Are the states ready for what’s coming? A new report by the Center for Research on Public Education takes a look at the changes that will be required in state departments of education. But are SEAs ready to move from compliance to performance management? (CRPE)
“Naive and wishful thinking.” A new survey conducted by the College Board finds that students continue to borrow money for higher education without a clear-eyed analysis of costs and benefits. (Chronicle of Higher Education)
Who’s Where. The National School Boards Association has named Thomas J. Gentzel as executive director to replace Anne Bryant, who is retiring at the end of this month. Gentzel has led the Pennsylvania School Boards Association. (National School Boards Association)
Can a sticky note be an effective teaching tool? Ben Johnson writes about teachers who are taking the ubiquitous yellow note and turning it into a way to help students learn more content. (Edutopia blogs)
