The Education Gadfly Show

At least we pay our taxes

Mike and Rick discuss the relationship between K-12 diversity and quality, swapping the ACT for state high school graduation tests, and Schwarzegger's flexibility on class size reduction funds. Then Amber gives us some bad news on state teacher staffing plans and Rate that Reform audits Office Depot.
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Rick won't be my facebook friend

This week, Mike and Rick discuss new legislation in Colorado to give parents time off for school events, the wrongful condemnation of Ohio's voucher program, and the real story behind the "Obama Effect." Amber then tells us about a new study from the Department that reveals some disturbing budgetary news for professional development and Rate That Reform gets another driving lesson.
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Rick won't be my facebook friend

This week, Mike and Rick discuss new legislation in Colorado to give parents time off for school events, the wrongful condemnation of Ohio's voucher program, and the real story behind the "Obama Effect." Amber then tells us about a new study from the Department that reveals some disturbing budgetary news for professional development and Rate That Reform gets another driving lesson.
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Rick loves Gwen Stefani

Mike and Rick discuss Obama's inaugural address, the stimulus package, and charter school costs. Then Amber updates us on the latest tracking of alternative teacher routes and Rate That Reform takes a week off to recover from inaugural ball hopping.
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Rick loves Gwen Stefani

Mike and Rick discuss Obama's inaugural address, the stimulus package, and charter school costs. Then Amber updates us on the latest tracking of alternative teacher routes and Rate That Reform takes a week off to recover from inaugural ball hopping.
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It's pronounced "Arnie"

We're back! This week, Mike and Rick discuss unionized charter schools, bailing out state education funds, and Bush's education legacy. Then Amber tells us about a new study of Boston charter schools and Rate That Reform gets fishy. Click here to listen through our website and peruse past editions.
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Who is Jim Lehrer?

Rick is back (and remains?a cave dweller). To celebrate, he and Mike give us a doozy of a podcast this week. First up, they discuss Arne Duncan's rise to cabinet-fame, the pseudo-scandal over DC's charter schools, and Oregon's decision to drop new math standards. Then, Amber gives us the 411 on a stellar new study on teacher preparation programs and Rate that Reform is back again with another belt-tightening strategy.
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How's your office coffee?

We welcome a statistical heavyweight as our guest host this week: former NCES commissioner Mark Schneider. He and Mike discuss the new TIMSS results, Scarsdale's AP banishment, and the trouble with fat kids?and the "Fat Kids Study." Amber updates us on the new National Charter School Research Project study and Rate that Reform ponders yet another innovative solution to our schools' economic woes.
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How do you know she's a witch?

This week, we welcome guest co-host (and Fordham Insider) Dave DeSchryver to the show. He and Mike discuss the state of the Obama domestic policy transition, Michelle Rhee's appearance in Time, and Lou Gerstner's reform proposals. Then, Amber tells us about what it takes to recognize an effective teacher and Rate That Reform talks economy.
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It's the Pitts

This week, Mike and Rick discuss Fordham's latest and brightest treatise on data, Randi Weingarten's acclaimed speech at the National Press Club, and the appointment of Linda Darling-Hammond as transition team education advisor. Then the show talks alternative certification--genuine programs as studied by PEPG in Amber's Research 45-Seconds (she's a pro!) and not so genuine programs involving illegal immigrants in Dallas on Rate that Reform.
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