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A Reason for State Exit Exams?

After finding "disturbing" evidence that some New Jersey teens who didn't possess simple math skills received passing grades in Algebra II and calculus courses, Education Department officials said ... [more]

2010 TED: Sir Ken Robinson: Bring on the learning revolution! (17:57)

• evolution vs. REVOLUTION
  
• reform vs. TRANSFORM
  
• linear vs. ORGANIC
  
• getting people to college - some good points
  
• endure vs. ENJOY
  
• diversity of talent and ability
  
• conformity (fast-food model) vs. customized
  
• passion - spirit & energy
  

2010 TED link to full video (another window)
2006 TED link to full video (another window)

Meeting of the Minds on Education

Only 18 percent of Americans give the nation’s schools an A or a B in two new education polls, Education Next -Program on Education Policy and Governance and Phi Delta Kappan/Gallup.

Only 28 percent of teachers give ... [more]

What Happened to Studying?

They come with polished resumes and perfect SAT scores. Their grades are often impeccable. Some elite universities will deny thousands of high school seniors with 4.0 grade point averages in search of an elusive quality that one provost called “intellectual vitality.” The perception is that today’s over-achieving, college-driven kids have it — whatever it is. They’re not just groomed; they’re ready. There’s just one problem.

Once on campus, the students aren’t studying. ... [more]

Schools Fall Behind in Offering Computer Science Efforts Under Way on Many Fronts to Raise Status

Given the ways computer technology—from the iPhone and YouTube to uses in medical research and national security—is changing so many facets of life, you might imagine that schools have been stepping up students' exposure to computer science to help drive the digital revolution.

But recent data suggest otherwise. ... [more]

The Right Way to Access Teachers

Is it as simple as attendance and behavior? ... [more]