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July 2002
'See, I'm an American!'
In an interview for Ken Burn’s PBS film on Thomas Jefferson, columnist George Will commented on the importance of citizens knowing the opening words of ... (read more)
In an interview for Ken Burn’s PBS film on Thomas Jefferson, columnist George Will commented on the importance of citizens knowing the opening words of ... (read more)
2001 National Awards for Education Reporting
Each year, the Education Writers Association hosts a National Seminar for education reporters and presents national awards in a range of categories for ... (read more)
Each year, the Education Writers Association hosts a National Seminar for education reporters and presents national awards in a range of categories for ... (read more)
Accountability: A Way of Life at Nobel: an exclusive interview with A. 'Jack' Clegg
While public school officials berate legislators and taxpayers for not being willing to spend the money they claim U.S. public schools need to deliver a ... (read more)
While public school officials berate legislators and taxpayers for not being willing to spend the money they claim U.S. public schools need to deliver a ... (read more)
Bush, Paige Laud Choice on Milwaukee Visit
When Rod Paige was named U.S. Education Secretary by President George W. Bush a year and a half ago, the appointment was greeted with skepticism and apathy ... (read more)
When Rod Paige was named U.S. Education Secretary by President George W. Bush a year and a half ago, the appointment was greeted with skepticism and apathy ... (read more)
Catholic Schools Excel
Despite spending less than half what the public schools spend on educating children in poverty, Catholic schools in three New York boroughs outperform the ... (read more)
Despite spending less than half what the public schools spend on educating children in poverty, Catholic schools in three New York boroughs outperform the ... (read more)
Congress Takes Up Special-Education Reform
With last year’s No Child Left Behind Act now in the hands of state and local officials for action, Washington lawmakers are turning to this year’s major ... (read more)
With last year’s No Child Left Behind Act now in the hands of state and local officials for action, Washington lawmakers are turning to this year’s major ... (read more)
Edison Seeks Funds to Run Philadelphia Schools
Following the mid-April award of management responsibility for only 20 of Philadelphia’s public schools rather than an expected 45, Edison Schools, Inc. ... (read more)
Following the mid-April award of management responsibility for only 20 of Philadelphia’s public schools rather than an expected 45, Edison Schools, Inc. ... (read more)
History Test Answers
Fourth Grade 4.1 (c) 4.2 (d) 4.3 (c) 4.4 (c) 4.5 (c) 4.6 (b) Eighth Grade 8.1 (a) 8.2 (a) 8.3 (b) 8.4 Example of “appropriate” response: ... (read more)
Fourth Grade 4.1 (c) 4.2 (d) 4.3 (c) 4.4 (c) 4.5 (c) 4.6 (b) Eighth Grade 8.1 (a) 8.2 (a) 8.3 (b) 8.4 Example of “appropriate” response: ... (read more)
How Do Catholic Schools Do it?
The effectiveness and efficiency of the Catholic schools doesn’t seem attributable to Catholicism, according to Paul E. Peterson and Herbert J. Walberg, ... (read more)
The effectiveness and efficiency of the Catholic schools doesn’t seem attributable to Catholicism, according to Paul E. Peterson and Herbert J. Walberg, ... (read more)
How to Turn Around a School System
Turnaround specialist A. “Jack” Clegg, chairman/CEO of Nobel Learning Communities, Inc., offered the following suggestions for turning around a failing ... (read more)
Turnaround specialist A. “Jack” Clegg, chairman/CEO of Nobel Learning Communities, Inc., offered the following suggestions for turning around a failing ... (read more)
July 2002 School Reform News (pdf)
Fewer than half of America’s fourth-graders (46 percent) could recognize a key passage from the Declaration of Independence, according to the latest grades ... (read more)
Fewer than half of America’s fourth-graders (46 percent) could recognize a key passage from the Declaration of Independence, according to the latest grades ... (read more)
NEA Violated Washington Campaign Finance Law
On April 8, the Washington Education Association (WEA) launched radio and newspaper ads critical of the Evergreen Freedom Foundation and its president, ... (read more)
On April 8, the Washington Education Association (WEA) launched radio and newspaper ads critical of the Evergreen Freedom Foundation and its president, ... (read more)
New Mexico’s Failing Schools Will Get Private Management
Although the New Mexico legislature has rejected all of Governor Gary Johnson’s efforts to enable children in failing public schools to use a voucher to ... (read more)
Although the New Mexico legislature has rejected all of Governor Gary Johnson’s efforts to enable children in failing public schools to use a voucher to ... (read more)
Paycheck Protection in Colorado
In an interview with United Press International earlier this year, Colorado Governor Bill Owens reflected on the executive order he signed in May 2001 ending ... (read more)
In an interview with United Press International earlier this year, Colorado Governor Bill Owens reflected on the executive order he signed in May 2001 ending ... (read more)
Penn. Tax Credit Off to Fast Start
In just 10 months and with little publicity, more than 1,140 companies have taken advantage of Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC). Advocated ... (read more)
In just 10 months and with little publicity, more than 1,140 companies have taken advantage of Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC). Advocated ... (read more)
President Pays Tribute to Milton Friedman
When Nobel laureate Milton Friedman was in Washington in May to attend the Cato Institute’s 25th anniversary gala, including the inaugural award of the ... (read more)
When Nobel laureate Milton Friedman was in Washington in May to attend the Cato Institute’s 25th anniversary gala, including the inaugural award of the ... (read more)
Researchers Call for Larger Voucher Experiments
The lead researcher in the nation’s largest academic study of the effects of vouchers on student achievement, Harvard University professor Paul E. Peterson, ... (read more)
The lead researcher in the nation’s largest academic study of the effects of vouchers on student achievement, Harvard University professor Paul E. Peterson, ... (read more)
Students Flunk History on Latest Report Card for Nation
“I believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival ... it ought to be celebrated by pomp and parade, with ... (read more)
“I believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival ... it ought to be celebrated by pomp and parade, with ... (read more)
Take the History Test
These are sample questions from the 2001 National Assessment of Educational Progress.(click here answers) Fourth Grade 4.1 The poster shown here [Uncle ... (read more)
These are sample questions from the 2001 National Assessment of Educational Progress.(click here answers) Fourth Grade 4.1 The poster shown here [Uncle ... (read more)
The Friedman Report: School Choice Roundup
Getting School Board Members On Board Teaching college students in Michigan convinced Lori Yaklin that America’s K-12 school system was in a deep state ... (read more)
Getting School Board Members On Board Teaching college students in Michigan convinced Lori Yaklin that America’s K-12 school system was in a deep state ... (read more)
Union Hid Political Spending, Suit Charges
The 2.7 million members of the National Education Association (NEA) apparently get a terrific bargain for their membership dues: Political clout at no expense. In ... (read more)
The 2.7 million members of the National Education Association (NEA) apparently get a terrific bargain for their membership dues: Political clout at no expense. In ... (read more)