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Sector Spotlight
Report Release: Reforming Teacher Pensions for a Changing Work Force
New Education Sector report examines teacher pensions and details the problems facing current state pension programs.
Sport or Not? A Question for the Courts
Senior Policy Analyst Elena Silva interviewed by the New York Times on Title IX.
Teachers Unions as Agents of Reform
Brad Jupp, an architect of Denver's landmark performance-based teacher pay system, ProComp, is an outspoken advocate of both labor organizing and quality education for disadvantaged kids. In this interview, Jupp talks about ProComp, his views on teacher unionism, and the future of the teaching profession.
Education Sector Welcomes Three New Board Members
Education Sector's board of directors names three prominent leaders in the fields of education and journalism to the board: David W. Breneman, Richard Lee Colvin, and Peter McWalters.
For-profit colleges: Do they shortchange students?
Policy Director Kevin Carey comments on a recent Senate HELP Committee hearing on for-profit colleges.
Events
Education Sector regularly hosts a number of conferences, discussions, and lectures covering a wide range of important education issues. Most of these events are open to the public. Click on an event title to view more information.
Upcoming Events
September
Second Annual 'College Guide' Event
Education Sector and Washington Monthly are teaming up to host a live event to highlight the release of the magazine's annual "College Guide."
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Second Annual 'College Guide' Event
Education Sector and Washington Monthly are teaming up to host a live event to highlight the release of the magazine's annual "College Guide."
Past Events
June
Finding the Link: Teacher Evaluation and Professional Development
Watch the full video of this event! On June 30, 2010, Education Sector hosted a panel discussion on emerging strategies to link teacher evaluation and professional development.
May
Online Discussion: Exploring Human Capital Issues in Successful School Turnarounds
This discussion is part of Education Sector's "Race to Reauthorization" series
Read through the transcript of this online discussion! Experts explore the teacher and leader challenges surrounding the school turnaround issue.
March
College- and Career-Ready Students: How Can We Tell?
From Education Sector's "Race to Reauthorization" forum series
In March 2010, Education Sector and College Summit hosted an important discussion about what "college- and career-ready" means and how it looks in policy and practice. Watch the full video!