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The Name Game
It’s silly season again, and I’m not referring to the Republican primaries. No, I’m thinking about the all-out battle for proponents and opponents of “reform” to stick a nasty label on the other side and claim the mantle of truth and goodness for themselves. This is nothing new, of course (Sean Cavanagh had a smart piece in Ed Week about this in March). But the battle continues apace.
Joel Klein Reviews Class Warfare & Special Interest
Joel Klein, the executive vice president at News Corp and CEO of the company's education division, published a review this weekend of "Class Warfare" by Steven Brill and "Special Interest" by Terry M. Moe that touch on the decade-long American debate over public education.
Tom Watkins Challenges Michigan’s Education System
Former Michigan Commissioner Tom Watkins published a provocative editorial with The Detroit News this week challenging Michigan to grasp hold of its educational system by increasing the literacy rate, improving learning statewide and preparing its citizens for "a world transformed by globalization and technology."
Done Reforming; Focusing on Getting Smart
Next week, our team will be launching GettingSmart.com, a site devoted to innovations in learning. We will continue to focus on K-12 applications, but will expand our coverage of innovations in informal, early, and adult learning. We will cover learning entrepreneurs, investors, technologies, and strategies. We will build a community of learners optimistic about the potential of connecting more young people to the idea economy through personal digital learning.
Indiana Named Education Reform Idol 2011
Fordham Institute names Indiana America's Education Reform Idol 2011 at its event this morning that compared contestants Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin to see which state made the most legislative gains this year.
iNACOL President & CEO Discusses Vision for Proficiency-Based Learning
David Nagel with THE Journal recently interviewed iNACOL, the International Association for K-12 Online Learning, President and CEO Susan Patrick about her vision to shift from a system based on seat time to proficiency- and competency-based learning models in her recent report, "Cracking the Code: Synchronizing Policy and Practice for Performance-based Learning."
The Art of Balancing Execution & Innovation
Every school needs an execution agenda to improve the quality of instruction around an adopted curriculum. Every school needs an innovation agenda. Finding the right balance is the art of leadership and the product of dialog.
BCG Reports Technology as a Catalyst for Change in Primary and Secondary Education
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) released “Unleashing the Potential of Technology in Education,” a report articulating how technology can serve as a catalyst for change in primary and secondary education, today.
BCG Reports Technology as a Catalyst for Change in Primary and Secondary Education
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) released "Unleashing the Potential of Technology in Education," a report articulating how technology can serve as a catalyst for change in primary and secondary education, today.
NY and DC Gatherings Highlight Challenges Among Educators
New York and Washington D.C. Area gatherings this weekend highlighted challenges among educators: impoverished students, burdensome testing mandates and a lack of public funds to fill the void of the failed policies of "No Child Left Behind."