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Small Vindication?
An MDRC study released today told us what we've known for years--that replacing big bad schools with good small schools helps more low income kids graduate. Read about what they missed in the study.
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.
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'
A Parent's Voice: "Good Enough" Is Not Good Enough
Guest blogger and Arkansas parent Janet Keller writes about virtual education in that state and decides that opening up virtual education to more students will save on costs and afford more students a greater future in that state.
Just A Chance
The new personalization technology will allow us to rethink turnaround efforts and the rules of thumb that have driven a century of productive school development.
The Teacher Salary Project
Here's a brief clip that compares the start of the working day of Jamie, a 1st grade teacher, and Johnathan, a former teacher who now works as a real estate broker.
Five Consequences of the NY Charter Cap Lift
An examination of what it really means that the charter cap legislation has passed in New York.