Tag: Education Policy
Support for Tim Walz as Harris’ VP Pick: A Teacher’s Perspective
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's potential selection as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate has generated excitement among educators, including George Cassutto, a veteran social studies teacher in northern Virginia. As a teacher, Cassutto sees...
Curriculum Reform: A Mammoth and Delicate Task – Editorial Perspective
The government's review of the school curriculum and exams in England is a massive challenge for Becky Francis, its leader. Schools are facing difficulties with teacher recruitment and retention, as well as an inadequate...
Championing Education Equality: Jonathan Kozol’s Fight Against School Inequality
Jonathan Kozol is a well-known writer who has shed light on the inequalities in public schools for decades. His powerful writing has brought attention to the challenges faced by Black and Hispanic students in...
Apology Issued for Special Education Needs Data Breach in Northern Ireland
The education minister in Northern Ireland has issued a sincere apology for a data breach that exposed the personal information of over 400 individuals who had volunteered to participate in a review of special...
Vice President Harris’ Vision for America’s Future: AFT Address Highlights
Vice President Kamala Harris recently spoke at the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Conference, where she outlined her vision for the future of public education in America. Harris, who proudly identifies as a product...
Investigation into England’s Teachers’ Regulator for Allegedly Neglecting Teachers
The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) in England is currently under investigation by the Department for Education due to allegations of misconduct by staff and reports of teachers being neglected during lengthy inquiries. A former...
Impact of ESSER Funds on Math Achievement Outweighs Reading: The Education Exchange Study
Dan Goldhaber, the Director of the Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research (CALDER), recently conducted a study on the impact of ESSER funds on K-12 schools in 2023. The research, titled...
Unbiased Memo from Top Education Philanthropy: Truly Nonpartisan Insights
As we approach the upcoming presidential election, it's crucial for the education funding community to come together in a bipartisan manner to defend democracy and save our public schools. Despite our commitment to diversity,...
Addressing Declining Math Scores on International Tests: Strategies for Improvement
Scores on an international math test have dropped significantly between 2018 and 2022, leading to concerns about the quality of math education worldwide. The decline in scores was observed in various countries, including some...
Finding Special Education Teachers: Addressing the Shortage
Is there a shortage of special education teachers in America’s public schools? If so, why? And how can policymakers fix it? Yes, there is indeed a shortage of special education teachers in the public school...