What would you do if at least 20% of your high school students missed school regularly? That's a problem Paul Vallas is facing.
Feb 3rd, 2009 | 0 comments | 134 Views
Leadership
Michelle Rhee in Washington, DC: Episode 8 - Finding Good Principals
Can a failing school system be reformed just by hiring the "right people"? Michelle Rhee seems to think so.
Jan 13th, 2009 | 0 comments | 168 Views
Paul Vallas in New Orleans: Episode 7 - Teachers Learn the Ropes
Paul Vallas is a big proponent teaching programs like Teach for America but others argue that 8 weeks of training isn't enough to prepare teachers.
Oct 17th, 2008 | 0 comments | 114 Views
Michelle Rhee in Washington, DC: The Program
Ongoing series chronicles Michelle Rhee's reform efforts in Washington, DC.
Oct 12th, 2008 | 0 comments | 296 Views
Paul Vallas in New Orleans: The Program
Ongoing series chronicles Paul Vallas' school reform efforts in New Orleans.
Oct 11th, 2008 | 0 comments | 207 Views
Michelle Rhee in Washington, DC: Episode 7 - Targeting Teachers, Angering Unions
Michelle Rhee attempts to negotiate a new teachers' union contract with much of the education world watching.
Sep 18th, 2008 | 0 comments | 136 Views
Paul Vallas in New Orleans: Episode 6 - Mixed Results for School Reform Efforts
In his first year Paul Vallas accomplished a lot—but can he help the teenagers who were two, three and four years behind academically?
Jul 24th, 2008 | 0 comments | 102 Views
Michelle Rhee in Washington, DC: Episode 6 - Tough Changes and Controversy
Michelle Rhee has completed her first year as DC Schools Chancellor and she's had some challenges along the way.
Jul 23rd, 2008 | 0 comments | 123 Views
Michelle Rhee in Washington, DC: Episode 5 - Teachers Struggle with Reforms
At the end of her first year on the job, Michelle Rhee continues to face serious challenges.
Jun 18th, 2008 | 0 comments | 113 Views
Paul Vallas in New Orleans: Episode 5 - Targeting Young Readers
Are New Orleans' first graders learning to read with comprehension? If not, they're likely to become part of a cycle of failure for years to come.
Jun 17th, 2008 | 0 comments | 95 Views
