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Best of the Ed Blogs | National Education Policy Center
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Best of the Ed Blogs | National Education Policy Center: Best of the Ed Blogs *Best of the Ed Blogs* features a frequently updated selection of interesting and insightful blog posts on education policy. The views expressed by the bloggers on our blog roll are thoughtful, original, and entirely their own. We hope you make *Best of the Ed Blogs* your first stop for concise takes on today's most important education topics. New Hope for School Integration Best of the Ed Blogs Joe Bower January 22, 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the Purpose of Education Best of the Ed Blogs Diane... more »
Class War Goes from Classroom to School Bus in New York City | Dissident Voice
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Class War Goes from Classroom to School Bus in New York City | Dissident Voice: Class War Goes from Classroom to School Bus in New York City by Peter Rugh The wheels on New York City’s school buses aren’t going round. In what’s becoming a familiar song these days in America: education workers resisting attempts to balance budgets on their backs at the expense of students learning. The current school bus strike in the Big Apple is no exception. Last week’s walkout follows a successful strike by the Chicago Teachers Union last year against layoffs and the knotting of pay to standard... more »
Dying Mainstream Media Slams Pro-Homeschool, Anti-Testing, NY State DOE Employee | Grumpy Opinions
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Dying Mainstream Media Slams Pro-Homeschool, Anti-Testing, NY State DOE Employee | Grumpy Opinions: Dying Mainstream Media Slams Pro-Homeschool, Anti-Testing, NY State DOE Employee [image: Share] [image: download (56)] *BY LINDA DOBSON* *Parent At The Helm* It was only a matter of time. In her previous work for the New York State Department of Education, Lisa Nielsen was charged with helping students and families who were having schooling (not necessarily education) problems. After putting the needs of individual children before the comfort of the system in which they were flounde... more »
The Achievement Racket | EduShyster
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The Achievement Racket | EduShyster: The Achievement Racket by edushyster2012 An inspirational sign greeting students and teachers at a struggling Massachusetts elementary school. Here’s a dirty little secret for you. You know that word ‘achievement’? While it used to have something to do with heroic deeds and accomplishments, today achievement refers to one thing and one thing only: test scores. And schools across the country are taking increasingly desperate measures to raise them. Today we visit some schools where students are under virtual test-prep lockdown, practicing the art... more »
UPDATE: The inbox + No university affiliation. « Fred Klonsky
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No university affiliation. « Fred Klonsky: No university affiliation. by Fred Klonsky [image: 0808leadingtheway02]*NEA President Dennis Van Roekel.* A year or so ago I received an email from a group of university professors who had drafted a statement critical of the dominant education reform agenda. I was asked to sign it and include my university affiliation. Of course, I agreed with the statement. I sent back my name. In place of my university affiliation (having none) I wrote, “K-5 art teacher, Carpenter Elementary School.” I received a follow-up email from the group telling me ... more »
Scrap the MAP! Rally Tomorrow | Seattle Education
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Scrap the MAP! Rally Tomorrow | Seattle Education: Scrap the MAP! Rally Tomorrow by seattleducation2011 Scrap the MAP! Rally Tomorrow Posted on January 22, 2013 by seattleducation2011 | Leave a comment [image: Protect.Your.Education.02.Illustration] *Scrap the MAP! Rally Tomorrow, January 23rd* Educators, parents and students are opposing the MAP Test at many Seattle Schools at this time. *Why?* · The test isn’t based on school curriculum or state standards. It does not test critical thinking or creativity. · The test is being misused for student placement and evaluating teachers, d... more »
2013 Speaking Engagements for Feminist Teacher: Ileana Jiménez « Feminist Teacher
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2013 Speaking Engagements for Feminist Teacher: Ileana Jiménez « Feminist Teacher: 2013 Speaking Engagements for Feminist Teacher: Ileana Jiménez by feministteacher [image: I presented at the National Women's Studies Association Conference in 2012 (photo credit: Veronica Arreola).] I presented at the National Women’s Studies Association Conference in 2012 (photo credit: Veronica Arreola). I have an exciting line-up of presentations and speaking engagements this spring. Please join me at one of these events and make teaching for social justice through feminism and activism a realit... more »
Duncan Addresses Gun Violence in New “Ask Arne” Video Series | ED.gov Blog
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Duncan Addresses Gun Violence in New “Ask Arne” Video Series | ED.gov Blog: Duncan Addresses Gun Violence in New “Ask Arne” Video Series Posted on January 22, 2013 by Dan Brown As a teacher and a parent, what our nation’s education leaders think, really matters to me. And with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan about to begin a second term, it matters even more. Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of a new #AskArne video interview series, where the Secretary addresses the hot topics and burning questions in education today. In light of the President’s announcement to addre... more »
» MUST WATCH: In MLK Award Acceptance Speech at WI Capitol, Woman Gives Gov. Walker Hell to His Face
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» MUST WATCH: In MLK Award Acceptance Speech at WI Capitol, Woman Gives Gov. Walker Hell to His Face: MUST WATCH: In MLK Award Acceptance Speech at WI Capitol, Woman Gives Gov. Walker Hell to His Face This. Is. Awesome. In a public ceremony yesterday at the Wisconsin Capitol, Dr. Margaret Rozga accepted the MLK 2013 Heritage Award for her husband, the late Father James Groppi. She used her acceptance speech to deliver a pointed attack on Governor Scott Walker as he sat just feet from her Among the countless highlights of this messaging coup is this gem: “Anyone who works to curtai... more »
Modern School: Education Dollars at Work: The DOE’s Private Arsenal
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Modern School: Education Dollars at Work: The DOE’s Private Arsenal: Education Dollars at Work: The DOE’s Private Arsenal by Michael Dunn Huck/Konopacki Labor Cartoons In the wake of the Sandy Hook massacre, there has been considerable talk about how to make our schools safer, including the NRA’s proposal to put armed guards in every school. However, this is not why the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) Office of Inspector General bought 27 new Remington Model 870 police 12-gauge shotguns in 2010. Nor were these weapons purchased to improve graduation rates or close the achieveme... more »
Ed Notes Online: MORE's Brian Jones, Secretary of Department of Education, Will End TFA Contracts and Repeal NCLB and RTTT
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Ed Notes Online: MORE's Brian Jones, Secretary of Department of Education, Will End TFA Contracts and Repeal NCLB and RTTT: MORE's Brian Jones, Secretary of Department of Education, Will End TFA Contracts and Repeal NCLB and RTTT by ed notes online In his spare time Brian is running for UFT Secretary on the MORE slate in the upcoming UFT elections. The Indypendent newspaper "appointed" me US Secretary of Education and asked me "what would you do?" My reply will be in the print edition that comes out soon, and is online here:http://www.indypendent.org/ 2013/01/21/no-school-left-behi... more »
No Name-Calling Week Focuses on Anti-Bullying Awareness | NEA Today
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No Name-Calling Week Focuses on Anti-Bullying Awareness | NEA Today: No-Name Calling Week Focuses on Anti-Bullying Awareness by twalker *By Edward Graham* Every day, thousands of children in schools across America fall victim to bullying at the hands of their peers. It’s an epidemic that threatens the emotional development of students, and can lead to long-term health and mental issues if left unaddressed. But bullying is not just a physical act, as many students experience the painful and often invisible scarring brought on by verbal abuse. That’s why educators and concerned organi... more »
Get Active and Move More in School (and Have Fun) | LFA: Join The Conversation - Public School Insights
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Get Active and Move More in School (and Have Fun) | LFA: Join The Conversation - Public School Insights: Get Active and Move More in School (and Have Fun) by NEA Health Information Network *By Nora L. Howley, Manager of Programs, NEA Health Information Network* February is American Heart Month, and NEA HIN believes that schools can help build the heart health of students and staff by making the school day more physically active. From physical education to recess, there are many ways for schools to become more “active.” read more
Joy Resmovits: Obama's Inaugural Education Mentions, Test Prep Bankruptcy: Ed Today
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Joy Resmovits: Obama's Inaugural Education Mentions, Test Prep Bankruptcy: Ed Today: Obama's Inaugural Education Mentions, Test Prep Bankruptcy: Ed Today by Joy Resmovits *So There Was An Inauguration...* As you might have heard, this weekend, President Barack Obama was sworn in for his second term. And at the inauguration, he gave a speech. The Washington Post's Valerie Straussteased out O's references to education. (Hint: There weren't many. For the most part, Obama lumped in education with other domestic policy issues in need of reform). More here from Politics K-12. *Test Pr... more »
Though I Walk Through the Valley of the Dolls « The Core Knowledge Blog
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Though I Walk Through the Valley of the Dolls « The Core Knowledge Blog: Though I Walk Through the *Valley of the Dolls*by Linda Bevilacqua *January 22nd, 2013* Tags: 6/6/41, Carol Jago, reading, Will Fitzhugh, writing Posted in Literacy, No category, Students | No Comments » Many years ago, when my now-grown daughter was in fifth grade, I had a brief exchange with her teacher that left me very concerned. I am sad to say those concerns are still with me. It was the zenith—or nadir—of whole language in that particular public school, but my daughter had already overcome that barrier ... more »
Ex-workers claim cyber-charter operator manipulated enrollment figures | Philadelphia Public School Notebook
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Ex-workers claim cyber-charter operator manipulated enrollment figures | Philadelphia Public School Notebook: Ex-workers claim cyber-charter operator manipulated enrollment figures by thenotebook *By Benjamin Herold for NewsWorks, a Notebook news partner* Dozens of former employees claim that K12 Inc, a for-profit education company, used dubious and sometimes fraudulent tactics to mask astronomical rates of student turnover in its national network of cyber charter schools. K12 manages Agora, the second largest cyber charter in Pennsylvania. The company is also involved in pending a... more »
Daily Kos: But here we are, talking about legacy, not race. Which is simply amazing.
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Daily Kos: But here we are, talking about legacy, not race. Which is simply amazing.: But here we are, talking about legacy, not race. Which is simply amazing. by rss@dailykos.com (teacherken) That is the final line of The black president no longer by Eugene Robinson in today's *Washington Post* I am going to strongly recommend that you take the time to read it. It begins like this: President Barack Hussein Obama’s second inauguration was every bit as historic as his first — not because it said so much about the nation’s long, bitter, unfinished struggle with issues of race, as wa... more »
The Language and Lies Two-Step of Education: The Lie Module « Cooperative Catalyst
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The Language and Lies Two-Step of Education: The Lie Module « Cooperative Catalyst: The Language and Lies Two-Step of Education: The Lie Module by Brent Snavely “We the educated” are liars. lie: (verb) (1) to make an untrue statement with intent to deceive (2) to create a false or misleading impression. “It’s not our fault” – we were led to believe from our earliest years that one must attend school to receive an education. We were led to believe “education” leads to success, eliminates poverty, equalizes the races and even more. We have no intent to deceive because education “wor... more »
LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 1-22-13 Diane Ravitch's blog
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Diane Ravitch's blog: [image: Click on picture to Listen to Diane Ravitch] An Assessment Expert Explains What’s Wrong with Computer Adaptive Tests by dianerav Jem Muldoon has decided that it is time to speak and act. It is time to do what is right, not what is expedient. She wrote to tell me she has become an activist for education and will not follow orders that conflict with her knowledge and ethics. Hem is trying to find meaning and purpose at a time when public policy requires NYC’s Biggest Tutoring Company Under Investigation by dianerav Ah, those private companies sure k... more »
Graduation Rate Hits Record High For High School Students: Government Report
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Graduation Rate Hits Record High For High School Students: Government Report: Graduation Rate Hits Record High For High School Students: Government Report by Joy Resmovits More U.S. high school students than ever are graduating on time, according to new information released by the research arm of the U.S. Education Department. The percentage of students who graduated from high school within four years of starting ninth grade in the 2006-2007 school year hit a record high, according to the report. "What we see is an increase," Jack Buckley, who directs the Education Department's ... more »
Daily Kos: Leading Educators Support Teacher Test Boycott
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Daily Kos: Leading Educators Support Teacher Test Boycott: Leading Educators Support Teacher Test Boycott by rss@dailykos.com (teacherken) Date: January 21, 2013 Contact: Brian Jones, Teacher and Doctoral Student, bjones2@gc.cuny.edu Wayne Au, Professor of Education, wayne@rethinkingschools.org *LEADING EDUCATORS SUPPORT TEACHER TEST BOYCOTT* By now there have been several posts here about the teachers in Seattle who have refused to give a state test. They are now beginning to gain widespread support. Yesterday there was a Press release, the heading of w... more »
Why all high school courses should be elective
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Why all high school courses should be elective: Why all high school courses should be elective Posted by Valerie Strauss on January 22, 2013 at 6:00 am - [image: Smaller Text] [image: Larger Text] Text Size - Print - Reprints - Share: - - - More » [image: Sarah L. Voisin / The Washington Post] (by Sarah L. Voisin / The Washington Post) The rise of the Common Core State Standards has fueled a long national debate about what courses students should be required to take and when. Here’s an unconventional look on the subject, from Marion Brady, a classroom teache... more »
NYC Educator: No Two Troublemakers Are the Same
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NYC Educator: No Two Troublemakers Are the Same: No Two Troublemakers Are the Same by NYC Educator *by Recovering ATR * You know how sometimes it seems as if 99% of your problems whittle down to two students? That's the case this year with a Terrible Twosome that I'll call Johnny and Bobby, for the sake of anonymity. On the surface, Johnny and Bobby are very similar in personality and behavior. They're streetwise, and probably could be very successful if they ever directed their energies towards something positive. As it stands now, they spend all their time being disrespectful, r... more »
How $1.9 Million From the Race to the Top Grant Was Used as a Propaganda Tool For the Florida Model | Scathing Purple Musings
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How $1.9 Million From the Race to the Top Grant Was Used as a Propaganda Tool For the Florida Model | Scathing Purple Musings: How $1.9 Million From the Race to the Top Grant Was Used as a Propaganda Tool For the Florida Model by Bob Sikes Jeff Solochek of *Gradebook *calls attention to those reading scores everyone’s been bragging about for the last month. Florida’s fourth graders are the second-best readers in the world, Gov. Rick Scott claimed during a recent discussion with black lawmakers. That’s pretty great news, right? Well, hold on just a second. Our friends at PolitiFact... more »
The Educated Reporter: States Push Ahead With Plans to Arm Teachers
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The Educated Reporter: States Push Ahead With Plans to Arm Teachers: States Push Ahead With Plans to Arm Teachers by Emily Richmond In the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy, lawmakers are moving quickly to respond to the public outcry to do more to ensure schools are safe. But will arming teachers – or putting an armed guard at every school in the nation, as the NRA has suggested – make a meaningful difference? Or would it actually increase the risk of harm, as some gun control advocates contend? Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky recently addressed those concerns with a degree ... more »
Teachers’ test boycott draws growing support | Education | The Seattle Times
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Teachers’ test boycott draws growing support | Education | The Seattle Times: Teachers’ test boycott draws growing support Support is growing for Garfield High teachers in their boycott of a district-required test. Seattle Public Schools officials, while saying the test has value, also are acknowledging that some of the teachers’ concerns have merit. By Linda Shaw Seattle Times education reporter [image: Rachel Eells is among Garfield High School teachers who are refusing to administer the school district-required MAP test to their students. Eells, who teaches language arts, says t... more »
UPDATE: Emboldened Mischief Makers Schools Matter: Young People of the World: Adults Will Not Save You
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Schools Matter: Young People of the World: Adults Will Not Save You: Emboldened Mischief Makers, Part One by Storm Part One There is a post today in Slate about "Creationism" in Colorado--that is, the Colorado legislature is proposing a bill which will direct teachers to create an environment that encourages students to intelligently and respectfully explore scientific questions and learn about scientific evidence related to biological and chemical evolution, global warming, and human cloning. The author of this post, an astronomer and writer, says The antiscience bill HB 13-108... more »
Fools rush in, where wise men never go: SFCC and the destruction of the public commons through accreditation hustlers
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Fools rush in, where wise men never go: SFCC and the destruction of the public commons through accreditation hustlers: Fools rush in, where wise men never go: SFCC and the destruction of the public commons by Danny Weil *[image: sfcc]A Letter from Tom Brown to California Elected Officials* Leader Pelosi’s office has already been contacted by “Save CCSF” activists and reports are that the staff response revealed a lack of understanding of what’s happening at CCSF. We’re told that someone in the Leader’s office responded by saying “City College tries to do too much” (with its limite... more »
Georgia-Backed Scholarships Benefit Schools Barring Gays - NYTimes.com
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Georgia-Backed Scholarships Benefit Schools Barring Gays - NYTimes.com: Backed by State Money, Georgia Scholarships Go to Schools Barring GaysBy KIM SEVERSONPublished: January 20, 2013 - FACEBOOK - TWITTER - GOOGLE+ - SAVE - E-MAIL - SHARE - PRINT - REPRINTS - ATLANTA — As the nation works its way through the debate over vouchers and other alternatives to traditional public education funding, a quieter battle over homosexuality, religious education and school tax money is under way in Georgia. Enlarge This Image Rich Addicks for The New York Times Steve ... more »
Engaging Parents In School… » This Week’s #PTchat On Twitter
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Engaging Parents In School… » This Week’s #PTchat On Twitter: This Week’s #PTchat On Twitter by Larry Ferlazzo Guest Post by Joe Mazza Image credit: vle.bexley.ac.uk *1/23/13 #ptchat hosted by Dana Sirotiak* In order to monitor and scaffold a student’s growth progress, regular communication between the home and school is imperative to assure that students are appropriately developing academically, socially, and emotionally. Student Learning Plans (SLPs) should ensure strong adult-student relationships within the school whereby each student should have an adult mentor to assist them... more »
Jersey Jazzman: National Research Council Should Investigate DC Cheating
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Jersey Jazzman: National Research Council Should Investigate DC Cheating: National Research Council Should Investigate DC Cheating by Duke Last we checked in on Michelle Rhee, she had lawyered up in response to a request for documents related to the Washington, D.C. cheating scandal that unfolded on her watch. This request came from journalist John Merrow, who has conjectured that Rhee is in possession of a memo that shows, contrary to her claims, that she was well-aware of the potential for widespread cheating across the district. At this point, it's quite clear that the cheatin... more »
Oregon Save Our Schools: Dartmouth v. College Board
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Oregon Save Our Schools: Dartmouth v. College Board: Dartmouth v. College Board by Kris Alman This duel may not have registered a spark of interest, but leave it to Dartmouth to shoot down the College Board! (No worries! Corporations don't suffer mortal blows.) Beginning with the class of 2018, Dartmouth will no longer offer college credit for good Advanced Placement (AP) scores, claiming these courses aren’t as rigorous as their college courses. Dartmouth, you see, is not for commoners. In 1819, their trustees won a landmark Supreme Court decision over the New Hampshire legisl... more »
Pension. A correction. « Fred Klonsky
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Pension. A correction. « Fred Klonsky: Pension. A correction. by Fred Klonsky [image: beautiful-oops] In a post addressing what would happen if the Illinois General Assembly passed a bill impacting retiree COLAs and any anticipated court action that would arise from that, I wrote that TRS would freeze COLAs in place. I was wrong. Here is the paragraph from a letter to all TRS members which is in question: *TRS cannot predict if, or when, the General Assembly may alter the state law regarding the COLA. It is certain, however, that if the laws governing the TRS COLA are changed, the m... more »
Let’s bring the Brown Act into the 21st century | EdSource Today
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Let’s bring the Brown Act into the 21st century | EdSource Today: Let’s bring the Brown Act into the 21st century ** January 21st, 2013 | 1 Comment | By Seth Rosenblatt [image: Seth Rosenblatt] Seth Rosenblatt Both lauded and maligned—and perhaps occasionally violated—the Brown Act has been an integral part of California politics for over half a century. TheRalph M. Brown Act, often referred to as California’s “open meetings law,” was first passed in 1953 to ensure that work of publicly-elected bodies was done openly and transparently. It also remains one of the most confusing pie... more »
Mississippi Will Struggle With Common Core Implementation | Truth in American Education
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Mississippi Will Struggle With Common Core Implementation | Truth in American Education: Mississippi Will Struggle With Common Core Implementation by Shane Vander Hart [image: MDOE-Seal]I had written earlier that Arizona has funding issues with the Common Core. Iowa’s Department of Education doesn’t even have statutory authority to implement the SBAC tests. Now *The Sun Herald* in Biloxi, MS reports that schools in Mississippi will have a hard time with implementation: All U.S. students in second through 12th grades, under the newly adopted Common Core State Standards, will take... more »
Good press on two PURE stories Parents United for Responsible Education
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Parents United for Responsible Education » Blog Archive » Good press on two PURE stories: Good press on two PURE stories by admin New blog site DNAInfo Chicago had a great story on our UNO complaint here. UNO has 13 charters in the Chicago Public Schools, and 12 received funding increases in the2013 budget for a total outlay of $55.6 million. That’s tied directly to school attendance, but Woestehoff suggested that’s part of the problem, that UNO uses students as “collateral” in its loans. A Standard & Poor’s report in September 2011 gave the school bonds a BBB- rating, warning of “... more »
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle Schools This Week
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Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle Schools This Week: Seattle Schools This Week by Melissa Westbrook It's a fairly quiet week around SPS this week. *Tuesday, January 22nd* Call into the Board office (or e-mail) if you want to sign up for the Speakers list for the Board meeting on Wednesday. Frankly, you will not be changing anyone's mind if you choose to speak BUT if you want to make a point, out loud and in public, now's the time to go on record. 252-0040 or boardagenda@seattleschools.org *Wednesday, January 23rd* Rally to support teachers against MAP at 4:00 p.m. This o... more »
Ed Notes Online: Supporting Lisa Nielson: Leading DOE Official Shael Polokow-Seransky Affirms Parent Right to Opt Out
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Ed Notes Online: Supporting Lisa Nielson: Leading DOE Official Shael Polokow-Seransky Affirms Parent Right to Opt Out: Supporting Lisa Nielson: Leading DOE Official Shael Polokow-Seransky Affirms Parent Right to Opt Out by ed notes online When I first heard the NY Post was exposing a DOE official for supporting the opt-out movement I thought they must have come across the video I made of Shael affirming the rights of parents to opt-out. Maybe the Post should take a look at this video. Popout http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmfOOJkBlds But of course the Murdoch-owned Post would be... more »
NYC Public School Parents: Jonathan Kozol on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., poverty and class size
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NYC Public School Parents: Jonathan Kozol on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., poverty and class size: Jonathan Kozol on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., poverty and class size by Leonie Haimson Every year on Martin Luther King Jr. birthday, I try to honor this man’s great memory on this blog. Today I watched Obama’s inauguration; he gave a great speech, particularly on issues like climate change, and probably the most progressive since he was elected; except for a gaping hole when it comes to education. During the last campaign, Obama spoke about cuts to public schools... more »
When I Was Younger, So Much Younger Than Today | Gary Rubinstein's Blog
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When I Was Younger, So Much Younger Than Today | Gary Rubinstein's Blog: When I Was Younger, So Much Younger Than Today by Gary Rubinstein I came across, recently, as I’ve been scanning in some of the ‘clutter’ I’ve had in boxes in storage, the the cover letter and the two essays I wrote for my TFA application. The deadline for applying to become a part of the second ever Teach For America cohort was in January of 1991. As this was exactly 22 years ago, this is the first time that these essays are approximately the same age as the soon-to-be Teach For America 2013 cohort. I thou... more »
UPDATE: Schools Matter: Because of the common core, do it wrong
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Schools Matter: Because of the common core, do it wrong: Embracing the common core = “Drinking poison to quench thirst” by skrashen Yvonne Siu-Runyan: “Once you told me a great idiom from China called, ‘Yin Zhen Zhi Ke: Drinking poison to quench thirst.’ Would you please explain why you used this Chinese idiom when speaking about American education?” Yong Zhao: “Well, the Chinese saying is to warn people not to take measures that may appear to solve an urgent problem in the short term but in effect the solution is more damaging than the problem.“ From: Yong Zhao in Conversation: Ed... more »
Diane in the Evening 1-21-13 Diane Ravitch's blog
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Diane Ravitch's blog: Diane and Sharon Higgins, a parent activist in Oakland The Corporate Reform Movement Vs. Dr. MLK by dianerav Reader Mike Dixon commented on a post about Martin Luther King Jr.‘s definition of the purpose of education: *A cynical person might suspect that corporate education reform is intended to promote exactly what MLK warned about.* Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the Purpose of Education by dianerav Thanks to a reader of the blog for sharing this statement by Dr. King on a matter of concern to us all. Here is a portion: “We are prone to let our mental l... more »
Students Last: Where Have All The Instructional Days Gone?
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Students Last: Where Have All The Instructional Days Gone?: Where Have All The Instructional Days Gone? by Students Last *Albany -* Yesterday's release of the New York State testing schedule for the 2013 - 2014 school year held a surprise. For the first time in the state's history, more days will be spent on testing and test preparation than on actual instruction. New York State's Education Commissioner John King held a press conference to confirm this unusual occurrence. "We acknowledge that given the number of days for benchmark assessments, the National Assessment of Educatio... more »
The MAP test boycott has spread through Seattle | Seattle Education
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The MAP test boycott has spread through Seattle | Seattle Education: The MAP test boycott has spread through Seattle by seattleducation2011 [image: testing3] Teacher at a Texas Rally In a press conference that was held this morning at Garfield High School, it was announced that additional schools and the SEA Substitute Association have joined the teachers at Garfield High School in protest of the MAP test and in support of the teachers. Teachers at Orca K-8 and the elementary section of Salmon Bay K-8 have joined the boycott and are refusing to give the MAP test. Other schools tha... more »
Why MLK was kicked out of school at 5 and Obama's three education references in inaugural speech
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Why MLK was kicked out of school at 5 and other ed facts …: Why MLK was kicked out of school at 5 and other ed facts … Posted by Valerie Strauss on January 21, 2013 at 2:08 pm - [image: Smaller Text] [image: Larger Text] Text Size - Print - Reprints - Share: - - - More » [image: (1963 AP Photo)] (1963 AP Photo) The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. had something of an unusual education. Here are five things you may not know: 1. King was exceptionally bright as a young child and so was enrolled at the age of 5 at the Yonge Street Elementary School in Atlanta. But st... more »
The Official Schedule for Occupy DOE 2.0: The Battle for Public Schools | United Opt Out National
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The Official Schedule for Occupy DOE 2.0: The Battle for Public Schools | United Opt Out National: Official Schedule for Occupy DOE 2.0: The Battle for Public Schools by admin ** *Today, January 21st, 2013, is a remarkable day in history – a day that pays tribute to leadership, civil rights, and the power found in the voice of each individual. * *In his second inaugural address, President Obama declared, “You and I, as citizens, have the obligation to shape the debates of our time – not only with the votes we cast, but with the voices we lift in defense of our most ancient values... more »
TEACHERS AND CIVIL RIGHTS « Teachers Fight Back
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TEACHERS AND CIVIL RIGHTS « Teachers Fight Back: TEACHERS AND CIVIL RIGHTS by alkleen The Presidential Inauguration and the Martin Luther King Jr. festivities are a good time to remind everyone of how the teachers in America have played a huge role in advancing civil rights in this country. I strongly believe that the advancement in civil rights in this country would not have been possible without the efforts of the average teacher in America. The majority of teachers have been advocates for civil rights advancements and have used the classroom as a forum to advance the concept t... more »
TeacherCast Podcast #74 - Student Voice
coopmike48 at Big Education Ape - 21 hours ago
Student Voice: [image: TeacherCast-Podcasting-Network-Logo] Originally Posted http://podcast.teachercast.net/teachercast-podcast-74/?utm_campaign=twitter&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitter *Zak Malamed**Nikila Kakarla**Adil Majid* Jeff from TeacherCast sits down with Student Voice organizers Zak Malamed, Nikila Karala and Adil Majid to discuss why it is important to include students in the educational reform process. Have a listen: Featured Topics - -Students finding a voice in this world - -What has High School done to prepare students for college - -The importance o... more »
President Obama’s Second Inaugural Address full text - Washington Wire - WSJ
coopmike48 at Big Education Ape - 23 hours ago
President Obama’s Second Inaugural Address - Washington Wire - WSJ: Here* is the full text of President Barack Obama’s second inaugural address on Jan. 21, 2013, as prepared for delivery:* Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, Members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: Each time we gather to inaugurate a president, we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution. We affirm the promise of our democracy. We recall that what binds this nation together is not the colors of our skin or the tenets of our faith or the origins of our... more »
Inaugural speeches through history - The Washington Post
coopmike48 at Big Education Ape - 23 hours ago
Inaugural speeches through history - The Washington Post: Inaugural speeches have inspired a nation and reaffirmed American ideals. Take a look back at addresses from every president from Franklin Delano Roosevelt to President Obama. Jayne Orenstein/ The Washington Post RELATED - More inauguration coverage - Story: For many presidential inaugurations, the second is not the charm - Photos: Key players at Obama’s second inauguration
Martin Luther King and Meet the Press, 1965 : blue cheddar
coopmike48 at Big Education Ape - 23 hours ago
Martin Luther King and Meet the Press, 1965 : blue cheddar: Martin Luther King and Meet the Press, 1965 January 21, 2013 By bluecheddar [image: Share] We should celebrate and savor Martin Luther King day. The push to create a national holiday to honor Martin Luther King began in 1968 not long after his assassination. It would take a petition of over 3 million signatures and 20 years to become a reality on paper* and another 14 years before all 50 states would honor the day in the year 2000. To mark the day at blue cheddar, I’ll share this 25 minutes of essential viewing. On March 28,... more »
A Photo Album of Inaugurations Past - Politics - The Atlantic Wire
coopmike48 at Big Education Ape - 23 hours ago
A Photo Album of Inaugurations Past - Politics - The Atlantic Wire: A Photo Album of Inaugurations Past Associated Press - - - - [image: Share] Share - Print article - Email article - [image: Comments] Comment ELSPETH REEVE11:01 AM ET Sifting through past presidential inauguration photos offers plenty of insight into the character of the guy getting sworn in and what was happening in the country at the time. The ceremony is a massive photo op, but unlike many photo ops, this one has great historical value. January 20, 1953. You can see Vice President Richa... more »
Best of the Ed Blogs | National Education Policy Center
coopmike48 at Big Education Ape - 1 day ago
Best of the Ed Blogs | National Education Policy Center: Best of the Ed Blogs *Best of the Ed Blogs* features a frequently updated selection of interesting and insightful blog posts on education policy. The views expressed by the bloggers on our blog roll are thoughtful, original, and entirely their own. We hope you make *Best of the Ed Blogs* your first stop for concise takes on today's most important education topics. Clueless in Atlanta; Not So in Seattle Best of the Ed Blogs Jack Hassard January 21, 2013 A Few Points About the Instability of Value-Added Estimates Best of the Ed... more »
NY Post Hit Piece Smears Educator for Anti-Testing Views | Scathing Purple Musings
coopmike48 at Big Education Ape - 1 day ago
NY Post Hit Piece Smears Educator for Anti-Testing Views | Scathing Purple Musings: NY Post Hit Piece Smears Educator for Anti-Testing Views by Bob Sikes [image: Lisa Nielsen] For observers who feel that Rupert Murdoch and Joel Klein are driving propaganda against public school educators through the news section of the *NY Post*, yesterday’s hit piece on Lisa Michelle Nielson reached a new low. Author of *Teaching Generation Text: Using Cellphones to Enhance Learning,** *Nielson has worked for New York City’s DOE since 2010 as a technology specialist and of and on since 1997 whil... more »
The Seattle Times | Martin Luther King Jr. Timeline
coopmike48 at Big Education Ape - 1 day ago
The Seattle Times | Martin Luther King Jr.: Timeline Martin Luther King Jr. The struggle to change conditions in America, and to win equal protection under the law for citizens of all races, formed the backdrop of Martin Luther King's short life. Civil rights It may be hard to believe that less than 50 years ago, America had separate drinking fountains for whites and blacks and "colored balconies" in movie theaters. - January 15. Michael Luther King Jr., later renamed Martin, born to schoolteacher Alberta King and Baptist minister Michael Luther King. Boyhood in Swee... more »
Justice Sotomayor: Urges Latinos to Pursue Dreams, Stay in School | HispanicallySpeakingNews.com
coopmike48 at Big Education Ape - 1 day ago
Justice Sotomayor: Urges Latinos to Pursue Dreams, Stay in School | HispanicallySpeakingNews.com: Justice Sotomayor: Urges Latinos to Pursue Dreams, Stay in School [image: Justice Sotomayor: Urges Latinos to Pursue Dreams, Stay in School]Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, said on the weekend here that there’s no part of my heart that’s not from Puerto Rico and encouraged all Latinos to pursue their dreams. “If you don’t see the value of community it’s difficult for you to win,” said the magistrate during a colloquium with journalist Maria Hinojosa... more »
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