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OCCUPY WALL ST AND ALLIES RALLY & MARCH UNITED FOR CIVIL RIGHTS | OccupyWallSt.org #ows
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OCCUPY WALL ST AND ALLIES RALLY MARCH UNITED FOR CIVIL RIGHTS | OccupyWallSt.org:OCCUPY WALL ST AND ALLIES RALLY MARCH UNITED FOR CIVIL RIGHTSby OccupyWallStSaturday, October 29thCity Hall Park, New York CityRally: 12:00pm NoonMarch to Liberty Square: 2:00pmSunday, October 30thScreenings of SING YOUR OWN SONG and discussion with Harry BelafonteThree screenings: 3PM - 5:30PM; 6:30PM - 9PM; 10PM - 12AMIn a demonstration of the broadening base of the Occupy Wall Street / 99% movement, a rally will be held this coming ... more »
National focus on DPS race | EdNewsColorado
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National focus on DPS race | EdNewsColorado:National focus on DPS raceby Charlie BrennanA national media blitz by Denver school board candidate Emily Sirota is shaking up the race in southeast Denver but it’s unclear whether it will help her win.Denver school board candidate Emily Sirota on MSNBC on Monday.“While it might have some effect, I don’t know if it’s going to touch enough people in southeast Denver,” said Denver pollster and political analyst Floyd Ciruli. “It lacks a certain kind ... more »
School Vouchers: Funding Private Interests with Public Funds « City School Stories
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School Vouchers: Funding Private Interests with Public Funds « City School Stories:School Vouchers: Funding Private Interests with Public Fundsby fmurphy Notes from the FieldSubmitted by Frank Murphy on October 27, 2011Some time ago I wrote a post for the Notebook titled, “If I Were a Rich Man”. My intention in writing this article was simple. I wanted to point out how a few wealthy individuals were using their personal fortunes in an attempt to influence the future of public education ... more »
Jersey Jazzman: The Ed Reform Gravy Train
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Jersey Jazzman: The Ed Reform Gravy Train:The Ed Reform Gravy Trainby DukeIt's a-puffin' into Newark - all aboard!One of every three dollars of private money spent so far in Newark’s bid to reform its schools has gone to consultants and contractors, many with ties to Mayor Cory Booker and acting state Education Commissioner Chris Cerf, records show.The records, from the state Department of Education, are part of a spate of e-mails obtained by the Newark-based Education Law Center. They detail ... more »
Throwback: John Wooden’s Last Lesson | The Jose Vilson
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Throwback: John Wooden’s Last Lesson | The Jose Vilson:Throwback: John Wooden’s Last Lessonby JoseExcerpt:Then again, I’ve grown up at a time where the longest any coach lasts these days is 3 years, even if they constantly increase their win totals, so a coach that keeps his job for longer than a presidential term is astonishing for me. Development doesn’t matter, and longevity has no place in a multi-million dollar industry concerned with change just for change. People switch coaches at ... more »
The NEA, Your Kids’ School and the Middle Seat - Lily's Blackboard – Lily's Blackboard
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The NEA, Your Kids’ School and the Middle Seat - Lily's Blackboard – Lily's Blackboard:The NEA, Your Kids’ School and the Middle SeatOct 27th, 2011 by Lily.I travel a lot these days meeting with teachers and support staff and principals and parents and the press and anyone anywhere who wants to join hands and make good things happen for kids. I was on my way to Wichita to speak at a conference and the nice man in the middle seat ... more »
Why not The Autumn of the Communes? « occupy california #ows
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Why not The Autumn of the Communes? « occupy california:Why not The Autumn of the Communes?by *from PrimaPorta:This piece responds to a couple Jacobin-related things pretty directly, so let’s put them out there straight away:First, Malcolm Harris’ observation in “Baby, We’re All Anarchists Now” that “the left has finally broken into the national consciousness by adopting the tactics, strategy, and slogans of a group of left-communist insurrectionaries at the Universities of California.”Second, the Jacobin-sponsored debate at Bluestockings—which I’ll let readers ... more »
Spike…Volleyball and the truth about corporate charters. Let the kids tell it like it is … « Continuing Change
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Spike…Volleyball and the truth about corporate charters. Let the kids tell it like it is … « Continuing Change:Spike…Volleyball and the truth about corporate charters. Let the kids tell it like it is …by gatorbonbcJust as I was about to post the new Volleyball team roster today, they brought me a new student. So, I went down to the gym at lunch and gave her a quick tryout..She had a powerful overhand serve, quick accurate returns….I was impressed and asked ... more »
Rheediculous …a village of idiots and the billionaire bubble club. Education « Continuing Change
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Rheediculous …a village of idiots and the billionaire bubble club. Education « Continuing Change:Rheediculous …a village of idiots and the billionaire bubble club. Educationby gatorbonbcLMAOMichelle Rhee charges a school $35,000 to speak to 600 people about how great bubble tests and billionaires are for our kids…Really?Hey, I’ll be on stage speaking to at least 600 kids next week at our pep rally. Do you think I can’t get that much
Redefining Teachers as True Professionals | Lefty Parent
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Redefining Teachers as True Professionals | Lefty Parent:Redefining Teachers as True Professionalsby Cooper ZaleSo why is it that doctors play a key role in running the institutions (hospitals) where they practice their profession and defining what constitutes quality practice, but teachers generally don’t? Aren’t these both considered “professions”, and as such should be given comparable stature? No hospital would think of having a governance structure where doctor’s don’t play a key role, particularly in the delivery of medical care. Shouldn’t ... more »