Teacher Strikes Elevate Billionaires and Privatization as Enemies of Convenience
The framings of “privatization” and “billionaire takeover” get attention, but not results.
The Lens
Bringing vision and clarity to education policy
Trust, Autonomy, Achievement Gap — 3 Areas Where Ferebee’s Work in Indianapolis Could Help Him Succeed as D.C. Chancellor
The new D.C. chancellor’s ability to leverage coalitions to achieve common ground can help him tackle the city’s challenges.
The Year of Thinking Forward
Serving every student requires a shift in mindset from a portfolio of schools to a portfolio of learning opportunities.
Ratchet Effect: The Continuous Evolution of the Portfolio Strategy
Despite periodic stalemates, a local portfolio strategy will very likely endure, spread, and continue to evolve.
How to Ensure New Post-Secondary Pathways Don't Become "Tracks"
Give students flexibility, supports to explore different academic and career pathways without closing the door on other opportunities.
Tossing Aside the “Reform” Label Must Not Mean “Anything Goes”
Former Newark superintendent Chris Cerf urges us to continue pushing for positive change.
Don’t Call Me an Education Reformer — I Don’t Know What That Means Anymore
I want to engage with real ideas and real people, writes Robin Lake, not labels and groupthink.
We Need a More Productive Debate About School Accountability, Not Tired Arguments Over Testing
It’s more essential than ever to measure student progress, writes Robin Lake, but our measures and methods must continue to evolve.