Vol. 17, No. 1
The Charter Model Goes to Preschool
Despite obstacles, innovative new programs expand access
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Teacher Race and School Discipline
Are students suspended less often when they have a teacher of the same race?
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Raising More Than Test Scores
Does attending a “no excuses” charter high school help students succeed in college?
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At the Ballot Box, a Test for Bay State Charters
Question 2 has given Massachusetts voters a unique chance to weigh in on the future of school choice in their state.
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What Do We Know About School Discipline Reform?
Assessing the alternatives to suspensions and expulsions
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How Should States Design Their Accountability Systems?
Education Next talks with Jeb Bush, Heather Hough, and Michael Kirst
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Florida’s Intuitive Letter Grades Produce Results
In Florida, where I served as governor from 1999 to 2007, a bold, new direction was required. And so in 1999, we overhauled our school system through accountability legislation that made student learning the focus of education.
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California’s Dashboard Data Will Guide Improvement
In California, we’ve moved beyond assigning schools a single number score each year and are implementing a “dashboard” accountability system, to better capture and communicate multiple dimensions of school performance.