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A Publication of the Association of American Educators
Volume 4, Issue 1: August 12, 2015
AAE Sounds Off: Don't Miss Our Education Week Commentary! Education Technology & Blended Learning Teacher Topics Charter Schools, Choice, & Reform Advocacy
Welcome to the new school year and welcome to the Association of American Educators' online 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. Feel free to forward this 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. Note: 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. Continue Reading... By Conner Dunleavy
For nearly 50 years, the Head Start program has been providing free preschool programs for low-income Americans. Since the 1960’s the program has seen some 30 million American children pass through it according to an analysis by the Hechinger Report. Continue Reading...
College Board Reveals Revised AP US History Framework
posted by: Melissa | August 03, 2015, 11:15 am Last year, the College Board made waves when it released the revised standards for Advanced Placement (AP) US History. The revised course was criticized by conservative politicians and pundits for being anti-American. Many people pointed out that the framework often presented a one-sided view of history in its attempts to explore historical controversies and nuances. Continue Reading... By Conner Dunleavy
This Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Republican-led overhaul of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Long overdue for reauthorization, the vote was very close (218-213) with no Democrats supporting it and 27 Republicans also voting against it. Continue Reading...
Supreme Court May Determine Fate of Forced Unionism
posted by: Guest contributor | July 06, 2015, 10:37 am By Conner Dunleavy
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that it will take up the Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association case. This landmark case challenges the ability of unions to collect dues from employees who may not wish to be a part of the union or object to the use of their dues on issues which they fundamentally disagree with. This case lays out a First Amendment freedom of speech challenge to the long standing forced unionism policy. Continue Reading...
The Bill Formerly Known as No Child Left Behind: Where Are We Now?
posted by: Alana | April 22, 2015, 05:46 pm
The reauthorization of No Child Left Behind is making big waves among policymakers, journalists, and educators who are eager to see improvements to a policy that for years has left many educators in a teaching gridlock. To help navigate the torrential downpour of articles coming at teachers at every turn, we’ve done the hard work for you by summarizing the key takeaway points: Continue Reading...
Heart Wrenching Tale of Union Oppression – as Told by Their Very Own Teacher of the Year
posted by: Alana | February 24, 2015, 10:04 pm
Just this month, Minnesota Teacher of the Year Tom Rademacher wrote a narrative in the Education Post about his experience with the teachers union that bestowed him such a title. And to put it bluntly, despite his support of the union model, his union expose describes a less than enthusiastic account of his involvement. Continue Reading...
Today, AAE released its 2015 Membership Survey about the nation's most talked-about education and labor policies. We're thrilled to showcase member opinions and share our findings with policymakers and stakeholders on all levels.
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School Choice Week: 8 Things You Need to Know About School Choice & Teachers
posted by: Alana | January 27, 2015, 05:30 pm
As School Choice Week 2015 gets underway, AAE just wanted to remind you about the top 8 most important facts you need to have in your school choice week arsenal. We have a huge opportunity to make sure our voices are heard, so let's make it count by arming ourselves with these critical facts: Continue Reading...
National School Choice Week: AAE Members Supportive of School Choice Policies in 2015
posted by: Alana | January 26, 2015, 12:02 pm
This week the Association of American Educators joins groups of students, parents, and community leaders across the country in celebrating National School Choice Week 2015! It's an honor to be celebrating teachers and their professional choices! Continue Reading...Did you miss the State of the Union Address? Don’t worry. AAE has you covered. Continue Reading...With renewed focus on overhauling the No Child Left Behind law gaining traction among Hill insiders, many educators are left wondering whether or not their best interests will be represented in reauthorization efforts. As the nation’s leading voice for professional educators, AAE is taking action by sending Congress a clear message on behalf of teachers. Here’s what Executive Director Gary Beckner had to say: Continue Reading...
Over the course of the past eight years (since 2006), states have been attempting to focus on closing the disparities between effective teachers and poor and minority students. As reserach has shown, quality teachers are the number one factor in closing achievement gaps. Continue Reading...
2014 Election Recap: A New Future for Education on the Horizon, AAE Weighs In
posted by: Alana | November 14, 2014, 12:32 pm
What does $60 million buy you? Apparently not votes.
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Year-Round Schooling: A great idea? Or a Horrible one?
posted by: Alana | November 03, 2014, 11:41 am
Many Americans grapple over the question of whether or not to add more time into the school calendar. But whether it’s by adding more days onto the school calendar or simply more time into our school days, it’s a pretty universal belief that children who spend more time in the classroom are prone to meeting higher education standards.
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Welcome to the Association of American Educators' online 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.
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Former television journalist Campbell Brown has become an articulate voice and recognizable face in the fight for commonsense education reform. Her newest ventures relate to tenure reform in some of the country’s most notorious school systems.
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Welcome to the Association of American Educators' online 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.
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The healthy lunch program has remained a hotly contested issue in President Obama’s second term. First Lady Michelle Obama has been making headlines for defending the program in recent weeks. Continue Reading...Federal Budget Release Reveals President Obama's PrioritiesAt the beginning of the month, President Obama released his annual budget proposal, requesting $68.6 billion in discretionary funding for the U.S. Department of Education. This number is a 1.9% increase from the 2014 budget. Continue Reading... |
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