A wild week in Washington, non-traditional education news, & Trump’s big commencement speech
Best Education Journalism of the Week (06/06/2025) In this week’s newsletter: McMahon...
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Make room for non-traditional education journalism!?
Traditional journalism has been knocked off its pedestal. Alternative sources, approaches, and...
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An ‘F’ for equity, conference controversy, & AI-based ed reporting: Best Education Journalism of the Week (05/30/25)
In this week’s newsletter: Equity grading gets an “F” in San Francisco — and increased...
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7 tips for improving news coverage of private school choice
Private school choice programs and participation are growing rapidly. A $5 billion federal school...
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School closings, reconsidering leniency, & a new doc from the guy behind ‘Waiting for Superman’ : Best Journalism of the Week (05/23/25)
In this week’s newsletter: Cellphone bans & school closing announcements spread across...
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Why does everyone downplay classroom chaos?
A career educator calls on parents and journalists to resist dismissing the everyday chaos that...
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The attendance story that nearly everyone’s missing
Getting students back to school is only half the battle. But many approaches — and many news...
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Voucher rebellion, a school victory against ICE, & the new Pope’s yearbook pic: Best Education Journalism of the Week (05/09/25)
In this week’s newsletter: A Democratic education reform group breaks rank, acknowledging the...
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Who killed school reform?
Anti-racism and social justice played a prominent role in the demise of several...
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The enduring popularity of anti-DEI efforts, ed reporters share concerns, & Tawnell to the Times: Best Journalism of the Week (05/02/25)
In this week’s newsletter: Trump’s 100-day ratings fall — but eliminating DEI remains relatively...
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