Ed Reform Minute

Audio interview with Diane Hernandez, Director, Student Assessment Division, California Department of Education.Ms. Hernandez explains a disconnect between California's plans for an annual Common Core student assessment for students (developed by the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) and the non-Common Core aligned California high school exit exam.    

Heather Harding is the Executive Director of EdCORE. Today's Stories: As Hispanic enrollment rises school officials ponder how to boost their academic performance. In most juvenile prisons, students languish. Legislation to create a standardized contract between Fla. charter schools and local school districts clears House hurdle. New Hampshire's deputy education commissioner denies charges his agency deliberately tried to scuttle a bill to increase funding for charter schools from 40% to 48%. Dallas area school already in debt $167 million asks for a $775 million bond putting costs per pupil at $84K. Misleading statistics abouit charter schools in Philly vs. statewide average.           For the latest in education reform news, check ChoiceMedia.TV.  For free karma points, tell a friend about the Reform School podcast. © 2014 Choice Media 

Teresa Foulger is a professor of education at Arizona State University. Today's Stories: Cincinnati area Superintendent caught embezzling to be sentenced   Georgia parents don't want their child to take the standardized test in Jump Start: Louisiana's new vocational training program pairs students with businesses   Tulsa, OK early ed program is a standout Calif. GOP gubernatorial candidate: fund schools, not districts           For the latest in education reform news, check ChoiceMedia.TV.  For free karma points, tell a friend about the Reform School podcast. © 2014 Choice Media 

Justin Owen, CEO of The Beacon Center of Nashville, TN, joins us on this edition of #ReformSchool. We discussed these stories: Elizabeth Warren & her "stealthy support for vouchers" Yesterday written profile of Warren by CBS national can be found here   Chicago's Afro-Centric curriculum   Chicago public schools and "budget gimmicks"   Kansas funding deadline Death of the Tennessee vouchers Carbon monoxide alarms in OK public schools   For the latest in education reform news, check ChoiceMedia.TV.  For free karma points, tell a friend about the Reform School podcast. © 2014 Choice Media 

On the latest Reform School, we discussed the controversial topic common core. Bob is highly skeptical, while Dropout Nation's RiShawn Biddle sees it differently.   For the latest in education reform news, check ChoiceMedia.TV.  For free karma points, tell a friend about the Ed Reform Minute podcast. © 2014 Choice Media 

On the latest Reform School, we discussed the controversial topic of race in school. Are minority students being disproportionately punished? One study says this may be the case.   For the latest in education reform news, check ChoiceMedia.TV.  For free karma points, tell a friend about the Ed Reform Minute podcast.© 2014 Choice Media 

On the latest Reform School, we discussed President Obama's reluctance to support school vouchers that help many disadvantages students. Why the president chooses this course of action remains a mystery. For the latest in education reform news, check ChoiceMedia.TV.  For free karma points, tell a friend about the Ed Reform Minute podcast.© 2014 Choice Media 

Tensions are flaring between Heather and Bob over the new "Ban Bossy" initiative. To hear the whole story, check out the latest episode of Reform School.  For the latest in education reform news, check ChoiceMedia.TV.  For free karma points, tell a friend about the Ed Reform Minute podcast.© 2014 Choice Media 

This time on Choice Media's Reform School, we discuss NYC Mayor De Blasio's continuing war on charter schools. Good thing we're not located in the city, or else we'd probably be evicted.  For the latest in education reform news, check ChoiceMedia.TV.  For free karma points, tell a friend about the Ed Reform Minute podcast.© 2014 Choice Media 

Choice Media has a new webcast/podcast, Reform School.  Keep checking the Ed Reform Minute for synopses of our daily shows! For the latest in education reform news, check ChoiceMedia.TV.  For free karma points, tell a friend about the Ed Reform Minute podcast.© 2014 Choice Media 

Tragedy struck for one New Jersey teenager when her parents refused to pay for her college education. You can hear about the plight of this courageous young woman and much more on Choice Media's Reform School.  For the latest in education reform news, check ChoiceMedia.TV.  For free karma points, tell a friend about the Ed Reform Minute podcast.© 2014 Choice Media 

In a world where public schools are often plagued with drugs, sex, and violence, what could be more concerning than a small child pointing his finger into a shape vaguely resembling a gun?  For the latest in education reform news, check ChoiceMedia.TV.  For free karma points, tell a friend about the Ed Reform Minute podcast.© 2014 Choice Media 

What do most Americans think of our education system? Where are schools actually doing the best? Good questions. Allow us to help enlighten you.   Non-profit group 50CAN conducted a national survey on how the country views education. President & Founder Marc Porter Magee joins us on the Ed Reform Minute.  For the latest in education reform news, check ChoiceMedia.TV.  For free karma points, tell a friend about the Ed Reform Minute podcast. © 2014 Choice Media 

Representative Tom McMillin discusses why he supports the termination of Michigan's contract with the Education Achievement Authority. State Representative Tom McMillin was elected to his third term in the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2012, representing residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and part of Oakland Township. McMillin serves as chair of Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and chairs the House Oversight Committee. He also serves on the House Education, Financial Liability Reform and Regulatory Reform committees. For the latest in education reform news, check ChoiceMedia.TV.  For free karma points, tell a friend about the Ed Reform Minute podcast. © 2014 Choice Media 

Rick Bates of the Society for Science & the Public talks about the prestigious Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, and the Intel Science Talent Search.Rick Bates has worked at SSP since 2006. He lead the Society’s communications and fundraising efforts, and now serves as the Chief Advancement Officer. He is also currently in an interim role as the Chief Executive Officer.He grew up in an environment focused on education and science, including countless hours spent outside exploring the wild and learning about everything in it. After graduating from Roanoke College, he took the opportunity to live close to nature in Alaska and later began a career in nonprofits, where he has focused for over a dozen years on building awareness and support of the importance and benefit of science and education programming to young people and our society.   For the latest in education reform news, check ChoiceMedia.TV.  For free karma points, tell a friend about the Ed Reform Minute podcast.© 2013 Choice Media