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Authors provide insights about debated issues in American education
SAGE publishing article about Debating Issues in American Education
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Charter Schools
One foundation’s commitment to school choice pays off
No single philanthropic organization has put more effort and money into the advancement and improvement of school choice than the Walton Family Foundation
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Guarded optimism for Governor Kasich's education plan
The details aren't out, but early indicators are promising
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Fordham’s Initial Comments on Governor Kasich’s Proposed School Reforms
Initial comments about Kasich's fund plans that were announced January 30, 2013
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Charter Schools
The implication of CREDO's research: Strong charter authorizing is vital
Growing quality charter schools requires strong charter school authorizers
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Charter Schools
Smart ideas for school choice
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
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Charter Schools
Of helicopter parents, schools, and governments
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.
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Advanced Education
The Missing One-Offs: The Hidden Supply of High-Achieving, Low-Income Students
Up with selective public high schools!
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Late Interventions Matter Too: The Case of College Coaching in New Hampshire
Senioritis may not be terminal
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Charter Schools
Ohio's charter law remains a laggard
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.
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Charter Schools
School choice friends, let go your testing fears!
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
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Ohio charters didn't seek exemption from new restraint rule
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in Special Ed Connection.
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Charter Schools
A school where it's cool to be smart
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.
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Charter Schools
Toss the bad apples, but not the barrel
For low-performing charters, yes, we need tough charter closure laws. But let’s not overlook great charters either
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Do Ohio’s teacher preparation programs attract the best and brightest?
At last, the Board of Regents pulls the ed school blinds. What we find isn't so great
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Curriculum & Instruction
Is it good news or bad?
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.
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What do International Tests Really Show About U.S. Student Performance?
Taking “the glass is half full” to the extreme
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Curriculum & Instruction
Non-Cognitive Ability, Test Scores, and Teacher Quality: Evidence from 9th Grade Teachers in North Carolina
Evaluating the hidden power of character
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Trusting Teachers with School Success: What Happens When Teachers Call the Shots
Answer: Some pretty cool things
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Charter Schools
The right decision from Ball State
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
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Charter Schools
Nurturing a school where it's cool to be smart: Q&A with DECA's Judy Hennessey
Dayton Early College Academy (DECA) thrives and its school leader plays a major role
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Charter Schools
Charters didn't seek exemption from new restraint rule
Fordham’s Terry Ryan talks on the record about charters and seclusion rooms
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Do Ohio’s teacher preparation programs attract the best and brightest?
At long last, the Board of Regents unveils data on teacher preparation programs. The news isn’t great for ed schools
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Charter Schools
Toss the bad apples, but not the barrel
For low-performing charters, yes, we need tough charter closure laws. But let’s not overlook great charters either
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Curriculum & Instruction
What makes Needles schools special? A recap of Fordham's Needles event in Dayton
Leaders from two Dayton high schools divulge the special sauce
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Curriculum & Instruction
A Wealth of Words
Why English language arts matters, according to E.D. Hirsch
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Curriculum & Instruction
Along for the Ride: Best Friends' Resources and Adolescents' College Completion
Does it matter whether your best friend's parents are wealthy and educated?