2/23/21: K-12 News & Views
Editor’s Note: This weekly news report aims to cover the most important stories of the week in K-12 public education. Please contact alanna.klein@greendot.org for media inquiries or questions.
- Yesterday, President Biden’s administration announced their recommendation around testing waivers, a few days ahead of Miguel Cardona’s expected confirmation as Secretary of Education. (DOE Letter, Chalkbeat, NPR, EdWeek, Washington Post, USA Today, The 74)
- Across the country, schools are taking steps to reopen in person. However, much is still contingent on teacher vaccinations, and tensions amongst top stakeholders remain active. (Politico, EdSource, LA Times, Commercial Appeal, Fox 13 Memphis, Sacramento Bee)
- New York Times, Eve L. Ewing (Sociologist of Education & Assistant Professor at University of Chicago): Can We Stop Fighting About Charter Schools?
- EdWeek, Andrew Ujifusa, Evie Blad, Sarah Schwartz (EdWeek Reporters): Biden’s Testing Stance Leaves States Tough Choices. Some May Still Try to Avoid Exams
- Hechinger Report, Jon Marcus (award winning education reporter and Professor): As admissions season descends, wealthier applicants once again have the advantage
