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.

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Andre Agassi on Opening Charter Schools
Department of Education Advocates for More Excellent Teachers
Virtual Education and School Counseling
Teaching Math to Young Students: What the Research Says
Addressing Social Media Behavior in the Classroom

Study Spotlight: Making the Most of Great Teachers

The Fordham Institute, Michael Hansen

In the overwhelming majority of American classrooms, pupils are divided roughly equally among teachers of the same grade in the same school. Parceling them out uniformly is viewed as fair to teachers-- and doing otherwise might be seen as unfair. Parents might wonder, too. But what if more students were assigned to the most effective teachers, leaving fewer in classrooms presided over by weaker instructors? What would be the impact of such a practice on student achievement?

Click here to read the full study.

Education Technology & Blended Learning

Opinion: Virtual Schools Are Changing Education, The Orlando Sentinel, 11/10/13

In the Best Interests of Students: Blended Learning in Newark Charter Schools, Forbes, 10/24/13

Teacher Topics

Teaching is not a job for the faint of heart. Teacher Killings Bring Profession's Risks to Light, Associated Press, 11/18/13

Many states will soon allow teacher data to become public. Boston Teacher Evaluations to be Released, The Boston Globe, 11/18/13 Florida Court Rules Teacher Data Is a Public Record, Associated Press, 11/13/13

Longer school days coming to your district? Longer School Days in Store for Some in 5 States, Associated Press, 11/13/13

Study: Students Are Less Fit Than Their Parents Were, Associated Press, 11/20/13

Charter Schools, Choice & Reform Advocacy

Unionization is a threat to the innovation of public charter schools. Teachers Unions vs. Charter Schools, The Wall Street Journal, 11/19/13

Opinion: Get Rich Quick, Start Your Own Union, The Patriot News, 11/20/13

School Choice Battles: DOJ Gives Up On Blocking Louisiana Voucher Program, Politico, 11/20/13

 

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