The most important factor in retaining new teachers? A strong, involved principal. (Michigan State University College of Education)

Newly available retention data. The equivalent of one first-grader in every classroom across the country was held back in 2008-09, according to new research. (University of Minnesota)

Cashing in on foreign students. International students reportedly cContinue Reading »

Accountability in school leadership. A new report encourages school principal reform by linking performance data to preparation programs and tracking trends that will better target professional development. (Center on Reinventing Public Education)

You decide who’s right. A tough review of last month’s widely cited Brookings Institution report on the effect of school vouchers on college eContinue Reading »