The Charter School-Hedge Fund Romance
Right now charter schools are educational stars, but they play by a different set of rules than traditional public schools..
New Science Standards Face Uphill Battle
Teachers who are certified in science have knowledge that politicians do not.
Are Segregated Schools a Relic?
Educational quality suffers in segregated schools, whether charter or traditional.
The Newark School Reform Fiasco
Philanthropists can't possibly grasp the enormity of the educational problems they are trying to solve.
Teacher Jail
The policy in the Los Angeles Unified School District of not charging teachers, but simply informing them that they are under investigation, has created a climate of fear that totally destroys morale.
New Catholic School Teacher Contract
Can a real education be provided to students when teachers are contractually forbidden from addressing certain real-life issues?
NAEP and The Concord Review
There is room for both democratization and differentiation in our schools, but so far most resources are earmarked for the former.
Performance-Pay Innovation
The challenge is to identify who the best teachers are in a fair and transparent manner and pay them more.
Graduation Rate Up, But Is Learning?
A more accurate picture would require districts to report both the current high school graduation rate and the college-ready rate.
The Value-Added Nightmare for Teachers
The value-added model is so complex even psychometricians don't fully understand it.
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