The Christian Science Monitor reported on July 5 that at least 178 teachers and principals in Atlanta Public Schools cheated to raise student scores on standardized tests, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). So far 82 teachers and principals have confessed to changing student answers and conspiring to cover-up the scandal. Since the Read more about America’s Biggest Academic Cheating Scandal Unfolds in Atlanta[…]
In the spring 2011 issue of Education Next, Erin Dillon and Bill Tucker equate online learning with charter schools. Is online learning the next “cure-all” that will be implemented without any real way to assess its effectiveness? Their article, “Lessons for Online Learning” studies the lessons learned from the charter movement, such as focusing on Read more about Lessons for Online Learning[…]
The Center for Education Reform announces the launch of the Media Bullpen. This new virtual newsroom brings accountability to education news. Each day CER’s “umps” analyze the media on education and score who’s got it right — and who struck out. The Media Bullpen is a fun way to browse education news, but be Read more about The Media Bullpen[…]
Time Magazine’s Andrew Rotherham has compiled a list of the top 11 education activists to watch in 2011. Follow the links below for more on these influential individuals. Michael Bennet: The Senator Steven Brill: The Writer Jeb Bush: The Adviser David Coleman: The Architect John Deasy: The Superintendent Jonah Edelman: The Activist Kristin Richmond and Read more about 11 Education Activists for 2011[…]
Who were the top educational reformers of 2010? Van Schoales, the Executive Director of Education Reform Now, has posted a Top Ten Education Reformers of 2010 list. There are some interesting picks here! From Education Reform Now: So here’s my “best of” list for education reformers and reforms in no particular order. I had an Read more about Top 10 (well, 14) of 2010[…]