The Daily Report Card: Research vs. Activism In Education Reform

In Lieu Of Research, Activism?

Academics must move beyond journal articles – Inside Higher Ed Scholars in higher ed might consider being a bit more activist — education reform, after all, will reshape K-12 . If scholars are focused on being peer-reviewed and grant funded, Shaun Johnson argues they’ll be left behind. (Inside Higher Ed)

Proof there is no proof for education reforms – The Answer Sheet “Yes, we can agree that there is a great deal about the status quo in schools that deserves reform, but that tells us absolutely nothing about whether any given reform is helpful, harmful or simply useless.”(ashingtonpost.com)

…and Other Musings:

On Abolishing the Department of Education – Education Next “Serious candidates will–and should–talk about the federal ROLE in education and how it ought to change,” not abolishing the US DOE, writes Checker Finn. (educationnext.org)

Campagna dropping charter school – Post-Tribune (Merrillville) Won’t seek renewal with Ball State. (posttrib.suntimes.com)

Gary puts 5 more empty schools up for sale – Fort Wayne Journal Gazette …hoping to close a $19M budget gap. (journalgazette.net)

Gov. Daniels Considers ‘Right to Work’ (For Less) – Masson’s Blog Potential implications for teachers unions with this bill. (masson.us)

Should Elementary School Teachers Become Single-Subject Specialists? – GOOD It’s happening in the UK… (Good)

School reform group gets $3.5M – The Indianapolis Star “The new money will be aimed at supporting one of The Mind Trust’s major goals — to attract high-quality teachers to Indianapolis.” (Indianapolis Star)