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firgoa.usc.es - Dan DiMaggio:Test-Scorers Against Standardized Testing: A Review of Todd Farley's "Making the Grades" In the great debate over education reform, one question is almost never asked: how exactly are ...
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gothamschools.org - The last two years have been disastrous for public opinion of Mayor Bloomberg’s school policies, according to a new poll. The poll, conducted last week by Marist, found that just 27 percent of New ...
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thebroadreport.blogspot.com - Bobb, Robert (Class of 2005) Brizard, Jean-Claude (Class of 2007) Carter, Arnold "Woody" (Class of 2002)Cerf, Chris (Class of 2004) Deasy, John (Class of 2006)Gist, Deborah (Class of 2008) Goodloe...
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blogs.edweek.org - Dear Diane,If George Orwell were still alive, what would he make of the following quote from President Obama? (Thanks to Valerie Strauss for pointing to a piece written by Anthony Cody for his Educ...
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cbsnews.com - (CBS/AP) WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Robert Gates told Congress that lack of command and control among the Libya's rebels is a problem and described them as "disparate [and] scattered" with eac...
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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - What Makes KIPP Work?A Study of Student Characteristics,Attrition, and School FinanceGary Miron, Jessica L. Urschel, and Nicholas SaxtonCollege of Education and Human DevelopmentWestern Michigan Un...
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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Was Arne Duncan right on AYP? - The Answer Sheet - The Washington PostWas Arne Duncan right on AYP?By Valerie StraussEducation Secretary Arne Duncan was accused last month of hyping data by some of...
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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - KIPP Statement by KIPP regarding report: “What Makes KIPP Work?” by Dr. Gary Miron and colleagues at Western Michigan UniversityStatement by KIPP regarding report: “What Makes KIPP Work?” by Dr. Ga...
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 | nycpublicschoolparents.blogspot.com - Yesterday, the DOE announced that there are over 3,000 children on waiting lists for Kindergarten next year; 42 percent more than last year. About a quarter of the city's elementary schools, or 15... leoniehaimson |
blogs.forbes.com - EducationMar. 30 2011 - 1:35 pm | 25 views | 0 recommendations |By E.D. KAIN Here’s Rick Hess talking about the limits of policy on education reform, especially in regard to ‘turning around’ bad sc...
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dfer.org - March 30, 2011Creating A Winning Legislative Campaign: The Colorado StoryDear DFER friend:We get a lot of requests for advice and strategy from reform partners across the country. All of us in this...
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 | toledoblade.com - Home » NewsLoading… Published: 3/31/2011 - Updated: 1 hour ago SENATE BILL 5 BY JIM PROVANCEBLADE COLUMBUS BUREAU CHIEF Protesters gather in the rotunda at the Ohio statehouse after Senate Bill 5 p... mikeklonsky |
douthat.blogs.nytimes.com - In the last 24 hours, we’ve learned three important things about the Libyan rebellion. First, judging by events on the battlefield, its fighters probably won’t be able to topple Qaddafi’s governmen...
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whitehouse.gov - The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 31, 2011 The President will welcome Israeli President Shimon Peres to the White House for a working lunch on April 5, 2011....
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nycpublicschoolparents.blogspot.com - Yesterday’s press conference/rally was terrific; here is my account with some photos; more photos are available on our Facebook page. NY1 ran some video of the rally last night, and to my surpr...
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 | nycpublicschoolparents.blogspot.com - March 31, 2011 (GBN News): With his approval ratings tanking, Mayor Bloomberg has been facing increasing displays of public displeasure at his policies. While he has tried to shake off such inciden... leoniehaimson |
 | Family of NYPD cop George Wong who died of cancer rages at city for taking body to disprove 9/11 tie nydailynews.com - Antonelli/News NYPD officers at the funeral of George Wong, who died of gastric cancer. Dozens of cops and loved ones bid farewell Wednesday to a cancer-stricken officer whose body was ordered snat... leoniehaimson |
washingtonpost.com - It’s the kind of accountability journalism that makes readers raise an eyebrow, if it doesn’t raise their blood pressure first. General Electric Co., reported the New York Times last week, earned $...
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 | bluecheddar.wordpress.com - Wisconsin Act 10 Stalls Today 3/31 Judge Maryann Sumi ordered that the law “has not been published within the meaning” of Wisconsin law and “is therefore not in effect.”’ Pictured: Dept. of Justic... coopmike48 |
 | beinglatino.wordpress.com - Today marks the 16th anniversary of the tragic death of one of our brightest stars, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. Being Latino pays tribute by sharing this beautiful rendition of Como la Flor.More abo... coopmike48 |
whitehouse.gov - The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 31, 2011 A Proclamation Americans' ability to build a secure future for themselves and their families requires the navi...
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jaxkidsmatter.blogspot.com - From Mike Klonsky's Small Talk Blog Disaster capitalists Gates, Buffett... Whenever there's an environmental disaster in the world, I always look to see how deeply Bill Gates, his partners, and his...
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democraticunderground.com - Source: Business InsiderJapan will take control of Tokyo Electric Company, operator of Fukushima Nuclear Plant, via public fund injection, according to Reuters. The news was reported in The Mainich...
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dailymail.co.uk - By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 2:52 PM on 31st March 2011 Low levels of radiation have been detected in milk in two U.S. states, the first sign Japan's nuclear crisis is affecting American ...
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qctimes.com - SPRINGFIELD — Small levels of radioactive materials believed to be related to the troubled Fukushima nuclear power reactors in Japan have been detected by state emergency officials. In an announcem...
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suntimes.com - Traces of radiation from Japanese nuclear reactors found in Illinois Sun-Times Media Wire Mar 30, 2011 05:32PM Minute levels of radioactive materials believed to have originated from Japan’s troubl...
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warisacrime.org - By Phyllis Bennis Many thanks, Juan, for your thoughtful article. I agree with a number of your points, but I come out with the opposite conclusion. Let me explain why, going thru some of the point...
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