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The Dropout Problem: Still Considered a “Crisis?”

I’ve seen the statement made over the years several times: that the term “dropout” was not used prior to 1950. This implies that dropping out of school before graduation was seen as a normal course of events and that schools did not think it was necessary to do anything about it.

5 months ago by Compass Learning Staff

Learning

We need an ESEA and a congress that works

Obama had a remarkable first 100 days. Race to the Top was an ingenious addition to the stimulus plan. But, as Tom Friedman argues, we need more than a 100 day burst.

one year ago by Tom Vander Ark

Learning

We Made Some Progress: 2010 in Review

There are 5 great reforms: goals, time, choice, money and employment—we made progress on all 5 this year.

2 years ago by Tom Vander Ark

EdTech

Open High Teacher to Receive President's Award

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Technology is the highest recognition that a K-12 mathematics and science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. PAEMST is awarded annually to the best pre-college-level science and mathematics teachers from across the country.

2 years ago by Getting Smart Staff

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Americans Falling Behind in Math

A Hanushek study shows that even top US students fall behind international counterparts in math

2 years ago by Getting Smart Staff

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Digital Learning Now!

Digital Learning Now! is a national campaign to advance policies that will create a high quality digital learning environment to better prepare students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in college and careers.

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Master's Degree Offers No Reason for More Pay

Master's degrees are not worth what you paid for them; evaluating performance is hard; what it takes for Common Core standards to take hold, and more.

2 years ago by Getting Smart Staff

EdTech

Obama Encourages Students to Communicate in "Smaller" World

Discussions about self-awareness in a global marketplace and in an increasingly smaller world are not just diplomatic touches during another visit to a foreign country. These communications points are ever more important when technology and the Internet keep bringing primary, secondary and post-secondary students close...

2 years ago by Getting Smart Staff