Tenn. student objects to standardization, Common Core
A very eloquent objection to many school reforms sweeping the country was entered onto the record in Knox County, Tenn., by Ethan Young, a student. Our response follows.
Student Voice
IL's Teacher of the Year passes on the inspiration
We asked Pam Reilly, the 2014 Illinois Teacher of the Year, a few questions about teaching and the reasons she has followed the profession.
Schools to give end-of-course test in middle of course
Should scheduling conflicts cause by exams that will be field tested for the Common Core supersede a high school exit exam at one Maryland middle school?
Baltimore County to showcase magnet programs Saturday
Baltimore County Public Schools will hold a Magnet Expo Saturday in Timonium in order to show parents and students in its schools what the magnet programs have to offer.
Connecticut kids tell us what makes a good teacher
A spontaneous and unrehearsed video will open the eyes of the corporate reform movement about how to measure teacher quality.
Privacy policy updated for the 2015-16 school year
Our privacy policy has been updated for the 2013-14 school year. Not too much has changed, but since we are publishing new resources this year, we've added them.
No new advertising policy for the 2013-14 school year
We update our advertising policy for the 2013-14 school year, not because we're changing anything, but because we'd like you to know where we stand on this issue.
Christian prayer at a S.C. high school graduation
Saying prayers at school board meetings is one thing, but when a student speaks on his own from the stage at graduation, we tend to understand where he's coming from.
Life, Learning, & the Pursuit of Supports-Based Reform
Early June saw the publication of two documents that are remarkably similar in terms of what they call for. One was written by education professionals, the other by third graders in New York.
Physics, frisbee, & friends: 'Over the Hills & Far Away'
The GRAMMY Foundation gave Neuqua Valley High School its top honor for a school last month. One trumpeter provides a clue about how the Music Department achieves at such a high level.