George Will sits down with Arne Duncan and comes away impressed. Though Will's major takeaway is that "time and talent" are needed to turn around schools, this quote caught my eye:
By closing failing schools and opening replacements, Chicago is ensuring that the portfolio of schools is churned and improved.
"Portfolios"?! "Churn"?!
When a major syndicated columnist begins using language once reserved for wonks and academics, you know that systemic ed reform has gone mainstream. Paul Hill and Ted Kolderie should be smiling.