Posts tagged with "education-equality-project"
Ellen Winn, EVP of 50CAN |
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by edReformer Staff December 17, 2010 50CAN just signed the talented Leader of EEP, Ellen Winn, to lead their nationwide expansion efforts. More » |
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Segregation Rates Higher than 1970s Tally, NAACP |
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by Education Equality Project December 3, 2010 This bit of news from our partners at Education Equality Project created the stark realization that segregation is increasingly becoming a bigger problem than it was forty years ago. More » |
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Those Most in Need, Often Most Ignored |
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by Education Equality Project December 2, 2010 It’s funny how the cycle of need works. Those who need the most attention often become entirely invisible. How can education reformers discover routes into new thinking, and new policy that uncovers these hidden gems? We post one of the compelling thinkers in this space, from an EEP update in today’s equity story. More » |
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The Bee Eater |
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by Education Equality Project October 27, 2010 A Michelle Rhee biography coming out in January; the Bill Gates interview about teachers; helping low income families get the education they want; Cory Booker urging citizen collaboration to fix education; supporting educators More » |
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A Broad Conundrum in Georgia |
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by Education Equality Project October 21, 2010 Graham in the news; evaluating school leaders; UFT suing to prevent the release of value added data; teacher success and teacher relationships; Broad Prize conundrum; More » |
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Graham Browne: Special Asst., Education Equality Project |
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by edReformer Staff October 21, 2010 Education reform advocate and staunch defender of creative solutions to tackle the achievement gap, Graham Browne talks about his experience teaching fifth grade in NYC before joining the Education Equality Project. He mentions Citizen Schools, and a great French teacher. More » |
Whither Will Rhee Wander? |
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by Education Equality Project October 20, 2010 While we continue to overdo it on the Rhee news, we ask again, “Where goeth Rhee?” (hint: nobody knows); Peter Groff breaks funding news to charters; value-added looks to be delivered to the table on new teacher assessment processes; Arne Duncan op-ed; More » |
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I’m Finnish(ed) |
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by Education Equality Project October 18, 2010 Why all the fuss about Finland, writes Graham Browne, Special Assistant at Education Equality Project. We have a completely different set of circumstances in the United States that deserve immediate attention. More » |
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Making the Grade: Gubernatorial Report Card 2010 |
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by Daily News October 15, 2010 The report includes answers (or the lack of answers) from candidates on such key issues as teacher and principal recruitment, accountability, school choice, and new schools development. It was put together by Education Reform Now (ERN) and the Education Equality Project in New York City. More » |
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Re: Schoolwork |
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by Joel Klein October 4, 2010 Joel Klein, Chancellor of New York City Public Schools, is joined by two chairpersons of the Education Equality Project in sending a letter to the editor of the New Yorker, creating some imbalances in a recent article in that magazine. More » |
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Here She Is, Miss Ed Reformer |
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by Education Equality Project September 30, 2010 “Waiting for Superman, which opens in theaters in Los Angeles and New York this weekend, reminded me that no matter what profession we have chosen for life, there is always at least one student out there waiting for us to reach out and hold his/her hand. If each of us helps at least one child, we are one step closer to healing the system.” More » |
Ballad of the Ed Reformer |
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by Education Equality Project September 22, 2010 From our friends at Education Equality Project, news of John Legend’s new CD. It features the song “Shine,” which Legend says he wrote after being inspired by the production rolls of “Waiting for Superman.” The song is included in the upcoming film. More » |
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Fed Ed Money Loses Out to Other Battles |
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by Education Equality Project September 2, 2010 The Providence Journal reports that Rhode Island Governor David Carcieri has plans to use his state’s share of $10 billion in Edujobs funding to fill budget holes in other areas; this move does not sit well with Education chief (and EEP board member) Deborah Gist, who argued that the money should be used “for its intended purpose,” which is to prevent teacher layoffs. More » |
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The Gap Grows |
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by Education Equality Project August 23, 2010 Black, Hispanic and poor children are catching up to Asian and White classmates in Texas. Click to read more daily news updates about education reform. More » |
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The Podesta Strikes Back |
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by Education Equality Project August 20, 2010 John Podesta writes in the Washington Post: “Many progressives — including Janet Murguía, president of the National Council of La Raza, and Michael Lomax, president of the United Negro College Fund — support a hard-nosed approach to reforming schools. So do many conservatives.” More » |
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Cashing the Edujobs Checks to Close Budget Gaps |
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by Education Equality Project August 19, 2010 Several media reports from several states show that money from the federal edujobs bill may not go directly to education, but will be used to fill vast budget gaps brought on by recession. More » |
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Bret Schundler to End Authorizer Monopoly? |
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by Education Equality Project August 17, 2010 State Education Commissioner Bret Schundler said he’s willing to give up the state’s monopoly on authorizing and regulating charter schools and that he supports the broad outlines of a Democratic-sponsored bill that would allow Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Education to also approve applications and oversee charter schools, according to NJ.com. More » |
Rhee-spect Educators |
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by Education Equality Project August 13, 2010 DC Schools Chancellor and EEP board member Michelle Rhee offers advice to the newest members of the DC Public Schools teacher corps, according to the Washington Post. “If you do your jobs well, I guarantee you the children will exceed your expectations.” More » |
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Governor Bush: Oklahoma Can Follow Florida’s Lead |
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by Education Equality Project August 12, 2010 Oklahoma and Florida may soon have more in common than having a panhandle, when it comes to education reform. Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has recommended an education overhaul in Oklahoma, holding Florida up as a model for combating illiteracy and boosting achievement, according to EdWeek. More » |
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