Quick takes on the I3 winners
Late last week, the US Department of Education announced the 20 winners of the latest “Investing in Innovation” competition.
The Urban School System of the Future: Applying the Principles and Lessons of Chartering
Chester E. Finn, Jr.Going after governance
The Diverse Schools Dilemma: On sale now!
Pamela TatzMike Petrilli's highly-anticipated book, the Diverse Schools Dilemma, drops today
A closer look at union strength
The Thomas B. Fordham Institute's recent study of teacher-union strength is an example of the institute's willingness to "get into the weeds" of standards
First bell: 11-12-12
Pamela TatzA look at the most important education news from the weekend and this morning
Calling all D.C. parents!
Tyson EberhardtJoin a conversation about the "diverse schools dilemma" on November 14
Seeking communications professionals
Pamela TatzThe Thomas B. Fordham Institute is hiring a media relations and events manager for the D.C. office and an external communications and research associate for the Columbus, Ohio office.
Election results: Bennett, Common Core, and more
A review of education-related responses to Tuesday's election
A bright idea from the Bayou
Chester E. Finn, Jr.The merits of term limits for school-board members
As go Latinos, so goes the nation
John HortonRepublicans cannot win national elections anymore by merely appealing to white voters, and the education system cannot ignore the problem of low Hispanic student achievement.
First bell: 11-9-12
Tyson EberhardtA first look at today's most important education news: Twenty districts and nonprofits split $150 million in i3 grants, Philly schools borrow $300 million to cover costs
Wanted: An ed reform comrade-in-arms!
Andy Smarick seeks a smart, hardworking ed reformer to become the newest member of the Bellwether team.
The Best Teachers in the World: Why We Don't Have Them and How We Could
Chester E. Finn, Jr.Refreshing
A not-so-great night for education reform
Michael J. PetrilliThe results are in and our non-partisan candidate, Ed Reform, had a mixed performance. Here's a look at how the seven key races and referenda turned out
First bell: 11-7-12
Tyson EberhardtA first look at today's most important education news (election edition)
Education reform on the ballot
Michael J. PetrilliSeven education races and referenda to watch tonight
First Bell: 11-6-12
Pamela TatzA first look at the most important education news from this morning: States will be voting on critical charter-school initiatives, Colorado may revoke SIG grants from failing schools, and more.
First bell: 11-5-12
Tyson EberhardtA first look at the most important education news from the weekend and this morning: Romney adds education to his closing argument, NYC schools begin reopening, and more
The history of unrequited love: U.S. presidents and K-12 education
Why is education rarely mentioned among presidents' accomplishments?
The best bargain in American education
Chester E. Finn, Jr., Jessica HockettExam schools stretch the school dollar
Let a new teacher-union debate begin
Chester E. Finn, Jr., Michael J. PetrilliExamining the power—and the impact—of education’s 800-pound gorilla