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NYC Public School Parents: The impeccable logic of Turnaround schools

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NYC Public School Parents: The impeccable logic of Turnaround schools:The impeccable logic of Turnaround schoolsby Leonie HaimsonCheck out the new TV campaign on "Turnaround" schools produced by Last Stand for Children First. Though the campaign is focused on Chicago's efforts , the same strategies are being used here in NYC and in many of the major urban centers around the country where there are struggling schools.The formula is very simple; just watch the videos and you will see. Our thanks ... more »

Bush Foundation Comes Out in Favor of Parent Trigger Legislation | Scathing Purple Musings

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Bush Foundation Comes Out in Favor of Parent Trigger Legislation | Scathing Purple Musings:Bush Foundation Comes Out in Favor of Parent Trigger Legislationby Bob SikesIn stark opposition to parent public school advocacy groups across the state, Jeb Bush’s education foundation announced its support for controversial parent trigger legislation. The Orlando Sentinel is reporting Bush’s support for SB 718/HB 1199, and like his legislative allies, is using the terribly misleading Parent Empowerment Act to describe the legislation.Ironic the bill would be ... more »

SAVE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS!: An Open Letter To The Superintendent and Board from LAUSD’s Principals

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4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: SAVE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS!: An Open Letter To The Superintendent and Board from LAUSD’s Principals:SAVE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS!: An Open Letter To The Superintendent and Board from LAUSD’s PrincipalsFROM THE ASSOCIATED ADMINISTRATORS OF LOS ANGELES WEEKLY UPDATE | HTTP://BIT.LY/XPRFSQWeek of January 16, 2012 :: On January 10, 2012, Board President Mónica García and Board Member Nuri Martinez presented a resolution to the Board of Education for initial announcement. Neither one responded to AALA's ... more »

Last Stand for Children First: Last Stand for Children Launches Campaign on School Turnarounds

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Last Stand for Children First: Last Stand for Children Launches Campaign on School Turnarounds:Last Stand for Children Launches Campaign on School Turnaroundsby Last Stand for ChildrenAfter working hard in the legislature last year to strip Illinois teachers of bargaining rights and OSEA protections, Last Stand for Children First is proud to announce the formation of a Chicago chapter to work on issues specific to Chicago.This week, Last Stand's President Myron Miner announced that it is launching a television campaign to ... more »

School Tech Connect: Red Line Blues

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School Tech Connect: Red Line Blues:Red Line Bluesby noreply@blogger.com (Tim)What a ridiculous day...I planned to cover the CTU MLK event at Dvorak Elementary on the west side, but evidently you have to double your travel time on the red and brown lines these days. Lots of work being done or not done on the tracks. Clearly Rahm is trying to starve the system until everyone's mad at it; then he'll fire the drivers and replace them with temporary missionary drivers ... more »

AMERICA OCCUPIES THE CAPITAL | OccupyWallSt.org #ows

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AMERICA OCCUPIES THE CAPITAL | OccupyWallSt.org:AMERICA OCCUPIES THE CAPITALPosted 5 hours ago on Jan. 16, 2012, 1:20 p.m. EST by OccupyWallSt#Occupy Brings Democracy to DCJanuary 17 at 9 amCapitol HillWashington, DC—On January 17 Americans from across the nation and the world will assemble in the shadows of a broken system to participate in real democracy.At 9 am on the opening day of Congress, Occupy Congress will convene for a day of action against a corrupt political institution. Actions include a ... more »

Des Moines Education Association: My Letter to Iowa Senate Education Committee Members

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Des Moines Education Association: My Letter to Iowa Senate Education Committee Members:My Letter to Iowa Senate Education Committee Membersby Mr. RHere is the letter I sent to the members of the Iowa Senate Education committee as they take up the Governor's education "reform" proposals. In this letter, I focused on the creation of "value added models" to our state education system. Make sure you are all advocating to your legislators early and often so they hear our voices! - A. ... more »

Support PURE! » For MLK Day – “Put pressure where it really hurts”

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Parents United for Responsible Education » Blog Archive » For MLK Day – “Put pressure where it really hurts”:For MLK Day – “Put pressure where it really hurts”by adminLast year on the observance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, I offeredthis quote from Dr. King’s famous last message, the “Mountaintop” speech:We don’t have to argue with anybody. We don’t have to curse and go around acting bad with our words. We don’t need any bricks and bottles. ... more »

Today's Big Education Ape - PostRank Top late Early Evening Posts #ows #edreform 1-16

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Schools Matter: Accountability without Autonomy Is TyrannyBig Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All)-15 minutes agoSchools Matter: Accountability without Autonomy Is Tyranny:Accountability without Autonomy Is Tyrannyby P. L. ThomasAccountability without Autonomy Is TyrannyWhen educational research reaches the public through the corporate media, the consequences are often dire. Chetty, Friedman, and Rockoff released "The Long-Term Impacts of Teachers: Teacher Value-Added and Student Outcomes in Adulthood" and immediately The New York Times pronounced in "Big Study Links Good Teache... more »

All Things Education: Opportunity to Develop Literacy

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All Things Education: Opportunity to Develop Literacy:Opportunity to Develop LiteracyOn Monday, January 9th, Virginia Governor McDonnell announced his education agenda, entitled, "Opportunity to Learn." This has been covered by The Virginia Education Report, The Washington Post, as well as commented on by many throughout the state (For Chad Sansing's excellent commentary, read here. Or, for a partial listing of other reactions, see here.) I am going to offer my reactions in a series of posts starting with this one.Before I ... more »

NYC Public School Parents: Martin Luther King Jr. and education reform

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NYC Public School Parents: Martin Luther King Jr. and education reform:Martin Luther King Jr. and education reformby Leonie HaimsonOn Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, too many of our elected leaders are using this day as an opportunity to attack teachers and their unions, and put in a system which would lead to 50 percent of NYC teachers to be fired at struggling schools, if the UFT does not succumb to the DOE’s demand to impose an evaluation system with no ... more »

4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: LAUSD WITHOUT BORDERS: What if the District erased attendance boundaries? + smf’s 2¢

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4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: LAUSD WITHOUT BORDERS: What if the District erased attendance boundaries? + smf’s 2¢:LAUSD WITHOUT BORDERS: What if the District erased attendance boundaries? + smf’s 2¢A district without boundaries might be impractical. But such big-sky ideas are worth discussing.LOS ANGELES TIMES EDITORIAL | HTTP://LAT.MS/XPX0YNLos Angeles Unified school board President Monica Garcia, center, is seen on June 23, 2009 along with the Board of Education. (Los Angeles Times)January 16, 2012 :: All too ... more »

21 Reasons Why Charter Schools Would Not Work in the State of Washington | Seattle Education

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21 Reasons Why Charter Schools Would Not Work in the State of Washington | Seattle Education:21 Reasons Why Charter Schools Would Not Work in the State of Washingtonby seattleducation2011This contributor has chosen to remain anonymous but wanted to share their opinion.Dora1. Charters have NOT outperformed public schools – the majority of charter schools have performed equal to or poorer than public schools.2. Charter schools too often increase segregation of minority students and students of poverty.3. Charter school legislation has led ... more »

Everything Old is New Again: "Teachers are Terrible! But You Should Become a Teacher!" - Dana Goldstein

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Everything Old is New Again: "Teachers are Terrible! But You Should Become a Teacher!" - Dana Goldstein:Everything Old is New Again: "Teachers are Terrible! But You Should Become a Teacher!"by Dana GoldsteinMichael Bloomberg, 2012 State-of-the-City Address:"...we are raising the bar for teachers, just as we are for students. This year, we’ll do more to make sure every classroom has an effective teacher – and to remove those who don’t make the grade."Barack Obama, 2011 State-of-the-Union Address:“We want to reward good ... more »

Schools Matter: "...education which stops with efficiency may prove the greatest menace to society. " Martin Luther King

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Schools Matter: "...education which stops with efficiency may prove the greatest menace to society. " Martin Luther King:"...education which stops with efficiency may prove the greatest menace to society. " Martin Luther Kingby Kathleen LynchOn this day when we remember the life and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, it is fascinating to review his speeches and writings and realizes how truly prophetic he was. His words are as fresh and relevant today as they were when he delivered them. ... more »

Manhattan Country School Students See Civil Rights Battles Still to Be Fought – SchoolBook

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Manhattan Country School Students See Civil Rights Battles Still to Be Fought – SchoolBook:Manhattan Country School Students See Civil Rights Battles Still to Be Foughtby SchoolBookStudents at Manhattan Country School are establishing themselves as keepers of the Martin Luther King Jr. flame.On Sunday, three students dazzled hundreds of people at the Brooklyn Museum by reading excerpts from their essays about civil rights, a tradition at the private school on East 96th Street.And on Monday, the M.L.K. holiday, they braved the ... more »

Clayton Valley High charter conversion prompts examination of state school funding laws - ContraCostaTimes.com

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Clayton Valley High charter conversion prompts examination of state school funding laws - ContraCostaTimes.com:Clayton Valley High charter conversion prompts examination of state school funding lawsBy Theresa HarringtonContra Costa TimesPosted: 01/15/2012 05:50:26 PM PSTUpdated: 01/16/2012 04:31:09 AM PSTCONCORD -- Clayton Valley High's conversion to a charter school in the fall is prompting discussions at the state level about funding inequities that could result under current laws.Mt. Diablo Unified School District Superintendent Steven Lawrence testified Wednesday before the stat...more »

How the Gates Foundation Spins its Research « Jay P. Greene's Blog

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How the Gates Foundation Spins its Research « Jay P. Greene's Blog:How the Gates Foundation Spins its ResearchThe Gates Foundation has released the next installment of reports in their Measuring Effective Teachers Project. When the last report was released, I found myself in a tussle with the Gates folks and Sam Dillon at the New York Times because I noted that the study’s results didn’t actually support the finding attributed to it. Vicki Phillips, the education chief at Gates, told ... more »

DAY OF ACTION: JANUARY 21, 2012

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DAY OF ACTION: JANUARY 21, 2012: END CORPORATE RULE: RALLY IN SACRAMENTOPosted on January 3, 2012 | Leave a commentWest Steps, State Capitol Building, 1-3 p.m.On January 21, 2010, the Supreme Court ruled in Citizens United that corporations are persons with the First Amendment right to spend unlimited money in political campaigns. And they can do it anonymously.BUT MONEY IS NOT SPEECH. CORPORATIONS ARE NOT PEOPLE.RECLAIM DEMOCRACY!Join us on the Capitol Steps in Sacramento on this National Day of Action ... more »

Schools Matter: Accountability without Autonomy Is Tyranny

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Schools Matter: Accountability without Autonomy Is Tyranny:Accountability without Autonomy Is Tyrannyby P. L. ThomasAccountability without Autonomy Is TyrannyWhen educational research reaches the public through the corporate media, the consequences are often dire. Chetty, Friedman, and Rockoff released "The Long-Term Impacts of Teachers: Teacher Value-Added and Student Outcomes in Adulthood" and immediately The New York Times pronounced in "Big Study Links Good Teachers to Lasting Gains":"Elementary- and middle-school teachers who help raise their students’ standardized-test scores ... more »