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Netroots Nation Saturday | Uppity Wisconsin
Netroots Nation Saturday | Uppity Wisconsin: Netroots Nation Saturday by Steve Hanson *FOLLOW AT HOME GUIDE FOR SATURDAY, 6/9* The following keynotes and panels will be streaming live. All times are eastern time. Full descriptions of each session are available here. *9 to 10:15 a.m.* - Keynote: Austerity No More: An Economy for the 99% *10:30 to 11:45 a.m.* - Latino Vote Matters: Immigration, Power, and an Interactive Look at the Map - Safeguarding Democracy: Innovations in Technology and Human Rights - The Inside Game: Progressive Legislative Caucuses at the State... more »
Legal Questions Loom Over High-Achieving Charter Schools Bill as Challenges Move to Appellate Courts | Scathing Purple Musings
Legal Questions Loom Over High-Achieving Charter Schools Bill as Challenges Move to Appellate Courts | Scathing Purple Musings: Legal Questions Loom Over High-Achieving Charter Schools Bill as Challenges Move to Appellate Courts by Bob Sikes In the *Lakeland Ledger*: TALLAHASSEE | Battles over the Florida Board of Education’s approval of two new charter schools in Polk and Seminole counties are headed to appeals courts, lawyers said Friday. The state board last month overturned county decisions to reject proposals by Renaissance Charter School Inc. to open schools for children in ... more »
LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH ALL WEEK LONG Diane Ravitch's blog 6-9-12 #SOSCHAT
Diane Ravitch's blog: LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH ALL WEEK LONG Diane Ravitch's blog [image: Click on picture to Listen to Diane Ravitch] A Teacher Talks About Reality dianerav at Diane Ravitch's blog - 1 hour ago In response to my blog about the latest Voucher Follies, this teacher wrote as follows: There’s this little thing about miracles. They are miraculous. Now, don’t tell me. I know. That’s saying the same thing. The thing is, miracles are not normal. They are the stuff that converts normal humans into saints. Saints are rare, [...] Teachers in Australia Stand Up to Bullies dian... more »
This Week's Education Research Report 6-9-12 #SOSCHAT #EDCHAT #P2
Education Research Report: This Week's Education Research Report Impact of African-American teachers in Title I schools Jonathan Kantrowitz at Education Research Report - 18 hours ago Closing the academic gaps in performance among students from diverse backgrounds is a challenge for schools and a mandate from the government. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 has prompted schools and school districts to re-examine elements that impact student achievements. A study completed by a recent graduate from University of Houston's Executive Education Doctorate in Professional Leadersh... more »
School Tech Connect: Pick of the Day
School Tech Connect: Pick of the Day: Pick of the Day by noreply@blogger.com (Tim Furman) *Substance News* and *Labor Beat* Popout
Pass / Fail | 89.3 KPCC
Pass / Fail | 89.3 KPCC: Details: LA Unified and UTLA tentatively agree on 10 furlough days for next year By Tami Abdollah [image: Teachers Rally To Highlight Proposed Budget Cuts] Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images School psychologists (L-R) Jimena Delpozo, Lynn Elias and Diana Socier take part in an education budget cuts rally and protest at Pershing Square on May 13, 2011 in downtown Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles Unified School District and teachers' union have reached an agreement to have teachers take 10 unpaid days off in 2012-13 for a savings of more than $100 million,... more »
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Congress Must Act to Keep our Teachers on the Job | The White House
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Congress Must Act to Keep our Teachers on the Job | The White House: WEEKLY ADDRESS: Congress Must Act to Keep our Teachers on the Job WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama urged Congress to take action now to put our teachers back to work in classrooms, because the best predictor of individual and American success in this economy is a good education. In 2009 and 2010, we helped keep hundreds of thousands of teachers on the job, but we must do more, which is why the President sent Congress his jobs bill in September that helps states prevent more l...more »
This Week's Answer Sheet - School Survival Guide for parents (and everyone else). - The Washington Post
The Answer Sheet - School Survival Guide for parents (and everyone else). - The Washington Post: [image: Answer Sheet] The trouble with ‘Groupthink’ in school reform Valerie Strauss at The Answer Sheet - 3 hours ago This *was written by educator Anthony Cody, who worked for 24 years in the Oakland schools, 18 years teaching science at a high-needs school and six years as a mentor and coach of teachers. He is a National Board-certified teacher. A version of this post appeared on his Education Week Teacherblog, Living in Dialogue *. Read full article >> [image: Add to Facebook] [im... more »
Schools Matter: Parents and Students March on Pearson Headquarters
Schools Matter: Parents and Students March on Pearson Headquarters: Parents and Students March on Pearson Headquarters by Jim Horn Thanks to Lindsey Christ of NY1 for the video: Popout And here is a recent blog post from Diane Ravitch, with a link to her Tuesday commentary and a great comment by one of her readers: On Tuesday, I posted a blog at Bridging Differences (Education Week) called “The Pearsonizing of the American Mind.” The title was a reference to Allan Bloom’s bestselling book of the 1980s, *The Closing of the American *
America’s Student Loan Racket | Dailycensored.com
America’s Student Loan Racket | Dailycensored.com: America’s Student Loan Racket stephenl at Dailycensored.com - 5 hours ago America’s Student Loan Racket by Stephen Lendman This writer’s recent book titled “How Wall Street Fleeces America: Privatized Banking, Government Collusion and Class War” includes a chapter on America’s student loan racket. It discusses the issue in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Californians’ $8 trillion in tax surpluses: What to ask your state and local representatives Carl_Herman at Dailyce... more »
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: UTLA REACHES TENTATIVE AGREEMENT TO STABILIZE SCHOOLS BY SAVING JOBS AND RESTORING PROGRAMS + Draft agreement smf at 4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit - 6 hours ago From the UTLA website | http://bit.ly/Mr2UaM Friday, June 08, 2012 :: UTLA reached a tentative agreement today with LAUSD that would stabilize schools and save jobs and programs for the 2012‐13 school year. Jobs and programs saved in all areas Under this agreement, 4,149 full‐time equivalent positions* would be restored. Class sizes and counselor norms will be kept a...more »
This Week’s “Round-Up” Of Good Education Policy-Related Posts & Articles | Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…
This Week’s “Round-Up” Of Good Education Policy-Related Posts & Articles | Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…: “Are these the world’s most unusual buildings?” Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 8 hours ago Are these the world’s most unusual buildings? is a slideshow from The Telegraph. I’m adding it to The Best Images Of Weird, Cool & Neat-Looking Buildings (& Ways To Design Your Own). This Week’s “Round-Up” Of Good Education Policy-Related Posts & Articles Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 8 hours ago Here are several recent good ...more »
Taking Education for Granted « Cooperative Catalyst
Taking Education for Granted « Cooperative Catalyst: Taking Education for Granted by aliciarice I remember the moment that I fell in love with my host father. I had been working with the Land Reform Community for a couple of weeks at this point. It was the project period for my globalization and development program in Thailand, and I had decided to work with a community of scavengers. Working together, we created a two-fold project: a survey about the people living in their community and a documentary highlighting some of the individuals. The morning of the survey, around ten of... more »
U.S. Department of Education Previews RTT4
*U.S. Department of Education Previews RTT4* * *
Shop Til You Drop - Failed DC Chancellor Michelle Rhee's June Shopping Spree #SOSCHAT #EDCHAT #P2
*Shop Til You Drop * *Failed DC Chancellor Michelle Rhee's * *June Shopping Spree* *What did Failed DC Chancellor Michelle Rhee's Corporate Millions buy? * *Our Public Schools. * *She plans to spend even more in November. * *Don't let Corporate Reformers Buy * * * *Our Public Schools!* * * * * * * * Beware of AstroTurf Ed Reformers * * * *Just Like Michelle Rhee's Students first only BETTER* * * *Astroturf lobbying refers to political organizations or campaigns that appear to be made up of grassroots activists but are actually organized and run by corporate interests seeking to furthe... more »
Teachers union and L.A. school district reach pact to save jobs - latimes.com
Teachers union and L.A. school district reach pact to save jobs - latimes.com: Teachers union and L.A. school district reach pact to save jobs [image: Deasy] The Los Angeles Unified School District and the teachers union reached a tentative agreement Friday that would prevent thousands of layoffs in exchange for one year of pay reductions. Under the accord, teachers would lose 10 days of pay and students would lose five days of their school year. The pact mirrors agreements reached by other employee unions. The agreement must still by ratified by teachers and approved by the L.A. B... more »
tomhayden.com - Peace Exchange Bulletin - Woodward-Bernstein: Watergate was About Vietnam and the Anti-War Movement
tomhayden.com - Peace Exchange Bulletin - Woodward-Bernstein: Watergate was About Vietnam and the Anti-War Movement: WOODWARD-BERNSTEIN: WATERGATE WAS ABOUT VIETNAM AND THE ANTI-WAR MOVEMENT [image: Date]FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2012 AT 3:28PM | [image: Print Article]PRINT ARTICLE | [image: Email Article]EMAIL ARTICLE | [image: Comment]POST A COMMENT President Richard M. Nixon tells a White House news conference in 1973 that he will not allow White House Counsel John Dean to testify on Capitol Hill in the Watergate investigation. (Photo: Charles Tasnadi/AP)In the permanent struggle over mem... more »
Robert Reich (Why the Public's Growing Disdain for the Supreme Court May Help Obamacare)
Robert Reich (Why the Public's Growing Disdain for the Supreme Court May Help Obamacare): Why the Public’s Growing Disdain for the Supreme Court May Help Obamacare FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2012 The public’s growing disdain of the Supreme Court increases the odds that a majority will uphold the constitutionality of Obamacare. The latest New York Times CBS Poll shows just 44 percent of Americans approve the job the Supreme Court is doing. Fully three-quarters say justices’ decisions are sometimes influenced by their personal political views. The trend is clearly downward. Approval of the Cou... more »
tomhayden.com - Peace Exchange Bulletin - Loni Hancock: What to Do About Dirty Money?
tomhayden.com - Peace Exchange Bulletin - Loni Hancock: What to Do About Dirty Money?: LONI HANCOCK: WHAT TO DO ABOUT DIRTY MONEY? [image: Date]FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2012 AT 1:15PM | [image: Print Article]PRINT ARTICLE | [image: Email Article]EMAIL ARTICLE | [image: Comment]POST A COMMENT A correspondence between Tom Hayden and Senator Loni Hancock (D-CA9): An excellent and alarming analysis. We need to reopen the discussion about Public Financing and $$ in Politics. But how? Let's discuss. Loni Hancock Damned if I know. But here’s my thought: 1. Keep public shaming and discredit...more »
2012 Summer Meal Service Sites - Food Programs (CA Dept of Education)
2012 Summer Meal Service Sites - Food Programs (CA Dept of Education): 2012 Summer Meal Service Sites Provides parents and referral agencies with a list of locations where children may receive free nutritious meals during school vacation and off-track periods. Please call site contact to confirm participation. This data is current as of June 5, 2012; sites approved after this date may be posted at a later date. Entities wishing to serve meals under the Summer Food Service Program should contact the sponsor listed. Image Map Select a county to display a list of locations for that count... more »
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