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Reform Matters: November 7, 2013
posted by: Ruthie | November 07, 2013, 06:40 PM   

Welcome to the Association of American Educators' online biweekly publication, Reform Matters. This education reform-focused publication features both original AAE content and a compilation of the latest news from the growing education reform community.


As the largest national non-union professional association for educators, AAE is a non-partisan choice for teachers across the country. We are proud to be member-driven and only take positions on issues after our members are surveyed at a majority. The studies, articles, and policies showcased in this newsletter have not necessarily been endorsed by AAE; however, by sharing new and innovative trends in education policy, we hope to educate and empower our members by examining new possibilities in education.


Feel free to forward this email on to colleagues, or encourage them to join our email list. We hope that you will provide us with feedback and consider submitting an article or study for consideration.
 


AAE Blog Roll: Don't forget to bookmark the AAE blog and the AAE Charters blog for original daily posts on trends in education reform and professional development.

New Report: Majority of Indiana Children Are Read To
Wisconsin Schools Join Farm-to-School Movement
Top Veteran's Day Resources


AAE in the News: Teachers in Wisconsin Have a Non-union Choice

"A recent survey by Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup indicates that Americans overwhelmingly support teachers but not teachers unions. The findings clearly illustrate the fundamental disconnect between teachers and labor unions, particularly in Wisconsin. Teachers are not blue-collar laborers; they are academic professionals like lawyers, scientists and engineers. Industrial-style union representation does not advance the respect that educators deserve in our state, or nationwide..." Click here to read the full opinion editorial.


Study Spotlight: Great Teachers Can Improve Test Scores in Low-Performing Schools
 

According to a new study sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, a $20,000 incentive for high-performing teachers to move to low-performing schools has helped raise the math and reading test scores of elementary students by 4 to 10 percentile points. Teachers with High Value Added Scores Can Boost Test Scores in Low-Performing Schools, Mathematica, 11/2013 


Election Commentary

What affect will the elections have on education reform?
A Mixed Tuesday for School Reform, National Review, 11/6/13


Colorado School Boards Shift Toward Education Reform, The Denver Post, 11/6/13

Election Day Brings Good News for K-12 Reform in Colorado, but Setbacks in Other Races Around the Nation, EAG News, 11/6/13


Education Technology & Blended Learning
 

Learning from mistakes can be challenging when advocates are moving full steam ahead with technology projects. District Officials Eye Blended Learning, With Cautionary Lessons in Mind, Education Week, 11/5/13

Should states and districts go into debt to afford technology? Critics See Risks in Use of Bonds for School Tech Projects, Education Week, 10/30/13

Warily, Schools Watch Students on the Internet, The New York Times, 10/28/13


Teacher Topics
 

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has spent nearly $700 million on its teacher-quality agenda. Gates Foundation Places Big Bet on Teacher Agenda, Education Week, 11/5/13

Opinion: Preparing Teachers for the Classroom, The New York Times, 10/27/13


Charter Schools, Choice & Reform Advocacy


Commentary: Why I Wrote a Parent Trigger Law, The Role of the K-12 Parent, 11/5/13

Education reform pros and cons via commentary and analysis. Rain of Errors, National Journal, 10/18/13

NAEP Scores: Latest Reading, Mathematics Assessments Show Progress, National Assessment Governing Board, 11/7/13



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