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—Bob Dahm

Never Let a Crisis Go to Waste

Eli Broad writes that tough times in American education needn't spell doom. (May 21, 2012)

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New Science Standards: Bound for Glory, or Running Behind?

Policymakers must look forward in setting science education goals rather than obsessing about content mastery and testing. (May 23, 2012)

Push Back High School Start Times

The high school day should start later for public health and learning reasons, Terra Ziporyn Snider says. (May 15, 2012)

The Legal Cost of Improper Internet Censorship

(May 15, 2012)

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Teaching Secrets: Ending the Year on a High Note

Veteran teacher Cossondra George offers ideas on how to send students off into the summer months feeling good about the lessons they learned throughout the school year. (May 14, 2012)

What Does Effective Professional Learning Mean to Today's Teachers?

Our teacher-panelists weigh in on the current state of professional development, the factors that contribute to effective teacher learning, and the role of technology in enhancing peer-to-peer interaction. (May 15, 2012)

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The Federal Role in Education

This collection of essays adapted for Education Week from the book Carrots, Sticks, and the Bully Pulpit examines federal involvement in education policy. Read more. (May 1, 2012)

In recognition of the 10th anniversary of the No Child Left Behind Act, Education Week Commentary asked leaders in the K-12 community to consider the law's impact. Read more. (January 5, 2012)

Education leaders explore what innovation in K-12 learning could look like in this collection of Commentaries. Read more. (November 8, 2011)

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