Peer effects at community colleges
David GriffithInsufficiently prepared students hold back classmates who might otherwise graduate. David Griffith
School composition and the black-white achievement gap
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.Selection effects are a big issue for studies of school segregation too. Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.
The Chicago way
The Education GadflyCorrecting perceptions about testing, confirming them about Chicago, and amending them about Massachusetts.
Ohio backpedaled on proficiency, but it's the exception
Michael J. PetrilliMost states are living up to their commitments to provide more honest information to parents. Michael J. Petrilli
Finland's "joyful, illiterate kindergarteners"
Tim ShanahanBeware the snake oil. The fact is that early learning produces long-term gains. Tim Shanahan
How schools can offset the "Asian advantage" for other kids, too
Chester E. Finn, Jr.The Asian American Achievement Paradox, a new book by Jennifer Lee and Min Zhou, prompted New York Times columnist Nick Kristof to pen a
Yes, achievement tests matter. No, they don't capture everything
In a series of blog posts (I, II, III,
Ed Next Book Club: Failing Our Brightest Kids
Chester E. Finn, Jr., Brandon L. Wright, Michael J. PetrilliDoes the chaos in the House mean ESEA reauthorization is dead? Maybe
Michael J. PetrilliBoehner is out! McCarthy is in! No, wait, McCarthy is out!
Curriculum: The great divide among education reformers
Kate WalshWriting in his always-entertaining blog a few weeks ago, Whitney Tilson gave a nice nod to Dan Willingham’s New York Times
Democratic candidates side-step the Seventy Four's education debate
Kate StringerThe Seventy Four had a simple goal: to make the 2016 presidential election season one in which candidates could pause in their frenzy of backstabbing and baby kissing to talk about education.
The after-Arne edition
Arne Duncan’s resignation and legacy, John King’s succession to the crown, Friedrichs and the beginning of the new SCOTUS term, and peer effects in college.
Using inter-district charter schools as a tool for regional school integration
Clara AllenHow charters’ unique characteristics can reverse re-segregation. Clara Allen
Parental incentives and early childhood achievement: A field experiment in Chicago Heights
Jessica PoinerThe results raise more questions than they answer. Jessica Poiner
Market-oriented grantmakers and community-led solutions for greater equity
Robert PondiscioA critique of the Walton Family Foundation's education grants says more about its critics. Robert Pondiscio
Dangerous Minds, sure. CSPAN, no way
The Education GadflyJohn King’s meeting with ex-cons, the NEA makes and endorsement, and John Boehner returns to his roots.
Why the Friedrichs Supreme Court case will give teachers more power—and better pay
Michael J. Petrilli, Mike AntonucciA decision for teachers would mean renewed rights and the ability to push for a new deal. Mike Antonucci and Michael J. Petrilli
Reforming ed schools from within
Robert Pondiscio, Kate StringerDeans for Impact seeks to organize teacher training around the “science of learning.” Robert Pondiscio and Kate Stringer
Charter school reform in Ohio: House Bill 2 at a glance
Chad L. Aldis, Aaron ChurchillOn October 7, 2015, the Ohio legislature overwhelmingly passed House Bill 2 (HB 2). The bill significantly strengthens the accountability structures that govern Ohio’s charter sector without compromising the school level autonomy that is critical to the charter school model.
Expecting more of our gatekeepers of charter school quality
Jamie Davies O'LearySponsors can and must avoid opening charter schools destined to fail
As Arne Duncan exits, another missed opportunity for bipartisanship
Michael J. PetrilliAs Arne Duncan exits, another missed opportunity for bipartisanship The Obama administration’s baffling decision to skip the confirmation process. Michael J. Petrilli
The Oregon college shooting: A former local journalist reflects
Kate StringerI thought I’d left Roseburg behind three months ago, at milepost 125 on Interstate Five. After spending the past year as the county’s education reporter, I was eager for a new city, a new coast, and new opportunities to write about education. I packed my car and drove away in June, watching the red-tailed hawks disappear for the last time in my rearview mirror.
Building education's watershed moment
Robert PondiscioAt the beginning of the twentieth century, the average American lived to be about 50 years old.
What Andy Smarick gets wrong on what “The Mirage” gets wrong
Editor's note: This post originally appeared in a slightly different form on the TNTP Blog.
Judicial activism runs amok in Washington State education
Wikipedia defines judicial activism as “judicial rulings suspected of being based on personal or political considerations rather than on existing law.” The Washington State Supreme Court has veered into the judicial activism fast-lane when it comes to public education in the Evergreen State.
The "Genius" edition
A suburban college readiness gap, rethinking the high school graduation age, fracking’s effect on male dropout rates, and racial density in high schools.
Implementation and impacts of pay-for-performance after two years
Robert PondiscioMerit kinda, sorta might work if teachers understand how it functions. Robert Pondiscio