Similar Schools, Hugely Different Report Cards
In his most recent NY Times column, Michael Winerip takes a look at two schools within walking distance from each other in the Bronx. They have similar conditions, yet one …
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In his most recent NY Times column, Michael Winerip takes a look at two schools within walking distance from each other in the Bronx. They have similar conditions, yet one …
Read MoreAcceptance to a private school is usually a joyful moment for parents. But when they try to back out of their contracts, things can get hairy, Jenny Anderson writes in …
Read MoreJudith-Scott Clayton, assistant professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, raises the question of “Are College Entrants Overdiagnosed as Underprepared?” in a New York Times blog post.
Read MoreA new report from the Brookings Institute links housing prices to school quality. According to Education Week, “using test scores from schools in the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the …
Read MoreIn a shaky economy, students with bachelor’s degrees are having a hard time finding appropriate jobs, and often settle for lower-wages in the service sector. This is especially true for …
Read MoreNew York City schools may be contributing to obesity rates by feeding kids breakfast after they’ve already eaten at home. Schools often serve unhealthy options like waffles with syrup, muffins, …
Read MoreIn an interview with New York Times Magazine’s Andrew Goldman, Joel Klein admits he likes to “party hard.” He also discusses the state of American education as a threat to …
Read MoreIn this new age of teacher evaluations, how can you measure the effectiveness of a special-education instructor? The majority of special-education teachers believe that standardized testing, a common method for …
Read MoreElizabeth Phillips, principal of P.S. 321 in New York, wrote a letter to John B. King Jr., the New York State education commissioner, complaining about the quality of this year’s …
Read MoreDaniel Pinkwater, author of the infamous “The Hare and the Pineapple” question on this year’s state test, wrote an opinion column for the New York Daily News, saying “All authors …
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