How did you recognize NAEP Day this year? Many reveled in platitudes and short stories, mostly fiction, told to confirm our biases for this or that educational intervention. I’m reasonably...
As we enter 2025, I reflect on the state of education in America with equal parts concern and determination. The political landscape is shifting again, and Donald Trump's return to office introduces...
Massachusetts, the state with America’s oldest school system, has always topped public education rankings. That achievement is partly due to its rigorous standards and high expectations. That’s why...
Imagine a doctor knowing vital, life-saving information about your health, but not sharing it with you. It would be not only unacceptable, it would be grounds for dismissal. Choosing not to act, when...
In Oakland, we are facing a critical challenge that threatens the future of our students: the stark disconnect between the grades they receive and their actual proficiency in essential subjects like...