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Dyslexia at five years old

“Brain scan spots early signs of dyslexia.” So reads a recent Reuters headline based on a ne

SSAT and SAT Prep

One of my children is taking a standardized test on Saturday and in preparation, I thought I’d research what factors influence performance.

A spanner in education reform

Despite the Republican presidential candidates’ efforts to turn the spotlight away from education (see our recent blog), Washington, D.C.

Education policy in 2012 and beyond

With primary season heating up in the run-up to Iowa on February 6, 2012, prospective candidates don’t seem to be talking much about their education policy.

Stop summer learning loss

Now that summer is here, I’m trying to turn my mind to ensuring that my children remain engaged. Learning loss over the summer can otherwise be substantial.

Summer is here!

Today is June 21, 2011 - the first day of summer!

Want yet more focus on student performance tests? Make your voice heard!

"Massachusetts is getting ready to embark on a new approach to evaluating public school teachers and administrators that could have far-reaching, and negative, effects on teaching and learning in o

Stop the Testing, Stop the Madness!

I hate No Child Left Behind and I’m not any happier with President Obama’s proposed revisions to it, even if he is promising a new name. Why?

How goal-setting helps kids

Sue Shellenbarger of the Wall Street Street Journal has written a particularly interesting