“Blame the School District, Blame the School, and Blame the Teacher” « City School Stories
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“Blame the School District, Blame the School, and Blame the Teacher” « City School Stories:“Blame the School District, Blame the School, and Blame the Teacher”by fmurphyNotes from the FieldSubmitted by Frank Murphy, on January 31, 2012I started the new year cautiously optimistic about the future of education in our city and state. My hopeful spirit was quickly dashed. Shortly after I posted “To a Better School Year in 2012”, a wave of bad news washed over area schools. First the ... more »
Modern School: Teachers Offer the Wealthy an Escape from Poverty
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Modern School: Teachers Offer the Wealthy an Escape from Poverty:Teachers Offer the Wealthy an Escape from Povertyby Michael DunnThe following is from Anthony Cody’s excellent critique of the education portion of Obama’s state of the union speech. In a nutshell, if a teacher really did increase the lifetime income of a classroom by $250,000, so what? Spread out over the 40 years of each student’s career, that would amount to only $250 per person per year, enough for a nice ... more »
Geaux Teacher!: Senator Landrieu vs. Public Education?
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Geaux Teacher!: Senator Landrieu vs. Public Education?:Senator Landrieu vs. Public Education?by noreply@blogger.com (Lee Barrios, M.Ed., NBCT)"Mary Landrieu walks tightrope on Bobby Jindal's education plans"My comment to the article linked above on NOLA.com:Senator Landrieu does NOT represent, dare I say a majority, of Democrats on education issues. Her support of U.S.Secretary of Education Arne Duncan's destructive and intrusive education initiatives are just another example of POLITICS over PRINCIPLE that is so pervasive and destructive now. It is hoped that Obama will ... more »
New Resources Announced for Public Service Loan Forgiveness | ED.gov Blog
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New Resources Announced for Public Service Loan Forgiveness | ED.gov Blog:New Resources Announced for Public Service Loan ForgivenessPosted on January 31, 2012 by Guest BloggerMartha Kanter joined Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) at the University of Maryland Baltimore. Photo by Ed Fishel courtesy of UofM Baltimore.Earlier today Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter joined Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) at the University of Maryland Baltimore to announce new efforts from the Department of Education to help public servants—including veterans, nurses, and teachers—take ... more »
Free Teleseminar: Improving School Climate Through a Whole Child Approach « The Whole Child Blog « Whole Child Education
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Free Teleseminar: Improving School Climate Through a Whole Child Approach « The Whole Child Blog « Whole Child Education:Free Teleseminar: Improving School Climate Through a Whole Child Approachby Klea ScharbergJoin ASCD Managing Director of the Whole Child Initiative Molly McCloskey in conversation with ASCD author and Rutgers University professor Maurice J. Elias. McCloskey will share information about specific initiatives and examples of how a whole child approach ensures that each child, in each community, is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and ... more »
The Achievement Gap and Teacher Training | Mr. Teachbad
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The Achievement Gap and Teacher Training | Mr. Teachbad:The Achievement Gap and Teacher TrainingNote: The tone of this post is a little more serious and it has no very little swearing. I know that will turn some people off, and I apologize.Under normal circumstances, analogies between teachers and doctors trigger in me a powerful, irresistible gag reflex. I hate reading about how we both have a practice, for example. However, I have found a place where the analogy between teachers ... more »
Schools Matter: Sherman Alexie "Arizona has made our books sacred documents now."
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Schools Matter: Sherman Alexie "Arizona has made our books sacred documents now.":Sherman Alexie "Arizona has made our books sacred documents now."by Robert D. Skeels * rdsathene"A deepened consciousness of their situation leads people to apprehend that situation as an historical reality susceptible to transformation." — Paulo FreireThe Progressive has been compiling the responses of authors whose books were banned by Arizona bigots and arch-reactionaries Tom Horne and John Huppenthal's racist HB 2281, which, among other things, banned Ethnic Studies in ... more »
NYC Public School Parents: City Hall rally today protesting the epidemic of school closings and DOE's broken promises to Jamaica HS
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NYC Public School Parents: City Hall rally today protesting the epidemic of school closings and DOE's broken promises to Jamaica HS:City Hall rally today protesting the epidemic of school closings and DOE's broken promises to Jamaica HSby Leonie HaimsonThere was a rally today, organized by the Coalition for Educational Justice, protesting against the mayor's wrecking ball policies and school closings. Speakers included NYC Comptroller Liu, Public Advocate De Blasio, Manhattan Borough President Stringer, former NYC Comptroller Thompson, parents and students ... more »
Today's Big Education Ape - PostRank Top 1-31 Early Evening Posts #ows #edreform
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School Tech Connect: Half The StoryBig Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All)-11 minutes agoSchool Tech Connect: Half The Story:Half The Storyby noreply@blogger.com (Tim)Mayor's collaboration with nutcases and the odious Juan William getting some press, although it doesn't tell the whole story. I posted a comment; we'll see if it gets through.The story of the mayor’s collaboration with this right wing group is incomplete without a full description ofHow our dues are being used. « Fred KlonskyBig Education Ape - PostRank ...more »
School Tech Connect: Half The Story
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School Tech Connect: Half The Story:Half The Storyby noreply@blogger.com (Tim)Mayor's collaboration with nutcases and the odious Juan William getting some press, although it doesn't tell the whole story. I posted a comment; we'll see if it gets through.The story of the mayor’s collaboration with this right wing group is incomplete without a full description of
How our dues are being used. « Fred Klonsky
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How our dues are being used. « Fred Klonsky:How our dues are being used.by Fred KlonskyIn preparation for the IEA RA in March, local Regions held budget hearings last night. The meeting I was at had three Regions present.The news I got was this:The IEA leadership says they will be launching a legislative campaign to do away with the existing regressive flat tax in Illinois and replace it with a progressive income tax.The IEA Budget Committee is proposing a five ... more »
Foster youth deserve to be left out of Brown’s plan to combine categorical funds | Thoughts on Public Education
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Foster youth deserve to be left out of Brown’s plan to combine categorical funds | Thoughts on Public Education:Foster youth deserve to be left out of Brown’s plan to combine categorical funds - by Daniel Heimpelby Daniel HeimpelIn 1981, the California State Legislature launched the Foster Youth Services program to address the educational needs of foster children, putting California at the vanguard of a national movement to level the educational playing field for students in foster care. But dramatic changes ... more »
Schooling in the Ownership Society: Romney, Bain took over test giant Princeton Review
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Schooling in the Ownership Society: Romney, Bain took over test giant Princeton Review:Romney, Bain took over test giant Princeton Reviewby Mike KlonskyOne of Bain's takeover targets while Gov. Romney ran the predator investment firm, was Princeton Review, one of the largest testing and test-prep operations in the country. In 2007, Bain and Prides Capital, made a $60 million preferred stock investment in Princeton and effectively took the company over, replacing former CEO John Katzman with Michael J. Perik, former CEO ...more »
Jersey Jazzman: Can't Tell the Players Without a Scorecard!
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Jersey Jazzman: Can't Tell the Players Without a Scorecard!:Can't Tell the Players Without a Scorecard!by DukeI've been at this edu-blogging thing for nearly two years; I'd like to believe I have a fairly good handle on the reformy scene here in Jersey. I'd like to think that I know the players, the connections, the whole tomato pie...So it's more than a little embarrassing to admit I had no idea that Excellent Education for Everyone (E3) - the big dog in ... more »
Miami – Dade Superintendent: “Thanking, Not Ranking a Teacher” | Scathing Purple Musings
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Miami – Dade Superintendent: “Thanking, Not Ranking a Teacher” | Scathing Purple Musings:Miami – Dade Superintendent: “Thanking, Not Ranking a Teacher”by Bob SikesAmidst a Mary McGrory FCAT rankings piece in the Miami Herald was this takeaway in a quote from Miami-Dade County superintendent Alberto Carvalho:Miami-Dade Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said he took pride in the district’s accomplishments, but contended that “overall rankings provide an overly simplistic view of academic success.”Carvalho added: “Thanking, not ranking, a teacher in Miami is in order.”While ... more »
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: View of SOTU from right field
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Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: View of SOTU from right field:View of SOTU from right fieldby Mike KlonskyMy friend called me yesterday. She sounded irate. "Do you read the Tribune?" she asks. I try not to but can't avoid it sometimes, I respond. "Did you read that column Sunday by Steve Chapman?" No I didn't but I guess I will have to now, I answer. "He's actually calling on kids to drop out of school. If you don't write something about ... more »
Diane Ravitch in Sacramento, Continued « InterACT
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Diane Ravitch in Sacramento, Continued « InterACT:Diane Ravitch in Sacramento, Continuedby David B. CohenIn a prior post, I shared two video clips from Diane Ravitch’s speech at the Sacramento Convention Center on January 20th. I managed to record two other portions of the speech, and have embedded those clips below.In the first clip, I picked up in the middle of a larger segment of the speech in which Ravitch points out that union detractors might have more credibility if they ... more »
Today's Big Education Ape - PostRank Top AM Posts 1-30 #edreform #ows
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My Problem(s) With #Educon | Connected PrincipalsBig Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All)-2 hours agoMy Problem(s) With Educon | Connected Principals:My Problem(s) With Educonby Patrick LarkinAs I reflect on my third Educon experience, I feel the need to get a few things off my chest in regards to the conference put on by Mr. Lehmann and his crew at Science Leadership Academy.The sessions – What’s up with so many great conversations in each time slot? I am used to attending ... more »
My Problem(s) With #Educon | Connected Principals
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My Problem(s) With Educon | Connected Principals:My Problem(s) With Educonby Patrick LarkinAs I reflect on my third Educon experience, I feel the need to get a few things off my chest in regards to the conference put on by Mr. Lehmann and his crew at Science Leadership Academy.The sessions – What’s up with so many great conversations in each time slot? I am used to attending conferences where I struggle to find one quality session in each time slot.Between the ... more »
PARENTS COMPLAIN ABOUT LONGER SCHOOL DAY « Teachers Fight Back
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PARENTS COMPLAIN ABOUT LONGER SCHOOL DAY « Teachers Fight Back:PARENTS COMPLAIN ABOUT LONGER SCHOOL DAYby alkleenA mini revolt is being staged by parents of some elementary school children in Chicago. The Chicago public school administrators increased class time at several schools. The school day is now up to seven and a half hours at some schools. Many parents are upset that they had to change bedtimes, reset alarm clocks, and alter homework and dinner schedules for their little ones.The biggest ... more »