Education Week - Talk Back Forum

Education Week: Talk Back Forum

Quality Counts 2008
What do you think about Quality Counts 2008? Do you agree with how we graded?

Education in the Presidential Campaigns
Do you think the presidential candidates are focused enough on education in this race? If not, what should the candidates be talking about when it comes to public schools?

Rethinking Accountability
What changes would you make to the No Child Left Behind Act's accountability demands?

A Fresh Start for 'What Works'?
How can the What Works Clearinghouse provide practioners with more useful information about education research?

'Highly Qualified' Principals?
Should the reauthorized NCLB Act include a provision on school leadership? If so, what are the best ways to find, train, and support successful school leaders?

Too Many Loopholes?
Does the NCLB law have too many loopholes? If so, can they be closed without sacrificing fairness?

Assessments and History: Can You Assess It?
What do teachers need in order to teach history effectively while meeting accountability standards?

Cash Rewards for Students?
Should students be given the chance to cash in on their AP scores?

Improving Character Education
Does character education need to be improved and if so, how?

Down With Vouchers?
What school choices should families have? Would vouchers harm public schools?

NCLB: Thoughts for Congress
What advice would you give Congress as it prepares to reauthorize the No Child Left Behind Act?

Closing the Measurement Gap
Should teachers' and schools' performance evaluations be adjusted for risk factors they can't control?

Expanded Learning Time
Should school time be expanded to accommodate new demands? And if so, How?

God in School
Do religious charter schools cross a boundary between church and state?

Public vs. Private Schools
Does the type of school influence a low-income student's chance for success in the long run? How much do parents matter?