Category Archives: K-12

Against college for all: the AFT president

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Bryan Alexander

Should everyone go to college? Back in 2022 I posted on what seemed like a major cultural shift about higher education. For decades much of America grew increasingly committed to the idea of “college for everyone.” Readers can think of … Continue reading →

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The new US Secretary of Education just tore into higher education

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Bryan Alexander

The United States has a new Secretary of Education.  John King Jr. is settling into the job, and it looks like one of his first moves is to light into higher education. I’m surprised this speech* isn’t getting more coverage. … Continue reading →

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Can technology save money in K-12 schools?

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Bryan Alexander

I’ve been asked by several state legislators here in Vermont to offer ideas on how technology can help reduce K-12 school costs.   (This is part of a larger topic, my role in local school boards.  More on this later.) I … Continue reading →

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