Schools Matter: Jeff McQuillan: Books before bytes
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Schools Matter: Jeff McQuillan: Books before bytes:Jeff McQuillan: Books before bytesby skrashenJeff McQuillan: "Books before bytes"re (Michael Hiltzik)Sent to the Los Angeles Times, Feb. 5, 2012To the Editor:Kudos to Michael Hiltzik for his column ("Hyping tech will not help students," February 5) criticizing federal officials for overselling the benefits of technology to K-12 schools. As co-producer of the most popular educational podcast in the world (ESLPod.com's English as a Second Language Podcast), I'm no enemy of new technology.But our students ... more »
Today's Big Education Ape - PostRank Top Late Nite Posts 2-5 #edreform #ows
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10 Reasons the Tests Are Lowering Our Standards « Cooperative CatalystBig Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All)-23 minutes ago10 Reasons the Tests Are Lowering Our Standards « Cooperative Catalyst:10 Reasons the Tests Are Lowering Our Standardsfrom Cooperative Catalyst » 5 questions about everything by John T. Spencerwe’re creating shallow zombies in the name of high standardsOften, the proponents of the drill-and-kill testing environment hold up the banner of “high standards” as a rationale for excessive testing. I disagree with this ... more »
All Hands on Deck! | Connected Principals
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All Hands on Deck! | Connected Principals:All Hands on Deck!by Larry FliegelmanIn the days of yore, the captain of a ship would have the Boatswain (or Bosun) use his pipe to make the “All Hands” call when he wanted the entire crew up on deck and ready for action. Everyone, no matter what their role, no matter when their last duty shift, no matter how busy on another project, were expected to stop what they were doing, assemble on deck ... more »
The Spectatorization of American Politics | Lefty Parent
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The Spectatorization of American Politics | Lefty Parent:The Spectatorization of American Politicsby Cooper ZaleInteresting juxtaposition between two pieces from this past week, “Americans’ Political Views Not So Far Apart” from LiveScience.com and “Yes, Washington is in fact more partisan now” from The Signal. The first looks at polling since 1970 that purports to show no growing ideological divide between people in the U.S. The second shows just the opposite, but among U.S. politicians. If you believe these two statistical snapshots, ... more »
NYC Public School Parents: Joel Rose of the School of One returns...with a COIB ruling that ignores the city's conflict of interest rules
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NYC Public School Parents: Joel Rose of the School of One returns...with a COIB ruling that ignores the city's conflict of interest rules:Joel Rose of the School of One returns...with a COIB ruling that ignores the city's conflict of interest rulesby Leonie HaimsonToday, Rachel Monahan reported in the Daily News that the DOE is going forward with a contract for Joel Rose’s new company to run the School of One in NYC public schools.Joel Rose devised and ran the “School ... more »
NYC Public School Parents: Joel Rose of the School of One returns...with a COIB ruling that ignores the city's conflict of interest rules
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NYC Public School Parents: Joel Rose of the School of One returns...with a COIB ruling that ignores the city's conflict of interest rules:Joel Rose of the School of One returns...with a COIB ruling that ignores the city's conflict of interest rulesby Leonie HaimsonToday, Rachel Monahan reported in the Daily News that the DOE is going forward with a contract for Joel Rose’s new company to run the School of One in NYC public schools.Joel Rose devised and ran the “School ... more »
School Tech Connect: #Occupy The Unions #ows
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School Tech Connect: #Occupy The Unions:#Occupy The Unionsby noreply@blogger.com (Tim)And I'm back. I can only tell you that I successfully closed the achievement gap, which as you know requires alot of firing, and a lot of dispersing urban black kids to other schools, and then getting the hell out of town before the studies show that you actually didn't close the achievement gap but made it worse instead.Anyhoo, the most interesting thing I read during my little social media vacation ... more »
10 Reasons the Tests Are Lowering Our Standards « Cooperative Catalyst
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10 Reasons the Tests Are Lowering Our Standards « Cooperative Catalyst:10 Reasons the Tests Are Lowering Our Standardsfrom Cooperative Catalyst » 5 questions about everything by John T. Spencerwe’re creating shallow zombies in the name of high standardsOften, the proponents of the drill-and-kill testing environment hold up the banner of “high standards” as a rationale for excessive testing. I disagree with this premise entirely. Here are ten reasons most tests lead to lower standards:Extrinsic Motivation: Kids will work hard to ... more »
SOUTH BRONX SCHOOL: The New York Post Blows
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SOUTH BRONX SCHOOL: The New York Post Blows:The New York Post Blowsby noreply@blogger.com (Bronx Teacher)Not too long ago I came across this article in the New York Post. This is about Christine Rubino, who taught at PS 203 in Flatlands, for posting “repulsive” comments on Facebook.Several thoughts came to my mind. One, is it not ironic how the Post (and of course News Corp.) the harbinger of freedom is quick to mock someone for defending their constitutional rights of freedom ... more »
Today's Big Education Ape - PostRank Top Early Afternoon Posts 2-5 #ows #edreform
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The privatization trap - The 99 Percent Plan - Salon.comBig Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All)-3 minutes agoThe privatization trap - The 99 Percent Plan - Salon.com:The privatization trapFrom schools to prisons, outsourcing government's works typically ends with cronyism, waste and unaccountabilityBY MIKE KONCZALAn employee of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Ga., waiting for the front gate to be opened. The detention center is operated on contract by Nashville-based Corrections Corporation of America. (Credit: AP)TOPICS:THE 99 ... more »
5th Annual Media Reform Summit: Media for the 99% - Perdaily.com
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5th Annual Media Reform Summit: Media for the 99% - Perdaily.com:5th Annual Media Reform Summit: Media for the 99%by Leonard IsenbergThe Occupy Movement has taken the country by storm, changing the dialogue everywhere from the presidential primaries to kitchen tables. People are talking about economic inequality and power concentrated in the hands of a few -- and they're looking for solutions. Social media and alternative media have aided the movement, providing a wake up call to the unfair advantage wealthy ... more »
TRIUMPH OF DUCT TAPE PEDAGOGY #edreform #edchat #p2
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Rhee security detailed hired. Duct-taped protesters deemed dangerousRheeFirst!:
Rhee security detailed hired. Duct-taped protesters deemed dangerous
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RheeFirst!:Rhee security detailed hired. Duct-taped protesters deemed dangerous.“In order to insure order outside and inside the theater, I’ve hired security people who will be with us all week to provide protection for Michelle Rhee and to provide services as needed to guarantee your safety and enjoyment.“One more myth (about Rhee) bites the dust“‘Former D.C. schools chancellor Michelle Rhee [...] failed miserably — as she conceded — in recruiting and training great principals, the key to turning a school around. She ... more »
Diane Ravitch Letter - Florida Model Does NOT Work Independent Source PAC
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Diane Ravitch Letter - Independent Source PAC:SPECIAL ISPAC GUEST COLUMN:An Important Letter From Education Research Professor, Diane Ravitch, to New Mexico Legislators - Florida Model Does NOT Work.Dear State Legislators:Friends in New Mexico have told me that your governor wants to import the so-called "Florida model" of education to New Mexico.I urge you to oppose this effort.Florida is not a good model for the nation. It is not even good for Florida.The Florida model rests on two pillars: One is ... more »
THE HYPOCRISY GROWS « Teachers Fight Back
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THE HYPOCRISY GROWS « Teachers Fight Back:THE HYPOCRISY GROWSby alkleenRECENT HEADLINES AND STATEMENTS FROM VARIOUS NEWS ORGANIZATIONS:“There is no more important job than that of teaching our children.”“Teachers have the most important job in our community.”“Teachers deserve the respect that should be afforded to the most important job in our society.”“We must get and retain the best and brightest people in our teaching profession.”“Teachers seek a raise despite the difficult financial plight of our community.”“New investigation finds that teachers receive ... more »
Grumpy Educators: Indiana: Bring parent opposition to excessive standardized testing out of the shadows
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Grumpy Educators: Indiana: Bring parent opposition to excessive standardized testing out of the shadows:Indiana: Bring parent opposition to excessive standardized testing out of the shadowsby SandraYesterday, Grumpy Educators reported on Texas concerns of the testing "perversion." Today, the highlight is on Indiana and parents who are organizing in opposition to testing. Parent rights are at the heart of the issue. State Impact reported the story including Indiana Department of Education official Stephanie Sample response
The privatization trap - The 99 Percent Plan - Salon.com
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The privatization trap - The 99 Percent Plan - Salon.com:The privatization trapFrom schools to prisons, outsourcing government's works typically ends with cronyism, waste and unaccountabilityBY MIKE KONCZALAn employee of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Ga., waiting for the front gate to be opened. The detention center is operated on contract by Nashville-based Corrections Corporation of America. (Credit: AP)TOPICS:THE 99 PERCENT PLAN, AMERICAN SPRING, U.S. ECONOMYThe 99 Percent Plan is a joint Roosevelt Institute-Salon series that explores ...more »
4LAKids - HOMEOWNERS CONSIDER SUING LAUSD OVER WALGROVE LAND LEASE AGREEMENT
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4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: HOMEOWNERS CONSIDER SUING LAUSD OVER WALGROVE LAND LEASE AGREEMENT:HOMEOWNERS CONSIDER SUING LAUSD OVER WALGROVE LAND LEASE AGREEMENTBY GARY WALKER, THE ARGONAUT |HTTP://BIT.LY/XND0QSWednesday, February 1, 2012 5:19 PM PST :: A group of Mar Vista residents are mulling over the possibility of filing a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District to stop the construction of a charter school.On Jan. 20, the LAUSD Facilities Management Division awarded Ocean Charter School a ... more »
Sunday links. « Fred Klonsky
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Sunday links. « Fred Klonsky:Sunday links.by Fred KlonskyThey’re still talking about Rahm’s paid protesters on Ken Davis’ Chicago Newsroom. This is a story that seems to have legs. It starts at 22:30 on the video.The cops break up one of the last Occupy encampments. This one in DC.In an address to the Hitler Youth, Hitler said, ”In our eyes, the German boy of the future must be slim and slender, as fast as a greyhound, tough as leather and hard ...more »
Jersey Jazzman: Full Disclosure From This Professional Blogger
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Jersey Jazzman: Full Disclosure From This Professional Blogger:Full Disclosure From This Professional Bloggerby DukeIn the past, I've said I haven't made "one damn dime" off of this blog. Well, I started putting up the ads a while ago, and now I'm making just about that.So, every few months, I'll be taking Mrs. Jazzman out to dinner as a penance for making her listen to my rants while I type this tuff at the kitchen table. This is thanks to all ... more »
