On the whole, not very promising for the industry. Alarming actually, especially to those in the industry who planned on a rosy future.   more »

What to make of The All Students Can Succeed Act of 2007.   more »

It's a false choice. The arts contribute to literacy and numeracy, and there's no reason the stuff of math and reading can't be the great works of world culture. School improvement providers that fuse the two worlds can only do well as educators wake up to the possibilities.   more »

Imagine if American hospitals permitted doctors who treat brain injuries by drilling holes in patients' heads to practice alongside those who employ the latest tools of laser surgery.   more »

And a view into the strategic calculus behind these buys.   more »

It's unconscionable, but rational, hard to prove, and might make it easier to serve the kids. Still....   more »

Starting at the bottom and working our way up, the basic economic unit of tutoring is the class. Look at those gross margins!   more »

What it means for k-12 industry structure, Houghton's investors, and the school improvement provider community. How much do you know about antitrust law?   more »

Alexander Russo of This Week in Education, snags a letter from the rerspectable left urging Congressman Miller to avoid the multiple measures approach. Now where's a copy of the memo from the House Education Committee chair to Congressional freshmen that set this off?   more »

From the Colorado Department of Education.   more »

There does not seem to be much air between their bill and one the Administration might write. And you can see where they'll give in to the Democrats   more »

The right of center Weekly Standard does have an interesting article on the subject.   more »

The disclosure is a great improvement. Whether the conflicts should have barred many participants deserves attention and debate. Still, a good first step, and one silk purse from the sows ear of Reading First implementation.   more »

The Washington Post’s July 2 editorial provides some indication that the tide is turning against the kind of NCLB II necessary for a healthy school improvement industry.   more »

In reponse to the press release they sent edbizbuzz.com on RAND's Supplemental Educational Services report. With comments from SES evaluator and University of Memphis Prof. Steve Ross. And a non-responsive last word from Steve Pines.   more »