by David Safier Michelle Rhee gained national recognition as Chancellor of Washington, D.C., schools, then got kicked out when her mayor-supporter lost in November. She's a wildly pro testing, wildly anti-union "reformer" who was the darling of conservatives as well as a number of more progressive types who, I like to think, don't know enough … Read more
by David Safier As Goldwater Institute’s Matthew Ladner never tires of pointing out, Florida’s 4th grade reading scores on the NAEP, the national achievement test which is about the best thing we have to compare state achievement, have improved faster than most states since Florida embarked on its reforms in 2002. But lots of people, … Read more
by David Safier Some supporters of Ethnic Studies have recommended a review panel to examine the program's materials and, I suppose, its general curriculum. Bad idea. Unlike some people who are questioning the motives of people like school board member Mark Stegeman who support the review panel, I simply question their tactics. They're genuinely trying … Read more
by David Safier I have a guest column in the current issue of the Weekly, A few words in praise of ethnic chauvinism. Discussion of TUSD's Ethnic Studies is all the rage right now, and I got my two cents out there in print.
by David Safier One of my favorite tasks is debunking the Goldwater Institute's Matthew Ladner as he skews data and reaches unwarranted conclusions. Now that Ladner is becoming something of a national figure, traipsing to other states to share the gospel of the "Florida Education Miracle," others have begun picking up the scent of his … Read more