Students can be “honest brokers” when it comes to evaluating education policy, so why don’t we let them have more of a say? The answer might say more about adults than it does about children. The Atlantic
A foundation that trains and funds teachers across the world will give $1 million this weekend to one of 10 finalists who have demonstrated innovative teaching practices and who are preparing students to be “global citizens.” NPR Ed
The former head of teacher evaluation work for the Tennessee Department of Education argues that the idea that the best teachers are fleeing the profession is a myth. Real Clear Education
Getting involved in schools is harder for immigrant parents, who often face language barriers and broader community hostility. Vox
Twelve-year-olds from New York City talk about goals, inspirations and the challenges of being on the cusp of adolescence. WNYC
The increasing number of families who opt out of standardized tests is putting pressure on states and districts who use test scores to evaluate teachers. The New Yorker
Behind the scenes at SXSWedu, one reporter wonders how relevant many of the presented tech ideas are to conversations about classrooms and learning. Hechinger
Commentary: A nonprofit program in Mississippi, Michigan and other cities around the country is initiating small concrete steps to get parents more involved in their children’s schools. Hechinger