Learning to read with understanding is the foundation for all learning, but most low-income children in the U.S. are below grade level in reading by the 4th grade.
Dec 1st, 2008 | 0 comments
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News: On Rewriting, Character Education, and the Future of America
Did I remember, one student wanted to know, my campaign to elevate the level of bathroom graffiti?
Jan 15th, 2008 | 0 comments
Commentary: Learning Without Loopholes
No Child Left Behind's blatant loopholes need to be addressed.
Dec 5th, 2007 | 0 comments
Commentary: New American Revolution Fought Over National Education Standards
History seems to be repeating itself. Just as they did in the 1770s, the American "colonies" are rebelling against a distant ruler named George.
Oct 17th, 2007 | 0 comments
Commentary: Up Against the Wall
The education “growth model” seems poised to become the latest “best idea ever” in the faddish world of education.
Jun 13th, 2007 | 0 comments
News: Dream Catchers
Community colleges today do more than offer a ladder to the final years. They train the people who repair your furnace, install your plumbing, take your pulse.
Apr 22nd, 2007 | 0 comments
Critical Condition: America’s Nursing Shortage: News: Nurse for America?
There is no "Nurse for America" program, because it's inconceivable that someone could step in and provide nursing care after just two months of summer training.
Apr 21st, 2007 | 0 comments
Commentary: Our Children and Schools Deserve First-Rate Evaluations
We spend more on research and testing for pet food and drugs than we do on our children.
Mar 12th, 2007 | 0 comments
Commentary: A ‘Surge’ Strategy for No Child Left Behind?
In this Education Week article, John Merrow draws parrallels between the Iraq war and the upheaval that No Child Left Behind has caused in the U.S. education system.
Feb 13th, 2007 | 0 comments
In the News: How Well Has NCLB Worked?
John Merrow moderated the 2006 Summit on Public Education panel discussion on No Child Left Behind.
Jan 15th, 2007 | 0 comments
