Susan Patrick to Testify in Favor of Virtual Ed
Virtual education does not eliminate a need for teachers or schools. It generates thoughtful interactive education for students who are destined to work in a global economy, says President of iNACOL ahead of her testimony in Utah today.
Andrew Broy: Creating Public Options for Students
"I think the focus needs to be on high-quality school options and not merely about “choice” for the sake of choice. We need to move beyond the tired school choice debates of years past and take a more agnostic position on school organization," says Andrew Broy, President of the Illinois Network of Charter Schools. We interview him about messaging, community advocacy and choice in America's schools.
Bret Schundler to End Authorizer Monopoly?
State Education Commissioner Bret Schundler said he’s willing to give up the state’s monopoly on authorizing and regulating charter schools and that he supports the broad outlines of a Democratic-sponsored bill that would allow Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Education to also approve applications and oversee charter schools, according to NJ.com.
Smart is the new Green
Private investors increasingly see 'smart as the new green' but unlike clean-tech, the feds still block or limit private participation
The Class of 2014 Won't Use Email
A report on the Beloit College Mindset List for the Class of 2014
Edmodo Launches School Year 2010-11
edmodo, the online social learning platform, is getting amped for the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year. The program is already in 10,000 schools.
NYC Charters Close the Gap
Hoxby study shows NYC charters close the achievement gap and why
Students Deserve More Magic Moments
Starting next month, students deserve more magic--more engaging, more personalized, more relevant learning.
Governor Bush: Oklahoma Can Follow Florida's Lead
Oklahoma and Florida may soon have more in common than having a panhandle, when it comes to education reform. Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has recommended an education overhaul in Oklahoma, holding Florida up as a model for combating illiteracy and boosting achievement, according to EdWeek.
Our Kids Are in the Future–Don't be Late
The KnowledgeWorks Foundation is leading the shift from schooling to learning. Our kids get it, why don't we?