Gates Foundation focuses on effective teachers ˙ Jun 12, 2009 ˙ PREAL Blog Three important aspects to consider for effective teaching, according to Jeff Raikes of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.Read more +
46 states pledge to adopt common learning standards in the U.S. ˙ Jun 4, 2009 ˙ PREAL Blog Washington Post article make three important observations regarding agreement to develop and adopt education standards.Read more +
Successful charter schools in Harlem, New York ˙ May 12, 2009 ˙ PREAL Blog The success of the Harlem Children's Zone, a community-based, non-profit organization in NYC.Read more +
Learning standards in the U.S. ˙ May 5, 2009 ˙ PREAL Blog Three key points made by TIME magazine analyzing the debate on adopting national learning standards in the US.Read more +
Vouchers as a liberal issue ˙ Apr 21, 2009 ˙ PREAL Blog Washington Post op-ed criticizing the Congressional vote to cut the education voucher program in Washington DC.Read more +
Obama’s education policy ˙ Mar 11, 2009 ˙ PREAL Blog Washington Post article examines President Obama's speech on US education policy.Read more +
Chages to the salary schedule for teachers ˙ Feb 9, 2009 ˙ PREAL Blog Two articles examine different reforms to the salary schedule for teachers.Read more +
Using standards and assessments to improve learning ˙ Jan 28, 2009 ˙ PREAL Blog Article examines how Minnesota improved its performance in math and science using standards and assessments. Read more +
Systemic changes in Washington, DC ˙ Sep 4, 2008 ˙ PREAL Blog Education Week article discusses the Michelle Rhee's reforms of Washington, DC schools and the challenges still to come.Read more +
Merit pay reforms and teachers ˙ Jun 29, 2008 ˙ PREAL Blog Articles about recent teacher performance reforms in the United States.Read more +
Accountability in urban school systems ˙ Apr 16, 2008 ˙ PREAL Blog Obstacles faced in improving accountability in District of Columbia Public Schools.Read more +
U.S. support for education in Central America ˙ Mar 24, 2008 ˙ PREAL Blog An op-ed on U.S. support for education in Central America.Read more +
Monetary incentives in education ˙ Mar 20, 2008 ˙ PREAL Blog Two articles about the use of conditional cash transfers in education in Mexico, Brasil, and New York City.Read more +
Merit pay for teachers ˙ Mar 4, 2008 ˙ PREAL Blog Article that reviews district's experimentation with merit pay for teachers.Read more +
NYC schools begin to close after poor grades ˙ Dec 14, 2007 ˙ PREAL Blog New York Times article on how to use information on the quality of education to tackle under-performance.Read more +
