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The Truth behind Finland and Philadelphia

The current atmosphere in the United States is one of demoralization and anger in the realm of public education. The Pennsylvania state budget does...
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They're baa-aack! Social engineers at it again

“Old social engineers never die; they just sit and wait, change a few words around, and hope the public has a short memory.” --State...
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Feds trying end run around Texas education officials

The federal government, rebuffed by Texas in an attempt to establish a national education curriculum, is now trying to muscle the state into...
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C-Scope: Teaching the TEKS, or playing to the lowest common denominator?

What is C-Scope, and why do public school teachers hate it while administrators love it? More importantly: is it working? Curriculum has been at...
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'Enemies of Education,' and those who love us

In the event you haven’t been warned about me yet, I’ll be up-front about it: I’m an Enemy of Education. Ominous term, ain&rsquo...
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'21st Century Standards' -- code for 'touchy-feely mush'

What, exactly, is a “21st Century World-Class Education Standard?”I know, I know: it sounds awesome. Every kid should have one. But...
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Can't happen, huh? Say hello to FedEd

It has actually taken far longer than expected, but it’s finally here. In a week Texas schoolchildren and parents won one small victory (on...
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