Tag Archives: education reform
Education reform expected to be the focus of Missouri lawmakers
Enactment of a “parent trigger” law, which allows parents in failing schools to force radical changes, has also been discussed.
Ability to collect agency fees from non-members may be secret to teacher unions’ power
…17 of the 20 weakest state teacher unions are prohibited from collecting agency fees.
The Global Search for Education: On US Education Problems
According to Andreas Schleicher of OECD, the United States is unique among countries in that the generation of workers entering the US workforce does not have higher college attainment levels… Read more
THE GLOBAL SEARCH FOR EDUCATION: TEACH ALL
Since Teach For America was proposed by Wendy Kopp in 1989, the organization’s nearly 33,000 participants have reached more than 3 million children nationwide during their two-year teaching commitments. In… Read more
Does anyone believe 97 percent of Michigan teachers are great?
In other words, only three percent of Michigan teachers were rated “minimally effective” or “ineffective,” the lowest two categories.
The Global Search for Education: Singapore on Technology
“The focus is on using technology as a tool for teaching and learning, rather than on technology in itself.” — Dr. Pak Tee NgSingapore’s education institutions are considered among the… Read more
The Global Search For Education: What To Do About Cheating?
Here are five misconceptions about a serious and widespread problem in education today: cheating isn’t a problem at my kid’s school; kids cheat in the same ways today as they… Read more
The ultimate education reform
No textbook ever printed, no lecture ever delivered, no computer program ever written, puts school subjects to more relevant use
College-age activists in New York are learning that unions, education reform don’t mix
The young reformers don’t appear to be directing their wrath solely at the UFT
Engage teachers in the education reform process
The voice of the classroom teacher must be heard, especially around issues of classroom discipline, instructional design and delivery