Costly choice: Indiana can't afford voucher money-grab

"Southwest Allen County Schools Superintendent Phil Downs, who has closely tracked the financial effects of the voucher program on Indiana school districts, points out the cost of HB 1675 could double the cost of the state's voucher program...House Bill 1675, a voucher expansion bill that could cost taxpayers as much as $170 million a year.

http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/20190129/costly-choice

National School Choice Week

Hoosier parents are being encouraged to explore options for their student’s education during National School Choice Week. Here’s the broadcast from Fox59 in Indianapolis.

Controversial Virtual School Operator Pivots to Job Training

"The pivot is, in some ways, an obvious financial and strategic decision. It comes on the heels of the 2018 midterm election in which governors on both sides of the aisle ran on a commitment to reintroduce career education to high school students and increase apprenticeships in an effort to fill the skilled jobs gap – an issue that's drawn increasing national attention over the last few years."

https://www.usnews.com/news/education-news/articles/2018-12-10/controversial-virtual-school-operator-k12-pivots-to-job-training

Many Online Education Marketplaces Have Sputtered. Will Quizlet’s Pass the Test?

Many Online Education Marketplaces Have Sputtered. Will Quizlet’s Pass the Test?

"In order to sell premium materials on Quizlet, one must first apply and be approved as a “Verified Creator.” The process includes a thorough review of the credentials of prospective content creators, and whether they can prove that their published materials are already used in educational institutions.

So far 30 such content creators have been green-lighted, ranging from high-school teachers and college professors, to digital education companies like Babbel and brand-name publishers including Kaplan, Penguin Random House, Oxford University Press and Pearson, which is selling a handful of English vocabulary materials. Most of the materials currently available come in the form of pre-packaged flashcards and study sets, which users can purchase."

Teachers Launch First Strike at Charter School Network (Chicago)

Teachers Launch First Strike at Charter School Network

Why Good Teachers Quit Teaching

Article from WeAreTeachers.com - Why Good Teachers Quit Teaching

Curriculum Resources Covering Holidays & Observances from Around the World

By Phil Nast, retired middle school teacher and freelance writer
From NEA Resources.

 
Celebrate the holiday season and learn how others celebrate with these lessons and resources for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Ashura, Pongal, and New Years.


RESOURCES FOR:

• Grades K-5
• Grades 6-12