Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Andrew J. Rotherham

No Child Left Behind and the Brewing Fight Over Education

There's broad consensus on education reform, but there are deep fault lines underneath. more >>

HBO's <i>Shouting Fire</i> Is More Congratulatory Than Analytical on Free Speech Issues

The documentary is more congratulatory on free speech than on analytical. Too bad. more >>

Close Underperforming Charter Schools, Reward Those That Work

Education Secretary Arne Duncan pushes states to reward top independents and close lousy ones. more >>

In Politics of School Reform, Transparency Doesn't Equal Accountability

Politics, lack of accountability cut knowledge's power, even if reform is what's best for the kids. more >>

Education Reform Requires Symbols for the Movement to Embrace

The movement has made little use of its most important tool of influence. more >>

Teach For America Makes the Grade at Challenged Schools, Criticism Aside

Organization's energy sets a good example in education, writes Andrew Rotherham, so why the vitriol? more >>

21st-Century Skills Are Not a New Education Trend but Could Be a Fad

But they risk undercutting important educational goals, Andrew Rotherham writes. more >>

Accountability Must Be Focus of Any No Child Left Behind Overhaul

Pols must resist urge to dismantle accountability provisions in education law, Andrew Rotherham writes. more >>

Barack Obama Should Fish for Votes Among Hunters and Sportsmen

If he can make an environmental pitch to hunters and fishers, he could win in November. more >>

What Matters Most in Measuring

High schools are more than just places of learning. more >>

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