From two high schools, differing tales of preparation. A newspaper analysis finds that rural students in Georgia are more likely to need remedial help in college and to score lower on the SAT because of the lack of access to high-quality courses and resources. Earlier this year, Education Sector analysts outlined a postsecondary-readiness agenda that encourages high schools to use college and career outcomes to better inform their instruction. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tenure reform, not elimination. Teachers should have to work harder to get tenure, and they should be eligible to lose it if their performance falters for two consecutive years, argues TNTP. (TakePart)
Middle ground. The American Legislative Exchange Council decides to remain neutral on the Common Core, after previously considering a proposal that would oppose it. (State Ed Watch/Education Week)
Who’s where. Zakiya Smith is leaving the White House and heading to the Center for American Progress. And Peter Cunningham is leaving Arne Duncan’s team to head back to Chicago. (Inside Higher Ed/This Week in Education)
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