This Week In Education: Parents: Getting Your Kids The Education They Deserve

This Week In Education: Parents: Getting Your Kids The Education They Deserve

Parents: Getting Your Kids The Education They Deserve

by Alexander Russo

From guest contributor Peg Tyre, a recent Spencer Education Journalism Fellow (and author of The Trouble with Boys):

A new article on Time.com purports to be an insider's guide on how to pick schools for your kids-- arguably one of the most important decision parents will make for their children. It's written by Time.com's education columnist, Andrew Rotherham, the ultimate ed policy insider. His advice is 1) look at test scores 2) go for a tour and 3) talk to your friends. Oh, and by the way, we need more charter schools. Really? That's it? C'mon, Mr. Rotherham! Show some respect for the school choice process! I just wrote a book