Seema Sadanandan of ACLU-National Capital Area joined the Education Town Hall on August 1 to discuss her work on addressing the School-to-Prison Pipeline. A recent
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Racial, Income Disparities in Test Scores, plus: Walton Family Funds Another 3889 TFAs
The District of Columbia Public Schools celebrated its annual test scores this week, touting “historic high” results citywide. The score report indicates a drop of
Opt-Out Debate Cop Out? Plus federal legislation and testing news
The Partnership for Assessment for Readiness for College and Careers has been facing some difficulties in recent weeks. The PARCC consortium is using $185 million
Education Perspectives from New Orleans and Miami
Ceresta Smith, veteran teacher and activist from Miami, and Karran Harper Royal, parent activist from New Orleans, say exit exams in both states feed the
Honoring Madiba: Town Hall Pre-Empted by Mandela Day Programming
We Act Radio is offering special programming for “Mandela Day,” July 18, 2013. Scheduled programming is pre-empted to honor Nelson Mandela on his birthday, his
Growing Teacher Movement, the “World We Want,” dollars for preschool, and “free” college tuition
The World We Want (globe) — Head Start Funding (nation) — Oregon’s New Tuition-Less College Plan — and: BAT Association Grows (nation)
Education Town Hall Forum 