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Dismantling Ed Dept. Will Harm More Than 26 Million Kids — and America’s Future

Flores: Students in poverty & rural areas, kids with disabilities, English learners and homeless children will all suffer without federal protections.

Yolie Flores
Author: Yolie Flores
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Colorado

Five Ways High-Performing Schools Use Data to Help Students Succeed

Saslow: 53 school leaders agree that data is key in areas ranging from daily instruction and extra help to absenteeism and family engagement.

Rianna Saslow
Author: Rianna Saslow
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The Power of ‘Precovery’: Building Safer, More Resilient Schools

Wong: With violent episodes increasing and natural disasters intensifying, schools need more proactive safety measures in place.

Marleen Wong
Author: Marleen Wong
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A Way Out of SCOTUS Charter School Ruling Mess: Focus on Mission, Not Religion

Kahlenberg: Changing laws to require charters to teach American democratic values would weed out parochial schools — and some secular ones as well.

Richard D. Kahlenberg
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Williams: Standing Up for Students Means Finally Standing Up to Donald Trump

Conor P. Williams
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Response: The NYT’s Bizarre Take-out of Detroit Charter Schools

Gary Naeyaert
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Response: What NPR’s ‘Hit Piece’ Got Wrong in Attacking Rocketship’s ‘Impressive Results’

Preston Smith
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Opinion: A Promising California Bill on Teacher Effectiveness Is Gutted in a Backroom Deal

Ben Austin
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Finn, Manno, Wright: The Vision for the Next 25 Years of Charter Schools? Bigger. Broader. Bolder.

Chester E. Finn, Jr., Bruno V. Manno & Brandon L. Wright
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Open Letter from Arizona’s Top Teachers: Higher Standards Begin With More Training for Instructors

Kristie Martorelli, Beth Maloney & Tara Dale
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Analysis: NY Senate Blasts Mayor De Blasio on School Oversight, While Tossing Lifeline to NYC’s Charters

Derrell Bradford
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Wings of Acquire: Using ‘Angel Groups’ to Find Edtech That Actually Helps Students

Andrew Ackerman
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Campbell Brown: Why We Must Unite to Close the STEM Gender Gap

Campbell Brown
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Cynthia Tucker: Summer Homework for School Officials — Crack Down on Bullying of Muslim Kids

Cynthia Tucker Haynes
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Open Letter from a NYC Parent: Stop Transferring Ineffective Teachers to Our Low-Income Schools

Au Hogan
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Cami Anderson: 4 Reasons Community Service Should Be Part of Every School’s Design

Cami Anderson
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Opinion — The Looming Threat to Buffalo’s Revival: Terrible Schools, and Those Who Protect Them

Duncan Kirkwood
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Conforme: Teachers and School Leaders, Detroit Wants You

Veronica Conforme
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Kittredge: One in Three NYC Students Score at the Bottom of State Exams. Why Is Their Mayor Ignoring the Crisis?

Jeremiah Kittredge
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Opinion: Inspired By Muhammad Ali to Confront the Civil Rights Issue of Our Time — Education

Muhammed Akil
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Smarick: What Hamilton Says About Grit and Privilege — and Education’s Place in Shaping Our Destiny

Andy Smarick
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You Know What Trump ‘University’ Students Need, Donald? Better Schools (and Common Core)

Cynthia Tucker Haynes
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3 Ways Washington State Leads the Nation for English Language Learners

Janie T Carnock
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Clinton’s Wonky Side Could be a Weakness But One She Keeps Well Hidden on K-12 Education

Chad Aldeman & Kaitlin Pennington
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