The Rip Van Winkle story, reimagined in a Time Magazine article several years ago, describes Rip waking up in modern day America and being utterly confused until he walks into a classroom, then recognizes right away where he is. The point of his story is to demonstrate how education has not caught up with the rest of society’s evolution. Public arguments frequently touch on funding, technology, styles of teaching, assessments of both teachers and students, and much more. One thing is clear among all this debate: the current educational system is ready for change. Take a look at these 50 blogs to find out what is being said on the blogosphere about education reform.
News and Analysis
Stay on top of the issues and potential issues that surround education reform by keeping up to date with the education news available in these blogs.
- edspresso. Read news, commentary and debate on education reform here, with recent topics including charter schools and collaboration of unusual policymakers working towards reform.
- Eduwonk. Get news and analysis on current events in the world of education in this blog.
- EducationNews.org. The news here covers both national and international education, commentary, and breaking news.
- Intercepts. This blog keeps and eye on public education and teacher’s unions and shares topics such as charter schools and politics as they affect education.
- On Education. Get news from US News & World Report that focuses specifically on education.
- The Early Ed Watch Blog. The news and analysis here keeps a finger on the pulse of early education.
- The Ed Money Watch Blog. Concentrating on education finance, this blog monitors and reports on how fiscal policies impact education.
- The Higher Ed Watch Blog. The third New America blog, this one takes a look at accessibility, affordability, and quality of higher education.
- Joanne Jacobs. A freelance education writer, Jacobs shares plenty of education news on her blog.
- This Week in Education. This blog sponsored by Scholastic and written by Alexander Russo covers a variety of education topics.
Politics
Politics are an integral part of education reform. See what these bloggers have to say about the impact of politics on education.
- Politics K-12. This Education Week blog highlights current events touching on the state and federal politics of education.
- Democrats for Education Reform. This blog from a political action committee that works with the Democratic party to reform education discusses issues such as charter schools, innovation, and low-performing schools.
- Buckhorn Road. This blogger covers the politics of education with an eye to the right.
- 5/17. Jim Anderson blogs about education stories in the news with a heavy dose of politics thrown in as well.
- EdReformer. This blog from Vander Ark/Ratcliff covers politically-based education news and reform.
- Right on the Left Coast. This conservative teacher covers politics and education from his home in California.
Policy
Read these blogs to find out what their authors feel are important policy issues surrounding education reform.
- The Edurati Review. Find commentary and analysis on education policy issues on this blog.
- Teacher Beat. From Education Week, this blog provides news and analysis on national education policy.
- Education Policy Blog. The topics in this collaborative blog include tuition tax credits, trust in schools, and teacher evaluation.
- Practical Theory. This principal of the Science Leadership Academy advocates for positive changes in education.
- Stories from School. This blog features stories from teachers that highlight the impact policies have on their teaching.
- The Quick and the Ed. Published by an independent think tank, this blog focuses on education policy.
- Early Ed Watch. Stay on top of early education policies with the posts on this blog.
- Jay P. Greene’s Blog. Greene shares his perspective on education policy as the head of the Department of Education Reform at University of Arkansas.
- The Core Knowledge Blog. This blog promotes education reform through concept-based curriculum as an element of this reform.
- Tuttle SVC. Tom Hoffman’s blog covers education policy and reform with an emphasis on language arts.
- Thoughts on Education Policy. A graduate student studying education policy, Corey Bunje Bower blogs on issues surrounding poverty and urban schools, among other topics.
- Why Boys Fail. The focus of this blog is how boys are underserved in education and solutions for changing this problem.
- Flypaper. Learn what’s being discussed behind the scenes at an influential non-profit think tank working to improve education in America.
- Bridging Differences. This blog offers the perspective of two women often at odds, but united on changing education policy for the best.
- National Journal Online – Education Experts. Experts in the field of education discuss significant policy issues on this blog.
Regional Blogs
These blogs have a regional flavor with their specialized interest focused on a particular geographic area, but many of the reform issues addressed are relevant to education as a whole.
- NYC Educator. This New York educator blogs about educational politics and policy as they related to New York and education in general.
- GothamSchools. Written by two education reporters, this blog focuses on what is working and what needs to be changed in New York schools.
- Whitney Tilson’s School Reform Blog. While the updates here may be sporadic, Tilson posts news about New York schools and reform issues.
- Schools. This blog from the Times Union explores education news and reform issues in the Albany area.
- Education Notes Online. Covering educational issues important to New York and nationally, this blog features news and events to help readers become a part of the solution.
- Passing Notes. This blog focuses on education reform in general with a special interest in Rhode Island schools.
- "Teachers & Parents for Real Education Reform". The work of parents and teachers in the DC area, this blog works to make education reform to benefit teachers and students.
- PWC Education Reform. Concerned parents in Prince William County Schools have created and maintain this blog in order to spearhead reform in these schools.
- Mike Falick’s Blog. This award-winning blog from a Spring Branch ISD School Board Trustee in Texas touches on education reform locally as well as nationally.
- Educational Equity, Politics & Policy in Texas. Read about accountability, testing, bilingual education, finance, and more in this blog that features issues important to Texas and national education.
From the Educators
Many educators believe in changing stubborn educational policy through action at the classroom level. These educators are promoting reform through their words and deeds.
- TeachMoore. This English teacher blogs about education reform and more on her blog.
- Teacher in a Strange Land. Nancy Flanagan writes on a number of education-related topics, many of which highlight policy and reform.
- The Doc Is In. Dr. Pezz blogs on teaching as well as education policy in this blog.
- 2¢ Worth. David Warlick’s popular blog features his experience and opinions that he shares in an attempt to help modernize education.
- Teacher Voices. This blog features thoughts from teachers participating on the Teacher Leaders Network and frequently includes topics on innovation, reform, and strong leadership.
- The Future of Education is Here. This blog features bottom-up solutions being implemented in schools now in an effort to affect positive educational change.
- Dangerously Irrelevant. Scott McLeod blogs on education leadership and innovation on his popular blog.
- The Power of Educational Technology. Liz B. Davis believes in the power of technology to make positive changes in education.
- I Thought a Think. This Washington state teacher keeps readers updated on politics and policy surrounding public education.
