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December 15, 2011
The New York Times ran a tabloid-style hit piece on K12, the online learning provider. They apparently didn't speak to many parents that appreciate full time virtual schools as an option. Read more »
December 15, 2011
Heated debates surrounding a NJ charter forget an important point: No school works for every child. Read more »
December 14, 2011
Proposed funding laws in PA shouldn't disrupt charter schools that are fulfilling their mission. Read more »
December 14, 2011
Report comparing U.S. to other countries finds how instructional time is spent is more important than total amount of seat time. Read more »
December 14, 2011
Let’s lower the temperature of this debate and increase the opportunities for everyone to send their children to great public schools. Read more »
December 12, 2011
Urban NAEP results make successful charters stand out even more. Time to get serious about what will help eliminate the city's achievement gap. Read more »
December 12, 2011
"Every parent can relate to grades A through F," says a CO official. "We're not changing inputs, just translating in a way that is clear." Read more »
December 12, 2011
We must push organizations like Rocketship and all of our school districts to help more and help now. Read more »
December 9, 2011
After legislatively imposed cap is removed, one virtual school more than doubles enrollment, while another has 700-800 students pending enrollment. Read more »
December 9, 2011
"We seemingly reward everything but effectiveness and in the process we tie the hands of the (local school) districts to make smart personnel decisions that retain and reward the most effective educators." Read more »