Remainders: America's critical thinking gap, explained

  • Why the “smartest kids in the world” perform better on critical thinking tests than Americans. (Economist)
    Thousands of Common Core opponents gathered for a rally against new national standards. (Heartland)
  • A photog captures ghostly images of 50 Chicago school buildings that are shuttered for good. (WBEZ)
  • For a special ed teacher, August marks the time to recap a trying year in the classroom. (Ms SpEducate)
  • EngageNY made a “best of” list for best Common Core resources for parents and families. (Edutopia)
  • A study reveals that siblings of students with disabilities are also at risk of struggling to learn. (EdWeek)
  • Mayor Bloomberg offered a four-pronged formula for succes this morning on his radio show. (Politicker)
  • A detailed look at where mayoral candidates past and present sent their children to school.  (Cap NY)