February 2008
Higher Education Gap May Slow Economic Mobility »
New York Times
2/19/2008
By Erik Eckholm
The widening gap in higher education between rich and poor, and between whites and minorities, may lead to a downturn in economic mobility, making it harder for today’s poor to move up the income ladder, according to the authors of a major research report issued Wednesday.
The report, the most complete portrait […]
The Most Irritating Education Expert in America »
The Washington Post
By Jay Mathews
Washington Post Staff Writer
2/18/2008
I am breaking the rules of book-reviewing by admitting right away that I like Chester E. “Checker” Finn Jr., whose memoir, “Troublemaker: A Personal History of School Reform Since Sputnik,” just came out. For an education reporter, Finn is a godsend — the most quotable man in his […]
Coming Soon! »
The Proposed Columbus City Schools Levy: A Nonpartisan Guide for Community Leaders
Visit http://www.kidsohio.org/ after February 19th to view this report.
A STEM school will take root in Cleveland (editorial) »
2/18/2008
The Plain Dealer
Cleveland schools CEO Eugene Sanders has been excited for months about the idea of a science and engineering school. It looks as if his dream - a STEM school (short for science, technology, engineering and math) - will come true this fall.
The beautiful (and secure) General Electric Co. Nela Park campus in East […]
State law restricts building moves »
Charter schools get first crack at sales
2/18/2008
The Cincinnati Enquirer
By Ben Fischer
Cincinnati Public Schools, along with the Ohio School Boards Association and its political allies, are working to eliminate a state law limiting what the district can do with its surplus property.
Under the law, Ohio school districts must give charter schools the opportunity to buy any […]
