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Most Politically Connected Mayor Emanuel Begins Final Fundraiser
bloomberg.com - Enlarge image Chicago Mayor, Rahm Emanuel Pari Dukovic / Bloomberg Markets via Bloomberg Chicago Mayor, Rahm Emanuel standing on the rooftop of City Hall in Chicago, March 15, 2012. Chicago Mayor, ...
Join Us and Thank a Teacher
ed.gov - Darlene McCampbell, my high school English teacher, was an extraordinary teacher. She challenged us, encouraged us, and brought out the best in us. Mrs. McCampbell is still teaching and inspiring s...
Sec. Arne Duncan: Ask the Teachers
huffingtonpost.com - When I ask teachers why they teach, they almost always say that it is because they want to make a difference in the lives of children. They talk about the joys of teaching and the singular rewards ...
Public Schools Do Pre-K Better, Says John White of Louisiana « Diane Ravitch's blog
dianeravitch.net - I just read an astonishing article by John White, the young TFA/Broad superintendent of Louisiana. He says that public school districts do a better job of providing pre-K schooling than other provi...
Education reform package could get a vote tonight, gubernatorial veto likely off the table
m.thehour.com - By MATT COYNEHour Staff Writer | Posted: Monday, May 7, 2012 3:01 pm NORWALK -- With time running out in the legislative session, education reform could be voted on as early as tonight.House Minori...
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No Excuses! Really? Another look at our NEPC Charter Spending Figures « School Finance 101
schoolfinance101.wordpress.com - Not surprisingly, KIPPs first response to our recent NEPC study was to declare it outright flawed. KIPP then proceeded to make up every possible explanation they could – every possible “excuse” – c...
The Horace Mann League: Starving Public Schools
horacemannleague.blogspot.com - by JULIE UNDERWOOD(Editor's note: Through the corporate-funded American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), global corporations and state politicians vote behind closed doors to try to rewrite sta...
Illinois teacher unions among those targeted by GOP front group. « Fred Klonsky
preaprez.wordpress.com - Politico this morning is reporting:The State Government Leadership Foundation will announce the launch of a new ad campaign today that targets teachers unions for using “big money and bully tactics...
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The Horace Mann League: ALEC
horacemannleague.blogspot.com - Scottsdale, AZ - There’s something rotten in the air. A muggy, oniony, chemical smell that wafts over the lines of uniformed riot police, paddy wagons and metal barriers that are holding back a str...
Bobby Jindal Tries to Bridge the Political Spectrum on New Jersey Trip
m.yahoo.com - JERSEY CITY, NJ-Addressing an audience of school choice proponents tonight, Republican Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal assured them they had "the truth and the American people on [their] side" and ...
Modern School: Trial Ends, Rotenberg Center Will Continue Shocking Students
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Modern School: Trial Ends, Rotenberg Center Will Continue Shocking Students: Trial Ends, Rotenberg Center Will Continue Shocking Studentsby Michael DunnDiscipline Policy at Your Schoo? (Image from ...
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Opinion: Odds On Your Next Governor
nbcchicago.com - advertisement It's never too early to start handicapping the 2014 field. Here are the candidates that Ward Room expects to see in the next gubernatorial race. REPUBLICANS DAN RUTHERFORD, 5-2: Ruth...
Legislative leaders take different approaches to possible pension model - Galesburg, IL - The Register
galesburg.com - SPRINGFIELD -- Recently passed legislation that changes pension benefits for workers at the Chicago area’s sewage agency may serve as a model for solving Illinois’ overall pension crisis.But differ...
GOP Govs Seek A's on Education - Ginger Gibson
politico.com - A crop of ambitious Republican governors who are possible vice-presidential picks in 2012 are seeking high marks on education reform.Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and New...
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With Arne down the rabbit hole. « Fred Klonsky
preaprez.wordpress.com - Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do: once or twice she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or...
Engaging Parents In School… » This Week’s Parent Teacher Chat On Twitter
engagingparentsinschool.edublogs.org - Posted on May 7, 2012 by Larry FerlazzoGuest Post by Joe Mazza #PTchat 5-9-12 – “Parents Ask Mock Interview Questions of New & Experienced Teachers” Exciting news! This Wednesday, May 9th at *8PM E...
Tips for writing college admission essays
northjersey.com - Five things you need to know about college admissions I've addressed four of the five things high school students need to focus on during the college admissions process: the college search, the adm...
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The Most Powerful Company You've Never Heard of: Meet CME Group
commondreams.org - Think of powerful, multi-billion dollar corporations, and many come readily to mind. Wal-Mart. General Electric. Exxon Mobil. Bank of America. McDonald's. Apple. We recognize their logos, know what...
DISD would end $400,000 monthly contract with Houston ISD under proposal | Dallas ISD Blog
dallasisdblog.dallasnews.com - Chief Financial Officer Alan King said back in June that the district was evaluating a $400,000 montly contract with Houston ISD for benefit management services.He made the statement during an inte...
Teachers’ Fund Lawyers-Up Against Walmart Brass
californiaprogressreport.com - Printer-friendly versionSend by emailBy Steven Mikulan The Frying Pan The California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) filed a lawsuit last week against current and former members of Walm...
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Dish subscribers could lose "Mad Men" in dispute - Reuters
reuters.com - Multichannel NewsDish subscribers could lose "Mad Men" in disputeReutersBy Liana B. Baker and Yinka Adegoke (Reuters) - Subscribers to Dish Network Corp could lose TV shows such as "Mad Men and "Th...
Roosevelt Jazz Band places second at Essentially Ellington | Entertainment
seattletimes.nwsource.com - Originally published May 6, 2012 at 8:45 PM | Page modified May 6, 2012 at 8:49 PM The Roosevelt High School Jazz Band has placed second at Lincoln Center's Essentially Ellington competition in New...
With Arne down the rabbit hole. « Fred Klonsky
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - With Arne down the rabbit hole. « Fred Klonsky: With Arne down the rabbit hole.by Fred KlonskyAlice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do...
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Opportunity Knocks - Teacher in a Strange Land
blogs.edweek.org - Here's a new one for the ol' Reformy Thesaurus: the "Opportunity Culture" in education.Sure sounds good, doesn't it? Who doesn't want our American kids to have more opportunities in life? Except--o...
