An Argument Against Requiring Algebra – and Some Reactions

From the Marshall Memo #446

In this provocative New York Times opinion column, Queens College (NY) political scientist Andrew Hacker questions whether algebra and subsequent upper-level math courses should be required. Failing algebra is a major reason for our high dropout rate in secondary school and college, he says. “Why do we subject…

Teachers who excel: A lesson from Miss Smoot

Nothing is more important in K-12 education than the quality of a teacher. But how do we make great teachers? We could start with someone like Jane Smoot.

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10 THINGS WE NOW KNOW ABOUT EDUCATION SPENDING

by staff writers

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Don’t the NYS Legislators deserve a salary raise? Yes, I am aware that our state has employed tax caps, decreased budgets and initiated massive layoffs.  But, give our Assemblyman and Senators a break.  They have not received a raise since 1999 and claim that it is their time.

I agree with them. But before administering a raise, let’s hold them accountable to the same standards required of many other government workers. We could start with a simple item, attendance.  It…

From the moment our son, Paul, was born almost eight years ago, my goals as an educator began to evolve, grow and expand. I instantly wanted to do whatever I could to keep Paul safe, happy and fulfilled on every level. Initially it was difficult to see how this unconditional love for Paul would manifest itself in my classroom and shape me as an educator. However, six months later, after I began my first building administrative position, that parental love quickly molded me, impacted me and…

Why Web Literacy Should Be Part of Every Education

WRITTEN BY: Cathy Davidson and Mark Surman

Rick Hess: Extending The School Year For Everybody 'A Really Bad Idea'

For educators who have been connected since the early days of social media, it is difficult to understand the reason people would ask, “What is #Edchat?” We must remember that many educators using social media for professional reasons have joined only recently. The idea of using social media for professional reasons is a relatively new concept. One would hope that it is having a positive effect because the Department of Education declared August Connected Educators Month. In our…

Still MORE on Flipping the Faculty Meeting

by Bill Ferriter

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What Higher Education Will Look Like In 2020

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Parent Trigger Laws: What Leading Thinkers Have To Say