Think Twice Weekly Report

January 9 - January 15, 2021

The Think Twice Weekly Report is a compilation of education-related articles and reports posted each week by the think tanks monitored as part of the Think Twice think tank review project funded by the Great Lakes Center for Education Research and Practice.

Fokrdham Institute

Jan. 15 | Report

Open Enrollment and Student Diversity in Ohio's Schools

George W. Bush Presidential Center

Jan. 14 | Report

Assessments: Measuring Student Learning Can Lead to More Equitable Schools

George W. Bush Presidential Center

Jan. 14 | Report

State Data Systems: Worth the Legislative Investment to Connect Workforce and Education

George W. Bush Presidential Center

Jan. 14 | Report

Reimagining School: Rethink the School Day and Year to Better Serve Students and Families

New America

Jan. 14 | Report

Harnessing Micro-credentials for Teacher Growth: A National Review of Early Best Practices

Fordham Institute

Jan. 13 | Report

Bridging the Covid Divide: How States Can Measure Student Achievement Growth in the Absence of 2020 Test Scores

AEI

Jan. 13 | Report

Re-Prioritize Basic Skills and Technical Training for High School Graduates

AEI

Jan. 13 | Report

Where conservatives should lead on federal education policy in 2021

New America

Jan. 13 | Report

Harnessing Micro-credentials for Teacher Growth: A Model State Policy Guide

Urban Institute

Jan. 12 | Report

Overlooked and Under-Connected: Exploring Disparities in Digital Skill Levels Among Older Youth of Color in the US

Urban Institute

Jan. 12 | Report

Keeping Youth of Color Connected in Texas Public Schools: The Role of Philanthropic and Public Investment

Urban Institute

Jan. 12 | Report

Patterns of Intermittent and Ongoing Disconnection Among Youth of Color: Results from an analysis of the 2014 Survey of Income and Program Participation

Center for American Progress

Jan. 12 | Report

Good Jobs for All: How Federal Laws Can Create Pathways From Education and Training to Good Jobs

Urban Institute

Jan. 12 | Report

Employers, Young People, and Training and Support: Implementation Study of the Urban Alliance High School Internship Program

Urban Institute

Jan. 12 | Report

Providing Better Support to Students of Color: The Importance of School Climate, Belonging, and Wellbeing

ExcelinEd

Jan. 12 | Report

College Acceleration in Action: Five School Perspectives

Mackinac Center

Jan. 12 | Report

Flex Learning: Funding New Pathways for Student Success

Heritage Foundation

Jan. 11 | Report

The Culture of American K-12 Education: A National Survey of Parents and School Board Members

Reason Foundation

Jan. 11 | Report

Modernizing School Finance in Idaho

CRPE

Jan. 9 | Report

U-Turn: Surge of COVID Cases Reverses Reopening Progress in America's School Districts

Cato Institute

Jan. 15 | Commentary

Taking Stock of America's Public Schooling Battles

George W. Bush Presidential Center

Jan. 15 | Video

Two-Minute Take: TEA Reveals Student Learning Loss Due to COVID-19

Mackinac Center

Jan. 15 | Commentary

Detroit Program Makes It Easier to Get Working As a Teacher, Shoots a Hole in State Certification Rules

New America

Jan. 15 | Commentary

Change of Course for Multilingual Students in Rhode Island

Sunlight Policy Center

Jan. 15 | Commentary

Oscar James: Newark Superintendent Roger Leon is the Union's "Puppet" and Is Hurting Newark's Kids

AEI

Jan. 14 | Announcement

Introducing the AEI Conservative Education Reform Network

Bellwether

Jan. 14 | Commentary

Is The Debate About Culturally Relevant Curriculum A Phony War?

Broookings Institute

Jan. 14 | Commentary

As we tackle school segregation, don't forget about English Learner students

Center of the American Experiment

Jan. 14 | Commentary

A Plea for Help as Students Blast Distance Learning at Legislative Hearing

Center of the American Experiment

Jan. 14 | Commentary

Are the concerns of 5,000 Minnesotans 'white supremacy'?

Education Trust

Jan. 14 | Commentary

It's Time to Reconsider Removing Metal Detectors from Schools Now

Fordham Institute

Jan. 14 | Commentary

The civics and history lesson our children need right now

Fordham Institute

Jan. 14 | Commentary

Without tests in 2021, we'll never know which schools met the Covid-19 challenge

Fordham Institute

Jan. 14 | Commentary

Charter schools are a Band-Aid when a heart transplant is needed

Fordham Institute

Jan. 14 | Commentary

Eyes on the street: Reducing crime and boosting school attendance

Fordham Institute

Jan. 14 | Commentary

Characteristics of families and children may predict excessive online technology use

Fordham Institute

Jan. 14 | Podcast

The Education Gadfly Show: Another reason we need to test students in 2021

Fordham Institute

Jan. 14 | Commentary

What we're reading this week: January 14

NCTQ

Jan. 14 | Commentary

Tracking district teacher policies in the COVID-19 environment

New America

Jan. 14 | Commentary

Universal Access to Pre-K Should Be Part of Our Economic Recovery

Reason Foundation

Jan. 14 | Commentary

The Problem with Arizona's School Finance System

Reason Foundation

Jan. 14 | Dashboard

Arizona School Finance Data Shows Large Funding Disparities Between School Districts

Reason Foundation

Jan. 14 | Dashboard

Arizona School Finance Dashboard

Sunlight Policy Center

Jan. 14 | Commentary

For the Newark Teachers Union, It's About the Money, Not the Students. Where is Superintendent Roger Leon?

Center of the American Experiment

Jan. 13 | Commentary

Parents of children in private and charter schools more satisfied with student progress than parents of children in public district schools

ExcelinEd

Jan. 13 | Commentary

Unprecedented COVID relief for private schools, but at what cost?

Fordham Institute

Jan. 13 | Commentary

Dan McKee, poised to be Rhode Island's next governor, is a model of how to improve schools for all children

Mackinac Center

Jan. 13 | Commentary

Low-Income Families Still Need Transportation Scholarships

University of Arkansas

Jan. 13 | Commentary

Parents/Guardians Share Opinions

ExcelinEd

Jan. 13 | Commentary

#AskExcelinEd: How can school leaders improve college acceleration opportunities for students? Part 1

Broookings Institute

Jan. 12 | Commentary

The unreported gender gap in high school graduation rates

EdChoice

Jan. 12 | Commentary

Ep. 233: Monthly Tracker Results - December 2020

EdNext

Jan. 12 | Commentary

Covid-19 Could Be the Moment We Turn to School Choice as a Road to Equal Opportunity

EdNext

Jan. 12 | Commentary

The 2021 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Scoring Rubric

ExcelinEd

Jan. 12 | Commentary

How is Garrett High School using dual credit to prep students for success?

ExcelinEd

Jan. 12 | Commentary

How is Plainwell High School using CLEP to prep students for success?

ExcelinEd

Jan. 12 | Commentary

Vanguard Academy Charter School: A model early college high school

ExcelinEd

Jan. 12 | Commentary

How is John I. Leonard High School using Cambridge AICE to prep students for success?

ExcelinEd

Jan. 12 | Commentary

How is Richlands High School using Advanced Placement to prep students for success?

Heartland Institute

Jan. 12 | Commentary

Spirit Murder, Lizard Brains And The Abolition Of Whiteness

CREDO

Jan. 12 | Commentary

CREDO 2021 Update

Broookings Institute

Jan. 11 | Commentary

How can we implement education for climate action and climate justice?

Center of the American Experiment

Jan. 11 | Interactive Map

Interactive map: Type of learning model being used by Minnesota school districts & charter schools

Center of the American Experiment

Jan. 11 | Commentary

In-person K-12 learning is essential to a well functioning economy

New America

Jan. 11 | Interview

Early Learning Priorities for the Biden Administration and 117th Congress

PPI

Jan. 11 | Commentary

Why America Should Go To Summer School

EdNext

Jan. 11 | Commentary

What It Takes to Be an Effective Public Scholar

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