Three op-ed giants chime in on education reform
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by Genna.
In less than two weeks, three of the New York Times’ regular op-ed columnists have published articles about national education reform.
Nicholas Kristof was the first, discussing how a strong education system is our country’s main weapon in the war against poverty, and championing teachers as the backbone of that education system.
Next came Thomas Friedman, who cited a weak education system as one of the reasons for the recession, and educational reform as a way to dig our way out.
Finally, David Brooks praised President Obama and Arne Duncan’s Race to the Top fund, which is leading many states to improve their education laws in order to qualify for money from the program.
It’s great to see these three bringing attention to the ways that education is intertwined with other issues, and showing their support for country-wide reform!
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Education news for October 27
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by Katrina.
State Senators on tour: ‘Listening Tour’ and the future of education in WA
A trend to follow: Oregon among 13 states increasing preschool spending
Address to early learning educators: Arne Duncan in Atlanta: Perfect storm for reform
Continuing the retention discussion: The wisdom of two education giants
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HEC Board meeting today
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by Heather.
The Higher Education Coordinating Board is meeting today at UW-Tacoma. The complete meeting packet is available here.
