In this edition of In the News:

• New Orleans’ Black Students are Closing the Performance Gap
• New Orleans is the #1 Brain Magnet
• Examining Education Reform in New Orleans
• Improving Student Performance
• National News
• News from BESE
• Announcements Continue reading →

In this edition of In the News:

• Taking Stock of Education Reform
• Courts Weigh In
• State and Local News
• Announcements

Taking Stock of Education Reform

A Chance to Make History
Huntington News – February 1, 2011
In her new book A Chance to Make History TFA founder Wendy Kopp goes beyond TFA to explore the chronic problem of underperforming schools that fail students. The book features inspirational success stories, highlights New Orleans’ groundbreaking school reform efforts, and offers realistic solutions that should help inform the national debate. Note: Educate Now! congratulates TFA on its 20th anniversary. Continue reading →