National Journal Online -- Education Experts --Alexander Russo Is Education Research Not Measuring Up?

National Journal Online -- Education Experts -- Is Education Research Not Measuring Up?

Alexander Russo responded to Is Education Research Not Measuring Up? on September 16, 2010 09:56 AM

All Wrong Dear debate participants on this blog thread: You are all wrong and -- even worse -- not coming clean about the underlying issues of self-interest. Yes, ed schools can be dogmatic and social science research can be shoddy and obscure (though it's getting better, as Rick noted). Yes, education think tanks have turned into shiny-shoed PR operations (or, better yet, journalists!). But what's really going on here is ed schoolers and think tankers trying to discredit each other so as to soothe egoes, win research dollars, and prevail politically (or at least ideologically). And the real issue is...

Rhee’s Arrogance Continues in the Face of Defeat � Larry Miller's Blog

Rhee’s Arrogance Continues in the Face of Defeat � Larry Miller's Blog

Rhee’s Arrogance Continues in the Face of Defeat

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Rhee: Election result ‘devastating’ for D.C. schoolchildren

Schools Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee made it increasingly clear Wednesday evening that she has no long-term interest in serving as Vincent C. Gray’s schools leader.

Speaking at the Newseum to an auditorium studded with Washington A-listers gathered for the red carpet premiere of the edu-documentary “Waiting for Superman,” Rhee said she would not “mince words” about Tuesday’s Democratic primary defeat of Mayor Adrian M. Fenty.

“Yesterday’s election results were devastating, devastating,” Rhee said. “Not for me, because I’ll be fine, and not even for Fenty because he’ll be fine, but devastating for the schoolchildren of Washington, D.C.”

Rhee, part of a post-screening panel discussion that included Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Harlem

All Opinions Are Local - What's in store for Michelle Rhee?

All Opinions Are Local - What's in store for Michelle Rhee?

What's in store for Michelle Rhee?

As soon as it became clear that D.C. voters had rejected incumbent Mayor Adrian Fenty in favor of D.C. Council Chairman Vincent Gray, the talk of the town turned to someone not on Tuesday's primary ballot: D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee. Because Rhee's effort to reform D.C. schools has been so closely tied to the Fenty administration, and because the controversial chancellor has clashed with Gray, speculation is rampant about whether Rhee will stay or go. Under what terms would she stay? And if she leaves, where would she go?

Below is a snapshot of the debate as it has been playing out on The Post's Web site. But we also want to hear from you:

What do you think Gray's win means for Rhee? Should she stay or should she go? Tell us what you think in the comments below, or Tweet us your response with #whataboutRhee.

COLBERT KING

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There are a few... in the Fenty administration who should be asked to

California Board of Education addresses teacher evaluation issue - EducationNews.org

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California Board of Education addresses teacher evaluation issue 9.16.10 - Panel votes to create an online database devoted to efforts around the country to measure education effectiveness Suit filed over teacher salary deduction 9.16.10 - Michigan A lawsuit has been filed over the 3% deduction from teacher salaries that was part of the state's summer's incentive to encourage those with 30 or more years of experience to retire, leaving room to hire cheaper teachers. ... Are Texas's social studies standards really so bad? 9.16.10 - The final Texas standards are for the most part conventional and inclusive. A few items betray a "conservative" viewpoint. They do not warrant the attention and defamation they have received nor the hysteria they have generated. ... US dominates university rankings 9.16.10 - US universities dominate an international league table of the best institutions, with the UK featuring just five times in the top 50. ... Dallas ISD chief Michael Hinojosa could be finalist for Nevada job 9.16.10 - The Clark County School District, which includes Las Vegas and is the fifth-largest in the country, is expected to name three finalists for its superintendent position at a special meeting today. Hinojosa has led DISD since May 2005 ...

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Contemporary education in the Arab states 9.16.10 - Ali Abdullah Mosa Ph.D. Chief Editor ( altaalim.org ) - Hundreds of thousand schools and millions of students and teachers are going to start their new educational year this week. Students, teachers, professors, decision makers and politicians have been discussing the best ways to enhance the educational systems to meet the national development demands. Are We Ready for Testing Under Common Core State Standards? 9.16.10 - Patricia Deubel - There's a bumpy road ahead on the way to a successful Common Core State Standards (CCSS) movement. Already states and districts are examining the match between current standards, what they currently teach at various grade levels, and the CCSS. A Not-So-Bold Plan 9.16.10 - Is higher education at that proverbial tipping point where large scale change is imminent? If the number of recent books on that topic is any indication, look out below. As Peter Sacks stated in opening his recent essay at Minding the Campus, "College bashing is very much in vogue."

A wake-up call on mission creep — Joanne Jacobs

A wake-up call on mission creep — Joanne Jacobs

A wake-up call on mission creep As an example of how mission creep adds to administrative bloat, Jay P. Greene reports that the University of Central Arkansas is contracting with a company, called Snoozester to provide a wake-up and reminder phone call service for students. ...

Freakonomics: Paying for grades Freakonomics asks: Should we pay students to get better grades? The Freakonomics movie premieres on Oct. 1. It’s available for iTunes download here.

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