PolicyGuyRSS of http://policyguy.com -- Public policy in the states.States grading themselves on the curve- June 23, 2008 Since the latest issue of Education Next mentions how some states set low standards for schools, it's time to bring up an article I wrote on the subject last year. Nothing much has changed since then.November 5, 2007'No Child' leading to grade...http://policyguy.com/2008/06/states-grading-themselves-on-curve.html From "A Nation at Risk" to "Cities in Crisis"- June 11, 2008 School's out for summer. But for many kids, school's out forever--and they still don't have a diploma. Here's an article I wrote about the problem of high school dropouts.May 5, 2008From "A Nation at Risk to Cities in Crisis"First we had "A Nation...http://policyguy.com/2008/06/from-nation-at-risk-to-cities-in-crisis.html Now Where is the Handbasket When I Need It- June 3, 2008 (permalink) Monday, June 02, 2008 With a new book on "disruptive changes" for education on the horizon (see Education Next for a preview), it's time to print an essay I wrote about virtual schools.May 7,...http://policyguy.com/2008/06/no-prices-no-progress-this-next-item-is.html Now Where is the Handbasket When I Need It- June 2, 2008 (permalink) Friday, May 23, 2008 Now Where is the Handbasket When I Need Ithttp://policyguy.com/2008/06/with-new-book-on-disruptive-changes-for.html |