This Week In Education: On The Hill: Actress Slams Politicos For Not Doing Right By Kids
2010-Jun-25
This Week In Education: On The Hill: Actress Slams Politicos For Not Doing Right By KidsOn The Hill: Actress Slams Politicos For Not Doing Right By Kidsby Alexander RussoShe might not be a big draw for staffers but I'm sure their bosses were wowed by the appearance of actress Jennifer Garner on the Hill yesterday. Here she is milling about in between photo ops and her remarks, which included the crack that parents "expect politicians to do the right thing...but ...
Oakland adult education soon could be thing of the past - San Jose Mercury News
2010-Jun-25
Oakland adult education soon could be thing of the past - San Jose Mercury NewsOakland adult education soon could be thing of the pastBy Katy MurphyOakland TribunePosted: 06/24/2010 05:28:14 PM PDTUpdated: 06/25/2010 06:20:13 AM PDTClick photo to enlargeDana Byrd, 20, of Oakland, Calif. works on an assignment at Edward Shands Adult School on...123»OAKLAND — Patricia Jensen turned her back to the few students who remained in her classroom during the lunch break. She didn't want them to see the grief ...
Education Research Report: First Report on National Study of KIPP Schools Consistent, Substantial Positive Impacts on Math and Reading Achievement
2010-Jun-25
Education Research Report: First Report on National Study of KIPP Schools Consistent, Substantial Positive Impacts on Math and Reading AchievementFirst Report on National Study of KIPP Schools Consistent, Substantial Positive Impacts on Math and Reading Achievementby Jonathan KantrowitzΩThe Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) is a network of charter schools designed to transform and improve the educational opportunities available to low-income families, and ultimately, prepare students to enroll and succeed in college. KIPP has grown from a core of two middle ...
School Tech Connect: Common Core Will Lead To Communism!
2010-Jun-23
School Tech Connect: Common Core Will Lead To Communism!: Common Core Will Lead To Communism!(note: title contains satire)These are the four dumbest objections to the Common Core that I can think of. Oh look-- they're from Heritage. It's always a little disconcerting to find out you have basically the same net position as Heritage.I think it's fine to adopt a set of standards if that's what you want to do; I just think the Common Core Standards are a red ...
This Week In Education: Reform: Ravitch Critique Lacks Humility, Political Savvy
2010-Jun-22
This Week In Education: Reform: Ravitch Critique Lacks Humility, Political SavvyReform: Ravitch Critique Lacks Humility, Political Savvyby Alexander RussoFor a long time I was focused on how Diane Ravitch -- whom I like and admire -- had switched sides without anyone noticing until her book came out. It just amazed me that her positions had evolved so dramatically but no one noticed until book time, and frankly made me sort of skeptical about her changed views. (Ditto for Ravitch's seeming ...