Schools Matter: Former KIPP Teachers: Share Your Story
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Schools 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 your privacy. I have completed ten interviews so far, and I am interested in talking ... more »
Veterans Day Op-ed by Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden | The White House
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Veterans Day Op-ed by Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden | The White House:Veterans Day Op-ed by Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill BidenThe full text of the op-ed by Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden is printed below. The piece, published in various outlets across the country today, can be read online HERE. The Battle Veterans Face After WarBy Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill BidenNovember 11, 2011 Today is Veterans Day, the day we honor ... more »
All Things Education: Education Films Series V: American Teacher
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All Things Education: Education Films Series V: American Teacher:Education Films Series V: American Teacherby Rachel LevyThere are two ways to look at American Teacher, the recently released documentary by Dave Eggers and Ninive Clements Calegari:1) If you don't know much about public education and school reform, then American Teacher is a well-made film which very poignantly and realistically portrays what it is to live the life of a teacher. Everyone agrees that teachers are under-paid and undervalued (well, almost everyone). ... more »
No Dough For "Lousy" Principals | District 299: The Inside Scoop on CPS
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No Dough For "Lousy" Principals | District 299: The Inside Scoop on CPS:No Dough For "Lousy" Principalsby Alexander RussoMeeks is out, "lousy" principals must be replaced (good ones get extra money), and it's cold out. That's the education news of the day. I still want to hear how PD went yesterday, and whether you've seen Brizard out and about apparently he's doing meetings with all sorts of groups and schools. The Rev. James Meeks won't run for re-election to state ... more »
Will NCLB’s Clear “Dramatic Failure by its Own Chosen Indicators” Prompt Florida’s Own Pushback Against Ed Reform? | Scathing Purple Musings
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Will NCLB’s Clear “Dramatic Failure by its Own Chosen Indicators” Prompt Florida’s Own Pushback Against Ed Reform? | Scathing Purple Musings:Will NCLB’s Clear “Dramatic Failure by its Own Chosen Indicators” Prompt Florida’s Own Pushback Against Ed Reform?by Bob SikesTeacher, writer and education activist Anthony Cody offers this critique of NCLB:Remember that this law set itself the goal of making every child in the nation proficient by 2014, and eliminating the achievement gap between ethnic groups. So NCLB, perhaps the least ... more »
NYC Educator: The Dignity Gap
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NYC Educator: The Dignity Gap:The Dignity Gapby NYC EducatorWho thought it was a good idea to send ATR teachers from school to school from week to week? How does that help anyone? The stories I'm hearing and seeing would be beyond belief it it weren't for the fact that, under such an agreement, they were virtually inevitable.A female ATR was instructed to do secretarial duties. For those unfamiliar with the concept of contract (for example, the administrators who issued this ... more »
My Censorship Problem with NCTE | Dailycensored.com
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My Censorship Problem with NCTE | Dailycensored.com:My Censorship Problem with NCTEWritten by susanoEducation, PoliticsNov 11, 20110digg23Share1. National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) statement about change of Open ForumImproved site moderation: The Connected Community will remain a welcoming space for NCTE members and visitors. Community moderators will play a more active role in offering helpful resources or channeling discussions that take on a hostile tone.Member DiscussionsThe Members Open Forum has included discussions on a wide variety of topics over the ...more »
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Chicago principals say no to Rahm's "merit pay" scheme
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Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Chicago principals say no to Rahm's "merit pay" scheme:Chicago principals say no to Rahm's "merit pay" schemeThe mayor and his Broad Academy-trained CEO,J.C. Brizard, are trying to take a page from the Broad play book -- merit pay for principals.But Rahm's divide-and-conquer strategies seem to be backfiring. I give him credit for one thing. He appears to have succeeded in doing what I thought couldn't be done -- uniting the city's teachers and principals against him ... more »
“It’s time to spread the truth about impact of budget on Wisconsin’s public schools” | AMPS
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“It’s time to spread the truth about impact of budget on Wisconsin’s public schools” | AMPS:“It’s time to spread the truth about impact of budget on Wisconsin’s public schools”by Thomas J. MertzClick the graphic for more information on WAES.The Jam – “Time for Truth” (click to listen or download)I haven’t posted any Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools advocacy material this way lately, so here goes. Short version: The “tools” aren’t working, our students aren’t getting the opportunities to learn they ... more »
AFT says it will kick in up to $15 million in financing for upgrades to Oregon schools | OregonLive.com
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AFT says it will kick in up to $15 million in financing for upgrades to Oregon schools | OregonLive.com:AFT says it will kick in up to $15 million in financing for upgrades to Oregon schoolsPublished: Thursday, November 10, 2011, 5:10 PM Updated: Thursday, November 10, 2011, 5:32 PM By Michelle Cole, The Oregonian Oregonian file photoGov. John Kitzhaber's "Cool Schools" initiative won bipartisan support in the 2011 Legislature. So far, several rural school districts have applied for help financing projects.The ... more »
MICHIGAN TEACHERS SHOW HOW IT’S DONE « Teachers Fight Back
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MICHIGAN TEACHERS SHOW HOW IT’S DONE « Teachers Fight Back:MICHIGAN TEACHERS SHOW HOW IT’S DONEby alkleenIn Michigan, the state teachers union, enraged by Republican moves to cut school spending and weaken tenure for teachers, engineered the ouster of state Rep. Paul Scott, the GOP chairman of the House Education Committee.Way to go Michigan teachers! It’s about time the teachers somewhere are as mad as hell and aren’t going to take it anymore. How about some similar efforts in Illinois?We need ... more »
Celebrating Teachers U.S. Department of Education
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U.S. Department of Education:Education Secretary to Join National and Local Education Leaders in Celebrating Teachers as Part of American Education WeekMedia Advisories | U.S. Department of Education - 10 minutes agoU.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan will join National Education Association President Dennis Van Roekel, Alexandria City Public Schools Superintendent Morton Sherman and T.C. Williams High School Principal Suzanne Maxey to celebrate teachers and visit with students at 8:20 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 14.Secretary Duncan, Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair ...more »
Schools Matter: Rhee-Action to MichelleFirst in Boston
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Schools Matter: Rhee-Action to MichelleFirst in Boston:Rhee-Action to MichelleFirst in Bostonby Jim HornMy question for Michelle Rhee last evening that did not get asked:In 2007, the same year you became Chancellor of DC Schools, a 12 year old boy named Deamonte Driver died (Edelman, 2011) from a brain infection that could have been avoided had Deamonte's mom been able to pay $80 weeks earlier for a routine extraction of a bad tooth. Your comments this evening substantially add to the ... more »
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to Hold Second Twitter Town Hall | U.S. Department of Education
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U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to Hold Second Twitter Town Hall | U.S. Department of Education:U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to Hold Second Twitter Town HallContact: Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov Event Date 1: November 14, 2011 05:00 pm - 07:00 pmU.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will hold his second “Ask Arne” Twitter Town Hall at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14. Veteran journalist John Merrow will return to moderate the town hall that will be broadcast live ... more »
Danny Glover talks about education in Memphis - Boston.com
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Danny Glover talks about education in Memphis - Boston.com:Danny Glover talks about education in MemphisNovember 10, 2011E-mail|Print|Comments (0)Text size – +MEMPHIS, Tenn.—Actor Danny Glover and two other recipients of this year's Freedom Awards spoke Thursday about the importance of education and the role young people played in the civil rights movement.Tweet Be the first to Tweet this!ShareThisGlover, Chicago educator Marva Collins and Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Office of Civil Rights Russlyn H. Ali attended a public forum ahead of ... more »
Ahead of expected Christie proposals, NJEA unveils school reform plan at annual Atlantic City convention | NJ.com
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Ahead of expected Christie proposals, NJEA unveils school reform plan at annual Atlantic City convention | NJ.com:Ahead of expected Christie proposals, NJEA unveils school reform plan at annual Atlantic City conventionby Jessica Calefati/The Star-LedgerRobert SciarrinoNJEA president Barbara Keshishian, seen here at a legislative hearing last December, unveiled a union-led school reform plan at the annual teachers convention in Atlantic City.ATLANTIC CITY — The New Jersey Education Association has a new message for Gov. Chris Christie, the man who has hammered ... more »
ACLU says schools have inconsistent cellphone policies - latimes.com
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ACLU says schools have inconsistent cellphone policies - latimes.com:ACLU says schools have inconsistent cellphone policiesA report by the American Civil Liberties Union released Thursday found that school districts across California have inconsistent policies regarding a school's ability to search the contents of a student's cellphone, often encroaching on a student's right to privacy.The ACLU of California said searching phones has become a bigger, and more common, issue as cellphones have become pervasive among students. The report's authors -- Brendan Hamme ... more »
“Call Me Hope” | Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…
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“Call Me Hope” | Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…:“Call Me Hope”by Larry Ferlazzo“Call Me Hope” is a fun music video of Paul Simon’s “Call Me Al” song. It’s sponsored by a development organization called “Mama Hope.”I plan on using it in my Beginning ELL class, and have them sing along with the chorus (you can get all the lyrics here):If you’ll be my bodyguard,I can be your long lost pal!I can call you Betty,And Betty, when you