Eva Only Makes Life Harder
Seeing Success Academy students “kill” New York’s tough tests will only embolden its critics, I argue in the New York Daily News.
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How DC got to be an education hot spot
Creative competition between charter and district schools, in Washington Post.
Choosing Adults over Students
A true test of the system in Massachusetts, in USA Today.
Choices for San Antonio
From the Rivard Report: San Antonio has some clear choices: Welcome new high performing charters and get them to work for all students, or turn it into an ugly fight.
Union ‘Wins’ Against Reformers Are Real Losses in the Education War
Real Clear Education — New York City teachers’ union boss Michael Mulgrew is feeling victorious in what he calls the “war with reformers.” He should; Mulgrew and other anti-reformers are on winning streaks. Problem is, Mulgrew and others are pursuing strategies that in the long run will prove to be losers. Continue reading
Teacher Union’s Strategy Will Lose in the End
New York Daily News — Michael Mulgrew, teachers union boss, may be on a winning streak against education reformers, but he will ultimately fail because parents will choose what’s best for kids. Continue reading
De Blasio vs. Everyone Else
Slate — New York’s mayor takes on charter schools, and the national education debate hangs in the balance. Continue reading
What’s Missing from de Blasio’s Analysis: School Quality
New York Daily News — The mayor and Chancellor Fariña are missing the crucial point that student learning matters most. Continue reading
De Blasio’s School Fight
USA Today — New York disagreement over charter schools spotlights Democrat vs. Democrat battle. Continue reading
Healing the Charter-District Divide
New York Daily News — There’s a burden on de Blasio, and on charter operators.
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