student achievement

In a recent blog post, Michael Petrilli asked an excellent question wondering why more districts aren’t picking highly rated curricula. I’m glad Petrilli g

The end of the school year is always my favorite time. With standardized assessments finished, it’s my time to finally breathe, slow down to reflect on the

It’s 5:45 a.m. on a Monday in mid-August. The year is 2006 and my mom is rapping on my bedroom door. “Julien! Time to get up Ju, you have school in an hour

Three people, two tragedies and one college visit shaped April Austin’s post-secondary dream of becoming an occupational therapist. Growing up, April’s gra

Effective early childhood education paves the way for school success and better life chances. This is a well-researched fact. Yet, a high percentage of you

Every state uses standardized tests to find out how students in public schools are doing. Federal law requires it. But why? And how do standardized tests a

We all know the journey to—and through—college isn’t easy. It can be especially difficult for first-generation students who are the first in their family t

I sometimes ponder whether or not Brown v. Board of Education was the worst thing that ever happened to African-American student achievement. With the deat

My younger daughter is one of the greatest joys of my life. She is full of energy, gives great cuddles and has a fantastic imagination, often involving her