Over the past several weeks, as I have relayed information about the stalled Wiley plan, I heard a lot of, “What?! I thought Wiley was a done deal?!” If only, my friends. Where we’ve been and where we are…the short version For those late to the information game, the deal to … [Read more...] about Define: development
Schools
What is GOING ON in University Heights?
Last week, I learned that a dear friend and neighbor is moving out of University Heights. In discussing the many reasons, we stumbled together into a briar patch of passion, frustration and, for her, resignation. “I can’t be fighting this school battle all the time. Why would … [Read more...] about What is GOING ON in University Heights?
Ohio’s Plunderbund Examines Correlation of School District Ratings with Family Income
For many years Ohio has used a Performance Index to judge its school districts. The Performance Index is a formula based primarily on standardized test scores. Not too long ago at a meeting, when someone pointed out that the Performance Index seems to reflect family wealth and … [Read more...] about Ohio’s Plunderbund Examines Correlation of School District Ratings with Family Income
Columbus Dispatch: Ohio School District Rankings Correlate with Family Income
Back in 2005, the Committee on Public Education and Literacy of the National Council of Churches released a statement, Ten Moral Concerns in No Child Left Behind. As number 9 on its list of concerns, the Committee wrote: "The No Child Left Behind Act exacerbates racial and … [Read more...] about Columbus Dispatch: Ohio School District Rankings Correlate with Family Income
PDK/Gallup Poll Says Americans Value Teachers and Want Teachers Supported, Not Punished
Note: I blog regularly on national issues in public education at http://janresseger.wordpress.com. From time to time, I'll repost to this Heights Observer site when I think the topic may be of real interest locally to residents of Cleveland Heights-University Heights. You may … [Read more...] about PDK/Gallup Poll Says Americans Value Teachers and Want Teachers Supported, Not Punished
