Patricia MacCorquodale, a parent in Arizona, describes her experiences with school choice. She is obviously biased in her assessments of choice and charters. She describes her frustrations with choosing the right school for her child. But instead of advocating for a more streamlined access to information, she essentially concludes that choice is hard and therefore … Continue reading A parent masquerading as a school choice consumer tells a misleading story about parental choice in education
Newark schools superintendent: Why charters succeed
Newark Schools Superintendent, Chris Cerf, sets the record straight in this powerful and unambiguous op-ed on the charter school initiative and its positive impact in Newark. http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/04/newark_schools_superintendent_why_charters_succeed.html
Small Class Sizes: One of the greatest educational hoaxes of our time
"Unlike many education issues, [the small class size issue] isn’t just a matter of opinion. Florida spent billions on class-size reduction with no positive impact on student results. A statewide study of Connecticut elementary schools found no statistically significant impact of class sizes." Source: One More Time Now: Why Lowering Class Sizes Backfires - Education … Continue reading Small Class Sizes: One of the greatest educational hoaxes of our time
New York City’s Deputy Mayor Richard Buery must resign for “pulling strings” to get his son accepted to a top-tier school
New York City's Deputy Mayor Richard Buery "pulled strings" to gain admission for his son to a top-tier public school, and therefore, must resign for the sheer hypocrisy this represents. No one questions the motivation and desire of Deputy Mayor Buery in wanting the best education for his son. Every parent wants to best for … Continue reading New York City’s Deputy Mayor Richard Buery must resign for “pulling strings” to get his son accepted to a top-tier school
Bad idea: Examining the possibilities of university-run community schools
Universities can't control the skyrocketing cost of higher education, why would we want these institutions to do the same for K-12 schools? A recent EWA blog post details the success of USC Hybrid High College Prep, a non-selective charter high school run by the storied institution, which aims to guarantee 100% college admission for all … Continue reading Bad idea: Examining the possibilities of university-run community schools
Engaging with Gen Z parents more difficult, but necessary
Solid school–parent communication is crucial to student success, but a lack of progress can make connecting with parents of Generation Z students more difficult. Instead of relying on antiquated communication methods like weekly hard-copy newsletters, schools and districts should take advantage of parent-teacher communication apps and smartphones to share a steady stream of information. Read … Continue reading Engaging with Gen Z parents more difficult, but necessary
Are liberals ruining U.S. higher education?
Liberal professors and administrators operate the vast majority of American colleges and universities. Why are these progressives saddling graduates with staggering debt that essentially puts them at a huge disadvantage upon graduation? Rising student loan debt in the United States could ultimately hurt overall home ownership and consumer spending and erode colleges' and universities' ability … Continue reading Are liberals ruining U.S. higher education?
Borsuk: The money question on schools is the question of money
A few words from Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker from last week: “We will fight to protect our increased investment in K-12 education.” A few words from Betsy DeVos, U.S. secretary of education, from last week: “Throwing money at the problem isn’t the solution.” Of babies and bathwaters, fuel and futilities. And the state budget, federal … Continue reading Borsuk: The money question on schools is the question of money
What education reformers can learn from Trump’s health care failure
By Andrew J. Rotherham | Opinion Contributor The defeat of the Republican plan to overhaul President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act last week offered a stark reminder about how much coalitions, persuasion and raw self-interest matter in politics. President Donald Trump failed to persuade almost anyone to join his side, there was no coalition for … Continue reading What education reformers can learn from Trump’s health care failure
Parent focus groups reveal disconnect between real and perceived student performance
The vast majority of parents believe their children are performing at or above grade level in both reading and math. According to nationally representative data from nonprofit parent advocacy organization Learning Heroes, across race, class, income and education levels, 90% of parents think their children are proficient in these two subjects. Educators know the reality … Continue reading Parent focus groups reveal disconnect between real and perceived student performance
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