December 12, 2011
Data reveals school choice works, and Keystone State lawmakers need to stop the leaky money pipeline that's wasting taxpayer money and hurting students' education.
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December 8, 2011
Hoosier state's ability to set expansive voucher program, performance pay system, collective bargaining limits, and performance pay system in place in 2011 make it a beacon for reform.
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November 16, 2011
The federal government's denial of critical charter school funds is a black mark on Maryland's effort to create great education for all. Maryland's weak charter laws and low achievement scores certainly challenge the "We're number one" mantra.
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November 15, 2011
The NCLB reauthorization falls short on teacher accountability and parent choice. Once again, America's children will pay the price as politics takes center stage in education reform.
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November 8, 2011
Beyond reminding us that flatlining is not a good thing; there is also an important takeaway from the data. Like both SAT and ACT results which are also stagnant, NAEP scores among those who many believe have great schools at their disposal remain well below standard.
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October 17, 2011
Race to the Top remains overrated in terms of impact. While there was a flurry of multi-state activity caused, it didn't result in any real snow. Jeanne Allen explains how strong governors are vital in ed reform, not Washington’s carrot and stick.
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October 4, 2011
One of several path-breaking movies to hit the mainstream theatres last year, Waiting for Superman educated thousands about the plight of U.S. schools. It conveyed the urgency of the problem, clarified the crisis, and sought to engage a nation ...
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