Here is where you can find links to videos, podcasts, studies, articles and whatever else we find interesting in the world of education as we peruse the Web. Enjoy, and feel free to send us links at ednews@pebc.org that you think should be included here.
C.U. Denver’s economic stimulus tracker site
Colorado’s education system will receive more than a billion dollars in federal stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), but the complexity of ARRA and our education system create many opportunities for confusion on the part of policymakers and educators.To help people interested in understanding, following, managing and competing for the funds, the Center for Education Policy Analysis at the School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado Denver has created a web page specifically designed to provide timely information about the ARRA and developments in Colorado. Visit the site here
Multimedia
Hot Lunch videos and podcasts:
March 2009: Video of David T. Conley, Center for Education Policy Research, University of Oregon. Download podcast.
April 2009: Video of Peter McWalters, Rhode Island commissioner of elementary and secondary education. Download podcast
May 2009: Video of Julie E. Young, Florida Virtual School. Download podcast
September, 2009: Video excerpt of Steven Adamowski, Hartford, Conn. superintendent of schools. Download podcast.
Other videos and podcasts:
Video of Denver Schools Supt. Tom Boasberg and former San Diego Supt. Alan Bersin, April 1, 2009. Download podcast Part 1. Part 2.
Video of Washington D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee, April 16, 2009. Download podcast
Download podcast of U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and Secretary of Arne Duncan at Bruce Randolph School, Denver, April 7, 2009.
Download podcast of Denver Public Schools candidate forum, September 23, 2009, Bruce Randolph School.
Education
School Choice for Kids
Extremely thorough and user-friendly, bilingual site that provides a wealth of information on Colorado schools.
The Daniels Fund
In the benevolent and entrepreneurial spirit of our founder, Bill Daniels, our mission is to partner with individuals, organizations, and communities to recognize inherent value, develop abilities, and provide opportunities in order to fulfill our collective potential.
Donnell-Kay Foundation
The Donnell-Kay Foundation improves public education and drives systematic school reform in Colorado through solid research, creative dialogue and critical thinking. They provide a thorough source of information and analysis of issues affecting education.
The Piton Foundation
Piton is a private operating foundation in Denver, Colorado. The foundation develops and implements programs to improve public education, expand economic opportunities for families, and strengthen low-income neighborhoods in Denver.
Public Education & Business Coalition
The Public Education & Business Coalition is a partnership of leaders from education, business, and the community dedicated to cultivating excellence in public schools so all students succeed in learning and in life.
Colorado Children’s Campaign
The Colorado Children’s Campaign is the leading voice for children in Colorado. Today, there are more than 1.2 million children in Colorado – and that number and their needs are growing.
Colorado League of Charter Schools
The Colorado League of Charter Schools serves and supports existing Colorado charter schools and groups or individuals wishing to start a charter school in Colorado. The League’s mission reflects a commitment to individual charter schools, as well as the overall charter school movement both in Colorado and across the nation.
Studies and Reports
Shortchanged Charters(PDF)
Colorado League of Charter Schools report on the facilities challenges facing charter schools across the state.
Denver’s ProComp and Teacher Compensation Reform in Colorado (PDF)
Open Enrollment and the Internet: An Evaluation of Colorado School District Web Sites (PDF)
Bad Choices Bring Bad Times: Analyzing the NCEE’s 2006 Report (PDF)
A Chronology of School Choice in the U.S. — Revised April 2009 (PDF)
Making a Difference?: The Effects of Teach for America in High School
In-depth study showing that Teach for America teachers are more effective in North Carolina high schools than more experienced teachers. This despite the fact that TFA rookies typically get handed the most challenging students.
Report on Denver Public School pension plan (PDF)
A report detailing the challenges posed by traditional pension plans in public school systems. This study clearly lays out how difficult it will be for school systems to recruit the best and brightest young teachers under current pension structures,
Many Voices, Many Views
Study commissioned by The Piton Foundation and written by veteran journalist Todd Engdahl. It examines the issues and players that dominate education policymaking in Colorado
DPS Blueprint: Toward a High-Performing District (PDF)
Donnell-Kay Foundation report on how Denver Public Schools should develop its new schools strategy
Tough choices poicy mapping (PDF)
Donnell-Kay/Piton report linking recommendations in the “Tough Choices or Tough Times” to state policies in Colorado.
Creating a Culture of Success (PDF)
Donnell-Kay Foundation white paper on how DPS should develop a new schools strategy.
School closure lessons (PDF)
Report commissioned by The Piton Foundation on lessons learned from other cities that have embarked on large-scale school closures.
Testing in Colorado report (PDF)
Study commissioned by The Donnell-Kay Foundation and The Piton Foundation on costs and time associated with mandated testing in Colorado Public Schools.
McKinsey report on college readiness and achievement gaps: Study from renowned consultants illustrating how U.S. schools are failing their students.
Media Articles
Rona Wilensky article in Kappan
Provocative article on whether college prep is the only, the most important or the best purpose of K-12 schooling
New breed of teachers created by fellowships
Article from Denver Business Journal on Boettcher Teachers Program.
