On July 28, BATs from 30 states and the District descended on the Department of Education to demand changes in direction from the DOE and
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Rocketship Plans for Southeast DC
Rocketship Education (RSED.org) is taking steps toward a $23 million development in the Southeast sector of Washington, DC: We’re incredibly excited about the facility for
Paucity of Education Research? Not so, Mr. Gates!
Head-Spinning Assertions The Common Core State Standards, heralded by proponents as “universal, consistent, high quality standards that make students college and career ready,” are, instead,
After School Special and Teacher Appreciation Week
Nzinga Tull, of Teaching for Change, joined the Education Town Hall on May 8 to discuss issues around respecting teachers in honor of Teacher Appreciation
At-Risk Students, “Fair” and “Adequate” Schools Funding
The DC Council took another step, on Dec. 3, toward approving legislation designed to provide “fair funding” for District schools. (See Washington Post report from
Investment in Young Children Lags Behind Need
Federal and state investment in the welfare of young children is not keeping pace with need, according to a November report from the Center for
Education Town Hall Forum 