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Grumpy Educators: Pearson fattens in the global elearning sector
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Grumpy Educators: Pearson fattens in the global elearning sector:Pearson fattens in the global elearning sectorby SandraPearson has recently added a few new initiatives taking the lead in all things virtual.First, Pearson acquired Connections Education, "an accredited provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual education for students in grades K-12, and online learning solutions to educational institutions globally. Through tuition-free public schools, full-time and part-time private school programs, andSC parent finds help in local school districtby SandraAfter a protracte... more »
Schools Matter: Accountability's End, or the Beginning of a Real Accounting?
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Schools Matter: Accountability's End, or the Beginning of a Real Accounting?:Accountability's End, or the Beginning of a Real Accounting?by Jim HornI have often wondered about FLYPAPER as a name for an education policy publication, as it clearly brings to mind the irresistible final destination for winged carrion eaters who get stuck for life. Disgusting, but an entirely appropriate image to accompany Mike Petrilli's wistfully-anachronistic buzz down Big Testing's ideological memory lane.Petrilli no doubt got the memo to go after Governor ... more »
solidaridad: Why OccupyLAUSD ?
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solidaridad: Why OccupyLAUSD ?:Why OccupyLAUSD ?by Robert D. Skeels * rdsathenePopout[click here if you can't view this video]
Education activists seek to collaborate with Occupy Wall Street - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post #OWS
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Education activists seek to collaborate with Occupy Wall Street - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post:Education activists seek to collaborate with Occupy Wall Streetby Valerie StraussA group of parents, educators, students and activists who have organized to work to eliminate high-stakes testing in public education is now seeking to collaborate with the Occupy Wall Street protest movement on specific demands regarding school reform.The movement, called United Opt Out National , encourages parents to use “opt out” rules in their ... more »
The 1% Have Addresses. The 99% Have Messages | OccupyWallSt.org
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The 1% Have Addresses. The 99% Have Messages | OccupyWallSt.org:The 1% Have Addresses. The 99% Have MessagesPosted Oct. 15, 2011, 1:43 p.m. EST by OccupyWallStLife sure is tough for those at the top and it must get awfully lonely. Working day and night to ravage the global economy through neoliberal policy is a thankless job. The following website lists the names of many powerful financial executives and it's time we all sent them a warm thank you for the hard ... more »
Domes Community Build | Solar Community Housing Association #ows
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Domes Community Build | Solar Community Housing Association:Domes Community Build Come Build Community…All skills and talents welcome!The Domes Need Your HelpNovember 3-6th, 2011For forty years, “The Domes” has sheltered a vibrant cooperative in its distinctive structures on the UC Davis campus. This innovative housing community is a local Davis landmark and a nexus of innovative sustainable ideas; SCHA is actively negotiating with the University to ensure that the community persists. We need your help to see this through!Volunteers, under the ... more »
Democurmudgeon: Madison Preparatory Academy's Bizarre Plan Detached from Reality.
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Democurmudgeon: Madison Preparatory Academy's Bizarre Plan Detached from Reality.:Madison Preparatory Academy's Bizarre Plan Detached from Reality.by DemocurmudgeonWhen I read the list of proposed requirements for Madison Preparatory Academy, a charter school like no other, I couldn’t imagine a family sustaining its extremist schedule. Kids do require parental participation to succeed, and I’m doing my best with my own elementary and middle school sons, but busy working families already involved will be stretched to surreal limits with Prep’s curriculum. In fact, ... more »
October 15th - Global Day Of Action | OccupyWallSt.org #ows
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October 15th - Global Day Of Action | OccupyWallSt.org:October 15th - Global Day Of ActionPosted Oct. 15, 2011, 12:27 p.m. EST by OccupyWallStGlobal Livestream11AM -MARCH ON THE BANKSFrom Liberty Square to ChaseWe will then march to student meet up at Wash. Sq. ParkFacebookmoveyourmoneyproject.org11AM -OCCUPY THE BRONX MEET-UPFacebook12PM -ANTI-WAR MARCH AND TEACH-INWall Street And BroadwayFacebook12PM -MASS STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLYWashington Square Park -Student meet up and student loan lender bank actionFacebook1PM -#SankofaDaySponsered by the Malcolm X Grass Roots MovementLiberty... more »
Saturday coffee + Old school. « Fred Klonsky's blog
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Saturday coffee. « Fred Klonsky's blog:Saturday coffee.by Fred KlonskyJim Fennerty is an old friend of mine. He is a progressive lawyer. In Chicago you will see his name in the paper now and then because he will be defending some politically unpopular case.He is a also active in the National Lawyers Guild. If you go to political rallies and demonstrations, you can always recognize Jim and other members of the NLG by their glowing green baseball caps with “legal observer” ... more »
Rick Scott’s KIPP Schools Embarrassment Continues | Scathing Purple Musings
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Rick Scott’s KIPP Schools Embarrassment Continues | Scathing Purple Musings:Rick Scott’s KIPP Schools Embarrassment Continuesby Bob SikesRick Scott sure made a big deal out of signing SB 736 at the Jacksonville KIPP school of one of his cronies. Too bad it turned out to be one of Florida’s 15 failing charter schools last year. Scott’s embarrassing moment is back in the news. It seems that Duval’s school board is strongly considering not approving their application to open more schools in ...more »