It's hard to imagine that there's much educating--or education policymaking--going on along the Eastern seaboard today, as those of us in the Northeast dig out from the Great Blizzard. But while snow is on your mind, don't forget to read this great Education Next research article about how much ground kids lose academically when Mother Nature keeps them out of school. (Maybe this explains the Massachusetts miracle--they know how to keep their roads clear up there!)
-Mike Petrilli
