Life in Rahm’s Chicago. Thursday edition. « Fred Klonsky
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Life in Rahm’s Chicago. Thursday edition. « Fred Klonsky:Life in Rahm’s Chicago. Thursday edition.by Fred KlonskyRahm doesn’t think pay-for-protesters is a problem.And his hand-picked board of education seems to have skipped a step. They’re budgeting for turnarounds before all the public hearings and actually taking a vote.The Sun-Times:The mayor was not concerned.“The ministers have a right — who have been long involved in school reform, longer school day, turnaround schools, who don’t accept the status quo — to speak up,” ... more »
RheeFirst! » Protesters stage duct-taped “silent protests” on Rhee’s home turf
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RheeFirst! » Protesters stage duct-taped “silent protests” on Rhee’s home turf:Protesters stage duct-taped “silent protests” on Rhee’s home turfby adminA spirited “silent protest” was held in Rhee’s home turf last night. Rhee’s “Town Hall” had advertised itself as open to all Sacramento residents but a member of the public shown here was turned away because she did not belong to StudentsFirst or Stand for Children.Eventually, Rhee and her employees noted the growing number of protesters standing outside with their mouths
President Moonbeam. « Fred Klonsky
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President Moonbeam. « Fred Klonsky:President Moonbeam.by Fred KlonskyIt was the old Chicago columnist Mike Royko who back in the day called California Governor Jerry Brown, “Governor Moonbeam.” That was when Brown was serving his first terms as governor, sleeping on a mattress on the floor, doing yoga and dating Linda Ronstadt.Of course, I was doing those things too. Except for the yoga and Linda Ronstadt.These days Brown’s statements about schools and testing make him sound positively grounded compared to Newt ... more »
Schools Matter: What the Hell Is the Tennessee State Board of Education Doing?
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Schools Matter: What the Hell Is the Tennessee State Board of Education Doing?:What the Hell Is the Tennessee State Board of Education Doing?by Jim Horn First they came for the teachers. See below:TennesseeState Board of Education Agenda January 27, 2012 Final Reading Item: IV. G.LicenseDenial, Suspension, and Revocation Procedure PolicyTheBackground:Pursuantto State Board of Education Rule 0520-2-4-.01(9)(b) the State Board ofEducation may revoke, suspend or refuse to issue or renew a license for severalreasons listed in the rule. Currentlyunder the policy, ... more »
Under education reform, school principals swamped by teacher evaluations - CSMonitor.com
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Under education reform, school principals swamped by teacher evaluations - CSMonitor.com:Under education reform, school principals swamped by teacher evaluationsSchool principals, including some who back more rigorous review of teachers, are balking at education reforms required by Race to the Top. New teacher evaluations are all-consuming, they say. By Amanda Paulson, Staff writer / January 26, 2012A fourth-grader at Alton Elementary in Memphis, Tenn., gives a thumbs up. Tennessee is implementing a new teacher evaluation system this year.Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal/APEnlarge0 ...more »
From the Spin Machine: Activist Michell Rhee, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson tour California to talk education reform | news10.net
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Activist Michell Rhee, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson tour California to talk education reform | news10.net:Activist Michell Rhee, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson tour California to talk education reform3:08 AM, Jan 26, 2012 | 0 comments - A A A +Written byCornell BarnardFILED UNDERNewsEducationLife HealthSACRAMENTO, CA - Education activist Michelle Rhee and her husband, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, are hitting the road with their listening tour of California to gather support for education reform.On Wednesday, Rhee, the former Washington D.C. education chief ... more »
Modern School: Hawaii Teachers Reject Race To The Top
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Modern School: Hawaii Teachers Reject Race To The Top:Hawaii Teachers Reject Race To The Topby Michael DunnHawaiian teachers recently rejected a contract calling for performance-based evaluations and compensation, a requirement by the Race to the Top (RttT) grant their state won from the Obama administration, according to Valerie Strauss.67% of 9,000 teachers, counselors and others in the Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) rejected the contract, the first time in the union’s 44-year history that its members rejected a contract already ... more »
Scarborough & Dean Brawl Over Dem/Union Obstruction Of Education Reform | NewsBusters.org
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Scarborough Dean Brawl Over Dem/Union Obstruction Of Education Reform | NewsBusters.org:Scarborough Dean Brawl Over Dem/Union Obstruction Of Education ReformBy Mark Finkelstein | January 26, 2012 | 08:141Change font size: A | AHoward Dean: "I need to take you on a tour of America's public schools; that's what I need to do." Joe Scarborough: "I've been fighting for education reform for a generation, and every time we've tried to reform schools . . . it was the Democratic party on the ... more »
Jersey Jazzman: Soviet-Style Educator Pay
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Jersey Jazzman: Soviet-Style Educator Pay:Soviet-Style Educator Payby DukeLike all bullies, Chris Christie thinks the rules don't apply to him - he's special. Now New Jersey's schools beginto pay the price for his arrogance:A month after being honored on the floor of the state Senate, New Jersey’s school superintendent of the year is headed to New York, another consequence of the Christie administration’s cap on school administration salaries. Roy Montesano, the superintendent of Ramsey schools, was expected to be formally approved ... more »
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Fact-Checking President Obama on Race to the Top | Truth in American EducationBig Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All)-24 minutes agoFact-Checking President Obama on Race to the Top | Truth in American Education:Fact-Checking President Obama on Race to the Topby James BellPresident Obama touted Race to the Top during the State of the UnionIn the State of the Union Address, President Obama said:“For less than 1 percent of what our nation spends on education each year, we’ve convinced nearly every ... more »
Under Cuomo’s heavy hand, talks resume on city teacher evals | GothamSchools
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Under Cuomo’s heavy hand, talks resume on city teacher evals | GothamSchools:Under Cuomo’s heavy hand, talks resume on city teacher evalsby Geoff DeckerThe tense standoff between the city and the teachers union appears to be thawing in response to pressure from Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has stepped forward in recent days to demand resolution to the conflict.A United Federation of Teachers spokesman confirmed today that “informal talks” with the city have started up after nearly a month away from the ... more »
Angry Parents Speak Out at School Board Meeting - Chicago News Cooperative
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Anger Over Closures at School Board Meeting - Chicago News Cooperative:Angry Parents Speak Out at School Board Meetingby REBECCA VEVEAThe Chicago Board of Education on Wednesday faced angry community members opposed to two of the new administration’s cornerstone reforms—overhauling failing schools and increasing the length of the school day.Neither issue was on the agenda, which included the approval of three new student health policies, two additional kindergarten magnet classrooms and the transfer of $114.6 million in tax-increment financing from the ... more »
Funded by the Same People, Are Jeb Bush’s Foundation and Parent Revolution Scamming Floridians on Parent Trigger? | Scathing Purple Musings
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Funded by the Same People, Are Jeb Bush’s Foundation and Parent Revolution Scamming Floridians on Parent Trigger? | Scathing Purple Musings:Funded by the Same People, Are Jeb Bush’s Foundation and Parent Revolution Scamming Floridians on Parent Trigger?by Bob Sikes Yesterday’s press conference that occurred between the house and senate committee votes which passed through Florida’s Parent Trigger bill was put on by supporters of the bill. Most notably, Jeb Bush’s education foundation and the Florida Chamber of Commerce. In attendance ... more »
Our Country Deserves a Great Education System « The Whole Child Blog « Whole Child Education
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Our Country Deserves a Great Education System « The Whole Child Blog « Whole Child Education:Our Country Deserves a Great Education SystemJanuary 25th, 2012 by Klea ScharbergIn this TEDx presentation, Brian M. Stecher, associate director and senior social scientist at RAND Education, suggests three steps we need to take to cultivate schools where students can thrive.Describe what we mean by “a school where students can thrive.” A thriving school is likely to produceStudents who know things, from reading and mathematics, ... more »
Obama’s Education Power Grab | Truth in American Education
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Obama’s Education Power Grab | Truth in American Education:Obama’s Education Power Grabby Shane Vander HartPresident Barack Obama had a lot to say in last night’s State of the Union address, I mean a lot… apparently this was the 10th longest in words and 9th longest in time. It was broadcast from 8:00pm – 9:30pm (CST). I frankly don’t have time to dissect everything that he said, but with his comments regarding education it is clear that he does not care ... more »
ACCS Meeting Notice-- Advisory Commission on Charter Schools (CA Dept of Education)
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ACCS Meeting Notice--Advisory Commission on Chart - Advisory Commission on Charter Schools (CA Dept of Education):CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION1430 N Street, Suite 5111Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: 916-319-0827Fax: 916-319-0175Live Webcast of the ACCS Meeting (Outside Source)Meeting NoticeAdvisory Commission on Charter SchoolsAn advisory body to the State Board of EducationWednesday, February 8, 20129:30 a. m. ± – 4:00 p. m. ±California Department of Education1430 N Street, Room 1101Sacramento, CA 95814-5901916-322-6029Commission MembersVacant1Vicki BarberBrian BauerGary DavisKel... more »
Why Does Florida’s Parent Trigger Bill Seek to Drum up Business for Pearson? | Scathing Purple Musings
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Why Does Florida’s Parent Trigger Bill Seek to Drum up Business for Pearson? | Scathing Purple Musings:Why Does Florida’s Parent Trigger Bill Seek to Drum up Business for Pearson?by Bob SikesA key portion of the Parent Trigger bill provides for parent’s being informed of the virtual option with two passages: 49 (a) Each school district shall annually notify the parent50 of each public school student assigned to a classroom teacher51 who is teaching out-of-field regarding such assignment. The
Remarks by the First Lady in School Lunch Standards Announcement | The White House
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Remarks by the First Lady in School Lunch Standards Announcement | The White House:Remarks by the First Lady in School Lunch Standards AnnouncementParklawn Elementary SchoolAlexandria, Virginia11:32 A.M. ESTMRS. OBAMA: Thank you, everyone. Please, sit, rest. This is exciting. It is such a pleasure to be here today. This is an exciting day.I want to start by thanking Secretary Vilsack, not just for that very kind introduction but for his outstanding work as Secretary of Agriculture. He has been just a ... more »
Jersey Jazzman: High-Performing Students? Meh...
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Jersey Jazzman: High-Performing Students? Meh...:High-Performing Students? Meh...by DukeSo says the Gates-funded, ultra-reformy National Council on Teacher Quality:New Jersey’s report card from a group that seeks to improve standards for the nation’s teachers is dismal: D-plus, 36th in the U.S. and making less progress than most states.The report, scheduled to be published today by the National Council on Teacher Quality, could bolster parts of Gov. Chris Christie’s education overhaul agenda —
Today's Big Education Ape - PostRank Top Early Afternoon Posts 1-25 #ows #edreform
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Today's Big Education Ape - PostRank Top 1-25 Mid Morning Posts #ows #edreformBig Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All)-6 minutes agoAll Education Matters: 10 Student Loan Reform Leaders: #1 President Obama, Three Others, Then . . Me?Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All)-4 minutes agoAll Education Matters: 10 Student Loan Reform Leaders: #1 President Obama, Three Others, Then . . Me?:10 Student Loan Reform Leaders: #1 President Obama, Three Others, Then . . Me?by Cryn JohannsenCheck out my reaction to ... more »