Henry A.J. Ramos and Eric C. Abrams write something that is truly mind-boggling. Do they really think federalism applied to K-12 education is “misguided”?
As Kasich Leaves Office, He Promotes Education as the Workforce Pipeline
Shane Vander Hart: Ohio Governor John Kasich’s proposals would have doubled down on stupid. The purpose of education is not workforce development.
Deputized Education
Lynne Taylor: Have you heard of new positions in your States for Deputy Superintendents? These leaders are appointed solely by your current State Superintendent.
Education Philanthropists Target Local School Board Races
Shane Vander Hart: It must be great to be able to purchase education policy and the politicians to implement it.
Standards and Accountability Do Not Create Flexibility
Shane Vander Hart: The standards and accountability movement have not increased flexibility or raised student acheivement. It has increased bureaucracy.
Is the U.S. Education System “Mean-Spirited”?
Retired educator Mary Tedrow said that while visiting schools in Finland she realized how “mean-spirited” the U.S. K-12 system is.
Are We At The End of Education Policy?
Michael Petrilli with the Fordham Institute says after a “cold war” between reformers and traditionalists we are at the end of education policy. Is he right?
No Correlation Between a Lift In State Standards and A Rise in Student Performance
Daniel Hamlin and Paul Petersen of Harvard University says no evidence suggesting a correlation between proficiency standards and student achievement exists.
Students Rebel Against Summit Education Program, Personalized Learning
High school students in Brooklyn, New York City walked out of school in protest of a personalized learning program funded in part by Mark Zuckerberg.
Ed Reformers Turn Against Testing, But For the Wrong Reason
Shane Vander Hart: Both the testing and accountability movement and personalized learning are examples of top-down, dataless reforms that won’t work.
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