Head of First 5 LA resigns following critical audit | California Watch
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Head of First 5 LA resigns following critical audit | California Watch:Head of First 5 LA resigns following critical auditJoanna Linfirst5la.orgEvelyn MartinezEvelyn Martinez, chief executive officer of First 5 LA, resigned late yesterday, less than three weeks after the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors started the legal process to take over the independent agency that uses tobacco taxes to fund early childhood development programs.The Board of Supervisors' 4-1 vote Oct. 25 asking the county counsel to initiate the process ... more »
Occupy teachers/profs: end 1%’s criminal wars by teaching war laws, war facts | Dailycensored.com #ows
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Occupy teachers/profs: end 1%’s criminal wars by teaching war laws, war facts | Dailycensored.com:Occupy teachers/profs: end 1%’s criminal wars by teaching war laws, war factsWritten by Carl_HermanPolitics, War and PeaceNov 11, 20110diggShareOf all the laws to know, when war is lawful or criminal is arguably the most important.Of all the lessons of history, the sacrifices of all our families through two world wars for the legal victory that strictly limits nations’ use of war is arguably the most important.Teachers and ... more »
Jersey Jazzman: Guyland's Got It
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Jersey Jazzman: Guyland's Got It:Guyland's Got Itby DukeNow we're talking:Across Long Island, there is growing concern about the direction being taken by the New York State Education Department. In breathtaking speed, State Education officials have made sweeping changes to how our schools operate, how our teachers and principals are evaluated and how our students are assessed.As building principals, we applaud efforts aimed towards excellence for all of our students. We cannot, however, stand by while untested practices are put in ... more »
Dear Gwinnett County Schools: While you thumb your noses, we’ll take the high road.
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Dear Gwinnett County Schools: While you thumb your noses, we’ll take the high road.:Dear Gwinnett County Schools: While you thumb your noses, we’ll take the high road.NOVEMBER 11, 2011 in PARENTING,PUBLIC EDUCATIONI have been working very hard at getting our nonprofit ready for the launch of its Saturday Arts program. Our board is meeting Sunday to review the budget so that we can start planning programming, renting space, and booking artists to share their talents with our kids, in fun ... more »
Schools Matter: Who is asking for standards for K-2 & grade 12?
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Schools Matter: Who is asking for standards for K-2 grade 12?:Who is asking for standards for K-2 grade 12?by skrashenPARCC is now creating content frameworks for grades K-2 and grade 12.From the Curriculum Matters Blog, by Catherine Gewertz, in Ed Week:“The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, or PARCC, has released its final content frameworks for the common standards. And the newsiest thing about the document is this: The consortium is going to create content frameworks for ... more »
Today's Big Education Ape - PostRank Top Early Evening Posts #ows #edreform
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Schools Matter: Former KIPP Teachers: Share Your StoryBig Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All)-1 hour agoSchools Matter: Former KIPP Teachers: Share Your Story:Former KIPP Teachers: Share Your Storyby Jim HornFirst posted in May, 2011:I am very much interested in talking with former KIPP teachers who may want to take part in an interview research study on the KIPP teaching experience. All participants are guaranteed complete anonymity, and no names, locations, or other information will be used that may intrude upon ... more »
Direct Action Training | OccupyWallSt.org #ows
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Direct Action Training | OccupyWallSt.org:Direct Action Trainingby OccupyWallStAction Preparation Training for November 17th, November 30th and Beyond. Direct Action Trainings: build affinity team, train to do actions and civil disobediences, meet new allies and friends and have some fun with us.Monday Nov. 14 and Tuesday Nov. 15 1:30-3:30 and 4:30-6:30. Meet at the Red CubeWednesday Nov. 16 5:30-7:30 UFT 52 Broadway 6th Floorwww.occupydaysofaction.com
THE SUCCESS OF FOX NEWS IS A LIVING TESTAMENT TO FAILED LAUSD PUBLIC EDUCATION - Perdaily.com
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THE SUCCESS OF FOX NEWS IS A LIVING TESTAMENT TO FAILED LAUSD PUBLIC EDUCATION - Perdaily.com:THE SUCCESS OF FOX NEWS IS A LIVING TESTAMENT TO FAILED LAUSD PUBLIC EDUCATIONby Leonard Isenberg(Mensaje se repite en Español)(For a national view of public education reform see the end of this blog post)Teachers Paid to Just Sit in a Room Doing Nothing?: MyFoxLA.comWhile it requires only a rudimentary education to spot the daily blatant distortions that Fox News KTTV 11 puts out in lieu ... more »
SAT Wars: EXPOSING NEW EVIDENCE OF FLAWS IN STANDARDIZED TESTS
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4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: SAT Wars: EXPOSING NEW EVIDENCE OF FLAWS IN STANDARDIZED TESTS:SAT Wars: EXPOSING NEW EVIDENCE OF FLAWS IN STANDARDIZED TESTSSAT WARS: EXPOSING NEW EVIDENCE OF FLAWS IN STANDARDIZED TESTS SOURCE:WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY |HTTP://BIT.LY/VFKJ4ONewswise — (Winston-Salem, N.C. – November 3, 2011) – In a revealing look at high-stakes standardized admissions tests, a new book called SAT Wars: The Case for Test-Optional Admissions, demonstrates the far-reaching and mostly negative impact of the tests on ... more »
Jersey Jazzman: Why Do They Say What They Say?
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Jersey Jazzman: Why Do They Say What They Say?:Why Do They Say What They Say?by DukeMatt DiCarlo has another important post up today about Value-Added Modeling (VAM), the error-ridden statistics tool promoted by the corporate reformers as the solution to the "problem" of teacher evaluation (a "problem" I still contend no one has shown to be an actual problem).Matt does what he does best: debunk think-tanky reforminess with actual research. In this case, he raises some important cautions about VAM's ... more »
Parents Across America’s Position on the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) | Dailycensored.com
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Parents Across America’s Position on the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) | Dailycensored.com:Action v. Inaction: The Scholar-Teacher Imperativeby Paul ThomasIf the disturbing details surrounding Jerry Sandusky and Penn State University’s football program prove to be true, little room will exist for debating the culpability of Sandusky’s role in breaking a sacred trust with the rights and basic human dignity of children. But surrounding this inexcusable act is a swirling debate about the culpability of [...]Parents Across America’s Position on ... more »
Remarks by the President on Veterans Day | The White House
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Remarks by the President on Veterans Day | The White House:Remarks by the President on Veterans Dayby The White HouseRelease Time: For Immediate ReleaseLocation: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia11:40 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Ric Shinseki, for your extraordinary service to our country and your tireless commitment to our veterans; to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta; to Chairman Dempsey and Mrs. Dempsey; to our wonderful veterans service organizations for the extraordinary work that you do for our nation’s heroes; ... more »