To ensure that the public education system delivers on its promise of great outcomes for all kids, we need a shared understanding of the facts to help us assess the system, identify challenges, and develop viable solutions.
A new report by Bellwether Education Partners, titled The Learning Landscape, presents a balanced assessment of the status of education in the United States by aggregating high quality research and data from numerous credible sources. Each chapter describes the context and the current state in each focus area and highlights key policy issues and trends affecting public education now and in the future.
This report covers the following subjects:
Chapter 1 – Student Achievement
Chapter 2 – Accountability, Standards and Assessment
Chapter 3 – School Finance
Chapter 4 – Teacher Effectiveness
Chapter 5 – Charter Schools
Chapter 6 – Philanthropy in K-12 Education
For more, see http://www.thelearninglandscape.org/