Don’t Drink the Water | Dissident Voice
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Don’t Drink the Water | Dissident Voice: byDavid MacarayDon’t Drink the WaterOne of the biggest con games going on right now is the sustained attack on the U.S. public school system. It’s being orchestrated by predatory entrepreneurs (disguised as “concerned citizens” and “education reformers”) hoping to persuade the parents of school-age children that the only way their kids are going to get a decent education is by paying for something that they can already get for free. You might say ... more »
Academic Journals and Corporate Interests: Reed Elsevier and ALEC | PSC CUNY
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Academic Journals and Corporate Interests: Reed Elsevier and ALEC | PSC CUNY: Academic Journals and Corporate Interests: Reed Elsevier and ALECBy Peter Hogness and Jake BlumgartPrinter-friendly versionShare this postWhat do prestigious scientific journals likeCellandThe Lancethave to do with privatizing public services, union-busting, or cutting corporate taxes?The publishing company that owns these journals, Reed Elsevier, has supported all of these goals through its contributions to the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).ALEC is a corporate-funded, politically conservati... more »
LAUSD Superintendent Deasy gets some advice - latimes.com
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LAUSD Superintendent Deasy gets some advice - latimes.com: Plenty of advice for L.A. Unified's bossTeachers, substitutes and the columnist offer some words of wisdom for Supt. John Deasy regarding a classroom confrontation with a sub who was following the regular instructor's lesson plan.18Share2212next| single pageL.A. Unified Supt. John Deasy's classroom dust-up with a substitute teacher has produced an outpouring of responses and advice.(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times/October3, 2011)By Sandy BanksApril 14, 2012Any day now, I expect to see a ... more »
The “Reform” of NOLA Public Schools: Headline Edition 1/3/06 to 3/22/06 | The G Bitch Spot
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The “Reform” of NOLA Public Schools: Headline Edition 1/3/06 to 3/22/06 | The G Bitch Spot: The “Reform” of NOLA Public Schools: Headline Edition 1/3/06 to 3/22/06byG BitchSeePart I.______La. won’t run N.O. schools by itself: BESE to start taking nonprofits’ proposals. (New Orleans)Times-Picayune. 1/3/06.NewsBank. Web.Later this month the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education will begin accepting proposals from nonprofit organizations, including universities, interested in running any of the schools the Legislature in November voted to place under state ... more »
The Answer Sheet - A School Survival Guide for parents (and everyone else). - The Washington Post
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The Answer Sheet - A School Survival Guide for parents (and everyone else). - The Washington Post: Top 5 factors to weigh when picking a college (by May 1st deadline)Valerie StraussatThe Answer Sheet-5 hours agoThis was* written by Danielle Moss Lee, president and chief executive officer of the Harlem Educational Activities Fund. The fund is a supplemental education and youth leadership nonprofit that turns high-potential but underserved New York City public school students into high-achieving college graduates.* Read full article ... more »
What\'s a Mom Worth? Check Out Annual Salary Here - Hispanically Speaking News
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What\'s a Mom Worth? Check Out Annual Salary Here - Hispanically Speaking News: Mexican Presidential Candidates Put on the Spot by Video Asking Why They’re RunningHispanically Speaking News Global Feed-22 minutes ago[image: Mexican Presidential Candidates Put on the Spot by Video Asking Why They’re Running] A video in which children ask Mexico’s 2012 presidential hopefuls whether they really want to change the country or are just seeking the office for its own sake has already topped 2.7 million views on ... more »
How One Principal Recruited Role Models to Motivate His Black Male Students - Education - GOOD
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How One Principal Recruited Role Models to Motivate His Black Male Students - Education - GOOD: How One Principal Recruited Role Models to Motivate His Black Male StudentsbyBaruti KafeleThere are plenty of challenges in public schools, but the greatest crisis we face in education today is that of black male learners: The national high school graduation rate for black males is ashocking 47 percent.Although that national rate is extremely low, when it is disaggregated by large school districts, the statistics ... more »
This Week's Education Research Report
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Education Research Report: Cyberbullying and bullying are not the sameJonathan KantrowitzatEducation Research Report-5 minutes agoΩh University of British Columbia research comparing traditional bullying with cyberbullying finds that the dynamics of online bullying are different, suggesting that anti-bullying programs need specific interventions to target online aggression. "There are currently many programs aimed at reducing bullying in schools and I think there is an assumption that these programs deal with cyberbullying as well," says Jennifer Shapka, an associate professor in th... more »
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Summer Matters - Partnership for Children and YouthBig Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All)-37 minutes agoSummer Matters - Partnership for Children and Youth: STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TOM TORLAKSON TO LAUNCH 2012 SUMMER MATTERS CAMPAIGNSuperintendent Torlakson to Announce Statewide Initiative to Bolster Summertime LearningMedia VIP EventTuesday, April 17 – 12:30pm / San Francisco City Hall San Francisco, CA –OnTuesday, April 17,State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson will kick off “Summer Matters 2012” — a statewide campaign to expand ... more »
Modern School: UC Davis Guilty at All Levels in Student Pepper-Spraying Incident
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Modern School: UC Davis Guilty at All Levels in Student Pepper-Spraying Incident: UC Davis Guilty at All Levels in Student Pepper-Spraying IncidentbyMichael Dunn According to a report released this week, the pepper spraying of student Occupy protesters at the University of California, Davis last November, should never have happened. Students had been protesting rising tuition, privatization, and declining student services.According to the report, the use pepper spray on seated protesters was not justified nor authorized, theBay Citizenreported. The spraying was ... more »
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Yudof stands by Katehi through pepper-spray fallout | Davis EnterpriseBig Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All)-21 minutes agoYudof stands by Katehi through pepper-spray fallout | Davis Enterprise: Yudof stands by Katehi through pepper-spray falloutHE LOVES ME, HE LOVES ME NOT …to the distress of some and the elation of others, it’s clear from the statement of University of California President Mark Yudof that he plans no change in the status of Chancellor Linda Katehi in light of the just released ... more »
We have one thing she hasn’t got. « Fred Klonsky
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We have one thing she hasn’t got. « Fred Klonsky: We have one thing she hasn’t got.byFred KlonskyThe story of the Detroit charter school teacher who was fired for allowing and encouraging her students to organize a fund raising event for Trayvon Martin is another lesson in why I treasure my union.The firing is outrageous.Brooke Harris sounds to me like a wonderful teacher and should be reinstated without delay. And protests are mounting to demand it.But I couldn’t help being ... more »
VIDEO #1 Does Seniority and Tenure Really Exist at LAUSD? - Perdaily.com
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VIDEO #1 Does Seniority and Tenure Really Exist at LAUSD? - Perdaily.com: VIDEO #1 Does Seniority and Tenure Really Exist at LAUSD?byLeonard Isenberg(Mensaje se repite en Español)(For a national view of public education reform see the end of this blog post)Seniority and tenure of teachers is becoming more and more a dead issue as thousands of teachers around the country are removed from their top-of-the-salary-scale jobs in total derogation of their contract and union rights by school districts trying to ... more »
“Your Face on Toshiba Vision” In celebration of Earth Day
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(71) Toshiba Innovation: In celebration of Earth Day, Toshiba Innovation is very excited to feature your "green" photos on the giant screen in Times Square in a special “Your Face on Toshiba Vision” Earth Day Edition. To get your class photos up in lights, just visit the Your Face on Toshiba Vision app on the Toshiba Innovation Facebook page right here:https://apps.facebook.com/your_face_on_toshiba/and follow the on screen directions.After submitting your photo you will get an email notification telling you that your photo ... more »
Charter schools 'harmful' says study - Education - NZ Herald News
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Charter schools 'harmful' says study - Education - NZ Herald News: Charter schools 'harmful' says studyByIsaac DavisonThe Government has reaffirmed its keenness to implement charter schools despite a damning study which says they may do more harm than good to the under-achievers the Government is targeting.Under a National-Act agreement, charter schools will be trialled in areas where education achievement is low - South Auckland, Christchurch East, and possibly Wellington.A group of education experts at Massey University has investigated similar models ... more »
Rog Lucido: What do we Tell the Teachers who Take Our Place? - Living in Dialogue - Education Week Teacher
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Rog Lucido: What do we Tell the Teachers who Take Our Place? - Living in Dialogue - Education Week Teacher: Rog Lucido: What do we Tell the Teachers who Take Our Place?byAnthony CodyGuest post by Rog Lucido.When I came home yesterday my wife told me she received a phone call from one of my former students whom I had in my physics class in 1998-99. My wife said he was excited to connect with me as he has just finished ... more »
CDC: Utah Has Fewest Students Taught About Condoms « CBS Las Vegas
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CDC: Utah Has Fewest Students Taught About Condoms « CBS Las Vegas: CDC: Utah Has Fewest Students Taught AboutCondomsApril 13, 2012 12:28 PMShare thisNo commentsFile photo of a counselor holding out a pack of condoms. (Photo by STUART PRICE/AFP/Getty Images)Filed UnderNews,Syndicated LocalRelated Tagscondoms,sex education,safe sexSALT LAKE CITY (CBS Las Vegas/AP)— Fewer Utah high school students receive sex education lessons about condom use than their counterparts in almost any other state, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control.About ... more »
IEA President Klickna’s statement on TRS. « Fred Klonsky
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IEA President Klickna’s statement on TRS. « Fred Klonsky: IEA President Klickna’s statement on TRS.byFred KlonskyMany of my friends have found much to applaud in IEA President Klickna’s recent statement. Klickna’s statement followes the recent leak from TRS Executive Director Dick Ingram about retiree benefit reductions.Nobody is happy about the Ingram leak. Klickna makes clear that she is not happy about the way the press has used Ingram’s words to undermine our Association’s position in defense of our pension.Ty Fahner, ... more »
Teachbad Manifesto: Welcome Back From Spring Break | Mr. Teachbad
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Teachbad Manifesto: Welcome Back From Spring Break | Mr. Teachbad: Teachbad Manifesto: Welcome Back From Spring BreakbyteachbadPopoutThe principal holds the welcome back meeting after spring break and tries to get to know his teachers.
Summer Matters - Partnership for Children and Youth
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Summer Matters - Partnership for Children and Youth: STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TOM TORLAKSON TO LAUNCH 2012 SUMMER MATTERS CAMPAIGNSuperintendent Torlakson to Announce Statewide Initiative to Bolster Summertime LearningMedia VIP EventTuesday, April 17 – 12:30pm / San Francisco City Hall San Francisco, CA –OnTuesday, April 17,State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson will kick off “Summer Matters 2012” — a statewide campaign to expand summertime learning opportunities for California children at a launch event at San Francisco City Hall.Superintendent ... more »