Category Archives: Education

The Flourishing of Dumb Ideas

Posted on December 3, 2014 by matt ohern

It’s been said that when it comes to good ideas in education, there are no Republican or Democratic ideas. The same could be said for dumb ideas in education, including one born in the George W. Bush Administration and vigorously … Continue reading →

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Who Speaks for the Victims of the 'Victims'?

Posted on December 3, 2014 by matt ohern

Cosmological theorists posit the existence of an infinitude of alternate universes. In one of those universes, perhaps there is one with a Henrico County School System that collects data showing that African-American students are more likely to suffer from violence and disrupted … Continue reading →

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Where Does Virginia Stand On Education Reform?

Posted on October 30, 2014 by matt ohern

A quarter century ago this month, the move to standards-based education kicked off in Charlottesville, Virginia. There, President George H.W. Bush and the man who would succeed him, Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton, led an education summit of the nation’s governors … Continue reading →

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The Uphill Climb for Virginia Schools

Posted on October 15, 2014 by matt ohern

Why aren’t we making more progress improving the academic performance of Virginia’s school children? Many reasons have been advanced. Some say that school divisions don’t get enough money or that the money is unfairly distributed between schools. Others say that … Continue reading →

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Seeking a Clear Way Forward

Posted on September 17, 2014 by matt ohern

Only 68% of Virginia’s public schools met state accreditation standards based on Standards of Learning (SOL) test scores, the Virginia Department of Education reported yesterday, down from 93% two years ago. I suppose one could describe that as bad news. … Continue reading →

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