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June 2003
06/2003 The Friedman Report: An Eye on the Opposition
Those who work in school choice advocacy are undoubtedly familiar with the cleverly written and impeccably researched insider’s knowledge on teacher unions ... (read more)
Those who work in school choice advocacy are undoubtedly familiar with the cleverly written and impeccably researched insider’s knowledge on teacher unions ... (read more)
06/2003 The Friedman Report: School Choice Roundup
Alabama * Arizona * Colorado * Connecticut * Florida Louisiana * New York * Rhode Island * Texas * Wisconsin ALABAMA Register: State Should Consider ... (read more)
Alabama * Arizona * Colorado * Connecticut * Florida Louisiana * New York * Rhode Island * Texas * Wisconsin ALABAMA Register: State Should Consider ... (read more)
Cleveland Voucher Students Match Public School Peers
In March 2003, the Indiana Center for Evaluation at Indiana University released the newest of a seven-year series of evaluations of the Cleveland Scholarship ... (read more)
In March 2003, the Indiana Center for Evaluation at Indiana University released the newest of a seven-year series of evaluations of the Cleveland Scholarship ... (read more)
DC Leaders Announce Support for Vouchers
A new day is dawning for K-12 education in the nation’s capital. At a May 1 event to celebrate National Charter Schools Week and announce the formation ... (read more)
A new day is dawning for K-12 education in the nation’s capital. At a May 1 event to celebrate National Charter Schools Week and announce the formation ... (read more)
Disrespectful Students More of a Concern than Testing
While some educators and administrators have raised concerns about the testing and accountability provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act, there’s ... (read more)
While some educators and administrators have raised concerns about the testing and accountability provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act, there’s ... (read more)
Education Failures Imperil U.S. Manufacturing
A looming shortage of highly skilled employees threatens to undercut the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing and weaken the economy, according to a ... (read more)
A looming shortage of highly skilled employees threatens to undercut the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing and weaken the economy, according to a ... (read more)
Good News on U.S. Reading Scores--Or Is It?
The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), which examined the performance of 150,000 fourth-grade students throughout the world, found ... (read more)
The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), which examined the performance of 150,000 fourth-grade students throughout the world, found ... (read more)
How Much Does Your School District Spend?
In March, the U.S. Census Bureau released Public Education Finances 2001, a 99-page report highlighting school revenues and expenditures for the 2000-01 ... (read more)
In March, the U.S. Census Bureau released Public Education Finances 2001, a 99-page report highlighting school revenues and expenditures for the 2000-01 ... (read more)
June 2003 School Reform News (pdf)
On May 1, District of Columbia Mayor Anthony Williams, School Board President Peggy Cooper Cafritz, and Councilman Kevin Chavous pledged their support for ... (read more)
On May 1, District of Columbia Mayor Anthony Williams, School Board President Peggy Cooper Cafritz, and Councilman Kevin Chavous pledged their support for ... (read more)
Just the Facts: NAEP Reports Reading and Writing Scores
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is a continuing nationwide assessment of what America’s students know and can do in various subject ... (read more)
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is a continuing nationwide assessment of what America’s students know and can do in various subject ... (read more)
Mayor's Statement on DC School Choice Initiatives
“For too many years, District government officials have struggled to make improvements to our school system. Despite an infusion of local funding over ... (read more)
“For too many years, District government officials have struggled to make improvements to our school system. Despite an infusion of local funding over ... (read more)
Public School Spending Will Be More Accurately Reported
The nation is spending more money on public education than the public has been led to believe. We have helped implement a change to the annual reporting ... (read more)
The nation is spending more money on public education than the public has been led to believe. We have helped implement a change to the annual reporting ... (read more)
Reading Is at the Forefront of Local Education Policy
The new federal push for schools to ensure their programs of instruction are based on valid science is lending urgency to an old debate over the best ... (read more)
The new federal push for schools to ensure their programs of instruction are based on valid science is lending urgency to an old debate over the best ... (read more)
Right Man for the Job: an exclusive interview with Roderick Paige
If ever the right man got the job, it was Roderick Paige when he was appointed the seventh U.S. Secretary of Education in January 2001. As the first school ... (read more)
If ever the right man got the job, it was Roderick Paige when he was appointed the seventh U.S. Secretary of Education in January 2001. As the first school ... (read more)
Skill Wars
In his 1999 book, Skill Wars: Winning the Battle for Productivity and Profit, management consultant Edward E. Gordon warns America's current economic ... (read more)
In his 1999 book, Skill Wars: Winning the Battle for Productivity and Profit, management consultant Edward E. Gordon warns America's current economic ... (read more)
Special Ed Bill Brings Valuable Reforms, No Choice
Being the parent of a disabled child can never be an easy task, and the rules governing the federal special education system often add onerous new levels ... (read more)
Being the parent of a disabled child can never be an easy task, and the rules governing the federal special education system often add onerous new levels ... (read more)
The Crayola Curriculum
After touring hundreds of early-grade classrooms during the designated reading period a few years ago, education writer Mike Schmoker generally found ... (read more)
After touring hundreds of early-grade classrooms during the designated reading period a few years ago, education writer Mike Schmoker generally found ... (read more)
Too Many Students Flunk Writing
In response to growing concerns in the business, education, and policy-making communities about the low level of student writing skills, a blue-ribbon ... (read more)
In response to growing concerns in the business, education, and policy-making communities about the low level of student writing skills, a blue-ribbon ... (read more)
Where Do Public Education Dollars Go?
U.S. public education spent a total of $410.6 billion in school year 2000-01, according to Public Education Finances 2001, a March 2003 report from the ... (read more)
U.S. public education spent a total of $410.6 billion in school year 2000-01, according to Public Education Finances 2001, a March 2003 report from the ... (read more)