Latest News and Comment from Education

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Big Education Ape:Special Feb. 26, 2011 #wiunion #StateSOS #SolidarityWI

Big Education Ape: Ed News Now, #wiunion

Big Education Ape: Ed News Now

#wiunion
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Dear friends:Those who actually read our regular missives know we like to goof around quite a bit here at Democrats For Education Reform. We get wrapped up in some heavy stuff and we usually find t...

coopmike48
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Weingarten offers more concessions « JD2718Weingarten offers more concessionsby jd2718In Wisconsin we see collective bargaining rights under direct attack. Furloughs, and other financial givebacks ...

coopmike48
businessweek.com - By ANGELA DELLI SANTI TRENTON, N.J. Public workers and union sympathizers plan to descend on the New Jersey Statehouse for a solidarity rally for laborers in Wisconsin. New Jersey's AFL-CIO, which ...

coopmike48
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Wisconsin Education Association CouncilState Search Results for: WisconsinTo send a message, select your recipient(s) and click "Compose Message" below. Please limit the number of selections to 5.F...

coopmike48
huffingtonpost.com - The few states in the black allow it, so why the fuss? Collective bargaining is hardly the problem it seems. Those that ban it are in the hole. Check out the states that are not running deficits --...

coopmike48
publicpolicyblogger.com - I don't know if many read Rick Hess's last post on Common Core Standards and charter schools, but it struck me as a reminder of the old adage, "Be careful what you wish for." Here's a big excerpt--...

coopmike48
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - A Political Voice Over Tweak « THE D.C. DOUGLAS BLOGA Political Voice Over TweakPublished on February 25, 2011 in D.C. Douglas, Politics and Voice Over. 0 CommentsI understand how serious the issue...

coopmike48
channel3000.com - Updated: 12:37 pm CST February 25, 2011MADISON, Wis. -- The union representing about 11,000 police officers in Wisconsin is urging its members to camp out at the state Capitol with protesters.Wisco...

mikeklonsky
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: It's not just about unions...It's not just about unions...by Mike KlonskyWhen the prankster called Gov. Walker and mentioned "special interests" the governor didn't f...

coopmike48
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Rita M. Solnet: David vs. Goliath, Battle Over Public EducationDavid vs. Goliath, Battle Over Public EducationAmazingInspiringFunnyScaryHotCrazyImportantWeirdRead More: Diane Ravitch , Education , ...

coopmike48
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Democrats for Education ReformJoin a panel of Democrats convinced that putting the public back in PUBLIC education is the only way to save our youth in Los Angeles, throughout California, and acros...

coopmike48
nyceducator.com - The addition of new sidekick Miss Eyre, who can be as earnest as NYC Educator is acid, makes for a perfect blogging marriage. If you’re a teacher, you know these guys.--Robert Pondiscio of the Core...

coopmike48
theleafchronicle.com - State Rep. Joe Pitts came out in support of the Tennessee Educators Association during a Thursday meeting about the possibility of teachers losing the ability to collectively bargain with school bo...

coopmike48
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - MoveOn.org Political ActionRally to Save the American DreamIn Wisconsin and around our country, the American Dream is under fierce attack. Instead of creating jobs, Republicans are giving tax break...

coopmike48
nationalreview.com - Madison, Wis. — Earlier this week, a blogger impersonating industrialist David Koch spoke with Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin, who is attempting to pass a budget-repair bill. The conversation betwe...

coopmike48
theatlanticwire.com - The Wisconsin state assembly passed Gov. Scott Walker's union-crushing bill after 61 hours of debate but only seconds on voting. Democrats were surprised when the vote was called, around 1 a.m., an...

coopmike48
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - The Cheddar Rebellion is about all of us. | Dailycensored.comThe Cheddar Rebellion is about all of us.Written by Janice Leber (Chopped Liver)PoliticsFeb 25, 20110digg3ShareThe workers of Wisconsin ...

coopmike48
detnews.com - Last Updated: February 25. 2011 1:00AM Karen Bouffard / Detroit News Lansing Bureau Lansing — The Legislature is debating nearly 40 labor-related bills at a time when unions nationwide say they're ...

coopmike48
examiner.com - It appears likely that Senate Bill 736 will be signed into law by Governor Rick Scott. The Broward Teachers Union is gearing up to fight this legislation. SB 736 would tie 50 percent of a teacher's...

coopmike48
democurmudgeon.blogspot.com - This is a great pro-active strike against the Walker administrations autocratic government vision over the people. Citizen Action of Wisconsin gets the Walker word out, literally:

coopmike48
kochwatch.org - This is video from the gallery of the WI Assembly past 1 AM in the morning on 2/25/2011. The Democrats have just been told by the speaker pro tempore there will be no more debate before the vote, e...

coopmike48
democurmudgeon.blogspot.com - David Cay Johnston opened my eyes today with information I should have been given via a union representative or any public employee. Knowing the media the way I do, I also understand how little tim...

coopmike48
huffingtonpost.com - "There's a bully pulpit there that the president has, and it needs to be used, I don't think you can turn the cheek on this one." -- Rep. Raul Grijalva (D., Ariz.), a co-chairman of the House Progr...

coopmike48
kochwatch.org - February 25, 2011- In their first published remarks since a prank caller tricked Gov. Scott Walker into thinking he was speaking with big-bucks backer David Koch himself, Koch executives said that ...

coopmike48
content.usatoday.net - By Ann Sanner, Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — Amid a fight over union rights in Ohio, the state panel that controls millions of dollars in school construction voted Thursday to no longer support...

coopmike48
obrag.org - The Genesis of the Saturday Rally in San Diego In Support of the Working People of Wisconsin OBcians – you should be very proud – for it was your little blog that got the big boulder rolling. Your...

coopmike48
slate.com - Protesters sleeping in the Wisconsin state CapitolMADISON, Wis.—They call themselves the Cuddle Puddle. They did not come up with the name. There are 10 of them, and they were among the first peopl...

coopmike48
ednewscolorado.org - For the third night in a row Thursday, Douglas County school district leaders proposing a first-of-its-kind voucher plan sketched out an outline and then sat down to face questions from an audience...

coopmike48
millermps.wordpress.com - Article from around the state: Wisconsin State Journal. Madison School District preparing hundreds of teacher layoffs. Wausau Daily Herald. Central Wisconsin schools in limbo as state budget debate...

coopmike48
34years.tumblr.com - 0 notes February 25, 2011 I just finished reading President Obama, Where Are You on Teachers Union Rights? in the HuffPo, and it summarizes the feelings I’ve had watching protests unfold in Wiscons...

coopmike48
northjersey.com - Protesters gathering at State House for rally in support of Wisconsin public workers TRENTON – Protesters both from New Jersey and other states are gearing up for a rally to show solidarity with W...

coopmike48
democurmudgeon.blogspot.com - Blue Cheddar picked up on this article from the New York Times:“…Debate had gone on for 60 hours and 15 Democrats were still waiting to speak when the vote started around 1 a.m. Friday. Speaker Pro...

coopmike48
host.madison.com - SHAWN DOHERTY | The Capital Times | sdoherty@madison.com madison.com | | Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 8:00 am In their first published remarks since a prank caller tricked Gov. Scott Walker in...

coopmike48
blogs.edweek.org - By guest blogger Erik Robelen:AFT President Randi Weingarten yesterday announced a new framework to guide due process for teachers deemed by administrators to be ineffective.Weingarten emphasized t...

coopmike48
onfaith.washingtonpost.com - Fighting anti-union conspiracyThe Wisconsin governor's proposal to repair the state budget has acquired the characteristics of a conspiracy. Catholic teaching (Caritas in veritate, #25) unequivocal...

coopmike48
blogs.desmoinesregister.com - New rules for the Iowa House adopted by the Republican majority ban voting between midnight and 8 a.m. Does that apply to votes by House committee members? No, House Clerk Charlie Smithson said thi...

coopmike48
host.madison.com - SHAWN DOHERTY | The Capital Times | sdoherty@madison.com madison.com | | Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2011 6:30 pm Gov. Scott Walker turned up the heat on Democratic senators who have left the st...

coopmike48

Live Twitter stream on

@coopmike48/big-edu-ape-news-11

coopmike48 profile

coopmike48 Wisconsin Solidarity Rallies Today in All 50 States | Change.org News -http://goo.gl/b7Uc2 #StateSOS #WIunion#SolidarityWI4 minutes ago · reply

coopmike48 profile

coopmike48 Wis. Schools Eye Layoffs As Impasse Continues : NPR -http://goo.gl/AHxHz #StateSOS #WIunion#SolidarityWI3 minutes ago · reply

coopmike48 profile

coopmike48 Coalition fights for Phila. school funding - Philly.com - http://goo.gl/BO8gT3 minutes ago · reply

coopmike48 profile

coopmike48 Madison: Biggest Demonstration Yet | Labor Notes - http://goo.gl/GQEzZ#StateSOS #WIunion #SolidarityWI2 minutes ago · reply

publicnewsservice.org - February 25, 2011COLUMBUS, Ohio - Leaders of police and firefighters' unions say the safety of those on the front lines, and possibly even Ohio citizens, would be at risk if state lawmakers pass le...

coopmike48
democraticunderground.com -

coopmike48
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - activities | Support Our Union | Legislative Resources | Issues & Advocacy | Wisconsin Education Association CouncilRallies continue throughout the state!Next large Madison rallyis planned for Satu...

coopmike48
dissidentvoice.org - There are a lot of ironies in the Wisconsin fight between the Republican-dominated legislature and the working class. On Tuesday, February 22, the State Senate unanimously passed a resolution to ho...

coopmike48
examiner.com - An analysis of Wisconsin law reveals that Governor Walker (R-WI) may have not only embarrassed himself with the “prank phone call” incident, but he also may have committed a crime. Yesterday the w...

coopmike48
thenotebook.org - This guest blog comes from Mary E. Del Savio a former teacher and current graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate school of education. Today, Friday, February 25 at 4 p.m., when...

coopmike48
dnj.com - MURFREESBORO — The Rutherford Education Association is asking state Sen. Jim Tracy to return his 2008 Friend of Education award because of his support for legislation that teachers consider an atta...

coopmike48
blog.aflcio.org - In 50 state capitols tomorrow, workers and activists from faith, civil rights and other communities will rally in solidarity for Wisconsin public service workers who are engaged in a historic strug...

coopmike48
democraticunderground.com - Source: Local WEAC SourcesNews just in from local union president:RALLY IN RIVER FALLS: 4:00 PM – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH. Meet at KILKARNEY HILLS GOLF CLUB at 163 Radio Road, River Falls for a sho...

coopmike48
cbsnews.com - (CBS News) NEW YORK - Slurs once saved for bankers or billionaires are now aimed at union workers - particularly teachers. "In bad times our jobs look pretty good," said Maryann Woods-Murphy. "So ...

coopmike48
blogs.edweek.org - So if you've picked up a newspaper in the past week or so, you know that the federal budget is in major flux, with the prospect of a government shutdown.Should education programs be worried?While a...

coopmike48
northjersey.com - MADISON, Wis.— Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly took the first significant action on their plan to strip collective bargaining rights from most public workers, abruptly passing the measure ear...

coopmike48
schooltechconnect.com - It's about policy, politics, and practice in education. I want to spark more engagement, dig deeper, and energize more teachers about the political context of our work and the transformative power ...

coopmike48
democurmudgeon.blogspot.com - Even though Wisconsin is open for business and corporate phone calls, the Walker administration has decide to close down the capitol earlier to a disenfranchised public. Welcome to the power of "bi...

coopmike48
millermps.wordpress.com - Police union official urges officers to sleep among protesters, keep Capitol open CLAY BARBOUR and MARY SPICUZZA | Wisconsin State Journal m: Friday, February 25, 2011 Ever since massive demonstrat...

coopmike48
millermps.wordpress.com - Chalkboard: Budget anxieties fuel layoff plans and rumors SUSAN TROLLER | The Capital Times | stroller@madison.com madison.com | (22) Comments | Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 Gov. Scott Walker’...

coopmike48
eiaonline.com - I’ve taken up the question of those who don’t know much about collective bargaining, as have much more prominent commentators, such as Ben Smith of Politico and Mark Blumenthal of the Huffington Po...

coopmike48
msnbc.msn.com - msnbc.com: Video on MSNBC

coopmike48
voices.washingtonpost.com - As the Wisconsin standoff continues, it's worth stepping back and considering an underappreciated but heartening aspect of this whole affair: Public employees are turning out to be far harder to sc...

coopmike48
preaprez.wordpress.com - In 2007, when Obama was running for president he said,Is it the shoes? We got the shoes. Madison. Capitol. Saturday. 3PM. Be there.

tbfurman
mercurynews.com - By Katy MurphyOakland TribuneOAKLAND -- As Wisconsin's public workers fight to keep their collective bargaining rights despite their governor's controversial proposal to curtail them, sympathizers ...

coopmike48