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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Big Ed Ape - Morning Wink 10-3-12 AM Posts #SOSCHAT #EDCHAT #P2

BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK AM POSTS

Modern School: California’s Inflated Number of Non-Credentialed Teachers

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Modern School: California’s Inflated Number of Non-Credentialed Teachers: California’s Inflated Number of Non-Credentialed Teachers by Michael Dunn Huck/Konopacki Labor Cartoons Everyone knows that the nation’s lowest performing schools (generally also the poorest) have the highest number of poorly trained or Non-Credentialed teachers. This common wisdom may very well be true. These are the toughest schools to teach at, with the greatest pressure for quick, miraculous improvements and the greatest expectations for teachers to work longer and harder to solve the schools’ myriad probl... more »

It’s Not Just Connecticut: Problems with “Educational Reform” Come Directly from Washington - Jonathan Kantrowitz - Connecticut News

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It’s Not Just Connecticut: Problems with “Educational Reform” Come Directly from Washington - Jonathan Kantrowitz - Connecticut News: It’s Not Just Connecticut: Problems with “Educational Reform” Come Directly from Washington by Jonathan Kantrowitz A new study has found that across the country has found the the federal School Improvement Grant (SIG) program treats our lowest-performing schools as corporations and fails to engage educators and families in the most racially and socio-economically segregated communities. Their success or failure is tied mainly to the performance of t... more »

Do charter schools ever kick out students whose parents fail to honor volunteer commitments? | Get Schooled

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Do charter schools ever kick out students whose parents fail to honor volunteer commitments? | Get Schooled: Do charter schools ever kick out students whose parents fail to honor volunteer commitments? by Maureen Downey [image: Charter Schools - Dividing Communities since 1991] A charter school administrator sent me a note that an ed group opposed to the November charter school amendment “posted a piece of serious misinformation on their Facebook page and web site alleging that charter schools remove students if their parents don’t fulfill the obligations they take on when they e... more »

Shanker Blog » Are Charter Caps Keeping Great Schools From Opening?

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Shanker Blog » Are Charter Caps Keeping Great Schools From Opening?: Are Charter Caps Keeping Great Schools From Opening? by Matthew Di Carlo Charter school “caps” are state-imposed limits on the size or growth of charter sectors. Currently, around 25 states and counting set caps on schools or enrollment, with wide variation in terms of specifics: Some states simply set a cap on the number of schools (or charters in force); others limit annual growth; and still others specify caps on both growth and size (there are also a few places that cap proportional spending, coverage by ind... more »

Shanker Blog » Are Charter Caps Keeping Great Schools From Opening?

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Shanker Blog » Are Charter Caps Keeping Great Schools From Opening?

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The Charter School Achievement First - Hartford and their “Reorientation Room” - Wait, What?

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The Charter School Achievement First - Hartford and their “Reorientation Room” - Wait, What? The Charter School Achievement First – Hartford and their “Reorientation Room” by jonpelto According to a recent Hartford Courant story about Achievement First –Hartford’s newly opened high school, “Rolling one’s eyes at a teacher will get a freshman sent to the school’s Reorientation Room, where Dean of School Culture Peter Uwalaka said “’they get the extra culture they need.’” The Achievement First Family Handbook goes into far more detail about the school’s discipline policy. Having spok... more »

Public School State of Mind

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Published on Sep 24, 2012 by xtrand3 This music video is dedicated to public school employees across America who work hard every day to make a difference in the lives of our children. Please send this to everyone you know in their honor. (Expand for Lyrics) There are many ways that schools across America celebrate public education. This music video is an upbeat and creative way the Blue Valley School District chose to highlight its dedicated staff and hard-working students. The Public School State of Mind sings the praises of the educational journey from elementary to middle and th... more »

Nigeria Campus Massacre May Be Linked To Student Union Election « Student Activism

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Nigeria Campus Massacre May Be Linked To Student Union Election « Student Activism: Nigeria Campus Massacre May Be Linked To Student Union Election by Angus Johnston As many as forty people were killed early Tuesday morning in a student hostel adjoining Federal Polytechnic Mubi, a college in northeastern Nigeria, and authorities are trying to piece together why. Initial suspician centered on Boko Hiram, a violent Islamist group whose name literally means “western education is forbidden.” But given the nature of the killings and the reported targets, officials now believe that the ... more »

Diane Ravitch on the "Effort to Destroy Public Ed"

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Diane Ravitch on the "Effort to Destroy Public Ed": *Diane Ravitch on the "Effort to Destroy Public Ed"* ABBY RAPOPORT OCTOBER 2, 2012 Part 2 of the *Prospect*'s interview with the former assistant secretary of education Diane Ravitch receiving a National Education Association award in 2010. Click here to read part 1 of the *Prospect*'s interview with the former assistant secretary of education. When Diane Ravitch changed her mind about education reform, she became one of the leading critics of a movement that dominates American policy. For the most part, both Democrats and Republi... more »

Education dept. again turning down records request

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Education dept. again turning down records request: Education dept. again turning down records request Oct 3, 2012 6:52am Email Print Facebook NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After saying last August that a public records request would be fulfilled, Louisiana's education department is again refusing to provide The Associated Press with records on how schools were chosen to participate in Gov. Bobby Jindal's new statewide voucher program. The Associated Press requested the records on June 12. The department initially rejected the request on Aug. 3. However, a spokesman for Education Supe... more »

Morning UPDATE: LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 10-3-12 Diane Ravitch's blog

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Diane Ravitch's blog: [image: Click on picture to Listen to Diane Ravitch] Unfair to Kozol? by dianerav An admirer of Jonathan Kozol faults the *Washington Post* for asking Wendy Kopp to review his latest book. Wendy likes to say that we don’t need to fix poverty,just “fix” schools with more TFA and more charter schools. Jonathan’s book shows how harmful poverty is. Obviously she would not like Kozol’s latest book: *The Washington Post (Sunday, September 30) has just published an inaccurate and biased review of Jonathan’s new book Fire in the Ashes, written by Wendy Kopp, Presid... more »

Back to $chool: College Is the Past, Prison Is the Future | toteachornototeach

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Back to $chool: College Is the Past, Prison Is the Future | toteachornototeach: Back to $chool: College Is the Past, Prison Is the Future by aristotlethewise *College Is the Past, Prison Is the Future* by Andy Kroll It was the greatest education system the world had ever seen. They built it into the eucalyptus-dotted Berkeley hills and under the bright lights of Los Angeles, down in the valley in Fresno and in the shadows of the San Bernardino Mountains. Hundreds of college campuses, large and small, two-year and four-year, stretching from California’s emerald forests in the north... more »

Daily Kos: Reflecting upon an experience with a student

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Daily Kos: Reflecting upon an experience with a student: Reflecting upon an experience with a student by rss@dailykos.com (teacherken) I still remember her. She was a shy girl, very pretty, but concerned because she wore glasses and braces. She was quite bright, but easily panicked, particularly when taking tests. I talked with her counselor and her parents, and then talked with her. When she took a test and she saw other students sailing through the material she got very anxious and could not get what she knew in her head out onto her paper or to a scantron. She would worry that s... more »

NJ Save Our Schools March Update, October 2012Save Our Schools

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NJ Save Our Schools March Update, October 2012Save Our Schools: NJ Save Our Schools March Update, October 2012 by Server NJ Save Our Schools March Update, October 2012 *Chicago Teachers Union* hangs tough and wins a significant victory. I won’t go into the details as the event has been well covered and analyzed extensively. In my opinion, one factor that’s worth mentioning is that the union fought for the rights for teachers, children and the schools in Chicago started as a small rank and file study group, CORE (Caucus of Rank and File Educators) intent on questioning and inevitabl... more »

LAUSD'S CLEAR PURPOSE: TEACHING POOR AND COLORED FOLK TO KNOW THEIR PLACE - Perdaily.com

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LAUSD'S CLEAR PURPOSE: TEACHING POOR AND COLORED FOLK TO KNOW THEIR PLACE - Perdaily.com: LAUSD'S CLEAR PURPOSE: TEACHING POOR AND COLORED FOLK TO KNOW THEIR PLACE by Leonard Isenberg [image: George Carlin.jpg] *(Mensaje se repite en Español) (For a national view of public education reform see the end of this blog post)* *When it comes to explaining why public education in this country- and more specifically at the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)- continues to fail, every convoluted and implausible explanation is given except the most obvious: The people who own this c... more »

Head of national teachers union: Touring Philadelphia schools, assessing political obstacles - Philly.com

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Head of national teachers union: Touring Philadelphia schools, assessing political obstacles - Philly.com: Head of national teachers union: Touring Philadelphia schools, assessing political obstacles October 02, 2012|By Kristen A. Graham, Inquirer Staff Writer - - - Share on emailShare on printShare on redditMore Sharing Services - - - - Image 1 of 2 View Gallery - [image: Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, with new Superintendent William R. Hite Jr. (left) at Jackson Elementary in South... more »

IEA’s Illinois Political Action Recommendations. The stuff hits the fan. « Fred Klonsky

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IEA’s Illinois Political Action Recommendations. The stuff hits the fan. « Fred Klonsky: IEA’s Illinois Political Action Recommendations. The stuff hits the fan. by Fred Klonsky *Not a dime more to GOP House Leader Tom Cross.* Many IEA members were stunned this week when they received the brochure with the recommendations for the Illinois House and Senate. I didn’t see it, since I’m out here in Michigan for the month and I don’t get my mail. But I got plenty of email. Plenty. I went to the IEA website and pulled up the list. Jeez. No wonder people are pissed. Remember that these rec... more »

Veto pits charter school autonomy against affordable meals | California Watch

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Veto pits charter school autonomy against affordable meals | California Watch: Veto pits charter school autonomy against affordable meals Joanna Lin DC Central Kitchen/Flickr Arguing that he did not want to "erode the independence and flexibility" of charter schools, Gov. Jerry Brown last weekend vetoed legislation that would have required charters to provide low-income students free or reduced-price meals. Brown's veto message [PDF] of AB 1594, authored by Assemblyman Mike Eng, D-Alhambra, pits student nutrition against charter school autonomy – issues that supporters said should ... more »

Staten Island Teacher John Webster Fights For Himself.southbronxschool.com

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http://www.southbronxschool.com: Staten Island Teacher John Webster Fights For Himself by noreply@blogger.com (Bronx Teacher) I am still trying to figure out if yesterday's article in the New York Post about phys ed teacher John Webster is supportive or derisive of him. Just to catch you all up to speed, John Webster is a phys ed. teacher at PS 330 in Staten Island. John, who is 5'10" and 220 lbs, was attacked by a 50 pound (SBSB guidelines prohibit the naming of the student) student at his school. According to the Post, John claims; *a pupil fractured his ankle, injured his knee ... more »

NYC Public School Parents: My debate with Goldhaber on Nevada public radio about (you guessed it) class size

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NYC Public School Parents: My debate with Goldhaber on Nevada public radio about (you guessed it) class size: My debate with Goldhaber on Nevada public radio about (you guessed it) class size by Leonie Haimson I debated Dan Goldhaber on the radio today, on KNPR in Nevada. Please listen to the podcast here. Also participating was a Las Vegas reporter and deputy superintendent, as well as some great callers, mostly teachers. Goldhaber, who works at the Gates-funded Center for Education Data and Research in the state of Washington, and predictably enough would like to focus on te... more »

Jersey Jazzman: How Long Do Teachers Have To Keep Taking It?

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Jersey Jazzman: How Long Do Teachers Have To Keep Taking It?: How Long Do Teachers Have To Keep Taking It? by Duke Twitter is not conducive to good-faith arguments; the 140-character restriction severely limits the qualifiers necessary to go a few friendly rounds with an ally. So when David Atkins of Hullabaloo - my favorite political blog - and I started a back-and-forth last night, I got a little nervous. David is a terrific writer and a shrewd observer of the dynamics of the political left; he's also someone who genuinely is on the side of teachers. But he said something I ha... more »

On Talking Teachers Down Off That Ledge [A True PLC] | The Jose Vilson

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On Talking Teachers Down Off That Ledge [A True PLC] | The Jose Vilson: On Talking Teachers Down Off That Ledge [A True PLC] by Jose All ears “I‘ve had it up to here with them. They just … oooohhhh …” She sobbed. I sat there in my classroom hoping to decompress from another long day with my sixth grade homeroom class when she walked in, needing a colleagues’ ear. “You think you’re coming in to teach. You plan, grade papers, and plan some more, and you think it’s going to go so well, and … I just don’t know.” She shook her head. “I understand,” I said as I nodded my head, hoping to ju... more »

Principal evaluation systems- do they help us grow? | Connected Principals

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Principal evaluation systems- do they help us grow? | Connected Principals: Principal evaluation systems- do they help us grow? October 2, 2012 By Lyn Hilt Originally posted on my blog, *The Principal’s Posts* Educators are well aware that teacher evaluation systems are at the forefront of the discussions on school reform. A member of the general public who catches even a glimpse of educational headlines in the local news realizes this as well, although I would venture to say they don’t fully comprehend the scope of implementation and accountability of these systems. The general th... more »

National Day of Solidarity with Ethnic Studies – Zinn Education Project

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National Day of Solidarity with Ethnic Studies – Zinn Education Project: National Day of Solidarity with Ethnic Studies Published October 1, 2012 by Zinn Education Project Share:Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on print More Sharing Services The Zinn Education Project joins the call for a National Day of Solidarity on Friday, October 12 with the Raza Defense Fund and the campaign to Save Ethnic Studies. You are invited to participate by holding a house party to view the film*Precious Knowledge*. As the event organizers explain, the dual purpose is: - widespread education to ... more »

School Tech Connect: No Big Deal

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School Tech Connect: No Big Deal: No Big Deal by noreply@blogger.com (Tim Furman) I don't get many commenters... Let's face it, I don't get many *readers.* * *But in response to this: I can only say, that, yeah, this is the exact same thing as a bunch of citizens delivering a petition to a state capitol: *More than 98% of ALEC's revenues come from sources other than legislative dues, such as corporations, corporate trade groups, and corporate foundations.* Each corporate member pays an annual fee of between $7,000 and $25,000 a year, and if a corporation participates in any of the... more »

School Tech Connect: Put This In A Time Capsule

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School Tech Connect: Put This In A Time Capsule: Put This In A Time Capsule by noreply@blogger.com (Tim Furman) *Unfortunately Tim you are probably right but I bet he doesn't have to wait for one of these babies!* With all due respect to the great scholar and activist and utterly fearless woman receiving the award, I'm just going to predict that the presenter will someday present a similar award to Arne Duncan.

DIARY OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER!: Top 5 Popular Posts from September 2012!

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DIARY OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER!: Top 5 Popular Posts from September 2012!: Top 5 Popular Posts from September 2012! by Lisa M *Here are the Top 5 posts from September all in one place! Enjoy!* Standardized Testing Stole Our Day! *I planned in advance and completely forgot that we were having the standardized Math test today! Bummer!* *Wonderful plans put on hold....* * This is what my students and I lost today because Standardized testing took a day from us...* #Why I Don't Use Technology: Anti-Tech Teachers Lament Has No Standing! * * *The conversation went something like this... more »

Gov. Brown signs, vetoes, student discipline bills - The Education Report - Katy Murphy's blog on Oakland schools

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Gov. Brown signs, vetoes, student discipline bills - The Education Report - Katy Murphy's blog on Oakland schools: Gov. Brown signs, vetoes, student discipline bills By Katy Murphy Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 at 10:21 am in Uncategorized. Public Counsel, a non-profit law firm that has promoted an overhaul of school discipline policy, released this summary of bills signed and vetoed by Gov. Jerry Brown. Note: The descriptions of each bill are theirs, not mine. Bills Brown has signed: - *AB 1729* by Assemblymember Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco) changes existing law to strengthen ... more »

UPDATE: Diane in the Afternoon10-2-12 Diane Ravitch's blog

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Diane Ravitch's blog: Good News in Indiana by dianerav A county judge in Indiana has ruled that the autocratic State Superintendent of Education Tony Bennett could not impose a standard contract on every district in the state that would have violated all existing contracts. From the story: “A county judge has ruled that a state-pushed standard teacher contract form that would have allowed Indiana school districts to change or increase their hours without paying them more is illegal. Marion County Judge Patrick McCarty permanently barred the Indiana Department of Education and sta... more »

Local School Wellness Policy - Healthy Eating & Nutrition Education (CA Dept of Education)

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Local School Wellness Policy - Healthy Eating & Nutrition Education (CA Dept of Education): Local School Wellness PolicyInformation and resources on the Local School Wellness Policy, Section 204 of the Child Nutrition and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Reauthorization Act of 2004 and the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. ------------------------------ Child Nutrition and Women, Infants and Children’s Reauthorization Act of 2004The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 mandated that all local educational agencies participating in a federal meal reimbursemen... more »

NYC Public School Parents: Why no one in his right mind should believe the school grades OR the teacher growth scores

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NYC Public School Parents: Why no one in his right mind should believe the school grades OR the teacher growth scores: Why no one in his right mind should believe the school grades OR the teacher growth scores by Leonie Haimson The new DOE school grades for elementary and middle schools, euphemistically called “Progress reports,” came out with much fanfare, with 217 schools potentially put on the closing list because they either received failing grades or three “Cs” in a row, more than ever before. As parent leader Shino Tanikawa pointed out in theNew York Post, DOE is using un... more »

Jersey Jazzman: They Do Not Think Teachers Are Professionals

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Jersey Jazzman: They Do Not Think Teachers Are Professionals: They Do Not Think Teachers Are Professionals by Duke I have to wonder: would we treat plumbers this way? The director of Louisiana’s controversial new system to evaluate public school teachers had her own teaching certificate lapse. “My teaching certificate is not active right now,” said Molly Horstman, who oversees the new review setup that state officials call Compass, Thursday. Horstman, who spent two years in a New Orleans classroom, said the lack of a teaching certificate has nothing to do with her current post, w... more »

Congressman announces $100,000 grant for charter school that fails Latinos and children with special needs - Wait, What?

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Congressman announces $100,000 grant for charter school that fails Latinos and children with special needs - Wait, What?: Congressman announces $100,000 grant for charter school that fails Latinos and children with special needs by jonpelto [image: Charter Schools - Dividing Communities since 1991] This afternoon, Congressman John Larson announced that the Jumoke Academy will be getting a $100,000 grant to support the charter school’s efforts to take over the Milner School, one of Hartford’s public schools. Along with the press release, Congressman Larson said, “I know this fun... more »

Q and A. Pension cost shift. « Fred Klonsky

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Q and A. Pension cost shift. « Fred Klonsky: Q and A. Pension cost shift. by Fred Klonsky *Question:* *So if the pension costs are shifted to the local districts, what mechanism or law will prevent them from also not funding the system? Why can’t they do like the state and ignore their obligations?* *- Edie Wade* *Answer:* *Dear Edie,* *Disclaimer: This is from an English teacher’s perspective and not from a lawyer’s analysis:* *“The State shall provide for an efficient system of high quality public educational institutions and services… The State has the primary responsibility for... more »

Hybrids of History Teaching | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice

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Hybrids of History Teaching | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice: Hybrids of History Teaching by larrycuban Why do most history teachers (past and present) use teacher-directed ways of teaching with a small minority diverging from their colleagues? One answer looks at how external testing, state academic standards, federal accountability regulations, teacher certification, and the unofficial national curriculum of Advanced Placement influence what teachers present. These largely unnoticed structures in the policy landscape set the boundaries within which teachers ... more »

Schooling in the Ownership Society: Kaiser's "F" bomb on Latino leaders reveals his ties to DeVos family

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Schooling in the Ownership Society: Kaiser's "F" bomb on Latino leaders reveals his ties to DeVos family: Kaiser's "F" bomb on Latino leaders reveals his ties to DeVos family by Mike Klonsky Michael KaiserMichael Kaiser, president of the Kennedy Center,responded to criticism of the Center's anti-Latino biasby telling National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts Chairman Felix Sanchez to "go fuck yourself." While Kaiser, who fancies himself a Kennedy liberal, was forced to apologize, he remains atop the prestigious, heavily endowed, cultural awards group. But a closer look at the Cente... more »

School Funding Inequity Forces Poor Cities Like Reading, Pa., To Take Huge Cuts

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School Funding Inequity Forces Poor Cities Like Reading, Pa., To Take Huge Cuts: School Funding Inequity Forces Poor Cities Like Reading, Pa., To Take Huge Cuts by Joy Resmovits [image: School Funding Reading] READING, Pa. -- The day before school starts, 8-year-old Tianna wakes up worried. She's worried about the cafeteria food that she receives for free, because usually "it's nasty." She's worried about making friends, since she'll be in a new school. But most of all, she's worried about where all the fired teachers will go. "When we were at assembly, I learned that people didn... more »

Mother Crusader: I Made The Honor Roll

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Mother Crusader: I Made The Honor Roll: I Made The Honor Roll by darciecima On school mornings my alarm goes off about 7:15 and my girls climb into bed with me for a quick snuggle before we get up and get going. I usually check my email as we lie in bed. I follow Diane Ravitch's blog, as I am sure many of you do, and get email notifications whenever she posts. I am often amazed at how late and/or how early she has posted, and wonder when this amazing woman sleeps! When I read the title of an email from 7:04 this morning my heart stopped. A New Jersey Mom: Another Hero of Pu... more »

Can We Exorcize "Evil" From the Education Reform Debate? - Living in Dialogue - Education Week Teacher

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Can We Exorcize "Evil" From the Education Reform Debate? - Living in Dialogue - Education Week Teacher: Can We Exorcize "Evil" From the Education Reform Debate? by Anthony Cody Follow me on Twitter at @AnthonyCody Advocates of education "reform" are reeling a bit from the backlash that has greeted the release of "Won't Back Down." All of a sudden mainstream critics were seen pointing out connections between the movie's financial backers and the political agenda it advanced. Amidst this shift we are hearing calls that critics of "reform" cool our tone. Daniel Willingham writes here... more »

Overview | Keep America Beautiful :: Recycle-Bowl :: School Recycling Competition

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Overview | Keep America Beautiful :: Recycle-Bowl :: School Recycling Competition: [image: Keep America Beautiful Presents Recycle-bowl Competition Sponsored by Nestle Waters] WHY RECYCLE-BOWL? Recycling is the easiest and most effective thing that ANYONE can do to protect natural resources, conserve energy and reduce carbon emissions. Recycling also creates jobs and stimulates our economy. And, friendly competition is a proven way to motivate young people toward adopting sustainable behaviors. Many schools have been slow to embrace recycling. Through Recycle-Bowl, we hope to gal... more »

Teachers Don't Suck !: Fear of Firing

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Teachers Don't Suck !: Fear of Firing: Fear of Firing by Walt S. I read an article on the front page of the Ledger on September 24th. It was lengthy so let me summarize. It pertained to a law suit regarding the firing of Mr. Jose Cotto, a non tenured Newark Public School teacher. Mr. Cotto received a death threat from a student during class. The boy was sent out of class only to return a short time later. Mr. Cotto, fearing for his safety, called the Newark Police who where turned away when they arrived at

Missouri Education Watchdog: Meet the New Boss (Sir Michael Barber)...Same As the Old Boss (Marc Tucker)

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Missouri Education Watchdog: Meet the New Boss (Sir Michael Barber)...Same As the Old Boss (Marc Tucker): Meet the New Boss (Sir Michael Barber)...Same As the Old Boss (Marc Tucker) by stlgretchen Popout *Education Reform: We "won't get fooled again"...or will we?* Who is Sir Michael Barber from England and why is he directing educational directives in the United States? It's because education is global now. He's accomplishing what Marc Tucker tried to implement in the 90'sbut was thwarted by Liz Cheney. (Where is Liz Cheney's voice in this global takeover of education today a... more »

National School Boards Action Center » Making Education a Major Priority: An Election Year Message to President Obama and Governor Romney

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National School Boards Action Center » Making Education a Major Priority: An Election Year Message to President Obama and Governor Romney: National School Boards Action Center Calls on Obama and Romney to Focus on Public Education *Contact:* Linda Embrey press@nsbac.org (703) 838-6737 Alexandria, Va. (October 1, 2012) – In anticipation of the upcoming presidential candidates’ debates, the *National School Boards Action Center ** (NSBAC), a *new 501(c)(4) organization founded by the National School Boards Association (NSBA), has released *a report, *“*An Election Year Message to Pre... more »

Civil Rights Icon Rejects Anniversary of University Integration | Common Dreams

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Civil Rights Icon Rejects Anniversary of University Integration | Common Dreams: Civil Rights Icon Rejects Anniversary of University Integration James Meredith, first African-American to attend University of Mississippi, refuses to partake in commemoration. - Common Dreams staff As the University of Mississippi celebrates the 50th anniversary of its integration, James Meredith—the man who risked life and limb to be the first African-American to attend the school—refuses to partake in the commemoration. Meredith sits alone on his first day of classes at the University of Mississippi... more »

UPDATE: The in box. What does testing and test prep cost in money and time? « Fred Klonsky

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The in box. What does testing and test prep cost in money and time? « Fred Klonsky: The in box. What does testing and test prep cost in money and time? by Fred Klonsky *Madame President-* *Last night I received the letter from Executive Vice Presidet Lawrence that the AFT Educational Issues depart, in tandem with the Legislative Department, will implement the actions of “Resolution #5″ to design guidelines and draft legislation for a total cost analysis of testing in our schools.* *I just wanted to thank you and the others on the Executive Council for all your efforts on this. I... more »

UPDATE: A Short History (and the future) of School Desegregation - Dana Goldstein

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A Short History (and the future) of School Desegregation - Dana Goldstein: A Short History (and the future) of School Desegregation by Dana Goldstein *The Guardian* asked me to respond to a British educator's public comments in favor of American style school busing. I hope the piece is a good overview of the history of school desegregation efforts, as well as the movement's future. This is all very timely in the American context, as well; the latest report from the Civil Rights Project at UCLA shows deepening school segregation, especially for Latino children in the South and West... more »

FCMAT » Cali Education Headlines Tuesday, October 2, 2012

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FCMAT » Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team: Register to Vote Education Headlines *Tuesday, October 2, 2012* Olympic High School teacher Skip Weinstock makes a difference in his students' livesSkip Weinstock said he stayed at Olympic Continuation High School, for more than four decades because he is committed to working with those who have struggled in life. The school accepts students who are behind in credits or who have difficulty fitting in at traditional high schools for a variety of reasons. Camp: Should California’s teachers vote with the governor?Should teachers vot... more »

Daily Kos: On "Reform" and the "Public" in Education

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Daily Kos: On "Reform" and the "Public" in Education: On "Reform" and the "Public" in Education byplthomasEdDFollow 3 PERMALINK1 COMMENT U.S. public education appears in dire need of reform. To address that problem central to the health of America's democracy and economy (reformers note), committees must be formed and solutions proposed and then implemented: "That it is expedient to hold a conference of school and college teachers of each principal subject which enters into the programmes of secondary schools in the United States and into the requirements for admission to coll... more »

Reformers Could Use a History Lesson – SchoolBook

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Reformers Could Use a History Lesson – SchoolBook: Reformers Could Use a History Lesson by Sonia E. Murrow We are teacher educators who have one eye on schooling in the present and the other on the history of education. We can’t help noticing that while many contemporary reform proposals are presented as radically novel, in fact, they have historical precedents. For example, supporters of school vouchers rarely acknowledge that Southern legislatures initiated voucher programs to fund white students’ attendance at private schools that were exempt from the Brown v Board of Education ... more »