The Florida Teacher Bill
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist last Thursday vetoed legislation approved by the Republican-controlled legislature that would have overhauled the state's education system by eliminating the traditional teacher tenure system and linking teacher pay to student performance. The backlash from teachers, students and other concerned citizens wasunprecedented: Crist's office received thousands of e-mails and phone calls in opposition to
How Should Students Be Assessed?
The Education Department unveiled final regulations last week for its $350 million assessment grant competition. A component of the $4.35 billion Race to the Top program -- the Obama administration's signature education initiative -- the competition aims to "create a new generation of tests that measure critical thinking skills and a broader range of
Should Undocumented Students Get Federal Support?
Thousands rallied on the National Mall on March 21 in support of comprehensive immigration reform, including the DREAM Act. Formally known as the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, the measure would allow undocumented student immigrants who meet certain conditions to receive federal assistance to attend college and a
