3 hurdles for Common Core adoption
The pitched battle over Common Core State Standards has many of the hallmarks of prior edu-wars, but it also has three unique facets that could help or hurt it, depending on how they are handled.
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Kappan Contributor: Maria Ferguson
Amid the chaos of Washington lies opportunity
Education authorization measures languish in the rancorous political chasm between Capitol Hill and the White House. But maybe the standoff provides time for finding common ground and getting something done.
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Behind in assessment and losing the shame game
We should stop the shame and blame game punctuated by test score comparisons and listen to what Americans truly want from their public schools. After all, they are public.
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High schools: Grow up!
Even as students, standards, and technology move ahead, high schools stay stuck in an old paradigm. Time to move on!
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Failure IS an option
Failing actually is a good thing. When we pay attention to what went wrong, and why, it only and invariably prepares us to succeed in the future.
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Economists’ view of education not all bad
The growing presence and influence of economics in education has been discomfiting to those who view teaching and learning through the lens of the social sciences. But varying viewpoints can enhance our understanding of education reforms.
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