April 20, 2007
I am tired of all the tortured arguments against vouchers like the ones presented by Jay Matthews.
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April 19, 2007
The recent public flap over public charter schools in Colorado brings to light the animosity held by the education establishment towards school reform--and the establishment's efforts to resist.
Read more »April 18, 2007
The two major political parties find it very hard to drop the voucher issue. It is perfect for them.
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April 17, 2007
More than 500 parents, grandparents, educators, kids, and community leaders packed a gym to dedicate the conversion of a former hospital and clinic into the beautiful home of Lakes International Language Academy - a three-year-old charter public school.
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April 16, 2007
Nary a conversation seems to occur on world globalization and progress without a mention of the famous Thomas Friedman book, “The World is Flat.” I have to wonder why the education world has not yet grasped its own inevitable and necessary flattening.Read more »
April 13, 2007
There is a third way that gives a mayor a way to truly impact education while sidestepping the treacherous politics and problems of takeovers.
Read more »April 12, 2007
Funding and decision-making authority should follow the student, not programs. This simple but revolutionary idea is gaining bipartisan support across the country. And it could pave the way for an overhaul of federal aid for disadvantaged students.
Read more »April 11, 2007
"Truthiness" makes its way to high school writing, as factual content is being drained away.
Read more »April 9, 2007
This is a response to an article by former Alliance president Clint Bolick. -ed.
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