Michael F. Shaughnessy – I think the principals and faculty recognized that the most important changes were going to take place inside the school and its classrooms.
Julia Steiny – Jesse James explained that he robbed banks because “that’s where the money is.” I obsess about schools because that’s where the kids are.
C. M. Rubin – “The Finns had a crisis,” life-long educator, best-selling author, and Harvard professor Tony Wagner explains as we discuss his new film, The Finland Phenomenon….
Everyday at EducationNews.org dozens of articles, regarding what authors deem important are sent my desk. Many are published for the avid readers who reside in the world of education. I [...]
Rodney Adkins – First, today’s graduates are entering a business environment that is truly global. They will compete for jobs not just with other graduates in Baltimore, but with graduates from Bangalore, Beijing and Bratislava.
C. M. Rubin – “The new China is strongly making for good,” proclaimed my great great Uncle George E. Morrison (NY Times feature article, 1912) who advised the Chinese leadership during the formation of the first Republic.
Nancy Salvato – “Accurately defined, a democracy is a form of government in which the people decide policy matters directly–through town hall meetings or by voting on ballot initiatives and referendums. A republic, on the other hand, is a system in which the people choose representatives who, in turn, make policy decisions on their behalf.
The “Certificate of Mastery” (below) is a reflection of the RttT. It is described in the contractual agreement that is required of every state under contract with the US DOE RttT legislation and with the National Center For Education and The Economy (NCEE). The NCEE has been the front implementing agent for federal USDOE.
In approximately six weeks time, policy makers, administrators, researchers and educators will meet at the OECD PISA (Program for International Student Assessment) conference in Tokyo to study the educational strategies of countries which excel in the global standardized test.
The two non-government entities that own the CCSS are the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers. The first paragraph at this link spells that out. (the CCSSI official website)
NCLB is awaiting reauthorization. The Obama administration/s blueprint for that reauthorization includes requiring that states implement national “college and career” ready standards in order to receive funds under this law.
C. M. Rubin – “We have to learn from our past because we must not forget and because we must be better.” So speaks the powerful voice of 84 year old Kenyan, Kimani N’gan’ga Maruge, describing his unrelenting determination to get an education….
Over 100 leaders sign manifesto against nationalization of schooling
The Association of American Educators has joined a coalition of other influential groups and individuals from across the political and education spectrum in opposition to a nationalized curriculum.
Geneva, Switzerland, IB, May 9, 2011 — According to a new study on the performance of International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme students in the UK post secondary system as compared to students with A Level or equivalent qualifications, conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on behalf of the International Baccalaureate, IB Diploma Programme entrants are more likely to be enrolled at one of the UK’s top 20 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) than entrants holding other qualifications.
Sayasat Nurbek – I often reflect on my educational journey that took me from the steppes of Kazakhstan to some of the world’s best universities.
Washington, D.C.–Achievement by U.S. fourth graders in civics has increased while twelfth graders’ performance has declined, according to the Civics 2010 National Assessment of Educational Progress at Grades 4, 8, and 12–known as The Nation’s Report Card.
Matthew Lynch – With the spring season finally here, there are many important things that you need to accomplish before the academic year ends.
Bounding the Treatment Effects of Education Programs That Have Lotteried Admission and Selective Attrition
Matthew Lynch – It is the middle of the term and you suddenly realize that you are falling behind schedule in your coverage of the curriculum.
The report details the college completion rates from the first two KIPP middle schools, which have been open long enough for their early classes of students to have graduated from college.
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