By Devin Boyle, Director of Communications
DFER Seen & Heard:
- “Board pushes ahead on grad guidelines in CO,” according to EdNews Colorado.
- In NY, “Bleak prognosis for education agenda after budget, corruption.” (GothamSchools)
- “Common Core Supporters Firing Back,” writes Andrew Ujifusa for EdWeek.
- DFER gets a nod in The Boston Globe piece, “Will the city’s new mayor be pro-charter?”
- WEA flexes political muscle in WA; DFER’s Macfarlane tells The Seattle Times, “The proof will be in the pudding.”
- DFER’s LeBuhn pens letter to NY Times, “Sunday Dialogue: A Talent for Teaching.”
DFER Blog:
- DFER’s Blackmond writes, “Common Core: A Truly Shared Vision.”
- Lisa Macfarlane asks, “Excellence for all, or just some?”
- “From the trenches: Action in CO,” by DFER’s Moira Cullen.
Advocacy, Policy Briefs, & Such:
- DFER commends leadership on passing STEM amendment to immigration package.
- DFER endorses Polis-Udall-Bennet “Growth to Excellence Act.”
- Press Release: Education Reform News, hosted by DFER IL Director, airs on CAN-TV.
In Related News:
- There’s a record waiting list of 50,000 for charter schools in NYC, reports NY Post.
- “Lawmakers Vote to Boost STEM Education in Immigration Bill,” reports EdWeek.
- In 2012, 69% of Hispanic high school grads went on to pursue higher education, according to EdWeek.
- Arizona Republic editorial board says, “State’s embrace of Common Core refreshing.”
- “Student-Achievement Goals at Issue in Senate NCLB Renewal Effort,” reports EdWeek.
- The Columbus Dispatch editorial board says Common Core critics are wrong.
- Congressman Polis pens, “Celebrating Charter School Successes: This Week and Every Week.” (The Hill)
- Michigan’s Gov. Snyder expresses support for Common Core. (NBC)
- When it comes to halting Common Core, Crain’s New York Editorial Board says to Weingarten “Don’t even go there.”
Fun with Infographics & More:
- VIDEO | Watch the first two episodes of Education Reform News hosted by Rebeca Huffman.
- Infographic | Income-Based Student Loan Repayments
- Graphic | Jon Hamm <3 Teachers
- VIDEO | TED Talks Education
- Infographic | 4 Ways to Celebrate a Teacher
Call to Action:
- Contribute to DFER.
- Support our Reformer of the Month.
- Sign our Statement of Principles.
Have a Great Weekend!