Pelto: How to Bury a Scandal
Jonathan Pelto reviews the FUSE-Jumoke scandal and shows how the report of the damning investigation was released. When politicians want to minimize coverage of an...
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Philadelphia Charter School Abruptly Closes, Stranding Students and Teachers
During the Christmas holidays, the Walter D. Palmer Leadership Learning Partners Charter School in Philadelphia announced that it was closing, due to financial problems. The...
Jeb Bush Resigns from All Boards, Including For-Profit Online Firm
Preparing to run for the Republican nomination for President in 2016, Jeb Bush resigned from all the corporate and nonprofit boards he belongs to. One...
A Florida Newspaper Editor Changes His Mind
This is a very encouraging editorial that appeared in the Gainesville (Florida) Sun. A “secret Santa” sent a copy of “Reign of Error” to...
Another Former “Brighter Choice” Charter Teacher in Albany Speaks Out
This comment was left by a reader in response to this post from a teacher who had worked in the Brighter Choice charter chain in...
What Happened When Arne Tweeted “What If”
A few days ago, Secretary Arne Duncan tweeted this question: “What if every district committed both to identifying what made their 5 best schools successful...
Ohio: Will Charter Titans Permit Reform?
Bill Phillis of the Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy notes that Governor John Kasich has promised to pass legislation requiring accountability and transparency from...
Bill Moyers Describes an Unwanted Honor
This is not about education, although in a way it is. It is about an act of conscience. It appears on Bill Moyers’ daily blog....
One Teacher Made a Difference
I posted earlier today about a Florida newspaper editor who changed his mind after reading my book, talking to a teacher about Common Core, and...
Happy New Year, 2015
I have decided to break precedent today. This is the only post you will see. I wish you and your family a happy, healthy...