Comments on: Education: Race to the Top Needs Real Reform http://drjimtaylor.com/2.0/education/education-race-to-the-top-part-iii/ Inspire, Inform, Transform Thu, 10 May 2012 11:00:19 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Dr. Jim Taylor: In Public Education, It’s the Family, Stupid | Blog Of The Year http://drjimtaylor.com/2.0/education/education-race-to-the-top-part-iii/#comment-109 Dr. Jim Taylor: In Public Education, It’s the Family, Stupid | Blog Of The Year Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:21:10 +0000 http://drjimtaylor.com/blog/?p=343#comment-109 [...] this moment, the U.S. Department of Education’s so-called Race to the Top (don’t even get me started on that boondoggle!) is spending over $ 4 billion to reform our [...] [...] this moment, the U.S. Department of Education’s so-called Race to the Top (don’t even get me started on that boondoggle!) is spending over $ 4 billion to reform our [...]

]]> By: Opinion Forum » In Public Education, It’s the Family, Stupid http://drjimtaylor.com/2.0/education/education-race-to-the-top-part-iii/#comment-108 Opinion Forum » In Public Education, It’s the Family, Stupid Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:24:26 +0000 http://drjimtaylor.com/blog/?p=343#comment-108 [...] this moment, the U.S. Department of Education’s so-called Race to the Top (don’t even get me started on that boondoggle!) is spending over $4 billion to reform our public [...] [...] this moment, the U.S. Department of Education’s so-called Race to the Top (don’t even get me started on that boondoggle!) is spending over $4 billion to reform our public [...]

]]> By: Dr. Jim Taylor http://drjimtaylor.com/2.0/education/education-race-to-the-top-part-iii/#comment-107 Dr. Jim Taylor Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:31:08 +0000 http://drjimtaylor.com/blog/?p=343#comment-107 @Maria: I thoroughly agree. I just read an article that indicated that the Chicago system Duncan set while was in charge there to raise test scores, and which is the model for RTTT, has failed miserably. He was clearly a safe and familiar choice for Obama to make, but not one who will change the game. I'm afraid, though, that we are stuck with him. @Maria: I thoroughly agree. I just read an article that indicated that the Chicago system Duncan set while was in charge there to raise test scores, and which is the model for RTTT, has failed miserably.

He was clearly a safe and familiar choice for Obama to make, but not one who will change the game. I’m afraid, though, that we are stuck with him.

]]> By: Maria Rosa http://drjimtaylor.com/2.0/education/education-race-to-the-top-part-iii/#comment-106 Maria Rosa Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:42:34 +0000 http://drjimtaylor.com/blog/?p=343#comment-106 Yes, "now is the time to plot a bold new course in education reform..." but we need to also engage in a dialogue about the leadership at the federal government now particularly Mr. Arne Duncan to question whether his preparation, credentials and education is the person to lead this reform effort. Yes, “now is the time to plot a bold new course in education reform…” but we need to also engage in a dialogue about the leadership at the federal government now particularly Mr. Arne Duncan to question whether his preparation, credentials and education is the person to lead this reform effort.

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