Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach

If Gov. Walker Thinks Wisconsin's Illinois, Dream On

Jacqueline Edelberg | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jacqueline Edelberg

The question still remains: In what backwards universe could adults allow this deplorable situation to fester?

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Great Teaching: Not Just a Good Idea, It's the Law (Almost)

Jacqueline Edelberg | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jacqueline Edelberg

Imagine running a business with tenured employees who only need to demonstrate "competence." What would your workplace climate feel like? What kind of product would you produce?

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Geoffrey Canada Leads the Charge

Jacqueline Edelberg | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jacqueline Edelberg

If we're going to see school reform, real school reform, we're going to need to start asking tough questions and demanding serious answers. Kudos to Mr. Canada for leading the charge.

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