Replicating Student Achievement: Can we bring KIPP to Portland?
A number of years ago, I became very interested in the idea of “chain” charter schools. I think it’s an idea that is immediately appealing to anyone who is focused on efficiency and process: Can you...
View ArticleA Kid-Centered Approach to Reform
The genesis of this blog comes from many conversations that I have been having with friends and colleagues about education reform. Some of these have been difficult conversations and I often find folks...
View ArticleCharter Schools in Oregon: An Overview
Kaaren Heikes is the Executive Director of the Northwest Center for Educational Options. NWCEO serves as the state charter school association in Oregon. Their mission is to collaboratively create and...
View ArticleCharter Schools in Oregon: Funding and the Future
Kaaren Heikes is the Executive Director of the Northwest Center for Educational Options. NWCEO serves as the state charter school association in Oregon. Their mission is to collaboratively create and...
View ArticleSchool Choice in Oregon
Kristina Ribali is a mother of two, small business owner, and parent activist who lives in McMinnville. She has led a high school ministry for the last 5 years and loves being a part of the community....
View Article“Waiting for Superman” or How to Find Our Way Back to Children
Waiting for Superman is a powerful reminder that children and parents care about their own education. By choosing to focus on several children and their families, the director Davis Guggenheim...
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Limited Options for Bright Students in Portland: A Parent’s Perspective
Let’s say you have a very smart child, and you live in Portland, Oregon. You want your child to be challenged and encouraged, and given every opportunity to reach his highest potential. What are your...
View ArticleA Teacher’s Thoughts on “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants”– Part 1
Marc Tucker, in his recent report, “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” made some strident observations about education reform in the United States, and after spending some time with it, I’d like to...
View ArticleLessons for replicating a college-bound culture in public schools
I like to ask my fourth graders what college they are planning to attend. Of course, they think I’m asking them if they are a Duck or a Beaver. I am really serious about this though. Kids and parents...
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The Results Are In: Washington Approves Its First Charter Schools
After months of review, Washington state just approved its first public charter schools! Washington’s public charter schools were chosen carefully to provide more high-quality options for our most...
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