Blogs: Grading Obama, Abolishing Arne, Debunking Canada

One year after his election, what has Obama achieved? Christian Science Monitor
Obama got off to a quick start. But almost one year after winning the presidency, his deeds are at risk of paling next to his aspirations.

A Powerful Identity, a Vanishing Diagnosis NYT
It is one of the most intriguing labels in psychiatry.

Performance Pay for Pundits Claus Von Z
First up for evaluation: Jonathan Alter.

Why we don't need an education secretary Jay Mathews
Let's abolish the office and get that talent back where it belongs, where school change really happens, in our states and cities.

High stakes testing arrives in PA
This month the state Board of Education approved new state graduation exams for all high school students in Pennsylvania.

Canada: not the educational mecca we've been led to believe  KDeRosa
Canadian edu-pundits have been leading us to believe that Canada's lefty social policy programs have nearly eradicated both income and racial inequality and have lead to an educational mecca in which achievement gaps are no more.

Some People Wear Two Hats in Common Standards Process Curriculum Matters
Some of the individuals who have been selected to provide feedback on mathematics or English/language arts standards for college- and career-readiness are also part of the group of people charged with "validation" of the standards.

High school girls’ MySpace photos lead to sports suspension True/Slant
That’s, like, so not fair.