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What the candidates are saying about education
I'm not sure how long Hillary is going to hang in there, but I do think that she is one determined woman.  If you would like to check out what the three candidates are saying about NCLB, teacher pay, and higher education affordability, click here Read More...
Will Bush compromise on No Child Left Behind?
States are putting in their two cents about changes they think need to be made to the NCLB law. If President Bush wants to sign the next version of the federal law, he is going to have to consider making some compromises. As Congress starts considering Read More...
Entire Staff Must Reapply for Their Jobs
The superintendent for Anne Arundel is making an entire staff of a high school reapply for their jobs. This includes teachers, administrators, custodians, and secretaries. Get out the broom, and get ready for a clean sweep. Annapolis High School has failed Read More...
Research Indicates Poverty Leads to Problems in School
Everyone wants to blame teachers for low test scores. After all, teachers are the easiest targets. I have to wonder how much money is being spent on all of the research studies about improving teacher quality. What about the time and effort spent on discussions Read More...
Bush Backs Renewal of No Child Left Behind
President Bush plans to seek renewal of the No Child Left Behind law for another five years. An article on CNN.com reminds us that education will be a big focus when lawmakers meet on Monday. Bush expects to have support from both Democrats and Republicans. Read More...