Week of February 9, 2015 Archives

RealClearEducation Evening Edition

Monday, February 9
Could Local Tests Be the Way Forward in NCLB Rewrite?
A. Klein, PK12
Vouchers Have New Champions on the Hill
Maggie Severns, Politico
Jindal Attacks Common Core in Washington
Ben Brody, Bloomberg
WATCH: Obama's Preschool Proposal
Fareed Zakaria, CNN
Duncan Pushes to Continue i3 Prog. in NCLB Rewrite
A. Klein, PK12
Rich School, Poor School
Erin Einhorn, Hechinger Report
Ariz. Ed Chief: Ignore Fed Nutrition Rules for Fundraisers
E. Blad, RFE
Is Jeb Bush Right About Fla. Hispanic Achievement?
K. Calvert, PBS
College Grad Unemployment Hits 6-Yr. Low
Victoria Stilwell, Bloomberg
Groups Seek to Close 'Excellence Gap' in Elite Schools
E. Brown, WaPo
Wis. Students Will take Scaled-Back 'Core' Tests
M. Beck, Wis. State Jrnl
The GED Is Out, Common Core is In
Meredith Kolodner, Hechinger Report
Rate My Professors Analysis: Patterns for Men, Women
S. Jaschik, IHE
Should Parents Pay for Full-Day Kindergarten?
Moriah Balingit, WaPost
Views Of College Greek Life, From Inside And Out
NPR
Problems Swirl Around Wis. Tests Tied to 'Core'
Erin Richards, MJS
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Tuesday, February 10
Jeb Bush Seeks Money, Talks Ed at Home in Fla.
B. Cotterell, Reuters
Bobby Jindal vs. the World
James Hohmann, Politico
Tenn. Supts. Defend Common Core
Gonzales & Boucher, Tennessean
Ed Investor Denounces Meddling Journalists
Molly Hensley-Clancy, BF
Christie Has 'Grave Concerns' About Common Core
J. Jacobs, DMR
Preview: NCLB Rewrite -House Ed Committee Markup
L. Camera, PK12
Grads: Loan Debt, Low Salaries -- Higher Ed Worth Less
J. Davis, AJC
Lessons from Blended Learning's Early Adopters
Nichole Dobo, HR
La. Districts Seek Penalty Waivers for 'Core' Opt-Outs
Associated Press
Are iPads the Solution to Snow Days?
Emily Richmond, The Atlantic
Haslam Budget Invests Heavily in Higher Ed
A. Tamburin, Tennessean
1st Yr of New HS Equivalency Exam: Pass Rates Dip
M. Kolodner, HR
Repeal of Wyo. Science Standards Block Advances
Associated Press
In Del., Looking for Nonexistent Lang. Teachers?
A. Wolfman-Arent, NW
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Wednesday, February 11
Two N.C. Universities in Mourning After Triple Murder
S. Svrluga, WP
Title I Formula Changes in House GOP NCLB Rewrite
L. Camera, PK12
UNLV Coach, NCAA Nemesis Jerry Tarkanian, Dies at 84
A. Beaton, WSJ
The Lolly and the Ivies
The Economist
Bachelor's Degrees Mean More Employment, Training
Paul Fain, IHE
Bobby Jindal: The Right's Unlikely 'Core' Hero
Diamond & Moody, CNN
States Consider Multiple Measures for College Readiness
C. Adams, CB
Q&A with TNTP's Weisberg: 'Great Teachers Are Great..."
L. Willen, HR
Glenda Ritz Seeks Pause in Accountability Standards
K. Turner, IndyStar
'Epiphany' Delays Debate on Revising 'Core'
Dave Boucher, Tennessean
Lawmakers Renew Push to Up LGBT Student Protections
E. Blad, RFE
LAUSD Lawyers to Aid Students Facing Deportation
A. Gilbertson, KPCC
Recovery District Expulsions Down, Orleans Up
D. Dreilinger, Times-Pic.
Young, Homeless—and Invisible
Terrance F. Ross, The Atlantic
Drive To Up Study Abroad Turns To Schoolteachers
M.B. Marklein, CHE
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Thursday, February 12
FERPA Update Sought in Fed Data Privacy Efforts
B. Herold, EdWeek
Sec. Duncan in Weaker Spot on NCLB Waiver Renewals
A. Klein, EW
How Jindal Plans to Close Higher Ed Budget Gap
J. O'Donoghue, T-Pic.
Tougher Rules for Ohio Charters Get Support
J. Siegel, C. Dispatch
Are English Learners Neglected in Early Education?
S. Gamboa, NBC
La. Supt.: 0s for Schools Avoiding 'Core' Tests
W. Sentell, Advocate
U.S. High School Graduation Rate Inches Higher
M. Zinshteyn, Ed Beat
Funerals Planned for 3 Muslim Students Killed in N.C.
J.M. Katz, NYT
Judge Voids Idaho Broadband Contract, Clarifies Ruling
K. Kruesi, AP
Harvard, MIT Sued for Failing to Caption Online Courses
T. Lewin, NYT
Bake Sales out, Healthier School Fundraisers in
M.C. Jalonick, AP
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Friday, February 13
White House Report Blasts House GOP NCLB Rewrite
L. Camera, PK12
Report: PARCC Is Right 'Core' Test, with Caveats
Andrew Ujifusa, SEW
College Rule for Police at Issue
Zusha Elinson, The Wall Street Journal
Jeb Bush's 2005 Emails Show Thinking on Standards
A. Ujifusa, SEW
Chicago Schools Reconsider Snub of PARCC Test
Perez & Rado, Tribune
Harvard Grads Lead IPO Class of 2014
Associated Press
Ritz: ISTEP+ Test Can Be Shortened by 3 Hours
Tom Davies, AP
Title I Portability Sticky Wicket in NCLB Rewrite
Lauren Camera, PK12
Largest Black Boarding School Thriving
Campbell & Whiteman, Atlantic
N.C. Shooting Opens Muslim Fear of Discrimination
K. Sullivan, WaPost
The Technion's Peretz Lavie on Tech and Ed
Alexandra Wolfe, NYT
STEM Gender Gap in K-12 Evolving, Data Show
Sarah D. Sparks, DE
Alexander Focused on Rewriting NCLB
Mary Troyan, The Tennessean
Career Education Corp.'s CEO Resigns
Inside Higher Ed
Measles Outbreak Cues New Action on Vaccination Rules
E. Blad, EW
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