Eduwonk

Most Important NCLB Lawsuit You Never Heard Of…

arotherham — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:16 +0000

This CA withholding ruling (pdf) is potentially a big deal. Title I Monitor writes-it up.

Friday Fish Porn: G-Man Edition

arotherham — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:26:21 +0000

David Whitman writes speeches for Arne Duncan at the Department of Education. He’s written for numerous publications on a range of issues and he examined the ”new paternalism” idea and looked at the issue in his recent book.

But maybe he should be at the Department of the Interior? As you can see, he knows the way around the working end of some 6x.

Going Deep

arotherham — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:54:40 +0000

Sawchuk writes-up the Gates “deep dive” sites. Stay tuned: This is important work with a lot of implications.

Arduous or Rigorous?

arotherham — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:46:34 +0000

In the WaPo Michael Alison Chandler takes a look a portfolio assessments in VA. The model is a good one for some students but as Chandler notes the dramatic rise in usage — particuarly among at-risk populations — should raise some eyebrows.

43ing

arotherham — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:49:22 +0000

Some big education names on the move to President Bush’s new policy center.

If I Had A 100 Million Dollars

arotherham — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:59:45 +0000

This Wall Street Journal editorial is off-base. It understates what a missed opportunity this rethinking learning initiative represents.

Hump It For Huffman!

arotherham — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:43:26 +0000

He’s smarter than Einstein, better looking than Brad Pitt, writes like a Bronte, and cares more about kids than Angelina Jolie. Plus, he can juggle knives and pilot small aircraft. So go vote for Kevin Huffman in the next to final round of the WaPo’s next American pundit contest. Voting is today only.

Seriously, this role was made for Kevin, please take a minute and vote.

Edujob

arotherham — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:11:08 +0000

If you’re into teacher residency programs, this job is hard to beat.

Deep Diving!

arotherham — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:11:20 +0000

Is the most interesting thing about the Gates “deep dive” initiative who won or who didn’t? I kinda think the latter.

A Not So Amazing Race?

arotherham — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:48:42 +0000

The proposed allocation amounts in the Race to the Top regulations seem to have deflated some of the enthusiasm for the RTT in some of the smaller – and even mid-size - states. The willingness to take on the brutal politics is proportional to the payout…The potential loser states are making themselves heard, why aren’t the potential winner states making more noise about keeping this a real race and not the kind where everyone gets a medal at the end?