Capturing the Democratic Convention
This Storify draws from Edweek coverage of the Democratic National Convention and reaction on social media to capture some of the highlights of the week in Charlotte, N.C. Read Full Post >
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September 07, 2012
September 06, 2012
Obama Warns of Ed. Cuts, Touts Vision on K-12
President Barack Obama says his economic policies would better protect schools and students than those of GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney. Read Full Post >
September 06, 2012
N.C. Superintendent Wants Ed. Progress to be Nonpartisan
North Carolina's June Atkinson appreciated convention remarks about education by San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro and former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt. Read Full Post >
September 06, 2012
Charlotte Students Conduct Their Own Convention Analysis
Students at Charlotte's Endhaven Elementary school examine the Democratic convention's impact on their community, from business and security to traffic. Read Full Post >
September 06, 2012
Film Traces Students' Political Aspirations
The documentary "Follow the Leader," which was shown at the Democratic National Convention, depicts the maturation of three youths' political beliefs. Read Full Post >
September 06, 2012
Luminaries in Convention City Advocate for Arts Education
Former federal officials and others tout the academic and economic-development benefits at an Americans for the Arts Action Fund event. Read Full Post >
September 05, 2012
As Obama is Nominated, Duncan Speech Finesses Touchy Issues
Education Secretary Arne Duncan steered clear of mentioning charter schools, merit pay, and school turnarounds, policies at the core of the Obama administration's agenda. Read Full Post >
September 05, 2012
Congress' Dysfunction Hurts K-12, Senator Warns
There's plenty of K-12 policy action nationally, but Congress can't take much credit, says U.S. Sen. Michael Bennett, D-Colo., former Denver schools chief. Read Full Post >
September 05, 2012
Convention Youth Press College Access, Affordability Theme
Young attendees at the Democratic convention say there is an enthusiasm gap on the issue of college access and cost between their party and the GOP. Read Full Post >
September 05, 2012
Rhee Touts Obama's School Policies
Michelle Rhee, who has angered a core Democratic constituency, teachers' unions, says Mitt Romney's voucher plan is off the mark. Read Full Post >
