The sobering reality is that, even with burgeoning charter and voucher movements, school choice is largely exercised by families able to afford private school tuition or who move to neighborhoods because of their schools
Sen. Tom Harkin, an Iowa Democrat who is regarded as perhaps the most powerful lawmaker in U.S. education policy, will not seek re-election in 2014.
Up with selective public high schools!
Senioritis may not be terminal
Ohio’s charter law remains mediocre despite numerous reform efforts over the last decade. According to the latest “Measuring Up to the Model: A Ranking of the State Charter School Laws” produced by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (NAPCS) the Buckeye State’s charter school law ranks 27 out of 43 states and the District of Columbia.
In their report, School Choice Regulations: Red Tape or Red Herring?, researchers David Stuit and Sy Doan find little evidence that policymakers should avoid testing requirements for fear that private schools will avoid voucher and tax credit scholarship programs altogether
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in Special Ed Connection.
There is no harder job than running a successful school building for high-poverty students; nor a more important job. Yet, there are school leaders across the state and the nation who do it day-in and day-out, and too few get recognized for their great work.
For low-performing charters, yes, we need tough charter closure laws. But let’s not overlook great charters either
At last, the Board of Regents pulls the ed school blinds. What we find isn't so great
In his second inaugural address, President Barack Obama mentioned two pieces of his K–12 policy agenda: his plans to train new math and science teachers and his plans to improve school safety.
Taking “the glass is half full” to the extreme
Evaluating the hidden power of character
Answer: Some pretty cool things
Indiana’s Ball State University has delivered on its pledge to end contracts with the worst-performing charter schools in its portfolio, and its action will strengthen the charter movement
Dayton Early College Academy (DECA) thrives and its school leader plays a major role
Fordham’s Terry Ryan talks on the record about charters and seclusion rooms
At long last, the Board of Regents unveils data on teacher preparation programs. The news isn’t great for ed schools
For low-performing charters, yes, we need tough charter closure laws. But let’s not overlook great charters either
Leaders from two Dayton high schools divulge the special sauce
Why English language arts matters, according to E.D. Hirsch
Does it matter whether your best friend's parents are wealthy and educated?
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On Wednesday afternoon, President Obama recommended a package of national reforms aimed at preventing tragedies like last month’s in Newtown, Connecticut.
