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Class Warfare: Fact checking pages 1 through 100

garyrubinstein.teachforus.org - When the new book ‘Class Warfare’ came out, the story of the current ed reform movement featuring TFA and KIPP, I refused to buy it, since I didn’t want anyone to profit from passing fiction and fa...

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Flatlined high school scores for CPS

articles.chicagotribune.com - Chicago Public Schools enrollment has shrunk by more than 22,000 students… (E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago Tribune)August 19, 2011|By Noreen S. Ahmed-Ullah, Tribune reporterIn the sobering reality of ...

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After Words with Steven Brill - C

c-spanvideo.org - C-SPAN | BookTV The founder of The American Lawyer magazine and Court TV tells the story of a coalition of unlikely allies in the fight to change a school system that many parents believe is failin...

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leoniehaimson Yet another person realizes she's been scammed by one of Michelle Rhee's petitions; I've Been Conned!!:http://t.co/xzbUUv56 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

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I've Been Conned!!

backburner-nkk.blogspot.com - … I'll tip my hat to the new constitution Take a bow for the new revolution Smile and grin at the change all around me Pick up my guitar and play Just like yesterday Then I'll get on my knees and ...

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Verizon strikers go to CEO’s home

articles.boston.com - The Communications Workers of America and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers have been fighting Verizon’s call for a pension freeze and for contributions to health insurance premiu...

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Obama in the Valley

nytimes.com - In 1970, the Japanese roboticist Masahiro Mori coined the phrase “uncanny valley.” In the field of robotics, and increasingly in computer animation, it refers to the theory that people feel good ab...

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Obama in the Valley

nytimes.com - In 1970, the Japanese roboticist Masahiro Mori coined the phrase “uncanny valley.” In the field of robotics, and increasingly in computer animation, it refers to the theory that people feel good ab...

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Mass. unions ramping up lobbying spending in 2011

boston.com - BOSTON—Massachusetts unions are on pace to break state records for spending on lobbying, as they try to protect their jobs and flex their collective bargaining muscles in a political environment th...

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Saturday coffee. « Fred Klonsky's blog

preaprez.wordpress.com - Our Brooklyn grandkids and their mom are about to witness a classic Chicago late summer thunderstorm. Ulysses is already hiding out in some corner of the house. Yesterday’s opening day of school wa...

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TEACHERS AND FACEBOOK « Teachers Fight Back

bigeducationape.blogspot.com - TEACHERS AND FACEBOOK « Teachers Fight BackTEACHERS AND FACEBOOKby alkleenNews item - a central Florida teacher faces disciplinary action after reports that he posted comments blasting same-sex ma...

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Jersey Jazzman: Rupert Loves Rhee Loves Bradford

bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Jersey Jazzman: Rupert Loves Rhee Loves BradfordRupert Loves Rhee Loves Bradfordby DukeRheefirst confirms what you already knew: In his new book, Class Warfare, Steven Brill confirms that Michelle ...

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Ackerman dares bosses to fire her - Philly.com

bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Ackerman dares bosses to fire her - Philly.comAckerman dares bosses to fire herOf 258 schools, 110 achieve federal standardAugust 19, 2011|By Kristen A. Graham, Inquirer Staff WriterImage 1 of 2Vie...

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Two tales from a passionate L.A. storyteller

latimesblogs.latimes.com - A memorial service was held this week in East Los Angeles for veteran L.A. Times reporter and columnist George Ramos, who died last month. At the service, journalists, elected officials and other...

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Creating an Online Course Using Google Apps?

edupln.ning.com - Ed, It depends on how you want to field the content. The short answer is yes! But how? This is up to you. Here are some common course components and some ways to fulfill those tasks using Goog...

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Geaux Teacher!: Reform Idol - Was There Ever Any Doubt?

bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Geaux Teacher!: Reform Idol - Was There Ever Any Doubt? I Heard it By the Grapevine . . . not the Picayune Now, more than ever, the public needs to be fully informed about education policy and the ...

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