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The Four Systemic Problems in Education

The Bridgespan Group put out a series of articles on education reform needs. Here is a link to one of them -- four things that are keeping education from being excellent.

2 years ago by Getting Smart Staff

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Beth Anderson & Sarah Miller: Phoenix Charter Academy

Beth Anderson, Executive Director, and Sarah Miller, Dean of Student and Family Support, share more of the school's story, strategies, and challenges with Chad Sansing in the following interview.

2 years ago by Guest Author

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The Gap Grows

Black, Hispanic and poor children are catching up to Asian and White classmates in Texas. Click to read more daily news updates about education reform.

2 years ago by Getting Smart Staff

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The Podesta Strikes Back

John Podesta writes in the Washington Post: “Many progressives -- including Janet Murguía, president of the National Council of La Raza, and Michael Lomax, president of the United Negro College Fund -- support a hard-nosed approach to reforming schools. So do many conservatives."

2 years ago by Getting Smart Staff

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Building a Better EdTech Specialist

Do you know Howard Chan? "I have a bachelors in electrical engineering, and have spent seven years working in the information technology industry. I have been in teaching (Masters in Education) for six years and have been the director of technology for four. My experiences in both education and technology has brought m...

2 years ago by Guest Author

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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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Jeb Bush Visiting Utah to Advocate for Ed Reform

Governor Jeb Bush to visit Utah next week: "The great social, moral and economic challenge of our time is providing a high quality education to every child in our nation. The quality of education in classrooms across America will define our nation’s destiny.”

2 years ago by Getting Smart Staff

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Supporting Learners Cradle to Career

Chad Wick, CEO, KnowledgeWorks says that we need to be developing ways to support learners in every segment of their lives, from "cradle to career."

2 years ago by Guest Author