A People's Resolution Model to Help Combat High Stakes Testing.... Let it go Viral!
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Coalition for Public Education/Coalición por la Educación Pública: A People's Resolution Model to Help Combat High Stakes Testing.... Let it go Viral!==============BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CLEAR CREEK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTRESOLUTION CONCERNING HIGH STAKES, STANDARDIZED TESTINGOF TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTSSTATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF GALVESTONWHEREAS, the over reliance on standardized, high stakes testing as the only assessment of learning that really matters in the state and federal accountability systems is strangling our public schools and undermining any chance that educators ... more »
In Michigan charter schools, results no better than other public schools | MLive.com
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In Michigan charter schools, results no better than other public schools | MLive.com: In Michigan charter schools, results no better than other public schoolsPublished: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 6:50 AMByNancy Derringer | Bridge MagazineWhat's the difference?Nearly 20 years into the experiment, public-school academies -- charter schools, as they are more popularly known -- would appear a rousing success. An enthusiastic Michigan Legislature, as part of a comprehensive reform package, lifted the state cap on charters late last year. The charter ... more »
Save Our Schools Rallies Against Underfunding of Public Education - South Brunswick, NJ Patch
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Save Our Schools Rallies Against Underfunding of Public Education - South Brunswick, NJ Patch: Save Our Schools Rallies Against Underfunding of Public EducationParents and education leaders across New Jersey lament continued underfunding of public education in the 2013 state budget.4:50 amEmailPrint1CommentUpload Photos and VideosEditor's note: The following is a news release by Save Our Schools NJ.Parents, Board of Education members, and Superintendents from fifteen communities across New Jersey discussed the impact of the state’s persistent underfunding of public education at ...more »
KQED holds town hall in Oakland Tuesday about the dropout crisis - The Education Report - Katy Murphy's blog on Oakland schools
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KQED holds town hall in Oakland Tuesday about the dropout crisis - The Education Report - Katy Murphy's blog on Oakland schools: KQED holds town hall in Oakland Tuesday about the dropout crisisMonday, March 12th, 2012 at 7:42 pm indropouts2 Comments »More than one in every three Oakland teenagers drop out of high school — a rate twice the state average, according tothe most recent datafrom the California Department of Education from the class of 2009-10.What’s more,Oakland’s black and Latino ... more »
The Joel Klein-Condi Rice ed report: What it will and won’t say - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post
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The Joel Klein-Condi Rice ed report: What it will and won’t say - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post: The Joel Klein-Condi Rice ed report: What it will and won’t saybyValerie StraussSometime soon we can expect a report from the Council on Foreign Relations’ Independent Task Force on U.S. Education Reform and National Security, chaired by Joel Klein and Condoleezza Rice.The panel started its work in April 2011 and was charged, according to the council’s Web site, with “evaluating ... more »
Teachers For Social Justice: This Saturday: ItAG Finale @ Marwen!
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Teachers For Social Justice: This Saturday: ItAG Finale @ Marwen!: This Saturday: ItAG Finale @ Marwen!bysarah-jiJoin us for the wrap-up of TSJ's 3rd annual Inquiry-to-Action Groups!Educators from around the city have been meeting for 8 weeks to collectively study and plan actions around issues of social justice and schools. Come hear them reflect on their learning and plans. Hear report-backs from the groups focusing on Youth Activism, Anti-Military Recruitment in High Schools, Queer Issues in Education, The Community Writing Project, ... more »
School Tech Connect: iPod Worship
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School Tech Connect: iPod Worship: iPod Worshipbynoreply@blogger.com (Tim)I have nothing against audiobooks; in fact, I'm a huge fan. For kids, for adults--- audiobooks are good.But let's count the ways in whichthis is jacked up.The guy is basically using audiobooks along with the hardcopies he has available---it isn't very clear from the article. Again, all good.It's this worship of Scholastic that has me worried:Just so you know, the Scholastic Reading Counts tests don't measure anything worth measuring. It's a very
NYC Educator: The Five Stages of Guilt Over Teacher Sick Days
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NYC Educator: The Five Stages of Guilt Over Teacher Sick Days: The Five Stages of Guilt Over Teacher Sick DaysbyMiss EyreLike a lot of young lady teachers, I'm saving up my sick days to have a baby someday, so I rarely take a day off. I recently took one, however, which actually might have been more miserable than sucking it up and going to work. Herewith I offer you the Five Stages of Guilt Over Teacher Sick Days.DENIAL [5:45 a.m.]: ... more »
LAUSD to mail more than 11,700 pink slips to educators, employees - LA Daily News
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LAUSD to mail more than 11,700 pink slips to educators, employees - LA Daily News: LAUSD to mail more than 11,700 pink slips to educators, employeesbyBy Barbara Jones, Staff WriterDespite an infusion in state revenue that trimmed $167 million from Los Angeles Unified's deficit, the district plans to mail out more than 11,700 pink slips to educators and other employees, Superintendent John Deasy said Monday.Proposal would make firing teachers easierbyBy Barbara Jones, Staff WriterSix weeks after the molestation scandal broke ... more »
The Lion Sleeps Tonight | The Jose Vilson
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The Lion Sleeps Tonight | The Jose Vilson: The Lion Sleeps TonightbyJoseThe only way to shock my son out of his crying spurts is to sing the first big note in “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” I hit the highest falsetto possible, then jump right into the first few notes of the melody. Naturally, I forget the majority of the verses of the song, but by then, he’s bubbly, feet kicking and eyes forming crescents in form with his smile.Lately, I’ve ... more »
Jersey Jazzman: B4K Ad Gets Tenure Wrong
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Jersey Jazzman: B4K Ad Gets Tenure Wrong: B4K Ad Gets Tenure WrongbyDukeYou may have seen this ad on my blog:Which is pretty funny when youremember this:I don't control which ads come up, so maybe they can't control where their ads are placed. It's still pretty funny to me that they can place an ad on a blog Derrell Bradford has banned evenmentioningon his Facebook page. Whatever...Let's talk about the ad. "Make tenure a reward, not a guaranteed job for life."
SOUTH BRONX SCHOOL: Non-Answers From Gideon Stein The Answer Man
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SOUTH BRONX SCHOOL: Non-Answers From Gideon Stein The Answer Man: Non-Answers From Gideon Stein The Answer Manbynoreply@blogger.com (Bronx Teacher)I met someone online a week or so ago. My Jewish parents would have been proud. He is a very wealthy man that fights for the rights of little boys and girls of color. Who is this man? He isGideon Stein,board member of Success Charter Whatevers (click to see Gideon listed under "Our Leaders" and el presidente deFuture Is Now Schools.Thanks to ... more »
Clear Creek TX school board resolution vs. high-stakes testing « Parents Across America
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Clear Creek TX school board resolution vs. high-stakes testing « Parents Across America: Clear Creek TX school board resolution vs. high-stakes testingbyleoniehaimsonHere is an excellent resolution that has been passed by Clear Creek School District, a large district near NASA, as well as several other school boards in Texas. It has been called“The shot heard around the county.”Why not around the country? If Texas school boards can pass this resolution, why shouldn’t all school boards in the nation adopt similar ... more »
K-12 Parents and the Public - Education Week
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K-12 Parents and the Public - Education Week: Publication Gives Schools 'How To' Ideas for Involving Parents in School HealthMalia and Sasha Obama certainly know where their mom stands on the matter of healthy living. When it comes to the first lady,so does most of America.A new government publication aims to help schools enlist parents in promoting and sustaining health in their children.Published by the CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH),Parent Engagement: Strategies for Involving Parents in School ... more »
Blue Jersey:: The Chris Christie Connection in HBO's 'Game Change' about Sarah Palin's VP adventures
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Blue Jersey:: The Chris Christie Connection in HBO's 'Game Change' about Sarah Palin's VP adventures: The Chris Christie Connection in HBO's 'Game Change' about Sarah Palin's VP adventuresbyRosi EfthimMaria ComellaThere's a New Jersey connection in the hotly-anticipated HBO movieGame Change. In the 2 hour account of Sarah Palin's spectacular deterioration from instant celebrity to bewildering laughing stock, it's but a brief moment - you might miss it - but it's important. And what happened may be the reason Sarah Palin ... more »
School-To-Prison Pipeline Targeted By Judges, Education Officials
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School-To-Prison Pipeline Targeted By Judges, Education Officials: Joy ResmovitsJoy.resmovits@huffingtonpost.comBecome a fan of this reporterGET UPDATES FROM JOYLike832School-To-Prison Pipeline Targeted By Judges, Education OfficialsPosted: 03/12/2012 8:25 pmJakayla Ivory, a St. Louis high-school student convicted of second-degree assault, likely would have gotten two years in jail. Instead, she went to school at Jimmie Edwards' Innovative Concept Academy.Edwards, a St. Louis Juvenile Court judge, started the public school in 2009 with the purpose of serving students who might other... more »
Berkeley police union 'gravely concerned' with chief's move to alter story #ows Mercury News
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Berkeley police union 'gravely concerned' with chief's move to alter story - San Jose Mercury News: Berkeley police union 'gravely concerned' with chief's move to alter storyByKristin J. BenderOakland TribunePosted: 03/11/2012 09:14:27 PM PDTUpdated: 03/12/2012 09:29:14 AM PDTClick photo to enlargeBerkeley Police Chief Michael Meehan, middle, speaks to residents at Northbrae Community Church...Related StoriesMar 9:Berkeley police chief sends sergeant to reporter's home to request story changes; First Amendment experts call move 'despicable'Berkeley police chief apologizes for 'fear i... more »
CHICAGO LOCAL SCHOOL COUNCILS – APATHY REIGNS « Teachers Fight Back
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CHICAGO LOCAL SCHOOL COUNCILS – APATHY REIGNS « Teachers Fight Back: CHICAGO LOCAL SCHOOL COUNCILS – APATHY REIGNSbyalkleenChicago schools need 4,740 parents and community members to step up and fill vacant seats on many of its local school councils. Created by the Illinois General Assembly in 1988, local school councils have the power to decide how school funds are allocated and also can hire and fire principals. CPS leaders have extended the deadline for applicants because only 2,060 people had ... more »
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Public Testimony at the Board Meeting
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Seattle Schools Community Forum: Public Testimony at the Board Meeting: Public Testimony at the Board MeetingbyCharlie MasYou can watch the Public Testimony portion of the School Board meetinghere.Director DeBell respects the courage it took NOVA students to talk about trans youth and gender identification. What a shame that it takes courage.Chris Jackins did a good job of shaming the Board for how their minds get foggy when members of the public speak for three minutes but can hold up as ... more »
RheeFirst! » Interview: Rhee-placement claims ATL kid’s scores went up despite the cheating proves that they were learning
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RheeFirst! » Interview: Rhee-placement claims ATL kid’s scores went up despite the cheating proves that they were learning: Interview: Rhee-placemt claims ATL kid’s scores went up despite the cheating proves that they were learningbyadminRhee’s replacement, Kaya Henderson, states that no federal or DC investigator has contacted her about the suspicious scores. In the below Q A, she tells Turque that the scores in Atlanta went up despite the cheating, because it showed that the ATL kids were learning.Written by Bill ... more »