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January 2005
'Lifting the Veil of Ignorance': an exclusive interview with Lee H. Walker
Lee H. Walker, president of The New Coalition for Economic and Social Change, knows how important it is for children from limited environments to have a ... (read more)
Lee H. Walker, president of The New Coalition for Economic and Social Change, knows how important it is for children from limited environments to have a ... (read more)
Answers to problems on page 7
1. 1,571 Low elevation = -294 High elevation = 1,277 Difference = 1,571 2. e) 29 3. e) L - 3 4. 8 X + Y = 14 .20X + .33Y = 3.84 Therefore, .20X ... (read more)
1. 1,571 Low elevation = -294 High elevation = 1,277 Difference = 1,571 2. e) 29 3. e) L - 3 4. 8 X + Y = 14 .20X + .33Y = 3.84 Therefore, .20X ... (read more)
Appeals Court Strikes Down Florida Vouchers
In a ruling the dissent characterized as driving "a semi-truck" through a "small window" in the U.S. Constitution, the full 1st District ... (read more)
In a ruling the dissent characterized as driving "a semi-truck" through a "small window" in the U.S. Constitution, the full 1st District ... (read more)
Attack on Milwaukee Voucher Research Comes Up Short
An attempt by a self-described "non-partisan" organization to discredit a voucher researcher's results showing higher graduation rates for voucher students ... (read more)
An attempt by a self-described "non-partisan" organization to discredit a voucher researcher's results showing higher graduation rates for voucher students ... (read more)
Conference Quotes
"Stop worrying about whether school choice proposals are radical--worry about whether they are radical enough." Clint Bolick, president Alliance for ... (read more)
"Stop worrying about whether school choice proposals are radical--worry about whether they are radical enough." Clint Bolick, president Alliance for ... (read more)
Degrees without Value
Although Linda C. Cavalluzzo's recent study of teacher-student data from the Miami-Dade County School District was designed to throw light on the value ... (read more)
Although Linda C. Cavalluzzo's recent study of teacher-student data from the Miami-Dade County School District was designed to throw light on the value ... (read more)
Does Public Education Need a Witness Protection Program?
In Spring 2004, the Texas office of Americans for Prosperity initiated the Educators Witness Protection Program Web site to allow individual educators, ... (read more)
In Spring 2004, the Texas office of Americans for Prosperity initiated the Educators Witness Protection Program Web site to allow individual educators, ... (read more)
Ethnic and Gender Diversity Lacking in Teaching Profession
Although white students made up about 60 percent of the student body in public schools in 2001, white teachers made up 90 percent of the teaching corps ... (read more)
Although white students made up about 60 percent of the student body in public schools in 2001, white teachers made up 90 percent of the teaching corps ... (read more)
False Rigor: 8th-Grade Math Test Requires Only 3rd-Grade Skills
The dramatic gains in student test scores on a national math exam over the past decade are being called into question by an analysis from the Brookings ... (read more)
The dramatic gains in student test scores on a national math exam over the past decade are being called into question by an analysis from the Brookings ... (read more)
Fordham Foundation Honors Brandl, Joseph, and Moe as Education Change Agents
The Thomas B. Fordham Foundation has named John E. Brandl, Marion Joseph, and Terry M. Moe as recipients of its third annual Fordham Prizes for Excellence ... (read more)
The Thomas B. Fordham Foundation has named John E. Brandl, Marion Joseph, and Terry M. Moe as recipients of its third annual Fordham Prizes for Excellence ... (read more)
Greene Disputes Florida's Increased Graduation Rate
Just because Manhattan Institute researcher Jay Greene agrees with Gov. Jeb Bush (R) on the value of school choice doesn't mean Greene endorses everything ... (read more)
Just because Manhattan Institute researcher Jay Greene agrees with Gov. Jeb Bush (R) on the value of school choice doesn't mean Greene endorses everything ... (read more)
Hispanic CREO: Awakening the Power of Parents
When Hispanic CREO convened its second annual conference, "Activate the Latino Voice," on October 21, 2004 in Westminster, Colorado, the 400 attendees were ... (read more)
When Hispanic CREO convened its second annual conference, "Activate the Latino Voice," on October 21, 2004 in Westminster, Colorado, the 400 attendees were ... (read more)
How Do I Educate Thee? Let Me Count the Ways ...
Laptop Learning: St. Joseph High School Goes Wireless On September 17, 2004, St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois launched itself into a new ... (read more)
Laptop Learning: St. Joseph High School Goes Wireless On September 17, 2004, St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois launched itself into a new ... (read more)
January 2005 Friedman Report: Profile
When Lindalyn Kakadelis became director of the North Carolina Education Alliance, she had a passion for school choice and a background that made her uniquely ... (read more)
When Lindalyn Kakadelis became director of the North Carolina Education Alliance, she had a passion for school choice and a background that made her uniquely ... (read more)
January 2005 Friedman Report: School Choice Roundup
California * Colorado * New Mexico * New York * Texas Utah * Virginia CALIFORNIA California Test Scores Influence Real Estate Market California's ... (read more)
California * Colorado * New Mexico * New York * Texas Utah * Virginia CALIFORNIA California Test Scores Influence Real Estate Market California's ... (read more)
January 2005 School Reform News (PDF)
The January 2005 issue of School Reform News leads with a report on the latest setback for Florida's five-year-old Opportunity Scholarship program, which ... (read more)
The January 2005 issue of School Reform News leads with a report on the latest setback for Florida's five-year-old Opportunity Scholarship program, which ... (read more)
Multicultural Educators: Disciples of Social Justice
Advocates of multicultural education from schools and colleges across the country gathered in Kansas City the week before the 2004 presidential election ... (read more)
Advocates of multicultural education from schools and colleges across the country gathered in Kansas City the week before the 2004 presidential election ... (read more)
Opponents of Outsourcing Seek to Discredit Private Sector
As the private sector offers services in more segments of the $500 billion K-12 education sector, special interest groups are working to discredit not only ... (read more)
As the private sector offers services in more segments of the $500 billion K-12 education sector, special interest groups are working to discredit not only ... (read more)
Spellings May Replace Paige as Head of Department of Education
The expectation was that if President George W. Bush won re-election, he would "stay the course" with implementation of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), his ... (read more)
The expectation was that if President George W. Bush won re-election, he would "stay the course" with implementation of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), his ... (read more)
Teacher Unions Fail to Spread the Blues in 2004 Election
Rhetorically, the teacher unions framed the 2004 election as the "most important election of our lifetime." They swore they wouldn't allow the 2000 Florida ... (read more)
Rhetorically, the teacher unions framed the 2004 election as the "most important election of our lifetime." They swore they wouldn't allow the 2000 Florida ... (read more)
Test Yourself: NAEP's 'Hard' 8th-Grade 'Algebra and Functions' Questions
The National Assessment of Educational Progress Web site offers the following questions as examples of "hard" eighth-grade "algebra" problems. Answers are ... (read more)
The National Assessment of Educational Progress Web site offers the following questions as examples of "hard" eighth-grade "algebra" problems. Answers are ... (read more)
Thanks for the Front-Row Seat!
The current issue of School Reform News--the 87th since Heartland first started monthly publication in January 1997--is my last as managing editor. As I ... (read more)
The current issue of School Reform News--the 87th since Heartland first started monthly publication in January 1997--is my last as managing editor. As I ... (read more)
Three Cheers for Rod Paige
Outgoing Education Secretary Rod Paige is a great education reformer and distinguished public servant who leaves office after four years of accomplishment, ... (read more)
Outgoing Education Secretary Rod Paige is a great education reformer and distinguished public servant who leaves office after four years of accomplishment, ... (read more)
Tiny Gains Trigger Large PR Effort by National Teacher Certifiers
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is touting the results of a new study as proving that its performance-based system of national ... (read more)
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is touting the results of a new study as proving that its performance-based system of national ... (read more)