Quick Hits (3.28.12)

To publish or not to publish? The issue of opening up access to teacher evaluations has divided advocates, and not in entirely predictable ways. And, says Education Week’s Stephen Sawchuk, the debate is likely to get noisier as news organizations continue to pursue teacher-performance information (Education Week)

Early Warnings. Before students at Denver’s East High School ever walk in the door, their teachers already have some idea of whether they may be at risk of dropping out. If they have any of the warning signs, they may get extra support right from the start so they stay on track to graduate. (EdNews Colorado)

Parents getting a bad rap. Mostly, colleges would like “helicopter parents” to fly away when their kids arrive on campus. But a new study shows that parents who stay involved actually help college students be more successful. (Inside Higher Ed)

Mandela online. A great resource for teachers or historians—the Nelson Mandela archive is now online. The collection includes correspondence from his 27 years of imprisonment and never-before-seen drafts of his autobiography. (Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory)