Has Trump Started World War III ?
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Apparently Mr. Trump does not know how World War II started.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/opinion/trump-putin-europe.html?
Neville Chamberlain
po...
Congressional Democrats: WATCH AND LISTEN!
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I’m telling you @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social, please watch this. This is
the energy. Not egg prices and book tours and strongly worded letters. It’s
t...
You Kids Get Off My Damn Lawn
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“Why do we have to make such terrible decisions for our whole lives when we
are too young to know what we are doing? The big mistakes are hung around
your ...
Trump Okays More Charter Waste
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At this point, we have more than a few examples of how President Musk's
DOGEry is most certainly not about reducing federal waste and fraud. But if
you w...
Harbinger
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In 1923 Adolf Hitler incited an insurrection against the German government.
He was tried, given a slap on the wrist, and became a convicted felon.
Des...
Teacher in a Strange Land: Who ARE These People?
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Teacher in a Strange Land: Who ARE These People?
For most of my adult life (other than a brief but wonderful stint in the *People’s
Republic of Ann Arbor*...
Teachers I Respected and Admired–Carmen Wilkinson
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In this series of posts, I draw from my 14 years teaching history in three
urban high schools between the mid-1950s and early 1970s and my experiences
as a...
Strange Science of Reading Law Suit
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By Thomas Ultican 2/20/2025 December 4, 2024, two law firms from New York
and Chicago respectively filed a class action law suit against reading
curriculum...
AMERICA, BOUGHT AND SOLD
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For the sake of argument, let’s assume that your family’s wealth is roughly
average, which means that you’re worth about $1 million, a big jump from
2019. ...
Possible Conflict of Interest for Paul Egan?
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The ABC Caucus is running on transparency, which is refreshing. However, it
appears ABC is only being transparent when it suits itself. "Meet the new
bos...
Bad Words in Schools
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Over the past few years, I have volunteered in four local schools, in
varied programs. And—as a retired veteran teacher—I understand why
students’ identiti...
Catfight
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When there’s a change in power on a school board, the hope of the
electorate is that they have chosen serious people who will focus on issues
of importance...
We are NOT going to leave the US
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what is below the fold was written as a comment on a piece by Mikey
Weinstein called “There are no words” but also after reading the piece by
Phil in Den...
January Parent Engagement Resources
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Participation in School Activities by Spanish- and English-speaking Parents
of Enrolled Students: 1999–2019 Improve family communication with active
listen...
Who is the new CEO of Teach For America?
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From 1990 until 2013, the CEO of TFA was the founder, Wendy Kopp. Under her
leadership the program grew from a small organization that struggled to
make pa...
The Orange Turd feeds the racists
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The Orange Turd has been feeding red meat to the millions of angry racists
for the past 8 years. He has succeeded in hoodwinking these sad souls into
placi...
Site Index - Updated December 31, 2024
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When I was teaching,
I got tired of hearing how bad American educators were.
*My Promise *
WHEN I STARTED BLOGGING IN 2011, I said I planned to speak ...
Juntos lo haremos
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En el año que viene, tendremos que tomar decisiones difíciles sobre quienes
queremos ser en cada comunidad y como nación. Ha sido un año muy intenso.
Desde...
Defining Productivity, Cost, and Efficiency
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Recycled material here… The central problem with US public schools is often
characterized as an efficiency problem. We spend a lot and don’t get much
for i...
Number 18 — A barely-hanging-on Blogoversary
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Blogoversary #18 SEPTEMBER 14, 2006 I started this blog while I was still
teaching, in 2006. I had just begun my 31st year as an educator. Just like
in pre...
Student "Growth" Measures Are STILL Biased
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This caught my attention:
New Jersey school districts may soon be evaluated differently, *with a
greater emphasis on student growth* as compared to stud...
AIN’T IT AWFUL
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As the terrible feelings of dread and angst spread across the world the
great majority of the American people feel powerless before the onslaught
of those ...
Vote NO on the UFT Contract. Here is Why:
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The best reason to vote no on this contract is this: UFT Unity* lied* to us
in 2018. They misrepresented that contract. It was predicated on deals we
wer...
Metaphors in ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech
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In this article, we will explore the powerful use of metaphors in Martin
Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” ...
Read more
Testimony to the CPS Truancy Task Force
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I prepared testimony for one of two public hearings held by the Chicago
Public Schools Truancy Task Force, a body mandated by state legislation.
The meetin...
There Is A Teacher Shortage.Not.
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THERE IS A TEACHER SHORTAGE. And just to be sure you understand, it’s not
that teachers don’t want to teach. It’s not that there aren’t enough
teachers cer...
Book Banning Turns to Dick and Jane
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Breaking News: Dateline February 4, 2022 - Parents in Dimwitty, Alabama
have asked the Dimwitty Board of Education to ban the children's primer *Fun
with...
Have You Heard Has a New Website
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TweetHave You Heard has a new website. Visit us at
www.haveyouheardpodcast.com to find our latest episodes and our entire
archive. And be sure to check out...
Follow me at Substack
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I've moved. Follow me at Substack
I'm now posting regularly at Substack. You can subscribe for free to my new
Edu/Pol blog at michaelklonsky.substack.com
...
Aspiring Teachers Get New Help Paying For College
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[image: colorful classroom pattern]
*; Credit: shuoshu/Getty Images*
Cory Turner | NPR
New rules kick in today that will help aspiring teachers pay for c...
Tips Akses Situs Judi Qq Tanpa Perlu Takut Nawala
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Kegiatan berjudi slot melalui situs judi qq online, sekarang sudah
dilakukan oleh banyak penjudi Indonesia. Tentu, Kamu yang sedang membaca
artikel ini a...
The Threat of Integration
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I have lived in the same house in the Miracle Mile section of Los Angeles
for over 30 years, where up until now I have had little or no interaction
with th...
We fight for a democracy worthy of us all!
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The nation stands at a crossroads, said NEA President Lily Eskelsen García
in her final keynote address to the 2020 NEA Representative Assembly and
it’s up...
The Passing Of Chaz 1951-2020 Age 69
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I am the son of Chaz and like to inform you that he passed away this
afternoon from the COVID virus. My father passed in peace beside his loved
ones. We ar...
The Fight For Our Children
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*The number of suicides among people ages 10 to 24 nationally increased by
56 percent between 2007 and 2017, according to a new federal report showing
the ...
Read to Self: Just a Kid and a Book.
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Date: Monday, January 5, 2020 Place: My classroom Student: Mrs.Mims, could
we start doing Read to Self again because I got this great book for
Christmas an...
Keeping Progressive Schools Alive
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Dear Friends and Colleagues, Happy New Year and a special thanks to those
who respond to past blogs about choice, et al. I always mean to respond to
each c...
Reminiscences
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I just finished dumping the rest of my lesson plans. I guess I held on to
the calculus ones for so long because I spent so much time working on them
an...
Just Asking for some Teachers I know.
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Recently Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers stated, We must … recognize that
part of supporting our kids in the classroom means supporting the educators
who t...
Cara Menang Bermain Judi Bola Online
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Bermain judi bola online tentu saja memiliki kesenangannya tersendiri baik
itu mendapatkan keuntungan maupun ketika menantikan hasil skor pada sebuah
perta...
A Critique of Standards-Based Grading
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It first happened to me about ten years ago. I was beginning my third year
of teaching in a new school in Washington, DC. Social studies teachers were
si...
My First and Last Visit to Hudson Yards
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Figuring I did not need to invite any more darkness and vulgarity into my
head than that provided on a daily basis from Trump’s White House, and
after read...
Reduced time for testing? Not so fast.
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NYSED and Commish Elia continue to say that the NYS Assessments are of
reasonable length, I completely disagree.
Here is what NYSED states are average expe...
The World According to Michelle Rhee
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The men behind the curtain fashioning the brave new world of corporate run
education in America! Michelle Rhee is the founder of StudentsFirst, The
New T...
Whose Opinions Matter in Education World?
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It's hard to identify education heroes and sheroes. And perhaps even harder
to pinpoint just whose work is slanted, paid-for and dishonest.
Blockchain: Life on the Ledger
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Originally posted on Wrench in the Gears:
I created this video as a follow up to the one I prepared last year on
Social Impact Bonds. It is time to examine...
New Local Businesses in Sacramento
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Starting a new local business in Sacramento is a monumental task, but can
be accomplished with footwork, perseverance and knowledge. One must learn
the loc...
Lesson Plan: Rhyme and Rhythm in Poetry
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I’ve started a recent unit on poetry with my class. I’m not a poet, and I’m
not a poetry fan (I don’t hate it, but I’m a prose gal), so this makes it
harde...
The Apotheosis of Betsy DeVos
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Betsy Devos has drawn few headlines in recent months, and that is a good
thing for the Secretary of Education. Her tenure began with Vice President
Mike P...
Education Is a Civic Question
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In their final post to end Bridging Differences' decade-long run, Deborah
Meier and Harry Boyte urge readers to put the energy, talents, wisdom, and
hard w...
Site News: New Home for Education News & Commentary
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Quick! Get over there! The daily education news roundup and education
commentaries that you're probably looking for are now being published over
at The Gra...
Should We Be Grateful?
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In an odd turn of events, and with little explanation, Michigan Governor
Rick Snyder has decided to return the state’s School Reform Office back to
the Dep...
An Open Letter to NC Lawmakers
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An Open Letter to NC State Lawmakers and NC State Superintendent Mark
Johnson: I am a NC native, voter, and public school teacher. I am
addressing you all ...
The Secret to Fixing Schools (My Next Bestseller)
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The Secret to Fixing Schools (My next bestseller) Prologue I just finished
watching a fascinating documentary on Netflix entitled, “The Secret”. The
film p...
Farewell, Sleep
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Today is the official last day of my spring break. I've done a scientific
survey: My natural bedtime is 2 AM, and my natural wake up time is 9:41
AM. Tom...
REPORT: States With the Best and Worst Schools
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States With the Best (and Worst)Schools
By *Evan Comen, Michael B. Sauter, Samuel Stebbins and Thomas C. Frohlich*
January 20, 2017- http://247wallst.com
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Test Refusal = People Power
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In recent months, social media has been ablaze with talk of regular folk
taking action to resist the Trump agenda. Protests are a daily occurrence,
and ev...
Random Musings and Observations. . . .
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I’ve been gone a while from the blogging scene. Some of my more regular
readers no doubt noticed but did not hassle me about it. Thank you for
that. Sinc...
AB 934: A LEGISLATIVE FIX FOR VERGARA?
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By Michael Stratford | in the Politco Morning Education Report | via email
05/24/2016 10:00 AM EDT :: Two national education groups are backing a
Califor...
MY NEW BLOG
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My new blog will consist of fictitious headlines, meant to be a blend of
humor and satire. I apologize ahead of time if any other satirical site has
simila...
Thank you
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Dear Readers,
Thank you for visiting *The Perimeter Primate*. This blog is being retired
for the time being. Although I no longer post here, I do still s...
I am Retiring
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I have some news: I am retiring from the PBS NewsHour and Learning Matters.
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other
conte...
New Beginnings: Kickstarter and EdWeek Teacher
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Greetings to InterACT readers one and all! If you’ve been following posts
here recently you might recall that I’m moving my blogging activity to
other loca...
Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School
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*“With Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School closing, Newark families must
move on.”* The Star-Ledger (NJ), 6/25/2013
NEWARK — Bobby and Troy Shanks saw the...
nytimes.com - The House Democratic leader, Nancy Pelosi, on Saturday called on Representative Anthony D. Weiner to resign, underscoring the growing concern among Democrats that his online exchanges with women ha...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Schools Matter: Poverty=failurePoverty=failureby skrashenPoverty = FailurePublished in the USC Trojan Family Magazine Summer, 2011The deck preceding the stimulating interview with gaming experts ("...
truthdig.com - Education is moving to domestic policy center stage. The first round of competition for federal “Race to the Top” funds is over, and that competition generated a flurry of school reform activity ac...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - So Whats Got Your Undies In A Bunch Today? | Dailycensored.comSo Whats Got Your Undies In A Bunch Today?Written by Ken_SayersDaily Journal (Opinion)Jun 11, 20110diggSharePlease forgive me, my inabi...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - These Are the Charges That Require the Department of Education to Send a Dozen Armed Agents to Kick Through Your Front Door - Hit & Run : Reason MagazineThese Are the Charges That Require the Depar...
nytimes.com - There were more applications for children to enter prekindergarten classes in New York City this year than last, but a smaller proportion of them ended up getting in: 68 percent, down from 72 perce...
blogs.houstonpress.com - It's not going to be carte blanche and open the door to pack 25 kids into a classroom in Texas public school classrooms after all.Rep. Rob Eissler (R- The Woodlands) whose House Bill 18 wanted to ...
mlive.com - It wasn't a surprise when New Jersey's Republican governor drew fire from his state's teachers union for his stand on teacher.But to see recent events with his counterpart in the bluest of blue sta...
townhall.com - by Nick Freiling Update: Yesterday, I wrote about a Stockton, CA man whose home was invaded by federal agents, on orders from the Department of Education, looking for evidence that wasn’t there (hi...
larryferlazzo.edublogs.org - Jun 11 2011 Larry Ferlazzo The radio says the massive and terrible fire in Arizona is only “six percent” contained. I thought I’d quickly bring together a few related resources. I have quite a few ...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - I Feel So Cheap and Dirty, Part I | Mr. Teachbad's Blog of Teacher DisgruntlementI Feel So Cheap and Dirty, Part Iby mrteachbadThree days after I published the last video, the sadly prophetic one a...
vivirlaeducacion.com - Publicado el 12 Junio 2011Archivado en Josep | Estoy en la Conferencia de comunidades de aprendizaje de edificio en Boston esta semana. Me han pedido como blog invitado allí durante la Conferencia...
hispanicallyspeakingnews.com - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® will host its fifth Sabor Latino (Latin Flavor) Gala in Chicago on Friday, June 17, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., at the National Museum of Mexican Art,...
defendwisconsin.org - – June 11, 2011Posted in: Announcements Schedule for Saturday, June 10 3:00 p.m. Walkerville re-opens for business 7:30 p.m. Free concert featuring local country singer Whitney Mann Education ...
boston.com - HARTFORD, Conn.—Connecticut lawmakers may have wrapped up the legislative session, but a two-year, $40.1 billion state budget -- the session's hallmark piece of legislation -- remains unbalanced un...
fdlaction.firedoglake.com - At the end of May, Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin signed a bill that can put Vermont on the path to single-payer health care. As it stands, Vermont’s plan is to cover every resident of the state fo...
dekerivers.wordpress.com - I suspect that Governor Walker and the Fitzgerald boys think the brand of politics they are playing in Wisconsin is the recipe for political success. Striking at the unions send a message, they wo...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Schools Matter: The NAACP Case Against NYCThe NAACP Case Against NYCby Jim HornBen Jealous in op-ed at the NY Daily News:The NAACP fights for the rights of all children. As the civil rights organiz...
parentadvocates.org - Saturday, June 11, 2011New York State Supreme Court Judge Carol Huff Plays Ball With The NYC Police Pension FundNY Courts-New York Court CorruptionBetsy Combier, EditorLINKEmpire Center files appea...
hispanicallyspeakingnews.com - Published at 6:09 pm, June 11, 2011 Photo Credits: The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference The Alabama Immigration policy, known as H.B. 56, signed into law by Alabama Gov. Robert Ben...
news10.net - STOCKTON, CA - Michelle Wright has not had any contact with the federal agents who showed up at her home early Tuesday morning, but she did return a phone call to News 10. Wright said she would not...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Louisiana Civil Rights Activist Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Prison | Dissident VoiceLouisiana Civil Rights Activist Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Prisonby Jordan FlahertyOn June 1, a week past he...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Schools Matter: The NAACP Case Against NYCThe NAACP Case Against NYCby Jim HornBen Jealous in op-ed at the NY Daily News:The NAACP fights for the rights of all children. As the civil rights organiz...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Critical thinking is subversive | Dailycensored.comCritical thinking is subversiveWritten by Danny WeilEducationJun 11, 20110diggShareFrom Larry Miller’s blog out of WisconsinFiled under: MPS,Right...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - THE PERIMETER PRIMATE: The New York Times vs Harmony Public SchoolsThe New York Times vs Harmony Public Schoolsby The Perimeter PrimateThe New York Times has published a lengthy article about some ...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Last Week's Best Posts on Big Education Ape » PostRankHide10.0More schools rethinking zero-tolerance discipline stand | The Defenders Online | A Civil Rights Blog2011-Jun-10More schools rethinking ...
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