-On Saturday, Obama called for an overhaul of NCLB. Among other changes, he'd like to see an end of the 100% by 2014 goal, broader evaluations of schools, and use of trend (rather than snapshot) data -- but still maintains the annual math and reading tests.
-After surging in popularity over the past few years, charter schools are starting to receive some pushback. The state senator from Harlem, the hotbed of charter schools, recently put his foot down on the issue. And conservative researcher Diane Ravitch (who was assistant secretary of education under Bush I) recently released a book indicating a change of heart on school choice. Here, some experts discuss why the recent spate of negative press.
-Meanwhile, traditional public schools in Harlem have responded to the influx of charter schools by stepping up marketing efforts for their schools
-Here's some more info on the Harlem Children's zone, including one of the videos we watched in class today (here's the other video).
-Here's some background on the panel that recently proposed a set of national standards.
-Wake County, NC had perhaps the most aggressive integration/busing program in the country. As of a couple weeks ago, it looks like that will come to an end. Here's the background on that decision.
-Jay Mathews wonders if we shouldn't train teachers more like we train ice skaters
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