We often discuss the place for innovation in K-12 education. This all-day AEI conference will evaluate the topic in a tertiary context. How will online learning, redefining the role of professors, and rethinking the link between postsecondary programs and the labor market play out?
The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 2007 results were released Tuesday (see here) and they show American kids are making progress against their international peers. TIMSS is a rigorous international comparison of fourth- and eighth-grade students' math and science test scores across countries.
Gadfly made an error in the November 20, 2003 issue in describing the "highly qualified" teacher requirements of NCLB (see http://www.edexcellence.net/gadfly/index.cfm#1561).
The Center for American Progress (CAP) hosts policy leaders (including the Education Gadfly Show's Rick Hess) who will chat about how to attract and retain talented, high-quality teachers. They will consider a new paper by Susan Sclafani and Marc Tucker on international experiences with teacher and principal compensation systems. The event takes place October 16 at 9:30 a.m.
The U.S. Department of Education released the results of the 2001 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in history today, and while the scores of fourth and eighth graders have modestly improved since 1994, the scores of twelfth graders were frustratingly low and showed no improvement.
This week, Mike and Rick discuss the Department's stimulus guidance, the Boston Teachers Union's rejection of TFA, and NCTAF's ominous predictions about teacher retirements and pensions. Then, Amber explains the details of the new IES study on the DC voucher program and Rate that Reform gets smutty (but just a little).
Mourning the departure of one Andy Smarick from the hallowed Fordham halls? Turn that frown upside down: The New Jersey Departmentof Education is now hunting for a new Assistant Commissioner for Professional Excellence and also an Assistant Commissioner for Finance.
From the south side of Chicago to Harvard, Australia, and back, Arne Duncan’s unconventional path to Secretary of Education has the makings of a screenplay. Or at least a New Yorker article. Windy City native Duncan attended the University of Chicago’s prestigious Lab School by day, then turned up at his mother’s low-income afterschool program north of Hyde Park.
The Hoover Institution's Koret Task Force on K-12 education recently hosted an internal debate between members who emphasize choice-based educational reform (namely Paul Peterson and Caroline Hoxby) and two who emphasize content and curriculum (namely Diane Ravitch and Don Hirsch). You missed it? No worries.
Bill Bennett's terrific U.S. history textbook, America: The Last Best Hope, is making serious strides into the classroom as one place after another endorses and starts using it as the high school (and college) mainstay that it deserves to be. In recent weeks, both Indiana and Illinois added it to their state-approved lists.
This up-and-coming policy shop is looking for an Education Director to lead that sector of the organization’s work. This person would have 10-15 years experience in education policy, be an exceptional writer and leader, and be comfortable in a “virtual” office setting--HSG coordinates operatives all over the country.
While the devastating effects of Haiti’s January 12 earthquake remain agonizing, there has been an upwelling of compassion and generosity across America, albeit with a couple of odd twists.
This new and improved second edition of David Whitman’s acclaimed book, Sweating the Small Stuff, is sure to sell out fast. Get yours today on Amazon.com.
The second edition of Fwd: Arresting Insights in Education summarizes Ohio report card data for Dayton's dis
For schools and districts, financial belt-tightening is hard work. Join Fordham on October 26, 2010 from 12:30 to 2:00PM to hear panelists discuss real solutions for how school leaders can more effectively manage dollars, cut costs and improve finances overall. RSVP here.
Find out at this event hosted by the Center for Reinventing Public Education on May 24 from 2 to 5 pm at the Charles Sumner School in Washington, D.C.
This week, we welcome guest co-host (and Fordham Insider) Dave DeSchryver to the show. He and Mike discuss the state of the Obama domestic policy transition, Michelle Rhee's appearance in Time, and Lou Gerstner's reform proposals.
You won't want to miss Fordham's May 5 conference, "International Lessons about National Standards." This all-day affair, which will be held at the Capital Hilton in downtown DC, will not only explore what we can learn from the travails of other countries' paths to national standards, but will also feature Education Secretary Arne Duncan as keynote speaker.
We welcome a statistical heavyweight as our guest host this week: former NCES commissioner Mark Schneider.
This week, Mike and Rick talk about why Quality Counts thinks U.S. education is the world's best, kids at Brown have so much time to throw naked parties, and Texas is a progressive place.
This week, Andy and Stafford discuss good grades in the Big Apple, school violence in Chi-town, and young principals in Beantown. Then Amber gives us the lowdown on the PDK/Gallup poll of American opinion on education and Rate that Reform grades Obama's (speech) lesson plans.
This week, Mike and Rick talk about supes, Catholics, and Cubans. We've got an interview with Jonas Chartock of the Charter School Policy Institute, and Education News of the Weird is one with the people. Click here to listen through our website and view past editions.
You heard it here first: Michelle Mhee, DC Chancellor of Schools, will appear on next month's cover of Good Housekeeping magazine. Sporting an "I ♥ teachers" apron, sundress, and Bissell Versus, she simply glows against the bright kitchen backdrop.
Public Impact is on the hunt for two knowledgeable consultants to lead projects on turnarounds, human capital, charter schools, and finance. If this sounds like just your fit, apply today—the application deadline is Monday. Learn more here.
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The Rockefeller Institute put on a swell symposium last year about the lack of transparency in state accountability systems. Check it out here.
This week, Mike and Rick debate Arne's pot of discretionary boodle, the real salary potential of teachers, and the post-Obama fate of Black History Month. Then Amber explains why we should be suspicious of a new study on lead levels and achievement and Rate that Reform documents schools' Valentine's Day coping strategies.
The Indiana Governor's Office is looking for an analyst to work on education and workforce issues. Successful candidate would work closely with the Governor's senior education policy advisor to develop legislative and policy initiatives aimed at improving the performance of Indiana's schools, universities, and workforce training programs.
