Matt Damon, Arne Duncan and the Divisive Teacher-Quality Debate Matt Damon, Arne Duncan and the Divisive Teacher-Quality Debate
Last weekend, two very different speeches on the future of the teaching profession made news.
Aug 3, 2011 / The Notion / Dana Goldstein
Scrutiny on Murdoch’s School Reform Agenda Grows Scrutiny on Murdoch’s School Reform Agenda Grows
Now that Murdoch’s in the limelight, will News Corp's attempts to sell educational technology to school districts come under fire?
Jul 21, 2011 / The Notion / Dana Goldstein
The Risks—and Potential Rewards—of Pre-K ‘Testing’ The Risks—and Potential Rewards—of Pre-K ‘Testing’
The Obama administration wants states to develop assessments for pre-schoolers. Here’s how it would work in the classroom.
Jul 6, 2011 / The Notion / Dana Goldstein
Should All Kids Go to College? Should All Kids Go to College?
Given skyrocketing college costs and the bleak jobs outlook, some argue that vocational school is an apt alternative to a four-year liberal arts program for many working-class kids...
Jun 15, 2011 / Feature / Dana Goldstein
On Weinergate: Why Weiner’s Not a Victim On Weinergate: Why Weiner’s Not a Victim
This isn't about Anthony Weiner's marriage or sex life. I’m angry he would risk his important role in the public debate by knowingly giving strangers access to such embarrass...
Jun 8, 2011 / The Notion / Dana Goldstein
On Weinergate: In Defense of Acting Like an Adult On Weinergate: In Defense of Acting Like an Adult
What kind of a professional has phone sex from his office during business hours with his staff just outside the door? Not one with his priorities in order.
Jun 8, 2011 / The Notion / Dana Goldstein
Jill Abramson, Feminist Journalist Jill Abramson, Feminist Journalist
Dogged reporting on women's struggle for equality has always been an explicit part of the new New York Times executive editor’s career.
Jun 3, 2011 / The Notion / Dana Goldstein
What Newark Schools Need What Newark Schools Need
Why won't Facebook philanthropist Mark Zuckerberg use his gift to build on progress already being made?
Dec 22, 2010 / Feature / Dana Goldstein
Grading ‘Waiting for Superman’ Grading ‘Waiting for Superman’
The celebrated film tells a familiar story about unions and schools—but misses what's new.
Sep 23, 2010 / Feature / Dana Goldstein
The Selling of School Reform The Selling of School Reform
Charter and merit pay advocates make up in lobbying what they lack in community support.
May 27, 2009 / Feature / Dana Goldstein