Monthly Archives: December 2017

Is YES Prep Failing Its Black Students?

Posted on December 10, 2017 by garyrubinstein

YES Prep is a charter school network in Houston with very close ties to Teach For America.  It was founded in 1995 by Chris Barbic, a 1992 TFA corps member.  Many of the teachers at the YES campuses are from … Continue reading →

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Michael Johnston Tells Mile High Tale In Campaign Video

Posted on December 9, 2017 by garyrubinstein

Michael Johnston is one of the highest profile ed reform heroes in the country.  As a state senator in Colorado his teacher evaluation bill SB-191 mandated that 50% of a teacher’s evaluation would be based on standardized test ‘growth.’  The … Continue reading →

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