This Week In Education: Campaign 2010: Edu-Politics Heating Up

This Week In Education: Campaign 2010: Edu-Politics Heating Up

Campaign 2010: Edu-Politics Heating Up

Relationship Chills Between Teachers Unions, Obama NPR: Notably absent from both national teachers unions' annual meetings this week are President Obama and his education secretary. According to the head of one of the unions, if the administration does not rethink its policies, it will be on a collision course with teachers and their unions... TFA Alumnus Bill Ferguson Running For Office Whitney Tilson: "Most recently, he worked for Baltimore schools CEO Andres Alonso, executing some of that system's most comprehensive and exciting reform

AM News: A Lull In The Action

by Alexander Russo

Edujobs or Race to Top: What's Worth More to States? PK12: Depending on which state you live in, the edujobs bill may not be such a good deal—especially if your state might win a Race to the Top grant... Seattle Superintendent Sets Ambitious Agenda EdWeek: In her first three years in Seattle, schools Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson closed schools, oversaw a new student-assignment plan, added an exam and revamped the way the district funds schools. And she's just getting started... D.C. schools chancellor plans to expand use of standardized tests Washington Post: D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee plans to significantly expand the use of standardized tests so that, eventually, every D.C. student from kindergarten through high school is regularly assessed to measure academic progress and the effectiveness of teachers...Unlocking More of Mark Twain's Unpublished Material PBS: Mark Twain had a lot to say, and most of it was funny. Reading his novels and essays, it doesn't seem like he pulled his punches; he said what he wanted, and a lot of it was pretty radical for the times. But as it turned out, he restrained himself greatly. Spencer Michels reports on the author's long-awaited autobiography.