More districts are embracing a quasi-charter model to avoid state takeover. These so-called "charter-like"schools are bound to struggle and fail to improve without significant freedom to self-manage. Source: Failing Massachusetts schools seek autonomy in turnaround bid | Education Dive
Tulsa, OK: The school voucher debate by Bishop Kelley’s president and the Jenks school board president
The presidents of Bishop Kelley High School and the Jenks school board defended opposing views on school vouchers at a luncheon Wednesday. Source: The school voucher debate in 7 questions, answered by Bishop Kelley's president and the Jenks school board president - Tulsa World: Education
Center for Education Reform Releases the 17th National Charter School Law Ranking & Scorecard
March 22, 2017: Since 1996, CER’s yearly scorecard and ranking of state charter school laws has provided guidance and feedback to policymakers on the relative strengths and weakness of charter school policies and their effectiveness in fulfilling the true meaning of the words “charter school law,”— i.e., paving the way for high numbers of strong, … Continue reading Center for Education Reform Releases the 17th National Charter School Law Ranking & Scorecard
Major Supreme Court Decision In Favor Of A Special Education Student
The US Supreme Court today issued a major unanimous decision in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District which will have far-reaching implications for the nearly 7 million students with disabilities in the United States. The Court overturned a lower court ruling that sided in favor of school district. The federal Individuals With Disabilities Education … Continue reading Major Supreme Court Decision In Favor Of A Special Education Student
The usual suspects (teachers’ unions, district officials, and Democrat politicians) oppose expansion of school choice in Iowa
"Despite Republican control of the governor’s mansion and both houses of the State Legislature, proposals to significantly expand school choice programs in Iowa are stalled, at least for now. The pushback has come from groups traditionally opposed to the idea — Democrats, school districts, teachers’ unions and parents committed to public schools — but also … Continue reading The usual suspects (teachers’ unions, district officials, and Democrat politicians) oppose expansion of school choice in Iowa
Claiming Sanctuary: Inside the Schools Now Actively Resisting President Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
The Trump Administration's vigorous enforcement of immigration laws will pose a serious challenge for public schools as they balance the responsibility to protect their students and with their obligation to comply with federal mandates. "Since 2011, it has been ICE policy to avoid enforcement activities at “sensitive locations,” including hospitals, churches, and schools, unless “exigent … Continue reading Claiming Sanctuary: Inside the Schools Now Actively Resisting President Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
On World Down Syndrome Day There’s Not Much To Celebrate in New York City’s Schools
March 21, 2017: Today is World Down Syndrome Day. I didn’t know this until my son told me last night, after conferring with Siri, whom he consults with about every holiday that he considers significant. (Today is also National Day of Forests and World Poetry Day, by the way, and tomorrow is World Water Day.) … Continue reading On World Down Syndrome Day There’s Not Much To Celebrate in New York City’s Schools
Putting the evidence cart before the school choice horse
By Robert Pondiscio With Donald Trump in the White House and long-time school choice advocate Betsy DeVos installed as his education secretary, arguments for and against vouchers and scholarship tax credits are burning white hot. A New York Times report and subsequent editorial claimed that "three of the largest voucher programs in the country, enrolling … Continue reading Putting the evidence cart before the school choice horse
Can DeVos sell school choice to America? Yes, she can!
The school choice ship has sailed. Parents want choice. The only people against school choice are the selfish grown-ups who are first and foremost interested in protecting their power and control over the public schools. The president's budget blueprint gives her a springboard to promote policies she has pushed for years. Source: Can DeVos sell … Continue reading Can DeVos sell school choice to America? Yes, she can!
Rock the socks in support of World Down Syndrome Day on Tuesday, March 21
Tuesday, March 21 (3/21) is World Down Syndrome Day and it is a special day to create awareness for the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome that causes down syndrome. Source: Rock the socks in support of World Down Syndrome Day on Tuesday, March 21 - Story | abcactionnews.com | Tampa Bay News, Weather, Sports, … Continue reading Rock the socks in support of World Down Syndrome Day on Tuesday, March 21
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