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Children, Poverty, and Outcomes: Whos Distorting Reality?
ecepolicymatters.com - Yesterday, I happened upon the latest blog post of Amanda Ripley, an up-and-coming edu-pundit who recently changed focus from how the brain works under extreme duress to how other countries “build”...
Scrooge and School Reform - Bridging Differences
blogs.edweek.org - Dear Deborah,As we enter the holiday season, our thoughts naturally turn to family celebrations, but also to those who do not share the advantages and blessings we enjoy. We all know Charles Dicken...
In praise of performance pay—for online learning companies
educationgadfly.net - Whether you consider today’s New York Times article on K12.com a “hit piece” (Tom Vander Ark) or a “blockbuster” (Dana Goldstein), there’s little doubt that it will have a long-term impact on the d...
Time to occupy the education reform
ctpost.com - The education reform movement sweeping the country with its emphasis on standardized testing may be impacting the future of the nation by stifling ingenuity, intuition and creativity in student lea...
NYPD Pounces On Media At Yesterday's OWS Protest: Gothamist
gothamist.com - (Screenshot)After over a hundred Occupy Wall Street protesters gathered in the atrium of the World Financial Center, the NYPD ordered them to disperse, and arrested 17 of them for failing to comply...
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Can Venture Capital Save The World?
forbes.com - (This article is the cover story of the December 19, 2011 issue of Forbes.) Bahawalpur in eastern Pakistan is known for magnificent palaces built during the British Raj, but in the dusty part of to...
A StateImpact Ohio Series: Do Charter Schools Work?
stateimpact.npr.org - Ida Lieszkovszky / StateImpact: OhioStudents at Pearl Academy, a charter school in Cleveland, practice what they’re learning on computers. Thirteen years ago, Ohio began its charter school experime...
In which I nitpick on the achievement gap, charters, and Rhee's legacy in DC
allthingsedu.blogspot.com - With the release of the NAEP TUDA stats, there's been a lot of conversation swirling around achievement gaps and the efficacy of neo-liberal education reforms in urban districts. In particular, the...
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Video of 'Times' photographer's confrontation with police touches off another exchange between NYPD and local media
capitalnewyork.com - An attorney for The New York Times sent an email yesterday afternoon to Deputy Police Commissioner Paul Browne expressing "disappointment" after officers interfered with one of the paper's photogra...
Four Difficult Questions Regarding Bullying and Youth Suicide
blogher.com - Over the last couple of years, I've laid awake at night asking myself uncomfortable questions about bullying and teen suicide. I don't have answers to most of the questions that I have, but I'm cho...
If I Were The Middle Class White Guy Gene Marks
dominionofnewyork.com - The author, at 5-years-old.Y esterday a white guy named Gene Marks solved the Negro Problem, anew. His solution is outlined in a traffic-getting two-page blog post on Forbes.com, provocatively enti...
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Axelrod on Newt: "the higher a monkey climbs...the more you can see his butt."
blogs.suntimes.com - Obama 2012 Press Secretary Ben LaBolt, Strategist David Axelrod, Campaign Manager Jim Messina, Deputy Manager Stephanie Cutter at Tuesday press briefing at the DNC. (photo by Lynn Sweet)WASHINGTON-...
Private Security Firm Switches Name Again To Academi From Xe
huffingtonpost.com - An infamous company is attempting a complete brand makeover -- again.The private security firm formerly known as Blackwater and most recently known as Xe has decided to change its name to Academi, ...
Ohio Democrats Hope Defeat Of Anti-Union Initiative Spurs House Takeover
huffingtonpost.com - COLUMBUS, Ohio — Unionized teachers and retirees, local government officials, and veterans are among public workers running for office in an effort by Ohio Democrats to take control of the state Ho...
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Protesters Halt Operations at Some Western Ports
nytimes.com - OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — More than 1,000 Occupy Wall Street protesters blocked cargo trucks at busy West Coast ports Monday, forcing some shipping terminals in Oakland, Calif., Portland, Ore., and Lo...
Journalists in Honduras Beaten by Cops at Protest
hispanicallyspeakingnews.com - Published at 8:08 pm, December 13, 2011 Photo Credits: Journalists in Honduras Beaten by Cops at Protest Several people were beaten by police and troops here Tuesday during a protest to demand just...
Blockade draws thousands to disrupt Port of Oakland
mercurynews.com - Click photo to enlarge OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 12: Protesters attempt to block an entrance to the Port of Oakland on December 12, 2011 in Oakland, California. Following a general strike coordinated ...
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Raise Taxes on Rich to Reward True Job Creators: Nick Hanauer
bloomberg.com - It is a tenet of American economic beliefs, and an article of faith for Republicans that is seldom contested by Democrats: If taxes are raised on the rich, job creation will stop. Trouble is, somet...
UC among losers as state revenue falls short
davisenterprise.com - The University of California will shoulder $100 million of $981 million in automatic midyear budget cuts, Gov. Jerry Brown announced Tuesday. The latest cuts were triggered by revenue falling $2.2 ...
California midyear cuts loom for schools, services
mercurynews.com - SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Californians will find out Tuesday how much the state will automatically cut from public schools, higher education and a range of state services. State finance director Ana Matos...
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NY Times Compares Chelsea Clinton To Caroline Kennedy, And Not In A Good Way: Gothamist
gothamist.com - Chelsea Clinton on Rock Center last night (NBC)Famous former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton embarked on her new career as a NBC News correspondent last night (here's the video of her segment about ...
22-year-old becomes youngest mayor in O.C., probably the state
latimesblogs.latimes.com - Jeremy Yamaguchi still lives at home, is active in the Boy Scouts and voted for the very first time just a few years ago. He’s also -– at the ripe age of 22 -– the youngest mayor in Orange County, ...
Michelle Obama breaks jumping jacks record
sfgate.com - (12-12) 06:10 PST WASHINGTON, (AP) -- Michelle Obama is now a world record holder. The first lady announced in an email Monday that her October bid to break the record for the most people doing jum...
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Opinion: If I Were a Rich White Dude
wnyc.org - A Response to Forbes columnist Gene Marks On Monday, Forbes columnist Gene Marks strayed from his usual beat — business technology — to write a column, "If I Were a Poor Black Kid," that purports ...
Oakland teacher speaks at the White House - The Education Report - Katy Murphy's blog on Oakland schools
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Oakland teacher speaks at the White House - The Education Report - Katy Murphy's blog on Oakland schools:Oakland teacher speaks at the White HouseBy Katy MurphyFriday, December 9th, 2011 at 5:16 pm...
Modern School: With Friends Like These—NEA Adopts Kapo Evaluation System For Teachers
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Modern School: With Friends Like These—NEA Adopts Kapo Evaluation System For Teachers:With Friends Like These—NEA Adopts Kapo Evaluation System For Teachersby Michael DunnYour New Evaluator or Your...
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Video of 'Times' photographer's confrontation with police touches off another exchange between NYPD and local media
capitalnewyork.com - An attorney for The New York Times sent an email yesterday afternoon to Deputy Police Commissioner Paul Browne expressing "disappointment" after officers interfered with one of the paper's photogra...
Big Education Ape: 12-13-11 PM Time to occupy the education reform EDition #edreform #ows
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Rogue Occupiers Nearly Do the Unthinkable: Meet with Congress - Politics
theatlanticwire.com - Occupy Wall Street has never made an official demand, nor has it worked directly with politicians, but this week a group of organizers from New York agreed to meet with members of congress about le...
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