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Talking to Teachers, Obama Defends Education Agenda

In a speech to the Urban League this morning, the president says he's creating a culture of accountability, not attacking teachers. But what kind of reform do we really need? The Nation's special issue on education presents an alternative vision for transforming our schools.

The Nation

July 29, 2010

In a speech to the Urban League this morning, the president says he’s creating a culture of accountability, not attacking teachers. But what kind of reform do we really need? The Nation‘s special issue on education presents an alternative vision for transforming our schools.

A New Vision of School Reform Pedro Noguera outlines why the change we need in education policy is more than a rebranding of No Child Left Behind.

Restoring Our Schools Linda Darling-Hammond says that we should forget quick fixes. To compete internationally, we need to improve the whole system.

Why I Changed My Mind Diane Ravitch thinks that bringing "choice" and "accountability" to the education system sounded good on paper, but in reality, that effort has failed.

Bright Ideas Far from the media spotlight, Philissa Cramer says innovation in education is going on in unexpected places.

Cradle to College Community schools alter the arc of children’s lives by addressing academic and social needs, says David L. Kirp.

The Pull of Magnets Susan Eaton believes that despite the hype around charters, it’s magnet schools that have a real track record of success.

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