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February 20, 2008
February 20, 2008
Grading Neighborhood Schools
Wall Street Journal, February 20, 2008
Education - an issue that affects everyone in some way or another - is an ideal candidate for discussions on the Web.
McCain Emphasizes School Choice, Accountability, But Lacks Specifics
Education Week, February 19, 2008
Buried deep within the campaign Web site of Sen. John McCain, the Arizona Republican explains the principles that define his K-12 agenda: choice, accountability, and teacher quality.
Charter School Laws
Education Week, February 19, 2008
The ways in which most think tanks and researchers rank charter school laws are flawed, and charter school ranking systems should be designed to evaluate how well schools measure up to the original mission of the movement...
Union Is Yesterday
Colorado Springs Gazette, CO, February 20, 2008
Free our teachers from the union. Introduce them to the Association of American Educators - an alternative, nonunion organization that gives them benefits without burden.
Teaching to the Test in Massachusetts
Washington Post, D.C., February 20, 2008
E.D. Hirsch Jr. should check his facts before embracing the hype surrounding Massachusetts' high-stakes testing scheme ["The Knowledge Connection," op-ed, Feb. 16].
Democrats Seek Enrollment Cap, Study Of Wis. Virtual Schools
Winona Daily News, MN, February 20, 2008
A bipartisan deal to allow online charter schools to remain open fell apart Tuesday after the governor hinted he would veto the measure without last-minute changes, including an enrollment cap.
Concord's Silence On Charter Schools Speaks Volumes
The Union Leader, NH, February 20, 2008
Five years ago, the state began an experiment with public charter schools. With a dozen schools authorized and close to 500 students, the experiment has been a resounding success. But the recent education funding report is oddly silent about charter schools.
Airing Of Charter Tensions Set
Las Vegas Sun, NV, February 20, 2008
Nevada parents want the option of sending their children to charter schools.
State and local education officials say they won't approve charter schools unless they can ensure the schools meet standards.
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