HGSE in the Media

August 2005

Leaders Go to School on Business Practices
A report on the Public Education Leadership Project (PELP), the joint venture between HGSE and the Harvard Business School. (Education Week, 8/31/2005. Free registration required.)

Schools Focus Extra Efforts on Ninth Grade
Professor Gary Orfield comments on the challenges of ninth-grade learning. (Wall Street Journal, 8/24/05. Paid registration required.)

Schools Focus Extra Efforts on Ninth Grade
Professor Gary Orfield comments on the challenges of ninth-grade learning. (Wall Street Journal, 8/24/05. Paid registration required.)

Some Push Schools to Put Computers in Front of All Students
Wirth Professor Chris Dede speaks about the advantage of having a computer for every student in school. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8/22/05. Free registration required.)

Dropouts a Drain on Economy
An article discussing the findings of several recent studies on high school dropouts, including one by the Harvard Civil Rights Project, led by Professor Gary Orfield. (The Washington Times, 8/21/05)

Becoming Cynics at a Tender Age
Bigelow Professor Kurt Fischer discusses how children may learn to doubt. (Baltimore Sun, 8/19/05. Free registration required.)

Psychologist Says Standardized Tests Undermine a Child's Ability to Learn
Lecturer Paul Reville argues the necessity of standardized tests. (Santa Cruz Sentinel [California], 8/14/05)

For Teachers, Summertime is No Picnic
An article discussing the summer activities of educators including the Principal Center's "The Art of Leadership." (Lancaster New Era [Pennsylvania], 8/12/05)

High Expectations Must Transcend Race
Assistant Professor John Diamond speaks on race and intelligence to a conference of Rhode Island educators. (Providence Journal, 8/11/05. Paid registration required.)

Staff Investment Pays Dividends in Md. District
Anrig Professor Richard Elmore comments on the success of Montgomery County, Md's school hiring processes. (Education Week, 8/10/05. Free registration required.)

Cohn Selected to Lead Schools in San Diego
Professor Robert Schwartz comments on the selection of a superintendent in San Diego. (Education Week, 8/10/05. Free registration required.)

Three-Week Crash Course Brings New Teachers to Pinellas
Lecturer Katherine Boles weighs in on the debate on alternative certification for teachers. (St. Petersburg Times [Florida], 8/7/05)

Discover, Nurture Your Child's Learning Strengths
A story detailing Howard Gardner's participation in the first Multiple Intelligence Convention in the Philippines. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, 8/5/05)