Policy & Reform
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Why the U.S. economy needs strong educational standards
In 1965, just 11% of jobs required post-secondary training, but by 2020, 65% of U.S. jobs will require post-secondary training. That’s according to the ... -
How to Put Together a District-Level Reform Team
By Matthew Lynch Successful school systems share a number of common traits. These include: effective administrative leadership, safe learning environments, strong family and community ... -
The Japanese Philosophy of Kaizen and U.S. School Reform
Education may very well be the single most important ingredient in allowing a person to achieve success in life. The ascendancy of each individual ... -
Year-Round Schools: How it Affects Teachers
In my last post, I talked about the ways that students are impacted when they are on a year-round school schedule, instead of having ...