Kappan Contributor: Alexander Russo

New Mexico education plan best in the nation abqjournal.com/1024507 #abq via @ABQJournal Tennessee’s ESSA plan gets solid marks in independent review chalkbeat.org/posts/tn/2017/… Review: Michigan’s education plan lacks clarity...

ESSA Education Plans Lack Clarity on Disadvantaged Students, Worst Schools | Education News | US News usnews.com/news/education… Review of ESSA Plans Rates States Strong on Accountability, Weak on Counting All Kids...

Cuomo: NY lawmakers should return to cut deal on NYC schools chron.com/news/article/D… via @HoustonChron Does It Matter Who Runs New York City’s Schools? nytimes.com/2017/06/23/nyr… NYC charter school power could grow if mayoral...

BEST OF THE WEEK The best piece of journalism I came across this week by far was Darren Sands’ look at What Happened To Black Lives Matter? Published on BuzzFeed, Sands’ piece takes readers inside a social movement most folks...

Mentors for New Teachers Found to Boost Student Achievement—by a Lot – Teaching Now – Education Week Teacher ow.ly/6jzC30cPUUO Charter sector secures win in Albany, clearing a path for deal on mayoral control –...

THE FEDS CA, like others, waiting for more from feds on ESSA plans cabinetreport.com/politics-educa… Ed. Dept. Budget Plan Hammered by Both Sides in Congress edweek.org/ew/articles/20… via @educationweek Ex-lobbyists swarm Trump...