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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...
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 ...
“Incubators of Innovation?” « Diane Ravitch's blog
dianeravitch.net - To mark National Charter School Week, President Obama issued a proclamation hailing charter schools as “incubators of innovation.” I began wondering what exactly he was thinking about. I wonder if ...
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...
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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...
Parents United for Responsible Education » Blog Archive » Time to edit the Democrats out of DFER
pureparents.org - While teachers spend every day in school educating our children — against great odds — propaganda flaks like Rebeca Nieves Huffman, new Illinois director of Democrats for Education Reform (DFER), w...
LEE: Fellowships
educationalequity.org - LEE runs two six-month fellowship programs that match participants with a school board member or statewide elected official to work on a collaborative project. Both programs give participants a cha...
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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...
Occupy's anarchists seen as both divisive, crucial
sfgate.com - Michael Macor / The Chronicle Mitchell Langon is co-manager of Berkeley Surplus, where many protesters buy gear for Occupy marches. Every time windows are smashed and clashes erupt with police at O...
Female Candidate in Mexico Bares Some Skin in Campaign Posters
hispanicallyspeakingnews.com - Published at 7:38 pm EST, May 7, 2012 A female candidate of the leftist Party of the Democratic Revolution, or PRD, posed semi-nude for posters in her “provocative” campaign for a seat in Mexico’s ...
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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, ...
Rahm Emanuel denies dissing newly elected French President Hollande
blogs.suntimes.com - WASHINGTON--The French press reported that Mayor Rahm Emanuel disparaged incoming French President François Hollande on April 28---before the Saturday election, where he defeated Nicolas Sarkozy. C...
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...
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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...
Now That You’re Done, You’re Still Wrong [#IKnowATeacher Series, part 1] | The Jose Vilson
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Now That You’re Done, You’re Still Wrong [#IKnowATeacher Series, part 1] | The Jose Vilson: Now That You’re Done, You’re Still Wrong [#IKnowATeacher Series, part 1]by JoseThe whole premise of some ...
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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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...
