Exercising Choice in Virginia

In the Erin Dillon argues for better school choice options in Virginia. Continue reading the original post by oncampusandonline

Assessing Accountability

profies new Education Sector report on higher education accountability. Continue reading the original post by oncampusandonline

For Release: Grading State Higher Education Accountability Systems

New report rates the effectiveness of every state higher education accountability system, calling attention to the need for policy change. Continue reading the original post by oncampusandonline

Close Underperforming Charter Schools, Reward Those That Work

Policymakers in many states are debating proposals that could help or hamstring the growth of charter schools. That’s why Sec. Duncan’s third way charter strategy could prove so pivotal to changing the politics of charter schools, argue Andrew Rotherham and Richard Whitmire in . Continue reading the original post by oncampusandonline

Revise Iowa Law to Allow More Charter Schools

In an op-ed for the, Education Sector’s Chad Aldeman makes the case for improving Iowa’s charter school law. Continue reading the original post by oncampusandonline

Tell the Truth About Colleges

In an op-ed for , Education Sector’s Thomas Toch argues for better public information on the quality of undergraduate learning and suggests President Obama’s stimulus package could help leverage the change. Continue reading the original post by oncampusandonline

Online Discussion: Teachers Unions and Professional Work

Join us for anonline discussion with teachers and education experts about the role of teachers unions in the daily work of teachers and schools and implications for reform. Last day to submit questions! Continue reading the original post by oncampusandonline

Diplomas and Dropouts

This report from Education Sector’s Kevin Carey, along with AEI’s Frederick M. Hess, Mark Schneider, and Andrew P. Kelly, spotlights the dramatic variation in graduation rates across 1,300 of the nation’s colleges and universities. Continue reading the original post by oncampusandonline

Ready to Assemble: Grading State Higher Education Accountability Systems

States need strong higher education systems, now more than ever. In a new Education Sector report, Chad Aldeman and Kevin Carey rate the effectiveness of every state’s higher education accountability system in 21 categories, ranging from how well states measure student learning outcomes to how well states link accountability information to funding. Learn how your [...]

Education Sector’s Andrew Rotherham on Bloggingheads.tv

Education Sector’s Andrew Rotherham talks with Dana Goldstein of about education on “Bloggingheads.” Continue reading the original post by oncampusandonline