Culture and the Achievement Gap A couple of weeks ago, I attended the Education Testing Service’s Achievement Gap Symposium, which addressed research and solutions for our education system in Pre-K-third grade, especially for low-income, minority and African American students. ...
Quick Hits 6.27.11 *The impact of whiteboard technology*. According to some experts, the teacher’s skill with the technology determines the effectiveness in the classroom. (Education Week) *Bill introduced in Ohio Senate attempts to encourage quality in charter ...
A Retrospective Look: Sallie Mae and Student Loan Controversy *We’re celebrating our 5th Anniversary this year. We know a lot can happen in five years, and we’re proud to have done our part in shaping education reform over the years. So, over the next few weeks, we’ll be reflecting on some of our past work ...