Why is Washington in denial? Fear of Michelle Rhee’s wrath? An unwavering commitment to 2007’s great narrative about the fearless young reformer who “challenged failing schools and incompetent teachers”? I wish I knew the answer.
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States are cutting preschool spending now, but they don’t have to–if they are willing to think outside the box. They could take a great leap forward, provide free, high quality, universal preschool for all of our 4-year-olds, and rescue our 12th graders from boredom at the same time.
Arne Duncan’s Moment of Truth
As two powerful forces collide at this moment in educational history, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has an opportunity to make a mid-course correction that could save public education.
Penetrating the Smokescreen
A great deal has happened since “Michelle Rhee’s Reign of Error” appeared in this space two weeks ago.
Advice to Rookies
“My child/grandchild/sister/brother is joining Teach for America. What should she/he do?” I’ve been asked that question about a half dozen times every year for the past few years by friends, acquaintances or strangers. So how do I respond?
Who Created “Michelle Rhee”?
Who created the public phenomenon known as “Michelle Rhee”? The one that’s has become America’s most prominent education activist. She’s loved by some, hated and/or feared by others. Who created that character, that symbol?
Michelle Rhee’s Reign of Error
With the indictment of former Atlanta School Superintendent Beverly A. Hall and 34 other public school employees in a massive cheating scandal, the time is right to re-examine other situations of possible illegal behavior by educators. Washington, DC, belongs at the top of that list.
