Edu-implications of the Election
I came into work this morning to find a note on my monitor that reads, “4 More Years!! :).” That nicely sums up the predominant sentiment in the na
Who said it? Teachers Union Leader or Ed Tech Entrepreneur?
Even a handful of years ago, the scene would have been improbable: the leaders of the two major teachers unions sitting down to a serious conversat
Policy Update: Race to the Top – District Key Info
NewSchools Policy Director Ben Riley discusses the latest information on the Department of Education’s finalized Race to the Top – Districts compet
Personalized Learning: Racing Too Fast?
A few years ago, I read a column by Bill Simmons (the Sports Guy of Grantland/ESPN fame), wherein he described his inexplicable resistance to watch
Policy Update: Race to the Top—Selection Criteria
NewSchools Policy Director Ben Riley is back with another policy update on the Race to the Top: District grant competition. This week, Ben focuses on the selection criteria the Department of Education will be using to pick winning applications.
Policy Update: Race to the Top—District
In his latest policy update, NewSchools’ policy director Ben Riley provides an extended overview of the new, $400 million Race to the Top—District
The Supreme Court, Health Care–and Federal Education Policy?
Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the minimum coverage provision – otherwise known as the “individual mandate” – included
GREAT Act Update
The movement to create a vibrant market for high-quality teacher training took another important step forward today. Due to vigorous championing by
Policy Update: RESPECT Program
Ben Riley is back with another policy update from the Hill. This week Ben provides an overview of the RESPECT Program, a $5 billion proposal from t
Policy Update: SOPA & Education
What does the recent controversy over SOPA have to do with education and education policymaking? More than you might think! Here’s the latest polic