education reform

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

By Andrew J. Rotherham - Opinion - May 14, 2009

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

Should All States Meet the Same Education Standards?

By Zach Miners - On Education - May 11, 2009

The debate over national standards in education has returned to Capitol Hill. more >>

Los Angeles Looks at Firing Teachers

By Zach Miners - On Education - May 4, 2009

A controversial proposal to streamline teachers' firing raises questions. more >>

Urban Schools Need Better Teachers, Not Excuses, to Close the Education Gap

By Joel I. Klein - Opinion - May 4, 2009

The truth is that America will never fix poverty until it fixes its urban schools. more >>

Chicago Tests a Year-Round School Schedule

By Zach Miners - On Education - April 28, 2009

Many Chicago elementary school students will head back to school in early August. more >>

Will Stimulus Money Lead to Actual Education Reform?

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - April 9, 2009

U.S. schools chief releases stimulus funds with some conditions, but critics are wary. more >>

The 5 Most Improved Urban School Districts for 2009

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - April 2, 2009

5 urban school districts are named finalists for the Broad Prize, a prestigious national award. more >>

Obama's Remarks on Education Get Mixed Reviews

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - February 26, 2009

Pundits react to the president's plan to improve public schools with skepticism and lukewarm praise. more >>

How to Spend $100 Billion on Education

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - February 18, 2009

The stimulus money could help pay for college, Head Start, and special ed but not construction. more >>

The Federal Bailout Plan for Schools

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - January 15, 2009

Proposed federal stimulus includes $141 billion for school construction, K-12 programs, Pell grants. more >>

Rhee Challenges Obama to Get Behind Her on School Reform

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - December 2, 2008

The chancellor of D.C. schools expresses alarm about Democrats' education agenda. more >>

Interpreting Obama's Views on Education

By Lucia Graves - On Education - June 17, 2008

One columnist takes a look at some of the candidate's recent speeches on education policy. more >>