Monthly Archives: January 2009
MMSD Math Task Force Report, Thoughts on Teacher Preparation
In anticipation of next week’s public discusions of the Mathematics Task Force Report, I’ve been dipping into parts of that document. So far, the section I’ve looked closest at — Teacher Preparation — is pretty disappointing. It isn’t that I … Continue reading
Filed under Accountability, Best Practices, education, Local News, Uncategorized
Wisconsin State Superintendent Candidates
There are five announced candidates for the position of State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Assuming at least three file the necessary signatures by Tuesday, January 6, 2009, there will be a primary on February 17 and the top two vote … Continue reading
Filed under "education finance", Best Practices, education, Elections, Local News, School Finance
Education Tweaks, 3, 4, 5
All the Education Tweaks can now be found at this page. Thomas J. Mertz
Filed under Best Practices, education, Gimme Some Truth, National News, nclb, No Child Left Behind
Education Stimulus?
Governor Doyle joined with his counterparts from NY, MA, NJ and OH in a conference call outlining their priorities for a stimulus package. The request includes $250 billion for education (including higher education) over the next two years. I can’t … Continue reading
Filed under "education finance", Best Practices, Budget, education, finance, National News, School Finance
