The Iowa Core Curriculum May Not Be Perfect, But It’s More Rigorous That What We’ve Had
by John on 20/04/10 at 11:21 am
Gubernatorial candidates like to make sweeping statements about how they’ll improve education if elected. But do they always understand the ramifications of their policy suggestions?
Full StoryBad professor! Bad, bad, bad, bad, bad professor!
I was going to write a post about my concerns regarding the demonization of college and university faculty for their fair use of digital materials in class, but I think I’ll let the graphic I developed sum up my feelings.
Full StoryWhat 24th Place Looks Like: Breaking Down Iowa’s Race to the Top Score
Iowa’s panel review has been released by the U.S. Department of Education for it’s Race to the Top application. It’s no secret that Iowa ended up with a ranking of 24 out of 41 applications. So what does 24th place look like? What points were available in each section of the application and what was the average score of the five panelists who reviewed the application?
Full StoryWho Else Shouldn’t Apply for an i3 Grant? People Who Can’t Follow Directions
A few thoughts come to mind on the heels of my attending the U.S. Department of Education Investing in Innovation Fund workshop this week. Thinking about applying? Be sure to give the call a strict reading.
Full StoryCan IASB Learn from Tylenol, Toyota and Tiger?
Can a school board association get in front of its own scandal by becoming an co-author of the unfolding narrative? What past experiences from others that it can learn from?
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