I had an op-ed run this morning in the New York Daily News about the strengths of the new union contract in Newark and what to do when the district is still unable to generate improved results. The Economist has interesting thoughts on the contract here.
Evidently, Dr. Ravitch and I agree about something. Along those lines, you might want to spend a little time on this New Yorker magazine article about Dr. Ravitch’s career development and her current views and activities.
Indiana’s high court looks at the constitutionality of the state’s new scholarship program (I spill a good bit of ink on the history of this subject in Chapter 8 of my book). IN was serious about accountability, inclusive of private schools, under State Superintendent Tony Bennett. I hope that the court will take that into account…and that Bennett’s successor is similarly inclined.
BIG aspirations in Cleveland. The city has very far to go. I’d love to see city leaders take a new approach.
Great example from Washington, D.C. of how a charter sector can methodically replace an urban district. Under-enrolled and low-performing district schools are closed and new charters open and expand. I once read a comprehensive playbook for this…