“Ability grouping” returns to the classroom
The controversial practice of clustering students by learning strengths and weaknesses is back in favor
Monday, Jun 10, 2013 1:14 PM UTC 24Life Education, ability grouping, Race
Education Reform
Life Education, ability grouping, Race
New data shows school “reformers” are full of it
Poor schools underperform largely because of economic forces, not because teachers have it too easy
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StudentsFirst dubs “Don’t Say Gay” bill sponsor “reformer of the year”
The controversial education nonprofit celebrated anti-gay lawmaker Rep. John Ragan for "always doing right by kids"
Monday, Apr 29, 2013 9:19 PM UTC 16Life LGBT Rights, gay teens
Michelle Rhee: Wrong again
Her education "reform" movement sends the lovely message that communities should stay out of their schools
Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 4:45 PM UTC 52Business Education, Education Reform
Teach for America’s hidden curriculum
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Sunday, Feb 17, 2013 2:00 PM UTC 126Social Jacobin, Teach for America
The Zuckerberg-Christie love fest
Facebook's CEO will raise money for a Republican? Did an earthquake just destroy Obama-loving Silicon Valley?
Friday, Jan 25, 2013 6:35 PM UTCTechnology Mark Zuckerberg, Chris Christie
Michelle Rhee to actually be held accountable by press for once
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Tuesday, Jan 8, 2013 9:51 PM UTC 68Politics Politics, Education Reform
Public education’s new quick fix
Starry-eyed reformers have found yet another panacea for saving our school system: parent-trigger laws
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Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 6:00 PM UTC 34Politics Mike Bloomberg, Conservatives
Dear Mr. President: Please junk Race to the Top
Turn our schools into launch pads for kids' minds, and be involved, you big nerd
Wednesday, Nov 14, 2012 1:00 AM UTC 15Politics Barack Obama, Education
Phony school “reform” agenda takes a beating
The media barely noticed, but voters in three states rejected the profit-driven fraud that is education "reform"
Tuesday, Nov 13, 2012 7:00 PM UTC 16Politics Education, Education Reform
French president wants to ban homework
Francois Hollande's reforms aim to promote equality in education
Wednesday, Oct 17, 2012 6:32 PM UTCLife Francois Hollande
Quebec student strike claims victory
A new provincial government repeals tuition fee hike, which triggered mass protests
Friday, Sep 21, 2012 4:12 PM UTCNews Education
Chicago teachers go back to school
Union delegates voted to end the strike and agreed on a compromise deal
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