Education news nuggets
Arne Duncan is losing favor quickly with the NEA, but this teacher likes a lot of what he has to say.
Arne Duncan is losing favor quickly with the NEA, but this teacher likes a lot of what he has to say.
?We passed [national standards] as what was best for Wyoming. It was not attached to any kind of federal reason at all.? ?Sandra Barton, Chair of the Wyoming State Board of Education
It was the 4th of July this weekend, and a blistering heat wave swept the east coast, but Congressman Obey's welcome might be cold enough for Arne Duncan.
?In a lot of places we've had almost no incentives and a lot of disincentives to figure out who are the hardest working teachers and principals and how ?we systemically get them to the children ? inner city, suburban, rural ? who need the most help.? ?Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education
In response to Stafford's previous post on edujobs and our discussion, I've got a couple questions for Stafford ? and also Mike, Rick, and Andy, and our audience ? when you all get a chance:
Hope everyone out there is preparing for a great Independence Day weekend, but if you have some time it might not hurt to watch a SEED grow on Sixty Minutes.?
Don't let the title of this blog post confuse you: I still think the Obey amendment is an abomination. But Mickey just came in my office (on a tear!) to find out, having read my post from this morning, whether or not I think ?RTT is the most effective federal education program ever.? So let me clarify.
Last night, the House passed that war bill with the $10 billion in teacher job bailout (H.R.
?At the end of the day, we must always act?truly act?in the best interest of our students. That is why I am an educator, and that is what education must be about.? -Deborah A. Gist, Rhode Island Commissioner of Education
The same week that Washington, DC's city council approved that district's landmark teachers union contract, an arbiter in Ohio has issued a ruling that may kill Cleveland's aca
This morning Netherlands ousted Brazil to secure a spot in the World Cup final four. Ohio Gadfly wrongly?predicted Brazil's win, even though we know the Netherlands? is a tough contender in both futbol and in education.
For those of us who are still utterly disappointed that Italy didn't even make it to the round of 16, or that the US couldn't pull off an equally stunning last-minute win against Ghana, there are still some great matches headed our way as World Cup 2010 heads into the final eight.?
We've been following the Detroit Public Schools' (nay, the entire city of Detroit's) makeover attempts for going on a
?It's no good to have great standards and horrible assessments. We have seen what poor assessments can do.? ?Terry Stoops, Director of Education Studies, John Locke Foundation 68
Will for profit colleges survive?these Wall Streeters don't think so. Looking for potential National Standards pitfalls? New Zealand has some important lessons to teach us.
I'd be hard pressed to top Mike Antonucci's beautifully apt blog post title ?Cannibals,? but mine is a little more explanatory.
?The education system in Nevada does not measure up and is not providing all our children with the world-class education they deserve.? -Brian Sandoval, Nevada Gubernatorial Candidate
Teachers at the Chicago Math and Science Academy notified school leaders last week that they are joining the AFT-affiliate Chicago Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff.?? Curbing teacher turnover was touted as the primary driver for unionizing.
Matthew ChingosHarvard University, Program on Education Policy and GovernanceMay 2010
Center for Reinventing Public EducationRobin Lake, Brianna Dusseault, Melissa Bowen, Allison Demeritt, Paul HillJune 2010
The truth is finally setting in about the health of Ohio’s public pension systems, but one shouldn’t be too optimistic that major reforms are on the horizon.
Ohio has one of the most stringent academic ???death penalties??? in the country for our charter schools.?? If they perform poorly enough for long enough, the state will force them to close their doors.?? (And, for the record, that's a good thing ???
Terry has an op-ed in yesterday's Cleveland Plain Dealer that's worth checking out if you're interested in virtual learning, ways to save costs in K-12 education during unprecedentedly bad times, smart accountability mechanisms for charters (including e-charters), or a c
The looming state budget crisis has become a political elephant in the room, with state leaders largely avoiding the topic ahead of November’s elections. Case in point, a state panel charged last September with recommending solutions to the crisis held its first meeting just yesterday.
In case you’ve been living in a cave, the 2010 FIFA World Cup is well underway, and Ohio Gadfly is a proud fan.
Ever wonder how your local high school compares to others around the state or country? Newsweek has recently published their yearly pick of top high schools across the nation. Check out the complete list, as well as interactive features (you can search by city, state, or year)
Grade inflation has been in the news for a while, but The New York Times ran a story the other day about a different twist on this topic ?
Teachers in North Carolina may have won the lottery this week, and schools in upstate New York are breaking Guinness Wor
?There are not enough good schools in the city of Boston, and that's not right.? ?Jon Clarke, Edward W. Brooke Charter School Co-Director 16