News and Blog - August 2012

What Would a Romney White House Mean for Education?

By Peter W. Cookson, Jr.

August 31, 2012

With a clear focus on limited federal prescriptions, increased state responsibility and expanded parental choice, the Romney plan takes steps toward deregulating and decentralizing public education. Read more
Rhee, Bush “Won’t Back Down”

By Neal Urwitz and Austin Dannhaus

August 30, 2012

Jeb Bush, Michelle Rhee, and Walden Media's "Won't Back Down" Read more
Bark Less, Wag More: Innovate, Don't Regulate

By Peter Cookson

August 24, 2012

We need to shift our focus from government prescriptions to policies that encourage innovation and entrepreneurship.

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How To Make Teaching the Profession It Should Be

By Gene Hickok

August 23, 2012

What if K-12 borrowed a practice from higher education, and allowed school districts to negotiate individual contracts with teachers? Read more
New Insider Report: What Does Paul Ryan Mean for Education?

By Jenna Schuette Talbot

August 22, 2012

The edu-world is abuzz with news of Congressman Paul Ryan’s selection as GOP vice president nominee: What does Governor Romney’s pick actually mean for education? Read more
New Whiteboard State Election Preview

By Jenna Schuette Talbot

August 21, 2012

Today, we released our new 2012 State Election Preview report which gives a snapshot at activities across all 50 states. Read more
What We Are Watching: Digital Learning on National TV

By Jenna Schuette Talbot

August 20, 2012

A new Fox News documentary, "Fixing Our Schools," is highlighting innovative solutions to our public education system’s shortcomings. Read more
Strong Leadership Needed to Guide Our Universities into the 21st Century

By Gene Hickok

August 7, 2012

College and university trustees face daunting challenges. The role of the governing board may be more important than ever. But recent events at well-regarded state universities suggest boards may need to think long and hard about what they do and how they do it. Read more

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