No, Ron DeSantis wasn’t really behind the College Board course changes; here’s how I know.
In revising its framework, the College Board was just doing what it’s often done. But with...
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Kappan Contributor: The Grade
Debunking the DeSantis hype, Dr. Seuss debacle, & rebutting HBCU stereotypes: 🏆 Best Education Journalism of the Week 🏆 (2/3/23)
In this week’s newsletter: Debate swirls around the College Board’s revised African American...
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School shootings, a veteran reporter’s regrets, & ‘Sold a Story’ gets a national broadcast: 🏆 Best Education Journalism of the Week 🏆 (1/27/23)
In this week’s newsletter: Prevention efforts are under scrutiny after school shootings in Iowa...
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‘I don’t think I did enough,’ says former PBS correspondent John Merrow.
The veteran education journalist wishes he’d made powerful people more uncomfortable. By...
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Student behavior struggles, problems with trade coverage, & all eyes on Newport News ed reporter: 🏆 Best Education Journalism of the Week 🏆 (1/20/23)
In this week’s newsletter: Schools struggle with all sorts of student behavior — and it’s unclear...
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Retreat on school closings, debate over school violence coverage, & the Boston Globe’s big hire: 🏆 Best Education Journalism of the Week 🏆 (1/13/23)
In this week’s newsletter: School districts are retreating on school closing plans, even as...
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