Here are some recent useful posts and articles on educational policy issues (You might also be interested in seeing all my “Best” lists related to education policy here):
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In addition to student achievement going up for all groups. We have seen:
The high school drop out rate decline.
The college completion rate go up.
And the achievement gaps reduced. pic.twitter.com/IFq1eXlE3M
— Marc Porter Magee 🎓 (@marcportermagee) March 22, 2023
Special education clash: Supreme Court sides unanimously for student with disability https://t.co/El6wez4xtB via @usatoday
— Alia Wong (@aliaemily) March 21, 2023
Abcarian: Another LAUSD strike — it’s hell on families, but workers had no choice https://t.co/f51XBQ8sVi #uncategorized #feedly
— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) March 22, 2023
In Los Angeles public schools, the makeup of the students and workers reflects the shifting demographics of the nation’s second most populous city, as well as the vast number of Angelenos who are struggling to survive. https://t.co/K1cSejKU92
— The New York Times (@nytimes) March 22, 2023
In deep-red Texas, officials warn GOP plans could doom rural public schools https://t.co/TlzbNaum5q
— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) March 22, 2023
What we do (and don’t) know about teacher shortages, and what can be done about them is from NPR. I’m adding it to THE BEST RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ABOUT THE “TEACHER SHORTAGE”
6 things to know about U.S. teacher shortages and how to solve them is from NPR. I’m adding it to the same list.
Amid teacher shortages, Mississippi embraces a movement to grow their own is also from NPR.
under texas’ “parents’ rights” regime, a privileged class of parents will be able to use public funds for private educations with no accountability or input and also have the right to dictate curricula at public schools according to their whims https://t.co/FYhI2H9iZ3
— b-boy bouiebaisse (@jbouie) March 24, 2023
Florida principal fired: Interview with the school board chair who ousted a principal after Michelangelo’s David was shown in class. https://t.co/zTVYCHIPvR
— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) March 23, 2023
The fight over parental rights in schools hits the House. While it’s expected to pass, there are some underlying concerns about whether it is federal overreach by a party who abhors that. An insightful look at the debate with @hannah_natanson & @JaxAlemany https://t.co/ME0wXmABAe
— Marianna Sotomayor (@MariannaReports) March 23, 2023
I’m adding this next tweet to New & Revised: The Best Resources For Understanding Why We Need More Teachers Of Color:
Simply the truth! Thank you @BLoveSoulPower for your clear and direct ways with words!https://t.co/fJz2r8AVbG
— Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz (@RuizSealey) March 23, 2023
Texas bills to fund private school set off heated debate among parents and teachers https://t.co/5xGvVItg7S
— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) March 23, 2023
I don’t have the expertise to sort through the competing claims about math instruction, but I feel like treating disputes about curriculum as “wars” leads us to nowwhere good. https://t.co/e3dPcdBE8X
— John Warner (@biblioracle) March 23, 2023
The Los Angeles Unified School District relies on tens of thousands of workers who are struggling to keep up with rising costs in a state that lacks enough housing. Parents and striking school employees are on the same side of the economic divide. https://t.co/us8gNxc1yL
— The New York Times (@nytimes) March 23, 2023
Here’s why these teenagers stand behind LAUSD’s essential workers https://t.co/xJAFGykBEK #uncategorized #feedly
— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) March 24, 2023
I’d certainly agree that supporting a teacher to b great through a fair wage & benefits, good PD, & competent admin is impt. However, I’d save ‘best’ 4 more income equity, gun control, ending systemic racism, increased affordable housing…. https://t.co/6yQRYd8vmn
— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) March 24, 2023
Los Angeles school strike ends, but a deal hasn’t been announced is from NBC News.
National Parents Bill of Rights Is Wasting Time is from Peter Greene. I’m adding it to We Should Encourage Parent Engagement, But Not Parent Bullying.
Recess Is Good For Kids. Why Don’t More States Require It? is from Five Thirty Eight.
Florida expands its voucher program to every student, regardless of income is from NPR.
Los Angeles Schools and 30,000 Workers Reach Tentative Deal After Strike is from The NY Times.
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