Week of June 2, 2014 Archives

RealClearEducation Evening Edition

Monday, June 2
Re-Evaluating the College Rankings Game
D.D. Guttenplan, NY Times
What Will NOLA's All-Charter Move Mean?
Sarah Carr, Hechinger Report
Philly Tragedy Highlights School Nurses' Role
Superville & Blad, EdWeek
Zuckerberg's Education Largesse Debated
Stacy Teicher Khadaroo, CSM
Policy, Leadership Dir. at Stake in Chiefs' Contests
A. Ujifusa, EdWeek
To What End Are Schools Being Graded?
Andrew Ujifusa, EdWeek
Research on STEM Schools Shows Mixed Results
Holly Yettick, EdWeek
Can Critical Thinking Be Too Critical?
Ellen Wexler, EdWeek
Is The Deck Stacked Against Black Boys In America?
J. Summers, NPR
A Glance at Okla.'s Bill to Repeal Common Core
Associated Press
In Kentucky, Students Succeed Without Tests
Anya Kamenetz, NPR
New Online Exams Will Also Test Districts' Tech
J. O'Connor, StateImpact
Years After 'Core,' Reading Overhauls Continue
P. Wall, Chalkbeat NY
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Tuesday, June 3
Pearson, N.M. Given Deadline in 'Core' Protest
S. Cavanagh, EdWeek
New 'Core' Tests Set Low NY Passing Bar
Jill Barshay, Hechinger Report
SCOTUS Decision Allays Conservative Concerns
Mark Walsh, EdWeek
Ethnic Studies Curriculum to Be Studied
Stephen Ceasar, LA Times
Newark Supt. Vows to Stay Despite Backlash
D.R. Superville, EdWeek
Autistic Kids Do Better in Special or Integrated Schools?
D. Prichep, NPR
Lawmakers Pressure FCC Ahead of E-Rate Changes
L. Camera, EdWeek
Rookie Teacher Protections to Cost NYC Millions
G. Decker, Chalkbeat NY
Gov't Won't Pay for Summer Courses
Matt Krupnick, Hechinger Report
Study: Classroom Decor Can Distract From Learning
Kaye Burnet, WESA
Link Between Personalized Learning, School Finances
D. Wilson, EdWeek
Texas AG Asks School Finance Judge to Step Down
Associated Press
New York State Sets Focus on English-Learners
Lesli A. Maxwell, EdWeek
Survey: Supts. Back 'Core,' Implementation-Wary
A. Ujifusa, EdWeek
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Wednesday, June 4
Strong Superintendent Support for CCSS
Andrew Ujifusa, EdWeek
To Keep Waiver, Ind. Needs New Test for 2015
Eric Weddle, IndyStar
Hurdles Grow for Pre-K Special Ed
Emma Sokoloff-Rubin, Chalkbeat NY
U of Calif. Exam Week Strike Called Off
Larry Gordon, LA Times
Pre-K Programs Gaining Traction in Minn.
Kim McGuire, Star Tribune
Indianapolis among Finalists for Pre-K Pilot
Scott Elliott, Chalkbeat IN
Gov Haley Signs Bill Requiring State to Replace CCSS
A. Ujifusa, EdWeek
More Florida Schools Add Time for Reading
John O'Connor, StateImpact
Wyom. Scientists: Reconsider Science Standards
Leah Todd, Star Tribune
Poll: Majority of Wash. Residents Support CCSS
Washington Roundtable
Conflict in Fla. Policies Ends Student Help Desk
J. O'Connor, StateImpact
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Thursday, June 5
Big Brother: Meet the Parents
Stephanie Simon, Politico
Ind. Supt. Ritz: New ISTEP Test Coming Sooner at USED Request
AP
Calif. School Mgr. Benefits Rise as Fund in Crisis
A. Vekshin, Bloomberg
Kansas OKs Hiring Teachers Without Ed Degrees
S. Rothschild, LJWorld
Ed Groups Urge More Fed Funding for 'Core' Tests
M. Molnar, EdWeek
Cyberbullying Law Challenged in Court
Joe Palazzolo, Wall St. Journal
Critics Call for La. Ed Chief to Resign
Danielle Dreilinger, Times-Picayune
In NYC Pre-K Expansion, Fewer Than Half Top-Choice
Al Baker, NYT
Tackling HS Dropout Crisis, 1 Smoke Break at a Time
J. Hsu, WNYC
Feds OK 1-Yr Grace Pd. on Miss. School Rating System
Associated Press
Poor Enrollment, Finances Doom Detroit School
Zaniewski & Higgins, DFP
Conflicting Findings on Effects of More School Time
S. Stainburn, EdWeek
Conde Nast Gets into the Education Business
D. Weinberg, Marketplace
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Friday, June 6
ACT Pres.: Take Whichever Test Suits You, or Both
N. Anderson, WaPo
Koch Brothers to Give $25M to United Negro College Fund
K. Hefling, AP
Most Students Won't Be Taking PARCC, SBAC Tests
C. Gewertz, EdWeek
New Mass. Union Chief Unapologetically Adversarial
M. Levenson, Globe
Young and in Debt in New York City
Natalie Kitroeff, New York Times
'Posses' Keep Students on Academic Track
Caralee J. Adams, EdWeek
N.J. Teachers' Pension Board Won't Act on Cuts
S. Rizzo, Star-Ledger
Computers 'Read' Kids' Faces to Measure Engagement
H. Yettick, EdWeek
NYC Charters Grow: de Blasio's Space Dilemma
G. Decker, Chalkbeat NY
Surveys Seen as Imperfect Engagement Measure
H. Yettick, EdWeek
The Impact of The 'Summer Slide'
Amy Hansen, StateImpact
'Heroes' Helped Stop Gunman at Uni in Seattle
G. Johnson & P. Le, AP
Video Game 'Stealth Assessments' Gauge Social Skills
B. Herold, EdWeek
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