversify gifted education, but don't stop there
Brandon L. WrightBy Brandon L. Wright and Jonathan Plucker
Would encouraging more students to retake the SAT narrow college-enrollment gaps?
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.By Amber M. Nothern
Why a donation website for schools in need should stop excluding private schools
Erika SanziBy Erika Sanzi
What can we learn from teenagers' approaches and attitudes toward school?
Adam Tyner, Ph.D., Emily HowellBy Adam Tyner and Emily Howell
Betsy DeVos's (mostly) strong National Constitution Day address
Chester E. Finn, Jr.By Chester E. Finn, Jr.
Betsy DeVos's (mostly) strong National Constitution Day address
Chester E. Finn, Jr.By Chester E. Finn, Jr.