New Atlantic Column on Charter Schools
I wrote a column last week for the Atlantic that takes a stab at framing the charter school conversation differently.
PreK–12 Education
The Department of Ed Needs Bang for its Buck in Preschool Development Grants
The DOE got a surprise from Congress: a $250 Million Race to the Top grant to promote early education.
Pre-K’s Wave of the Future?
A new approach to financing early education could mean taxpayers lose out if pre-K programs don’t meet specific targets.
Washington’s Waiver Woes? Meet the Ex-Waiver Waiver
Last week, Washington state legislators left Olympia without approving any changes to its teacher evaluation law.
Asking the Wrong Questions About Charter Schools on the Hill
Compared to the ongoing charter battles in New York City, most of the hearing was a tame affair.
Child Care Bill Advances, But Its Fate Is Unclear
If the bill passes the House and is signed into law, it will be the first time the law has received a facelift since 1996.
More Real Clear Education: California Waives Testing… and Accountability
Last week, after months of speculation, California finally earned a waiver from the U.S. Department of Education.
The Early Learning Assessment Literacy Challenge
Across all levels of learning, assessments satisfy accountability concerns and structure understanding of what children know and are able to
At Real Clear Education: Anemic Accountability and How We Can Fix It
How can they raise standards with one hand, while removing accountability for meeting them with the other?