Distinguished historian and policy analyst Maris Vinovskis examines federal K–12 education
policies, beginning with the publication of A Nation at Risk and focusing on the National …

Neither of us have ever taught or worked in a K–12 school or school district. Therefore, one
might reasonably ask, why should anyone want to read our book on how best to reform …

This study explored the effects of high-stakes testing and accountability on the fundamental
practices associated with middle school philosophy. Participants were middle school …

Hess argues that in the current disputes over education reform, virtually all vocal parties--
from teachers' unions and ed schools on the left, to the charter school or testing enthusiasts …

A History of American Gifted Education provides the first comprehensive history of the field of
gifted education, which is essential to recognizing its contribution to the overall American …

By the early twentyfirst century, a startling consensus had emerged about the overall aim of
American school reform. In an era of political discord, and in a field historically known for …

Performance standards are a powerful way to communicate K–12 student achievement (eg,
proficiency) and are the cornerstone of standards-based reform. As education reform shifts …

In recent years, the American political parties have shifted their positions on elementary and
secondary education policy, both relative to each other and to their own past positions …

Since the passage of No Child Left Behind, public schools have felt pressure to emphasize
equitable academic outcomes. We investigate whether contracts agreed to by school boards …

This study determined how general education teachers in a Midwestern school district
perceived their personal skill level in working collaboratively and focusing on academic …