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IDEAS, INSIGHT & CIVIL DISCOURSE issue 6 / December 2019

Reopening Our Schools

Issue 6 Articles

01

Betsy DeVos on Teacher Freedoms

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02

A Graduate Student’s Perspective from the Civil Discourse Dinner at Pepperdine University

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03

Civil Discourse in Action — with John Deasy and Derrell Bradford

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04

Leader Spotlight: Rodney Robinson and Dr. Curtis Jones

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05

Teacher Voices – Attracting and Retaining Qualified Teachers

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06

Is it Time to Retire Traditional Teacher Pension Plans?

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07

Parent Voices

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Social Impact: Changes to the Teacher Workforce in America

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What Cultural Shifts Need to Happen to Professionalize Teaching?

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What is the future of teacher activism?

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Political Discussion in the Classroom: What should educators be trying to do?

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The State of Teacher Talent Practices

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Current State of Teacher Workforce

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A Letter From Mark Gruzin

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How will professionalization impact teaching?

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Hanna Skandera on Understanding Teachers Needs

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Last Word on Coming Together

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[Webinar Series] The Path Back to School

THE PATH BACK TO SCHOOL IS A MONTHLY SERIES OF WEBINARS, CO-HOSTED BY AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE (AEI), BELLWETHER EDUCATION PARTNERS, THE PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY AND THE LINE...

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Q&A with Betsy DeVos and Michael Johnson

Deborah A. Gist is the superintendent of Tulsa Public Schools and a proud graduate of Memorial High School. She holds a bachelor of science in early-childhood education from the University of Oklahoma, a master of arts in elementary education and...

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Q&A with Deborah Gist

Deborah A. Gist is the superintendent of Tulsa Public Schools and a proud graduate of Memorial High School. She holds a bachelor of science in early-childhood education from the University of Oklahoma, a master of arts in elementary education and...

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Q&A with Derrell Bradford

  The Line is proud to have an exceptionally talented group of education leaders serve as advisors to the publication. We have brought together some of the brightest superintendents from across the country; experts in leadership, management and education policy;...

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Civil Discourse in Action — with Sam Cole and Carol Burris

The purpose of the Civil Discourse in Action” series is, to bring together education leaders with different perspectives, to listen, to learn, and to model civil engagement. The conversation presented here features Carol Burris, executive director of the Network for...

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A New Approach to College Readiness

Remarkably, more than half of incoming community college students, and approximately 20% of incoming students at four-year institutions, are academically unprepared when they arrive on campus. And traditional remediation efforts designed to get those students up to speed are failing...

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Frontline Research & Learning Institute’s New Print Issue of The Line Asks: ‘Are We Delivering on The Promise of Education?’

The Frontline Research & Learning Institute today released the fifth print issue of The Line, a publication dedicated to encouraging civil discourse among K-12 education leaders by presenting diverse viewpoints on the most pressing issues facing education today. The Line...

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Teacher Strikes: A Civil Discourse in Action Live Webinar

In this Civil Discourse Webinar, Madeline Will of Education Week moderates a discussion between Deb Gist, Superintendent of Tulsa Public Schools and Patti Ferguson-Palmer, President of the Tulsa Classroom Teachers Association. Tune in to hear what Deb and Patti have...

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Charter Schools are Public Schools, but do They Serve the Public Interest?

This essay pairing features two vocal supporters of charter schools, both of whom strongly believe that the promise of education – especially for at-risk and underserved students – is enhanced by the expansion of public school options. Still, their advocacy...

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Michael Cardona on the Civil Discourse Dinner at SXSW EDU

My first experience with a Civil Discourse Dinner was akin to a roller coaster ride; I went through moments of anticipation, anxiety, surprise, joy, and ultimately satisfaction, and at the end I was craving to run and get back in...

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How EdTech Data Can Improve Education Equity & Opportunity For K-12 Students

Despite the explosion of edtech in recent years, we have yet to find a teaching method more effective than one-on-one tutoring. This method is particularly effective when tutors are well-versed in their subject matter, trained and able to provide useful...

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The Frontline Research & Learning Institute and Whiteboard Advisors Co-Host First Civil Discourse Dinner at SXSWEdu

SXSWEdu Team Brings Dinner and Discussion Focused on Equity Gaps in the Future of Work to its 9th Annual Conference AUSTIN, TX — March 6, 2019 — The Frontline Research & Learning Institute today announced that it will co-host its...

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Key Learnings from the Civil Discourse Dinner in Las Vegas

To improve educational outcomes for our students and ensure every child has access to a high-quality education, collaboration among those advocating for, voting on and implementing education policies must be central to our approach. And yet, it is important to...

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Issue Four of The Line Explores K-12 Equity and Opportunity across America

Malvern, Pa., – November 12, 2018 – The Frontline Research & Learning Institute today released the fourth print issue of The Line, a publication dedicated to encouraging civil discourse among K-12 education leaders and presenting diverse viewpoints on the most...

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Going fast and far: The “Pathway 2 Tomorrow” initiative

As Secretary of Education for New Mexico and throughout my work in education, I championed policy solutions that were grounded in high expectations for all students and aligned with state and local needs. Today, I continue to do so through...

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Frontline Education Wins Content Marketing Awards 2018 Best New Print Publication for Design of The Line

Award-Winning Team Also Named Finalist in Four Categories Frontline Education, an integrated insights partner to the education community, has won the Content Marketing Awards’ 2018 Best New Print Publication for Design in recognition of The Line, a bi-annual publication for...

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Q&A with Mike Hanson

I also made clear the expectations and norms for behavior as a teacher, as a principal and later as a superintendent at Fresno United School District with oversight for 106 schools. At Fresno, our core beliefs and commitments were the...

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The Line Names New Editor-in-Chief

John Deasy Hands Off Editorial Leadership to Hanna Skandera Former New Mexico Secretary of Education, Hanna Skandera, has been named editor-in-chief of The Line, a publication dedicated to encouraging civil discourse among K-12 education leaders. Skandera will take the reins...

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What Summer Camp Teaches About Civil Discourse

If you were lucky enough to have been a part of the 15 percent of American youth who attend summer camp each year, you probably have great memories of canoe trips, crafts and nights by the campfire. You may also...

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Q&A with Sherry King

Sherry King is a member of The Line’s Editorial Advisory Board. King is currently working on a new professional development platform and supporting a new charter school in New York City. She has been a high school English teacher, high...

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Is Safety in the Eye of the Beholder?

Among the questions that are haunting America’s school children and school employees, parents and guardians and elected officials is this: Are we as the public institution called public education safer by increasing the number of individuals who can hold a...

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Student Voice and the #NeverAgain Movement

While the crowd size for March for Our Lives and the motivation of its backers may be debated, the might of the student leaders and participants cannot. Their voices were impassioned, purposeful, smart and sophisticated....

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New Liberty Issue of The Line Wrestles with the Conflicts of Student Rights and Freedoms

The Frontline Research & Learning Institute today released the third print and online issue of The Line, a publication dedicated to encouraging civil discourse among K-12 education leaders. The “Liberty” edition explores the tensions between personal freedom and those of...

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Union Fate (Janus vs. AFSCME)

In February, the Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments in a case entitled Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, concerning a public sector employee who is opposed to paying agency fees or “fair share” to the union responsible for...

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5 Key Learnings from the Civil Discourse Dinner in Santa Monica

The Frontline Research & Learning Institute kicked off its 2018 Civil Discourse Dinner series in Santa Monica with education leaders and advocates from across the Los Angeles metropolitan area. John Deasy, editor-in-chief for The Line and former LAUSD superintendent, along...

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Q&A with Neal McCluskey

I believe in the mission: Civil discourse is vitally important, but seems increasingly marginalized in and out of education policy debates....

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New Education Leaders Join The Line Editorial Advisory Board

The Line is pleased to welcome two new members to its Editorial Advisory Board (EAB): Kirsten Baesler, superintendent, North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and Neal McCluskey, director, Center for Educational Freedom, Cato Institute. Each is a fierce education advocate...

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Houston Disaster Recovery in Action

How an unwavering focus on students during disaster recovery led two education leaders – Sehba Ali of KIPP Houston and Mark DiBella of YES Prep – to focus on students and families, listen to their needs, and act quickly so...

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Q&A with Andy Rotherham

Q: How can the education community work to assure underserved students aren’t adversely impacted by school choice? A: By rejecting the extremists on both sides. One way to ensure that school choice doesn’t impact underserved students is to not give...

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Public Should Mean Something

We invited Catherine Brown, vice president, education policy, and Meg Benner, senior consultant, at the Center for American Progress, to react to the arguments made in The Line....

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John Deasy Reflects on the Inaugural Civil Discourse Dinner

The first Civil Discourse Dinner in Boston was a remarkable evening. Having dinner and discussing topics of mutual interest, especially among the education community, is nothing new. However, against the backdrop of national discord across so many issues, engaging with...

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Inaugural Civil Discourse Dinner

Talking about the toughest K-12 issues is critical to problem solving. Still, it can be difficult to open a conversation and express our viewpoints in a way that is both honest and constructive. Too often our own beliefs, bias, passion...

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Lowell Milken and Education Philanthropy

Sections: Main Article: A Conversation with Lowell Milken Bonus Content: Added perspective from Vicki Phillips...

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Q&A with Editorial Advisory Board Member Charlotte Danielson

Meet The Line Editorial Advisory Board The Line is proud to have an exceptionally talented group of education leaders serve as advisors to the publication. We have brought together 19 editorial advisory board members – some of the brightest superintendents...

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Cultural Inclusivity Trumps Tradition in Oklahoma City

In May, the mayor of New Orleans, Mitch Landrieu, made a stirring speech concurrent with the removal of memorials to the Confederacy and reminded us that all history is worthy of remembrance but not all history is worthy of reverence....

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Q&A with Editorial Advisory Board Member Jaime Aquino

Our editorial team is eager to share more about our Editorial Advisory Board members and what they believe through a Q&A series that kicks off with Jaime Aquino, Ph.D., Chief Program Officer, New Leaders....

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ESSA Accountability Guidelines Rollback

The Line recently asked Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, and Thomas Kane, Walter H. Gale Professor of Education and Economics at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, for their perspective on the rollback of Every Student...

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Fostering a Productive Dialogue on Race, Social Justice, and School Reform

Some deem this a healthy and long-overdue development, believing that social justice demands that education be understood through the prism of race and inequality. They believe that tackling deep racial inequities is the measure of one’s commitment to educational improvement,...

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The Line Debut at AASA

We’ve got to model something different for our students and for the adults who have forgotten that working together is how we make big change in education and lots of other things. Kaya Henderson, former chancellor, District of Columbia Public...

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New Approaches to Testing

More than in most countries, American K-12 students in public schools have been frequently tested, and those tests have always produced a certain amount of anxiety for students, parents and educators. If you add politics to the mix, the anxiety...

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Teacher Evaluation Under ESSA

The impossibly high aim of the No Child Left Behind Act, all students proficient by 2014, paved the way for an era of extraordinary leverage for the U.S. Department of Education. During the Obama administration, states were granted flexibility from...

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