eSchool News Launches New School Reform Website for Educators and Takes on 'Waiting for Superman'

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Nov 24, 2010, 08:20 ET

BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 24, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- eSchool News has created a new addition to its website that will serve to keep educators and school leaders informed on the latest school-reform issues.

In "Beyond Superman: Leading Responsible School Reform," the editors at eSchool News have combined the latest news, research, video and resources to create a dynamic and interactive online platform.

"It's time we had a deeper, more meaningful, and far more introspective conversation about what it will take to improve our nation's schools," said eSchool News Editor Dennis Pierce. "And one that addresses the issue of funding in a more responsible way."

Pierce's review of the widely discussed film Waiting for "Superman," which calls attention to the need for improving U.S. public education, has already proved to be a popular component of the "Opinion" section of the site.

"The challenges facing public education today require responsible, thoughtful, multifaceted solutions that involve all stakeholders working in concert - not shallow responses or agenda-driven reformers with superhero aspirations," said Pierce. "We don't need a Superman; what we need instead is a collective commitment to doing the hard work necessary to bolster public education as the foundation of a strong democracy. Anything less would be a disservice to our nation and our children."

Other sections of the new site include the latest news, research and opinions to help school and community leaders explore real, effective strategies for moving education forward in the 21st century.

With 264,000+ registered members and more than 5 million page views a month, eSchool News Online is the No. 1 website for ed-tech daily news and information for K-20 decision makers.

eSchool News is the flagship publication of eSchool Media Inc., which also includes the eCampus News Network, serving higher education exclusively, and eClassroom News, a website and an electronic publication for teachers and other classroom practitioners.

To access eSN's new school reform site, visit http://www.eschoolnews.com/reform.

About eSchool News

eSchool News covers education technology and school reform from a variety of perspectives - from legislation and litigation, to case studies and best practices, to the latest research and new products. The newspaper is read by more than 300,000 school leaders, and a companion web site - eSchool News Online (http://www.eschoolnews.com) - is visited by 500,000+ unique visitors each month, including 264,000+ registered members.

About eSchool Media

eSchool Media Inc. is a news and information organization delivering print, web, e-mail and video communications to nearly one million K-20 decision makers and influencers throughout North America and around the world. Its information networks provide education-technology content and services to help educators successfully use technology and Internet to transform education and achieve their educational goals. eSchool News is the flagship publication of eSchool Media Inc., which also includes eCampus News Network, serving higher education exclusively, and eClassroom News, an electronic publication for teachers and other classroom practitioners.

Visit our three publications online:

eSchool News: http://www.eschoolnews.com

eCampus News: http://www.ecampusnews.com

eClassroom News: http://www.eclassroomnews.com