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Out with the Old, in with the New!
posted by: Alana | December 15, 2014, 07:35 pm
Mike Antonucci from the Education Intelligence Agency couldn’t have put it better when he said that for unions to really make great strides on behalf of Millenials in the teaching profession it “would require sacrificing the interests of those in the room for those still outside of the building.”   Continue Reading...
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.   Continue Reading...

A to F school grading systems are bringing a whole new level of accountability to public education as indicated by the 4th official release of school grades in New Mexico this past week.

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Relieving the Skepticism of Blended Learning
posted by: Alana | July 22, 2014, 04:06 pm
Blended learning is a formal education program in which a student learns at least in part through online delivery of content and instruction with some element of student control over time, place, path or pace.   Continue Reading...
New Study Links District Spending to Productivity
posted by: Alana | July 15, 2014, 05:17 pm

A new study from the Center for American Progress has been released evaluating the productivity of our nation's schools as it pertains to per-pupil spending.

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Education Savings Accounts Deemed Constitutional
posted by: Ruthie | March 24, 2014, 12:26 pm

Last week, the Arizona Supreme Court ultimately declared Arizona’s Education Savings Account (ESA) policy constitutional. The decision is considered a major victory for the school choice movement in Arizona and nationwide.

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AAE’s 2014 National Membership Survey
posted by: Alix | February 03, 2014, 06:22 pm
Today, AAE released its 2014 Membership Survey about high-profile education and labor policies. Survey results show progressive stances toward education and labor reform, particularly with regard to education spending, school choice, technology, safety in schools, Common Core State Standards, and collective bargaining.   Continue Reading...
Elected Officials Support National School Choice Week
posted by: Ruthie | January 31, 2014, 01:20 pm

National School Choice Week rallies, luncheons, parties, and discussion panels have brought in enormous crowds across the country. Joining local stakeholders in advocating for choice policies are elected officials. This grassroots movement is not limited to parents, students, and teachers, but extends to a group of diverse political leaders including 49 mayors and 21 governors.

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AAE’s Arkansas state chapter, The Arkansas State Teachers Association (ASTA), recently celebrated National School Choice Week with an event at New Technology High School in Rogers. Due to New Tech’s unique curriculum and approach to education, it served as the perfect forum to showcase choice options for students and teachers.

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In honor of National School Choice Week, the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) held a panel today on expanding school choice for America’s low-income families. Attended by Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Tim Scott (R-SC), the event served as a forum for the congressmen to unveil new federal legislation intended to encourage innovative state efforts to expand school choice without imposing new federal mandates.

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AAE Signs on to National School Choice Week in 2014
posted by: Ruthie | January 03, 2014, 09:16 am

At the end of this month, the grassroots movement known as National School Choice Week will once again take shape in schools, districts, and cities across the country. From January 26th to February 1st, 2014, school choice advocates across the nation will gather to demonstrate their belief that parents should be empowered to choose the best educational environments for their children. AAE is proud to be a partner in this unprecedented opportunity to shine a positive spotlight on the need for effective education options for all students and teachers.

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School Choice Success Story in California
posted by: Ruthie | July 15, 2013, 02:52 pm
During a recent TED talk, California teacher Pearl Arredondo discussed how excellent teachers and school choice saved her from a life of poverty and gang involvement.   Continue Reading...
No Excuses: Programs Provide Drop-Out Alternatives
posted by: Ruthie | June 17, 2013, 01:27 pm
Based on data collected by the National Center for Education, 78% of the nation's students earned a diploma in four years of high school. This average is the highest four-year graduation rate since 1974, and is considered by recent reports to be due to the plethora of programs nationwide serving to pinpoint and remedy some of the major factors behind student drop-outs.   Continue Reading...
Digital Learning Now! (DLN) recently released the 2012 Digital Learning Report Card, a measurement of effective digital learning practices in all 50 states. The report highlights both recent advancements in digital learning and calls for states to modernize public education for the next generation of learners.   Continue Reading...
AAE Releases 2013 Member Survey
posted by: Ruthie | February 04, 2013, 03:07 pm
Today the 2013 annual membership survey was released by the Association of American Educators. The survey was conducted this fall, polling AAE members from all 50 states on issues relating to education and labor reform.   Continue Reading...
As we continue to celebrate National School Choice Week 2013, we hope that you will consider reading up on the issues. AAE supports National School Choice Week because we support educators in all settings and applauds their individual choices about where they practice their profession. By getting involved in the movement, we hope to engage teachers in a discussion about how school choice policies affect themselves and their communities.   Continue Reading...
Federal Update: January 29, 2012
posted by: Ruthie | January 29, 2013, 01:58 pm
Federal Lawmakers Recognize National School Choice WeekThis week, as we celebrate National School Choice Week, several federal elected officials have taken time to recognize the grassroots movement aimed at providing educational options for all stakeholders. U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline (R-MN) and Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Chairman Todd Rokita (R-IN) released the following statement in recognition of National School Choice Week:   Continue Reading...
Gary Beckner Op-Ed on the Importance of School Choice
posted by: Ruthie | January 29, 2013, 01:45 pm
AAE Executive Director Gary Beckner's op-ed on the importance of school choice and National School Choice Week on Townhall Magazine's website:   Continue Reading...
Welcome to National School Choice Week 2013!
posted by: Ruthie | January 28, 2013, 12:27 pm
Today, the Association of American Educators joins with education partners across the country to celebrate National School Choice Week. School choice advocates throughout the country are gathering to show their support for providing education options to students, teachers, and communities. The school choice movement focuses on creating the most effective education system possible by empowering families to select the school that best meets the needs of their children.   Continue Reading...
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