Today, I'm starting a new series on what the administration plans to do to improve public education.
First in this series is a video of a speech Barack Obama made in March 2009:
Nice talk!
In the coming days, I'll be sharing with you just HOW this administration has been implementing their ideas for improving education.
Keep checking back!
In about two weeks, just as ... Read More
Barack Obama on Education Reform
Posted On 30 Jul 2009 By Brennan. Under: Education Reform.
Today, I'm starting a new series on what the administration plans to do to improve public education.
First in this series is a video of a speech Barack Obama made in March 2009:
Nice talk!
In the coming days, I'll be sharing with you just HOW this administration has been implementing their ideas for improving education.
Keep checking back!
In about two weeks, just as ... Read More
Another Look at Arne Duncan’s Education Plan
Posted On 25 Jul 2009 By Brennan. Under: Education News.
The Thomas B Fordham Institute has published another video, this time, evaluating the Secretary of Education's plan for education reform.
Speaking of...school turnarounds from Education Gadfly on Vimeo.
What do you think?
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The Kingsland Plan
Save Our Schools!
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Summer Education Fun!
Posted On 21 Jul 2009 By Brennan. Under: Education News.
Summer Education Fun!
Well, we're two-thirds into July and the heat is blasting in our part of the world. Kids and grandkids have already been on picnics, gone swimming and spent the night with sleep-overs at their friend's houses. Today, with the weather sweltering outside, I heard the famous summertime phrase for the first time this year. "I'm bored!"
Time to utilize ... Read More
Education DOES NOT NEED More Teachers For Fewer Students!
Posted On 14 Jul 2009 By Brennan. Under: Education News.
Everyone is always talking about more money, and smaller class sizes, being the answer to fixing problems in education!
This week's Thomas B. Fordham Institute's "Fun Fact Friday" video disputes that claim.
Fun Fact Friday! - Student/Teacher Ratio from Education Gadfly on Vimeo.
Kind of interesting, isn't it?
And would you care to guess what the student-to-teacher ratio is in India (rapidly turning out ... Read More
Education in July 2009
Posted On 07 Jul 2009 By Brennan. Under: Education Reform.
Can you believe it is already July 2009?
Summer vacation is alive & well. With school out for the summer, this is the perfect time to catch your breath and read a few good books. May I recommend a VERY GOOD book? Now is the perfect time to read "Set Our Teachers FREE!".
Besides the interesting stories and experiences of ... Read More


