Commentary
9.24.2012
Curriculum & Instruction
“The Writing Revolution” may just be a reading revolution (with thanks to E.D. Hirsch)
Peter MeyerThe "maestro of curricular content" weighs in on the startling success of a writing program
Commentary
9.20.2012
Curriculum & Instruction
Third-grade reading guarantee: Is money the answer?
Emmy L. PartinThe state board considers $105 million in spending on the third-grade reading guarantee.
Commentary
9.18.2012
Charter Schools, Curriculum & Instruction
Show ponies and workhorses
Aaron ChurchillWhile the education show goes on in Chicago, Ohio's workhorses plow ahead
Commentary
9.12.2012
Curriculum & Instruction
The Xerox effect
Kathleen Porter-MageeWhy replication in education falls short
Commentary
9.12.2012
Curriculum & Instruction
Here's one of the great things Portland Public Schools is focusing on instead of the Three R's
Peanut-butter sandwiches, drum circles, and where education took a wrong turn
Commentary
9.11.2012
Curriculum & Instruction
Is Retaining Students in Early Grades Self-Defeating?
Jeff MurrayThe pros and cons of state policies that require retention of third-grade students
Commentary
9.11.2012
Curriculum & Instruction
Big Data for Education: Data Mining, Data Analytics, and Web Dashboards
Aaron ChurchillAn IBM-style question to schools: what are you doing to utilize data to improve performance?
Commentary
9.7.2012
Curriculum & Instruction
The best education for the best is the best education for all
Peter MeyerThe case for a solid liberal arts education beyond high schools
Commentary
9.7.2012
Curriculum & Instruction
The Xerox effect: Why replication in education falls short
Kathleen Porter-MageeA look at Paul Bambrick-Santoyo's new book, "Leverage Leadership: A Practical Guide to Building Exceptional Schools"
Commentary
9.5.2012
Curriculum & Instruction
Grit, Luck and Money: Preparing Kids for College and Getting Them Through
Asa SpencerMatriculating is not enough