School Reform News and Publications
School reform and improvements has been a popular and controversial subject in America since the 1980s; immense amounts of text has been produced outlining the pros and cons of various approaches. Numerous magazines, newsletters, and other publications are available on virtually every subject, and the subject of educational reform is certainly no exception. Whether you are seeking to develop an overall comprehension of the state of educational reform, seeking specific information, or in need of regular, dependable updates on activity in the field, you should be able to find news and publications on education and school reform in the listings below which will provide what you need.
AEL.org: Craig Howley and Bruce Barker: ERIC Clearinghouse on Rural Education and Small Schools: Craig Howley and Bruce Barker: National Information Infrastructure: Keeping Rural Value and Purposes In Mind
An article by Craig Howley and Bruce Barker discusses the influence of the national information infrastructure on rural schools and their values.
American School Board Journal: Education Vital Signs
The thirteenth edition of the educational reform report focuses on student achievement, providing a synopsis of the many controversial debates.
Arizona State University, Tempe: Education Policy Analysis Archives
This peer-reviewed electronic journal addresses educational policy and reform issues. Site has access to current and past issues of the journal.
Eagle Forum: Education Reporter
The Education Reporter is a Conservative edition which urges an increased role for parents in their children's education. Current and past issues.
Education Week
Current and past issues of this journal disseminate the latest education policy, pedagogy methods, curriculum materials, links and job listings.
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard Education Publishing Group: Harvard Education Letter
This bimonthly journal reports and analyzes current research and practice in pre-K-12 education. Includes information on other publications.
Harvard University, Cambridge: Harvard Education Publishing Group: Harvard Educational Review
Journal of opinion and research on current issues in education. The site has abstracts of articles from current and back issues, reviews and more.
Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory: Educate America
An NREL document on goals for national educational equity, with a statement on the impact of standardized tests on at-risk, or minority students.
Pennsylvania State University, University Park: American Center for the Study of Distance Education: Distance Education Online Symposium
Readings and research reports on electronic learning for educators and students includes information about 'DEOSNEWS', an electronic journal.
Psychology-Holistic Education Press: Great Ideas
An organization for holistic education dedicated to providing progressive and innovative resources gives access to its newsletters and journals.
Public Broadcasting Service: News Hour: Jim Lehrer: School Overcrowding
Hear an audio version and read the transcript of a segment with Jim Lehrer discussing problems of overcrowding facing America's schools.
State University of New York, Stony Brook: Reinventing Undergraduate Education Guide
Publication by the Boyer Commission on Educating Undergraduates argues that research universities fail their undergraduates in many ways.
The Atlantic Monthly: Peter Schrag: Near Myth of Our Failing Schools
Journalist Peter Schrag questions what he calls "ideologically inspired lamentations" in this article for 'The Atlantic Monthly' (October 1997).
United State Department of Education: Publication: A Nation At Risk:
Mediocre content, expectations, time investment, and teaching are threatening the nation. With "Findings," "Recommendations," and "Appendices."
United States Department of Education: Internet and the Humanities: Human Side of Networking
Paper explains how use of the internet can increase participation in class and extend the limits of the classroom, then examines safety issues.
University of Leeds, England, United Kingdom: National Committee of Inquiry into Higher Education
Comprehensive report from the NCIHE's commission. Results of these findings are meant to direct U.K. educational policy for the next two decades.
Voices of Chicago School Reform, Illinois: Catalyst
'Catalyst' offers select articles and abstracts from issues since 1990, a timeline of Chicago school reform beginning in 1985, information, more.