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The Best Articles, Videos & Posts On Education Policy In 2013 – So Far

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:39:43 GMT

Here’s yet another mid-year “The Best…” list…. You might also be interested in: The Best Articles, Videos & Posts On Education Policy In 2012 — Part Two The Best Articles, Videos & Posts On Education Policy In 2012 — Part … Continue reading →

Quote Of The Day: “Was adopting Common Core a mistake?”

Anonymous — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:06:23 GMT

Today’s Los Angeles Times editorial, Was adopting Common Core a mistake?, makes some great points. Here’s an excerpt: I’m adding it to The Best Articles Sharing Concerns About Common Core Standards.

A Response To Questions About Sugata Mitra

Anonymous — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:48:32 GMT

A few days ago, I posted Questions About Sugata Mitra & His “Holes In The Wall.” Here’s a guest post Rory Gallagher wrote in response. Feel free to continue the conversation in the comments section. Rory Gallagher’s “bio”: Teacher of … Continue reading →

Quote Of The Day: “Sympathy for the Luddites”

Anonymous — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:28:24 GMT

Sympathy for the Luddites is a column by Paul Krugman in The New York Times. It’s an insightful analysis of the economic challenges facing many of us, and a recognition that education is not the primary tool for changing economic … Continue reading →

Won’t Researcher Roland Fryer Ever Give Up On Trying To Prove Extrinsic Motivation Works Better Than The Intrinsic Kind?

Anonymous — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:40:34 GMT

Harvard researcher Roland Fryer seems to just not want to give up on proving the effectiveness of extrinsic motivation among students, even though all the money he’s spent has proven to be unsuccessful. His latest failure was bribing kids with … Continue reading →

Gates Foundation Discovers It’s Important To Listen To Teachers — Better Late Than Never

Anonymous — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 13:08:37 GMT

Gates Foundation looking to make nice with teachers is a fascinating article in The Seattle Times about what might be a key turning point in “school reform.” Here’s an excerpt: What’s clear: the foundation wants teachers’ help more than ever … Continue reading →

Quote Of The Day: “The Dictatorship of Data”

Anonymous — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 17:54:35 GMT

The Dictatorship of Data: Robert McNamara epitomizes the hyper-rational executive led astray by numbers is an excellent article in the MIT Technology Review. Here’s an excerpt: I’m adding it to The Best Resources Showing Why We Need To Be “Data-Informed” … Continue reading →

Even More On NCLB Replacement

Anonymous — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 01:38:58 GMT

Here are two more additions to The Best Posts & Articles On The New NCLB Reauthorization Bill: Slim chances for new version of No Child Left Behind is from The Hechinger Ed blog. Plans to replace ‘No Child’ law bring … Continue reading →

Update On New NCLB Reauthorization Legislation

Anonymous — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:37:07 GMT

Here are two new additions to The Best Posts & Articles On The New NCLB Reauthorization Bill: House Republican Introduces Education Bill is from The New York Times. ELL Accountability Could Widen Under Harkin NCLB Bill is from Education Week.

Quote Of The Day: “Which road will we choose?”

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:25:36 GMT

Which road will we choose? is a post by Arthur Camins, director of the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education. It’s related to his recent article in Phi Delta Kappan, Two Roads Diverge for American Education (unfortunately, the … Continue reading →