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Welcome to the Association of American Educators' online publication, Reform Matters! This education reform-focused publication features both original AAE content and a compilation of the latest news from the growing education reform community. Continue Reading...Recently, Mashea Ashton, CEO of Newark Charter School Fund (NCSF) wrote a blog for the Huffington Post advocating for the reform of teacher tenure laws. Continue Reading...AAE Executive Director Gary Beckner's op-ed in the Washington Times: Continue Reading...In an effort to remove distractions and enhance learning, several Washington, D.C. area public schools are experimenting with classes by separating boys and girls into single-sex learning environments. The practice is becoming a new trend in education reform. Continue Reading...
Today, AAE released its 2014 Membership Survey about high-profile education and labor policies. Survey results show progressive stances toward education and labor reform, particularly with regard to education spending, school choice, technology, safety in schools, Common Core State Standards, and collective bargaining.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Explores the Fate of the Diminishing Teachers Union
posted by: Ruthie | January 08, 2014, 10:27 am
Since the passage of Act 10, Wisconsin's teacher unions are losing thousands of members to teacher choice and freedom of association. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recently published an article exploring the fate of the unions. New educators are joining the non-union option everyday!
Continue Reading... Welcome to the Association of American Educators' online biweekly publication, Reform Matters. This education reform-focused publication features both original AAE content and a compilation of the latest news from the growing education reform community. Continue Reading...
American Students Underperforming on International Tests
posted by: Ruthie | December 03, 2013, 10:48 am The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development today released the results of the Program International Student Assessment (PISA). The assessment tests the academic skills of 15-year olds in 65 different countries and school systems. The results are considered paramount to understanding and comparing academic performances across the word. Continue Reading...According to the recently released NAEP scores, or the "Nation's Report Card," reading and mathematics achievement for American 8th graders has improved in the last two years. However, 4th graders' achievement has remained sub par. Overall, there have been gains in both subjects since the assessments in the early 1990s. Continue Reading...Welcome to the Association of American Educators' online biweekly publication, Reform Matters. This education reform-focused publication features both original AAE content and a compilation of the latest news from the growing education reform community. Continue Reading...
How Far is Too Far: Students and Extra-Curricular Activities
posted by: Ruthie | October 15, 2013, 03:26 pm
A recent New York Times article, “Overscheduled Children: How Big a Problem?” examined the delicate balance between incorporating extracurricular activities in students’ lives and overwhelming them. Michael Thompson, a clinical psychologist and the author of “The Pressured Child” explained the paradigm perfectly. “As a general principle, there is a line between a highly enriched, interesting, growth promoting childhood and an overscheduled childhood. And nobody knows where that line is.”
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This week, at the Education Nation Summit, the Center for Education Reform (CER) released a nationwide poll demonstrating that Americans increasingly support more accountability for students and schools, and more power for parents. Continue Reading...Today, the College Board, a New York organization responsible for administering the SAT, released the average data for the 1.6 million student test-takers. In addition to a drop of about 4,400 students, the SAT revealed little to no improvements from the class of 2012, with a mere 43% of students proving they are college-ready. Continue Reading...
During the 2013 legislative season, the state of Utah passed SB721 in an effort to foster a culture of transparency in public schools. Similar to bills in 15 other states, the new law measures various sources and awards an easy-to-understand letter grade to all public schools. According to a report, 55% of Utah's 855 public schools earned either an A or a B grade. Just 14% of schools earned a D or an F.
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Social and Emotional Learning: Integral Components of a Quality Education
posted by: Ruthie | August 29, 2013, 04:52 pm
Recently, a Phi Delta Kappa survey revealed 59% of Americans would expand mental health services in schools, whereas only 33% would opt for hiring more security guards. In light of recent high-profile school shootings and fiscal realities facing districts, the ability to foster social and emotional learning is more critical than ever.
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Department of Education Mandates General Exams for Special Education Students
posted by: Ruthie | August 27, 2013, 02:08 pm
The equal treatment of special education students continues to be a focus of Secretary Duncan and the Department of Education. For special education students, current No Child Left Behind provisions permitted 2% of students per state to learn a curriculum based on “modified” objectives and be measured on an aligned test. These separate requirements for special needs students raised questions among disability advocates.
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Welcome to the Association of American Educators' online biweekly publication, Reform Matters. This education reform-focused publication features both original AAE content and a compilation of the latest news from the growing education reform community. Continue Reading...
Three highly-influential education polls have been released within the past week: the Education Next (EdNext) poll, the Associated Press poll and, now the Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) poll. While all organizations claim to represent the education views of the general public, many of the polls portray conflicting results.
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Today marks the beginning of August and the start of back-to-school season! As you gear up to go back into the classroom and meet the challenges and joys of another school year, check out these 10 videos of inspiring teachers, from the TED blog. From calculus to liberal arts, these 10 gifted teaches share how to make the most of your classroom. Continue Reading...Welcome to the Association of American Educators' online biweekly publication, Reform Matters. This education reform-focused publication features both original AAE content and a compilation of the latest news from the growing education reform community. Continue Reading... |
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