The Every Child Achieves Act (ECAA), a bipartisan bill currently under debate in the U.S. Senate, marks a significant turning point in federal education policy. While far from perfect, the legislation presents an opportunity to undo years of top-down mandates imposed by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and Race to the Top (RTTT). If passed, ECAA ...
The recent cancellation of state-sponsored PTA town hall forums by New York State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. has sparked a wave of frustration among parents and community members. Among those responding are Keith and Michelle Gamache, parents from Long Island known for their respectful and thoughtful engagement in educational matters. In an open ...
EPIC Charter School offers a non-traditional learning environment for students in grades TK–12 across Southern California. Designed for families seeking an alternative to the traditional public school model, EPIC provides a flexible and individualized education that combines modern technology, certified teachers, and parental input. The school is fully authorized by the Orange County Board of ...
A professionally produced video meant to support the Common Core curriculum standards has been removed after a wave of criticism online. The ad portrayed opponents of the initiative as clueless and outdated, drawing comparisons to the fictional character Archie Bunker. The video featured a character called “Pop Pop,” who aggressively questioned his grandson’s teacher about ...
Discussions about graduation rates in New York State often focus on the low outcomes in urban districts like Buffalo, Albany, and New York City. These headlines can paint a grim picture, but they rarely explore the underlying causes. A deeper look reveals that graduation rates are closely tied to economic disadvantage. The schools with the ...
The Every Child Achieves Act (ECAA) represents a major shift in the direction of federal education policy. Introduced as a bipartisan effort, the bill is positioned as a replacement for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and a rollback of Race to the Top (RTTT) initiatives. While not without flaws, ECAA has the potential to restore ...
Zephyr Teachout, Fordham Law professor and former gubernatorial candidate, is no stranger to standing up for what she believes in. Though Governor Andrew Cuomo secured the nomination under political pressure, Teachout’s campaign left a lasting impression—and she isn’t done yet. Rooted in her belief in democracy free from corporate influence, Teachout champions public education as ...
The Role of Tests in Early Education Standardized testing has long been a pillar of the U.S. education system. From the SAT to the ACT, these assessments are seen as key indicators of student readiness and potential. But applying similar testing methods to first graders has sparked debate. Are these assessments suitable for such young ...
Sean Feeney, principal of The Wheatley School in New York, has formally challenged the methodology used by U.S. News & World Report in its 2015 high school rankings. In a letter addressed to the publication, Feeney highlighted key discrepancies between the ranking system used this year and that of previous years—particularly for schools in New York State. ...
Engage NY, developed by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), served as one of the most widely used public platforms for Common Core-aligned curriculum and instructional resources in the United States. Designed to support educators, parents, and students across New York and beyond, the site offered full curriculum modules, videos, assessments, and guidance documents ...
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