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OPINION | False choices: The economic argument against market-driven education reform

tcdailyplanet.net - January 19, 2012 After experimenting with market-based, competitive education initiatives for 20 years with little statewide education improvement, it’s time Minnesota returns to what works best: p...

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Shanker Blog » Burden Of Proof, Benefit Of Assumption

shankerblog.org - Michelle Rhee, the controversial former chancellor of D.C. public schools, is a lightning rod. Her confrontational style has made her many friends as well as enemies. As is usually the case, people...

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In grave fiscal trouble, SRC introduces big changes | Philly

philly.com - 6:40 p.m. Facing a fiscal crisis of previously unimagined proportions — it must cut $61 million by June and isn’t sure how to get there — the Philadelphia School District’s governing body on Thursd...

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Secy. of Education Duncan praises Minn. efforts, improvements

minnesota.publicradio.org - by Rupa Shenoy, Minnesota Public Radio January 20, 2012 New Brighton, Minn. — U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan appeared today at events in Minnesota, including a town hall with Gov Mark Dayt...

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nypost.com - Nearly eight of 10 city public high school graduates who enrolled as freshmen at CUNY community colleges in the fall required remedial work in math, reading, writing — or all three.The alarming 78....

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Brown wants smaller role for U.S., state in local schools

latimes.com - Deviating sharply from education reform policies championed by President Obama, California Gov. Jerry Brown is calling for limits on standardized testing and reduced roles for federal and state gov...

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The sad story of Chester Upland. « Fred Klonsky

preaprez.wordpress.com - Is there a teacher in this country who didn’t wince when they read the story last week of the Chester Upland school district in Pennsylvania? The District is broke, the governor refused help and th...

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Thoughts on Japan & Julia Richman - Bridging Differences

blogs.edweek.org - Dear Diane,I survived, thanks to my two sons and granddaughter. And we had a great time. People in Japan were extraordinarily kind and gracious to us. The sights were amazing—from ancient to futuri...

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Ward Connerly Being Investigated by IRS for Mismanaging Funds

colorlines.com - Ward Connerly, the man that’s campaigned agaisnt affirmative action across the country, is being accused of mismanaging and exploiting donations made by fellow conservatives for his own benefit. Th...

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Diane Ravitch shares her views on education reform - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News | Sacramento Bee

bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Diane Ravitch shares her views on education reform - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News | Sacramento Bee:Diane Ravitch shares her views on education reformShareBy Melody Gutierrez...

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Four Generations of Acosta Women « MomsRising Blog

momsrising.org - Creative Commons license. From cloth.paper.string Can we count on your support for the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights?” asked Carmen, my 11 year old sister. My mother was standing next to her, and...

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Heckling, sex jokes — and a little politics — at Axelrod’s U. of C. event - Chicago Sun

suntimes.com - BY ABDON M. PALLASCH Political Reporter apallasch@suntimes.com January 19, 2012 3:24PM ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos (left) and Mayor Rahm Emanuel greet each other Thursday during a panel d...

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Emanuel says South Carolina primary doesn’t matter, Romney will be nominee - Chicago Sun

suntimes.com - BY ABDON M. PALLASCH Political Reporter apallasch@suntimes.com January 19, 2012 8:12PM Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, campaigns in Irmo, S.C., Wednesday, ...

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Meet The 40 Members Of The Congressional Koch Caucus

thinkprogress.org - Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), top of the Koch Caucus with $27,000 in Koch contributions.Five senators and forty Congressional representatives received a perfect 100 percent score from the Koch brothers’...

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Johnny Otis, ’Godfather of Rhythm and Blues,’ Dies at 90

nytimes.com - Johnny Otis, the musician, bandleader, songwriter, impresario, disc jockey and talent scout often called “the godfather of rhythm and blues,” died on Tuesday at his home in Altadena, Calif. He was ...

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Rock Hall of Famer Etta James dead at 73

utsandiego.com - In this Sept. 22, 1974, photo, Muhammad Ali plays a few notes on the piano as singer Etta James looks on. The singer's manager says Etta James has died in Southern California. Lupe De Leon tells Th...

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Bigger Isn’t Necessarily Better

dissidentvoice.org - After lengthy negotiations, Hollywood’s two biggest actors unions have agreed to a merger. The parties reached a tentative pact on Monday, January 16, after being holed up for nine days at the Rena...

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Wisconsin wants you to primary Scott Walker |

bluecheddar.net - Dear Stephen Colbert, The people have spoken and they continue to speak. In fact, you can’t make these people shut up. You got 43% of the votes in a very official and tiny poll conducted on the blu...

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What Obama Might Say About Education

scholasticadministrator.typepad.com - But Will They Help Students? TIME: Without a program to offer iPads at discounted rates to students, teachers and schools in reality most students will still be using the same old textbooks for ye...

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The Real Mr. Fitz: A Teacher's Letter to Obama: A Lesson in Irony A Teacher's Letter to Obama: A Lesson in Irony

bigeducationape.blogspot.com - The Real Mr. Fitz: A Teacher's Letter to Obama: A Lesson in Irony:A Teacher's Letter to Obama: A Lesson in IronyThe Facebook page Teachers' Letters to Obama offers a lot more than just letters to t...

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Parent Advocates - ParentAdvocates.org

parentadvocates.org - Private Equity's Investment in CongressSubmitted by Jeffrey Ernst Friedman on Jan 9, 2012, MapLightLINKJan. 10, 2012 - Mitt Romney's success at the Iowa caucus has carried over to New Hampshire, wh...

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Colorado’s grad rate rises slightly in 2011

ednewscolorado.org - Colorado’s four-year graduation rate increased slightly with the Class of 2011, up to 73.9 percent, according to data released today by the state Department of Education. In raw numbers, 702 more s...

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Income tax cuts are the problem, not the solution

bluejersey.com - Much has been made about income taxes and income tax cuts - not just by Republicans, who base their entire economic plan on less taxes (which of course will usually vastly benefit their base by eve...

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The sad story of Chester Upland. « Fred Klonsky

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Diane Ravitch: Embattled teachers need support, not more testing - California Teachers Association

bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Diane Ravitch: Embattled teachers need support, not more testing - California Teachers Association:Diane Ravitch: Embattled teachers need support, not more testingLodi News-Sentinel -Diane Ravitch ...

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