Top Performers tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011-11-15:/edweek/top_performers//115 2018-11-28T15:41:08Z Marc Tucker is president of the National Center on Education and the Economy. For two decades, his research has focused on the policies and practices of the countries with the best education systems. His latest book is Surpassing Shanghai: An Agenda for American Education Built on the World's Leading Systems. Movable Type Pro 5.2.7 'I Love the Uneducated.' tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/top_performers//115.78024 2018-11-28T15:41:00Z 2018-11-28T15:41:08Z In his final Top Performers post, Marc Tucker says farewell and tells readers what's next for him. Marc Tucker http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/top_performers/ In his final Top Performers post, Marc Tucker says farewell and tells readers what's next for him. Teachers Colleges as the Weakest Link: Part 2 tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/top_performers//115.77903 2018-11-09T13:37:41Z 2018-11-09T15:16:44Z Building off of his piece last week, Marc Tucker looks at how the economics of higher education and lacking state governance combine to weaken schools of education. Marc Tucker http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/top_performers/ Building off of his piece last week, Marc Tucker looks at how the economics of higher education and lacking state governance combine to weaken schools of education. Teachers Colleges: The Weakest Link tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/top_performers//115.77836 2018-11-01T13:47:03Z 2018-11-02T15:52:06Z Marc Tucker explores why and how U.S. teacher education is holding our teachers, the profession and our schools back. Marc Tucker http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/top_performers/ Marc Tucker explores why and how U.S. teacher education is holding our teachers, the profession and our schools back. David Osborne on Reinventing Government (of Schools) tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/top_performers//115.77780 2018-10-25T13:52:52Z 2018-10-25T14:18:49Z In discussing a recent book on remaking U.S. schools by David Osborne, Marc Tucker explores how his own views on school choice, competition and accountability have evolved over the years. Marc Tucker http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/top_performers/ In discussing a recent book on remaking U.S. schools by David Osborne, Marc Tucker explores how his own views on school choice, competition and accountability have evolved over the years. The Great American Growth Machine and How to Fix it tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/top_performers//115.77738 2018-10-18T15:41:36Z 2018-10-22T13:08:57Z Marc Tucker responds to a Wall Street Journal piece by former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan and Economist editor Adrian Woodridge and argues that it is challenges in our education system, rather than increasing regulation and social expenditures, that are undermining U.S. economic dynamism. Marc Tucker http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/top_performers/ Marc Tucker responds to a Wall Street Journal piece by former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan and Economist editor Adrian Woodridge and argues that it is challenges in our education system, rather than increasing regulation and social expenditures, that are undermining U.S. economic dynamism. Trust: An Essential Ingredient for Top Performance tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/top_performers//115.77669 2018-10-11T12:28:52Z 2018-10-11T13:05:51Z Marc Tucker explores the critical importance of trust in successful education systems and how trust was lost in U.S. education. Marc Tucker http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/top_performers/ Marc Tucker explores the critical importance of trust in successful education systems and how trust was lost in U.S. education. Setting NAEP Performance Standards: How We Got Here tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/top_performers//115.77615 2018-10-04T13:28:22Z 2018-10-04T13:32:51Z Marc Tucker recounts the history of criticism of NAEP's standard-setting process and proposes a new model for The Nation's Report Card. Marc Tucker http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/top_performers/ Marc Tucker recounts the history of criticism of NAEP's standard-setting process and proposes a new model for The Nation's Report Card. NAEP Must Get Its Standards Right This Time tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/top_performers//115.77548 2018-09-27T13:58:48Z 2018-09-27T14:21:02Z With NAEP at a critical crossroads as the Nation's Report Card's governing board sets new proficiency standards, Marc Tucker argues the board must align those standards to real-world college and career readiness or U.S. students and schools will pay the price. Marc Tucker http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/top_performers/ With NAEP at a critical crossroads as the Nation's Report Card's governing board sets new proficiency standards, Marc Tucker argues the board must align those standards to real-world college and career readiness or U.S. students and schools will pay the price. On Nobel Prizes That Do Not Yet Exist and Other Exciting Matters tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/top_performers//115.77487 2018-09-20T15:58:47Z 2018-09-20T17:07:11Z Marc Tucker looks at a host of issues raised by readers after his recent blog post looking at why U.S. schools continue to struggle. Marc Tucker http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/top_performers/ Marc Tucker looks at a host of issues raised by readers after his recent blog post looking at why U.S. schools continue to struggle. Is What Once Made U.S. Schools Great Now Holding Them Back? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/top_performers//115.77416 2018-09-12T17:19:25Z 2018-09-18T19:15:14Z Marc Tucker takes us through the development of the U.S. education system and examines how key elements of that development have allowed a growing number of countries to far exceed American performance. Marc Tucker http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/top_performers/ Marc Tucker takes us through the development of the U.S. education system and examines how key elements of that development have allowed a growing number of countries to far exceed American performance. The Tangled Web: The High School Diploma, College and Career Readiness Standards and Career and Technical Education tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/top_performers//115.77364 2018-09-06T14:01:36Z 2018-09-06T17:56:36Z Marc Tucker looks at how low bars for college and career readiness standards, career and technical education and high school graduation requirements are leaving U.S. students two and three years behind their peers in top-performing systems. Marc Tucker http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/top_performers/ Marc Tucker looks at how low bars for college and career readiness standards, career and technical education and high school graduation requirements are leaving U.S. students two and three years behind their peers in top-performing systems. Arne Duncan's Take on School Reform: Read It! tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/top_performers//115.77316 2018-08-30T17:12:59Z 2018-08-30T20:06:21Z Marc Tucker reflects on what we can learn about systems reform from the former Secretary's new book. Marc Tucker http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/top_performers/ Marc Tucker reflects on what we can learn about systems reform from the former Secretary's new book. It's Time: I'm Stepping Down tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/top_performers//115.77250 2018-08-23T13:42:33Z 2018-08-23T20:32:05Z Marc Tucker announces he's stepping down as president and CEO of NCEE and shares his plans for the future. Marc Tucker http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/top_performers/ Marc Tucker announces he's stepping down as president and CEO of NCEE and shares his plans for the future. The Summer of '18 tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/top_performers//115.77190 2018-08-16T12:29:44Z 2018-08-16T12:54:47Z Marc Tucker's reflections as the summer months come to a close. Marc Tucker http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/top_performers/ Marc Tucker's reflections as the summer months come to a close. How Stories, More Than Facts, Shape the Possibilities for Education Reform tag:blogs.edweek.org,2018:/edweek/top_performers//115.76999 2018-07-26T08:13:51Z 2018-07-26T18:08:54Z The heated debate over how to improve schools shows no sign of slowing down. Marc Tucker argues its time to move beyond the flawed narratives that only foster division and move toward the real change that is needed. Marc Tucker http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/top_performers/ The heated debate over how to improve schools shows no sign of slowing down. Marc Tucker argues its time to move beyond the flawed narratives that only foster division and move toward the real change that is needed.