A Little State's Big Budget Move
A review of the Rhode Island budget decision that should have people feeling optimistic about education reform.
No Veto Power for Regents
Is this an example of a House Divided? Two entities in New York state now have the power to issue RFPs for the creation of schools. Neither has veto power over the other. So, who wins?
An Eye for Charter Quality
Jeb Bush says that focusing on building a high quality education system solves a lot of the other problems states face.
Big Picture Wins Communicator Award
Congratulations to Big Picture Learning for winning an award at the 2010 Communicator Awards.
Texas has been Racing to the Top for a Decade
Texas has been a leader in data, accountability, and turnarounds, and options for families
Charter School Renewal in Philly
Here's a breakdown of the eleven schools renewed for five year contracts in Philadelphia this week. Article comes from the Philly Enquirer.
All Means All
Celebrating a superintendent that taught a community that 'all means all'
Have Platform, Will Grow
Less important than the news that a Japanese gaming company has set up a fund for social gaming ventures is the news that the companies they will invest in will go on a platform.
Data Visualization Hauling in Prizes
The Knight Foundation award gets edReformer thinking about projects on the high school level. Are there any out there worth noting? I'm all ears.
Mass Customization for Student Success
Roberta Selleck, Superintendent Adam's County School District 50, Colorado talks about her vision of personalized learning ahead of Innovate to Educate: A Symposium on [Re]Design for Personalized Learning, August 4-6, 2010 / Harvard Club / Boston, Massachusetts