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Jonah Edelman Reveals Corporate Education "Reform" at Work in Illinois - Living in Dialogue
blogs.edweek.org - When people like Diane Ravitch talk about the billionaires taking over education policy, they are sometimes dismissed as being alarmist, or even of promoting conspiracy theories. But a recent video...
fklonskyIf you sit at the table with dogs, don’t complain when you get up with fleas. « Fred Klonsky's blog
preaprez.wordpress.com - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement from the Illinois Federation of Teachers, the Illinois Education Association, and the Chicago Teachers Union, regarding the comments by Stand for Children’s CEO, Jon...
fklonskyStand For Children Head Talks Political Maneuvers
huffingtonpost.com - Jonah Edelman, the founder of the influential and cash-heavy education advocacy group Stand for Children, has issued an apology after a video surfaced in which he gives a cold-blooded analysis of h...
coopmike48L.A. officials unexpectedly move to shut down charters implicated in cheating
latimesblogs.latimes.com - In an unexpected action, Los Angeles school officials Tuesday voted against renewing the operating agreements of two charter schools involved in a cheating scandal last year. The decision could lea...
DianeRavitchN.J. public school districts to receive at least 2 percent funding increase
nj.com - TRENTON — A year after New Jersey’s public schools swallowed the largest state aid cut in recent memory, Gov. Chris Christie Tuesday said he will boost funding for all districts by at least 2 perce...
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CPS approves increased school choice | Cincinnati.com
news.cincinnati.com - Cincinnati's district of choice plans Current choices for grades K-8: Foreign Language Magnets: Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies (AMIS), Academy of World Languages, Fairview-Clifton German...
DianeRavitchChristie education proposals blocked - Philly.com
articles.philly.com - Sweeney and other critics say seniority protections are needed to protect older teachers from being laid off in order to save districts money on retirement costs.He supports some of the Republican ...
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Who fed Rahm his longer-school-day talking points?
michaelklonsky.blogspot.com - It was Jonah Edelman & Co. "The data shows that the longer you stay in the classroom learning, you'll learn more..." -- Rahm EmanuelIn my May 5th Huffington Post, "Rahm Still Believes in Texas '...
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The Wonkster » Blog Archive » Publisher Runs for Mayor
gothamgazette.com - With Mayor Michael Bloomberg set to exit the city’s political scene in 2013, another wealthy
leoniehaimson'Reliable,' 'Talented' And Other Americanisms : The Two-Way : NPR
npr.org - In this free-wheeling era, when the English language is often applied with little supervision, it's common for purists to complain about the abuse of words. For instance, I dislike it when things a...
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Riot – Zinn Education Project
zinnedproject.org - Book – Fiction. By Walter Dean Myers. 2011. 176 pages. Historical novel for young adults about the 1863 draft riots in New York.During a long hot July in 1863, the worst race riots the United State...
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Chicago Shopping
chicagotribune.com - An education activist's blunt tale of wooing House Speaker Michael Madigan and outfoxing teachers unions created a stir Tuesday by violating a cardinal rule of Statehouse power plays — what happens...
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Joel Klein: News Corp's internal investigator | Media
guardian.co.uk - Joel Klein, a recent News Corp recruit, is deemed sufficiently independent from the Murdoch family to lead the internal investigation into phone hacking. Photograph: Scott Olson/Getty Images He too...
leoniehaimsonSun-Times jumps in. Edelman’s Republican sponsors. « Fred Klonsky's blog
preaprez.wordpress.com - The Chicago Sun-Times jumped into the Edelman saga and added some new information. Their headline: Braggart angers teachers’ union after tough negotiations over reform bill.Edelman was recruited to...
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Mercury News editorial: Board of education should approve parent trigger regulations - San Jose Mercury News
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Mercury News editorial: Board of education should approve parent trigger regulations - San Jose Mercury NewsMercury News editorial: Board of education should approve parent trigger regulationsMercu...
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So what are undocumented immigrants really paying for?
beinglatino.wordpress.com - by Ulises Silva Oh those dastardly undocumented immigrants! Having the nerve to sneak into our country after we’ve crippled theirs so that they could live the dream of second-class citizenry while ...
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Sacramento Press / Seth’s Law Under Suspension
sacramentopress.com - Monday, the California Assembly Appropriations Committee heard testimony concerning AB 9, otherwise known as Seth’s Law. Speaking for the anti-bullying law was its author, Assemblymember Tom Ammian...
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The History and Politics of "Hecovery" - Dana Goldstein
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - The History and Politics of "Hecovery" - Dana GoldsteinThe History and Politics of "Hecovery"by Dana GoldsteinOver at Slate, Annie Lowery writes about the economic "hecovery:" Although male jobs ac...
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Why the New Netflix Pricing Makes Sense - E.D. Kain - American Times
blogs.forbes.com - Jul. 13 2011 - 11:14 am | 1,024 views | 0 recommendations | By E.D. KAIN News that Netflix will be raising its subscription prices by approximately 60% has a number of people up in arms. Some folks...
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Campaign Promotes Use of Minority Banks
hispanicallyspeakingnews.com - Published at 8:35 am, July 13, 2011 Photo Credits: Minority Owned Banks The National Bankers Association {NBA}, a cosortium of minority-owned banks, is teaming with nationally-syndicated radio talk...
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India says Mumbai terror attack kills 21, wounds 113 - Chicago Sun
suntimes.com - By RAJESH SHAH Associated Press July 13, 2011 9:58AM Updated: July 13, 2011 1:41PM MUMBAI, India (AP) — Three coordinated bombings tore through the heart of India’s busy financial capital during ru...
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Mercury News editorial: Board of education should approve parent trigger regulations - San Jose Mercury News
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Mercury News editorial: Board of education should approve parent trigger regulations - San Jose Mercury NewsMercury News editorial: Board of education should approve parent trigger regulationsMercu...
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The History and Politics of "Hecovery" - Dana Goldstein
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - The History and Politics of "Hecovery" - Dana GoldsteinThe History and Politics of "Hecovery"by Dana GoldsteinOver at Slate, Annie Lowery writes about the economic "hecovery:" Although male jobs ac...
coopmike48Calif. board OKs "parent trigger" giving parents school power - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News | Sacramento Bee
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Calif. board OKs rules giving parents school power - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News | Sacramento BeeCalif. board OKs rules giving parents school powerShare By ADAM WEINTRAUBAs...
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Live From The AFT Conference
chicagonow.com - By Alexander Russo, today at 10:35 am #tch11 I'm at the biannial AFT training conference (formerly QUEST) moderating a panel on charters and unions (and talking about my book) later this afternoon....
coopmike48AFT chief calls out reformers from "on high"; cheating scandals unfold across country
catalyst-chicago.org - In the News: AFT chief calls out reformers from "on high"; cheating scandals unfold across countryPosted By Cassandra West On Tuesday, July 12, 2011 In In the News The president of the American Fed...
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