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  • Ohio’s Kasich Stands Up to the Right on Common Core

    The Ohio governor just took a bold stand against Tea Party hysteria about education standards. Call him the anti-Jindal.

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  • Not just any test

    Today, teachers are using higher standards in their classrooms. It's time to measure student learning in a new way. Here's how to identify a good test from a bad one. 

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  • Teacher Appreciation: My teacher was tough, but...

    To all of the teachers who have helped shape our lives and pushed us to follow our dreams, we say thank you. 

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  • Involved Parents Making a Difference

    Strong family engagement has been proven, time and time again, to lead to increased student achievement.  Learn more about Stand UP (Stand University for Parents), a research-based, ten-week family engagement course for parents of elementary school children.

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Latest News

  • Ohio’s Kasich Stands Up to the Right on Common Core
    The Ohio governor just took a bold stand against Tea Party hysteria about education standards. Call him the anti-Jindal.This past Sunday, Ohio Governor John Kasich did something surprising and...
    January 30, 2015
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  • The power of high-quality public charter schools
    It's National School Choice Week – a chance to celebrate and promote all types of school options for families, including traditional schools, private schools and public charter schools.
    January 30, 2015
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  • The civil rights issue of our time
    Today, as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it has never been more clear that education is the civil rights issue of our time. We’ve come a long way as a country in...
    January 19, 2015
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