Julia Steiny writes that although teacher quality is incredibly important and deserves attention, other reforms must be implemented together to spur change.

Dr. Lynch discusses the importance of the First Amendment and its implications on student and campus life.

Laurie Rogers argues that social justice and political motivations have crept into mathematics classrooms and curricula, pushing out math in the process.

C. M. Rubin — “I worry about the messages we send when we have such a focus on tests, data, and rankings.” (Howard Gardner)

We need to re-think motivation in schools, says Julia Steiny, as we’re too far from a system that encourages kids’ natural curiosity and desire.

Michelle VanBueren writes that with great technology comes great responsibility — and that parents need to help keep kids safe with mobile phones.

Matthew Lynch writes that searches and seizures are a delicate business in education — his series of tips will help schools avoid problems.

Dr. Michael MacDowell, President of Misericordia University, discusses the value and assessments of college degrees.

At Berkeley’s adventure playground, kids hammer, paint, construct and collaborate, building a unique playground with their own hands.

C. M. Rubin — Arts programs are being cut ruthlessly….

In the annual Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup poll results, Joe Nathan sees three trends emerge among in public attitudes to education: respect, empowerment and choice,

Testing isn’t all bad, argues Julia Steiny — but punitive testing models are akin to bullying and don’t help kids in the end.

C. M. Rubin — In the US we have been on the opposite course of countries that have been succeeding educationally….

Pam Allyn, founder of LitWorld and LitLife, advises parents to foster their children’s curiosity, tell stories and give their kids many opportunities to write.

Paul DiPerna of the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice writes that demand for vouchers and scholarships is high because of school choice success.

“MegaSkills” — which include caring, common sense, confidence, motivation and perseverance — can be learned by everyone, writes Julia Steiny.

Linda Darling-Hammond has been nominated to CA’s disgraced Commission on Teacher Credentialing, but the Save Our Schools cast won’t acknowledge the problem.

C. M. Rubin — “If you asked a parent they might call it intuitive, if you asked a musician they might call it inspiring…”

A document that brags about American Federation of Teachers’ efforts to undermine parent groups in Connecticut shows us what reformers are up against.

In 1995, Milton Friedman wrote that we were on the verge of a breakthrough in school choice reforms. Robert Enlow writes that 2011 is finally the year.

If school administrators are only giving you good news, you’re probably not getting the whole truth.