Two news organizations devoted to education reported from the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. In case you missed some or all of the coverage, EdNews Colorado has compiled key headlines from Education Week and The Hechinger Report.
We did a similar roundup of education-related reporting from the Republican National Convention in Tampa. Most links go to brief news stories or short news blog posts:
COVERAGE ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 7
- Obama warns of education cuts, touts vision on K-12. Education Week
- Obama says America can “out-educate and out-compete” anyone. The Hechinger Report
THURSDAY, SEPT. 6
- Obama sees education as “investment,” not expense, key speakers say. The Hechinger Report
- Montana schools chief gets convention speaking spot – but doesn’t always agree with Obama on education. The Hechinger Report
- Comparing, contrasting Obama, Romney education platforms. Education Week
- As Obama is nominated, Arne Duncan’s speech finesses touchy issues. Education Week
- Congress’ dysfunction hurting K-12, Colorado’s U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet warns. Education Week
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 5
- Education finally plays a starring role. The Hechinger Report
- Michelle Rhee touts Obama’s school policies. Education Week, The Hechinger Report
- What does a pro-charter president look like? The Hechinger Report
- Colorado official – state Sen. Mike Johnston, D-Denver – talks educator evaluation, tenure. Education Week
TUESDAY, SEPT. 4
- NEA, AFT delegates to campaign for Obama, despite differences. Education Week
- At convention, lawmakers talk peace, and war, with unions. Education Week
- Unions need to be part of reform, lawmakers say. The Hechinger Report
- How can we fix higher education? The Hechinger Report
MONDAY, SEPT. 3
- Democratic platform hails common core, praises teachers. Education Week
- “Parent trigger” gets the Hollywood treatment in Charlotte. Education Week