Education Next – Frederick Hess
“In the Forbes column, I suggested ten questions that parents should ask if they want to get a real sense of what’s happening in their child’s school this year. Parents tell me time and again that their seemingly sensible queries about reading programs, math instruction, and grading policies too often yield buzzword-laden responses that don’t clarify anything. So I offered some questions that don’t wade into the particulars of curriculum and instruction—but that offer a straightforward way to get a read on school culture, values, and mindset. The ten questions are:” (more)