“Parent Trigger in Practice: Snapshots From California”
Parent Trigger in Practice: Snapshots From California is a multimedia presentation from Education Week. It gives a short and sweet overview of how it has, and has not, been used in our state.
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“Advocates of state’s parent-trigger law seek to expand its influence”
Advocates of state’s parent-trigger law seek to expand its influence is an article in Ed Source describing plans trigger proponents have in our state of California. I was particularly struck by the comments of Professor John Rogers from UCLA’s Graduate School of Education and Information Studies: Calling it an “old Wild West metaphor,” Rogers said […]
“Q&A: The ‘Parent-Trigger’ Movement Turns Five, What’s Next?”
Q&A: The ‘Parent-Trigger’ Movement Turns Five, What’s Next? is an interview with Education Week reporter Karla Scoon Reid, who has written some recent articles on the parent trigger. It’s a quick-read and has some interesting points.
“After Divisive Start, Use of ‘Parent Trigger’ Law Matures”
Though I’m not impressed with Education Week’s headline, After Divisive Start, Use of ‘Parent Trigger’ Law Matures, its recent article shares some pretty useful info on the parent trigger. I especially liked this excerpt: John Rogers, an associate professor in UCLA’s Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, predicts the parent-trigger law may have run […]
“Parent-trigger showdowns loom nationwide”
Parent-trigger showdowns loom nationwide is the headline of a new Hechinger Report article that gives a decent overview of what’s happening around the country related to the parent trigger. Here’s how it begins: Lawmakers around the country are gearing up for showdowns against teachers unions and school administrators who are seeking to squash a new […]
“Texas Lawmakers Consider “Parent Trigger” Schools Law”
Texas Lawmakers Consider “Parent Trigger” Schools Law is the headline of a recent article in The Texas Tribune. Here’s how it begins: Hoping to prompt parent involvement and quicker turnarounds at struggling schools, Texas lawmakers are considering a controversial policy known as a “parent trigger” law. A state Senate panel heard testimony Thursday on legislation […]
Ed Week Article On Parent Trigger Might Not See The Forest For The Trees
I’m obviously a big fan of Education Week since I’ve been writing a weekly teacher advice column there for the past four years. Even before I began writing for them, though, I was (and continue to be) impressed with its coverage of education issues. However, I was a bit disappointed with their recent article, […]
Another Parent Trigger Effort Fails In California
Last week, another attempt at using the “parent trigger” to take over a public school failed. Here are some articles on the effort: Anaheim parents fail to convert struggling school to charter is from The LA Times. Anaheim school board rejects parent petition to turn Palm Lane Elementary into a charter is from The Orange […]
Parent Trigger Update
Here are a couple of interesting new developments on the “parent trigger”: Ohio’s Parent-Trigger Law Has No Takers So Far is from Education Week. I’ve previously written about what was happening in Ohio at Parent Trigger Ready To Bring Chaos To Ohio Schools. Parent-Trigger Law Proponent Ben Austin Resigns From Group He Founded is also […]
Excellent Comment By Barnett Berry On The Parent Trigger
The Hechinger Report has a piece on the parent trigger that seems particularly slanted in its favor. That’s a bit surprising to me, since their work is usually pretty objective. However, it does include a very good comment from Barnett Berry from the Center For Teacher Quality: Barnett Berry, founder and CEO of the nonprofit […]
It Sounds Like California’s First & Only Parent Trigger School Is A Disaster
Adelanto Report Card: Year Zero of the Parent Trigger Revolution is from Capital and Main, and paints a devastating picture of life at California’s first and only school that has been initiated by using the parent trigger law. It’s a must-read….. You might also be interested in The Best Resources For Learning Why The Parent […]
Parent Trigger Ready To Bring Chaos To Ohio Schools
Schools in Columbus, Ohio, are bracing for chaos as they become a pilot project for using the parent trigger. The former superintendent (don’t you love it when people make decisions and don’t hang around to deal with the consequences?) offered the city up to the state as a place to experiment. The state has chosen […]
One Good Thing Comes Out Of Ill-Conceived CA District NCLB Waiver: LAUSD Not Subject To Parent Trigger
The U.S. Department of Education has granted eight California school district and ill-conceived waiver from No Child Left Behind. Fortunately, our Sacramento district — one of those eight — withdrew from the group earlier this year. The whole thing is doomed to fail. However, at least one good thing has come out of it — […]
“Parent-trigger efforts: At a crossroads? A standstill? A dead end?”
Parent-trigger efforts: At a crossroads? A standstill? A dead end? is from The Hechinger Report, and gives a good overview of what’s happening with parent trigger laws in California and around the country. You might also be interested in The Best Resources For Learning Why The Parent Trigger Isn’t Good For Parents, Kids Or Schools.
“Parents Form Partnership With LAUSD, Avoid Using Parent-Trigger Law”
Parents Form Partnership With LAUSD, Avoid Using Parent-Trigger Law is an interest post over at Education Week sharing an agreement that the District made with parents for increased services and resources. The suggestion is that the deal wouldn’t have been made if the District didn’t have a threat of parents using the parent trigger hanging […]
“State Lawmakers Throttle Back on ‘Parent Trigger'”
State Lawmakers Throttle Back on ‘Parent Trigger’ is an article at Education Week. Here’s how it begins: Interest in the controversial school choice option known as the parent trigger has declined sharply among state lawmakers this year… I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning Why The Parent Trigger Isn’t Good For Parents, Kids […]
“Parent Trigger Laws In The States”
Parent Trigger Laws In The States is a report, and chart, from The National Conference Of State Legislatures. It gives a pretty complete explanation and comparison of the different parent trigger laws passed by a few states. Thanks to Alexander Russo for the tip.
What Has Gotten In To These Guys? Now Leader Of Britain’s Labor Party Appears To Call For A “Parent Trigger”
I just don’t understand how people who consider themselves progressive here in the United States and, now, in Great Britain can support such a fundamentally undemocratic tool as the parent trigger (where a small number of parents can upend a public institution — read more at The Best Resources For Learning Why The Parent Trigger Isn’t […]
Parent Trigger Update
‘Parent Trigger’ School Faces Challenge to Deliver is a new article in Education Week, which also includes the Prezi embedded below:
LA Times Editorial: “Fix the ‘parent trigger'”
I’ve previously published two posts on changes the LA School District is applying to parent trigger usage: “L.A. Unified seeks to end confusion and fights over parent trigger law” and Los Angeles School District Approves New Parent Trigger Rules While Legislature Possibly Prohibits Law’s Use Next Year. Somewhat surprisingly, The Los Angeles Times has now […]