Tag: failing schools
Ken Campbell: Louisana parents reaping benefits of ed reform, school choice
by Kenneth Campbell This week, NBC’s Education Nation is visiting New Orleans on its national tour to get a first-hand look at education challenges and opportunities being faced by local regions. On a national scale, Louisiana, more particularly New Orleans, has long been considered a hotbed for education reform. But this... READ MOREIncreasing school choice demand will increase pressure for change
I am grateful to Rebecca Sibilia and Sean Gill for...
READ MOREMarco Rubio: Time to expand private school options for low-income families
On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a bill...
READ MOREStudentsFirst: voucher programs should prioritize students with greatest need
Editor’s note: This guest post from StudentsFirst is authored by...
READ MOREPrivate school choice options shouldn’t be limited to students in “failing schools”
In recent weeks, Tony Bennett, Florida’s new education commissioner, and...
READ MOREDon’t fail schools named for heroes
by Gloria Romero Between fundraisers, President Obama touched down in...
READ MORECondoleezza Rice: Education crisis is “a threat to the very fabric of who we are”
From the speech by Condoleezza Rice speech at the RNC...
READ MOREReject the failing schools model of choice. It does nothing but divide.
For several months, the political leadership of Pennsylvania has shown...
READ MOREDoes going to the best school matter? Only if it’s the best fit.
RedefinED host Doug Tuthill is fond of talking about his...
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