Essa-implementation
Democratic Voices on ESSA Accountability
by Dana Laurens The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides a great deal of flexibility over the previous federal law when it comes to state design of their school accountability systems. It did, nonetheless,...
Those Talking the ESSA Law Talk Are Not Walking the ESSA Law Walk
by Charles Barone A high-decibel throng of advocates is trying to make the case that the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has overstepped its role in its reviews of state plans under the...
Every Student Succeeds Act Peer Review: Be More Consistent, Not Less Rigorous
by Charles Barone and Dana Laurens Feeling confused lately by the Every Student Succeeds Act peer review process? That’s perfectly understandable. Writers, in both the trade and mainstream press, vary greatly in what they think...
Social-Emotional Learning: Stop, Calm Down, and Think Before You Prejudge
by Charles Barone Those not familiar with the history of the social esteem fad of the 1980’s should read Checker Finn’s brief and appropriately scathing review of it over at Education Week. Finn’s right...
Civil Rights Statement Opposing H.J. Res. 57 to Keep ESSA Implementation Moving Forward
Keep ESSA Implementation Moving Forward -- Oppose H.J. Res. 57 In a letter to the House of Representatives, we joined the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and 28 organizations urging the...
Business and Civil Rights Coalition Statement Urging Opposition to H.J. Res 57
Business and Civil Rights Coalition Statement Urging Opposition to H.J. Res 57 In a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, we joined six business and civil rights organizations in urging...
Note from Shavar Jeffries on DeVos Confirmation Hearing
Dear Friends, As President Obama’s historic term in office comes to an end, we reflect on the great progress we’ve made for kids and communities over the past eight years. President Obama’s educational legacy...
DFER’s Senate Confirmation Hearing Questions for Betsy DeVos
Originally posted on dfer.org From DFER President Shavar Jeffries: [caption id="attachment_3960" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Betsy DeVos speaks at a Trump rally in Michigan on Dec. 9. (Andrew Harnik/Associated Press)[/caption] On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate...
ERNed Media: 2016 Year in Review
As we approach the end of 2016, here's another look back at some of our year's most popular content. Here is your top 12 reading list for December and the holiday break. Happy holidays...
ESSA Implementation Update: It’s “No”-vember in Georgia for District Assessment Opt-out. And More.
By Charles Barone This is the 16th ESSA implementation update in a series. To see all posts on ESSA implementation, click here. To see our interactive 50-state ESSA implementation map, click here. National. Our friends at the National Down Syndrome Congress...