Friday, November 27, 2009

Richard Whitmire

Close Underperforming Charter Schools, Reward Those That Work

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

No Jobs Without College as Employers Treat Degree as a Minimum

As high schools fail to provide common skills, employers aim higher. more >>

Obama Effect on Education Will Be a Mirage Without Real Change

Feel-good story about making education cool is a dead end without pathways for minorities and the poor. more >>

Obama Education Secretary Arne Duncan Must Deal With Rhee, Union

Obama's education pick faces tough choices between unions and revolutionaries, Richard Whitmire writes. more >>

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