The most damning truth about standardized tests is that they are a better indicator of a student’s zip code than a student’s aptitude. Wealthier, and
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New York Ed Budget and Cuomo’s Reforms: the Battle Continues
New York State has been in the throes of a battle over school funding tied to reforms proposed by Governor Andrew Cuomo. In fact, reports
BAT Challenge to Duncan, SOS on High Stakes Testing and Opting Out
On this week’s Education Town Hall BUS: Rosalie Friend of Save Our Schools explores the unsuitability of testing for accountability purposes, and United Opt Out
Dancing Scholars, Showing Up
Wanda Lockridge told the Education Town Hall how the William O. Lockridge Community Foundation supports students in DC’s Wards 7 and 8. Honoring the memory
Walk or Roll with Advocates for Justice in Education
Weadé Wallace, deputy director of Advocates for Justice and Education, joins the Education Town Hall to discuss the organization’s work and the state of special
Ferguson Library, #Ferguson, and YOUR Library
For those following developments in and around Ferguson, Missouri, a bit of good news is a kind of oasis within the more troubling landscape of
