by Jack Jennings | Oct 13, 2016 | accountability, assessments / tests, federal education policy
During this election year, Hillary Clinton has offered few ideas to improve elementary and secondary schools. Donald Trump proposed an unrealistic plan to shift federal funds from educating children from low-income families and children with disabilities to instead...
by Jack Jennings | Feb 13, 2016 | assessments / tests, No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), teachers
Higher education has a bone to pick with public schools. Too many high school graduates entering colleges and universities are not prepared for post-secondary education. That complaint is true enough, but the missing element is that lower education cannot improve...
by Jack Jennings | May 5, 2013 | academic standards, accountability, civics education, federal education policy
“To prepare all citizens to become responsible members of a democratic society” “To develop socialization and citizenship skills in children” “Preparing students for responsible, productive citizenship and imbuing them with values common...