The Military Student Identifier: Turning information into action
The Military Student Identifier – introduced under the Every Student Succeeds Act, presents a powerful opportunity for states to better…
Announcing “Check State Plans: Promise to Practice”
A message from Jim Cowen, Executive Director of the Collaborative for Student Success, to our partners and friends: Why Do…
Polls Show Public Has Moved On From Standards and Assessments Debates
America has spoken: high standards are here to stay. This year’s Education Next and Phi Delta Kappa International (PDK) polls…
When It Comes to Educating Foster Children, Are States Stepping Up to the Plate?
Many kids in America have the privilege of having a parent that takes a daily interest in their academic careers…
2017 NAEP Scores Are a Call for Action
On April 10, 2018 Jim Cowen, executive director of the Collaborative for Student Success, published the following memo on the recently released…
In the spirit of Women’s History Month, we are continuing our celebration by honoring another great public-school teacher, Jennifer Henderson.…
Taking Fear Out of the Equation
So many people across the U.S. freely admit they don’t feel comfortable with numbers and equations. Phrases like “I’m not…
Why the Incredibles 2 Trailer Was Groan-Worthy for Teachers
The Incredibles 2 trailer that has been making the rounds has sparked discussions about a seemingly new villain: math homework.…
No Idea Too Small, No Dream Too Big
Despite a national push on diversifying the the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professions, minorities, particularly African Americans, are…