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The GOP Shift in Education | LFA: Join The Conversation - Public School Insights
THE GOP SHIFT IN EDUCATION
In a recent Slate article, Dana Goldstein argues that “Michele Bachmann's growing popularity among the Republican base signals . . . a sea change in the party's
Top Five Success Stories of 2012 | LFA: Join The Conversation - Public School Insights
Top Five Success Stories of 2012 | LFA: Join The Conversation - Public School Insights: Top Five Success Stories of 2012 by Tarsi Dunlop To close out the 2012 calendar year, the Learning First Alliance is pleased to bring you the five most viewed success stories from our collection of more than 160 stories housed on our site. Criteria for inclusion is relatively straight forward – the story must show that a school, district or state identified a challenge, addressed it and produced positive results through their efforts. These results are measured in a variety of ways, from increa... more »
» PSAT for 5-14-13: Sign up for the 3-day march Parents United for Responsible Education
Parents United for Responsible Education » Blog Archive » PSAT for 5-14-13: Sign up for the 3-day march: PSAT for 5-14-13: Sign up for the 3-day march by admin [image: psat_logo] Our City, Our Schools, Our Voices, will come together this coming weekend in the final protest push before the May 22 Board meeting where the mass school closing vote will be taken. Here’s what the CTU says about this event: The mayor and Board of Education want to destroy 54 school communities. This will be the largest destruction of schools in U.S. history. We need our neighborhood schools and we should... more »
UPDATE: May 13th Hearing for Indiana Governor Mike Pence Signs Common Core Pause Legislation | Truth in American Education
Indiana Governor Mike Pence Signs Common Core Pause Legislation | Truth in American Education: May 13th Hearing for Missouri Common Core Pause Bill by Shane Vander Hart [image: missouri-state-capitol] Via American Principles in Action: We would like to encourage residents of Missouri to attend the legislative hearing on Education, in particular bill SB 210 this coming Monday, May 13th from 12:00p – 2:00p in hearing room 6 in the Missouri State Capitol building. This bill is similar to the one that was just signed into law in Indiana today. It would require the Missouri Department ... more »
What Was the Lorax? | LFA: Join The Conversation - Public School Insights
WHAT WAS THE LORAX?
And why was it there?
And why was it lifted and taken somewhere…?
Back in 1971, Dr. Seuss brought us the Lorax, a small orange creature who speaks for the trees (“for the trees have no tongues”). The Lorax goes
And why was it lifted and taken somewhere…?
Back in 1971, Dr. Seuss brought us the Lorax, a small orange creature who speaks for the trees (“for the trees have no tongues”). The Lorax goes
Jersey Jazzman: Are You a Racist? Take the Quiz!
Jersey Jazzman: Are You a Racist? Take the Quiz!: Are You a Racist? Take the Quiz! by Duke *Warning: heavy sarcasm ahead. Proceed at your own risk.* In today's complicated world, it's hard to know if you are a racist. For example, you'd be surprised at how many people who actually work with kids in poverty believe that those kids can't learn. Yes, shocking, I know, but rich people have confirmed this, and rich people are so very smart, so... As a public service, I've put together a simple quiz to determine whether or not you are a racist. Get out your #2s! Ready? BEGIN EXAM Pl... more »
Schools Matter: Oligarchs' Booker T. in KC Resigns, Leaving Big Broadie Shadow
OLIGARCHS' BOOKER T. IN KC RESIGNS, LEAVING BIG BROADIE SHADOW
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle Schools This Week
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle Schools This Week: Seattle Schools This Week by Melissa Westbrook *Monday, May 13th* Curriculum & Instruction Committee meeting, 4-5:30 p.m. *Tuesday, May 14th* Special Education Advocacy & Advisory Meeting from 6:30-9:30 p.m* *at JSCEE, Room 2700* * *Wednesday, May 15th* Special Education PTSA meeting from 7-9 pm in room 2700.* * School Board Meeting, starting at 4:15 pm. Agenda. This looks to be a fairly easy agenda and the meeting will probably adjourn on time. *Items of Note:* - hey, a "student presentation" by the John Muir 4th grad... more »
Learn from All Successful Schools, Not Just Charters | LFA: Join The Conversation - Public School Insights
LEARN FROM ALL SUCCESSFUL SCHOOLS, NOT JUST CHARTERS
Few would argue with the notion that public education in America needs to improve to ensure that our country remains prosperous in the coming years. And we should look wherever we can for ideas on how we can increase student achievement for each child in the nation.
One possible source for these ideas: charter schools. Last week, the
One possible source for these ideas: charter schools. Last week, the
Special Late Nite Cap UPDATE 5-14-13 #SOSCHAT #EDCHAT #P2
*Nite Cap UPDATE* *UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE* ** *CORPORATE ED REFORM* North, South, East, West NPE News Briefs are the BEST ← from The Network for Public Education mike simpson at Big Education Ape - 6 hours ago NPE News Briefs ← from The Network for Public Education: *NPE News Briefs* * * * * 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 103 Next » The pieces are all starting to come together. ..and the picture ain’t good | Crazy Crawfish’s Blog MAY 14 2013 by Crazy Crawfish – Thanks to Lefty, Dave Lefkowith, John White’s data scam is starting to take on a clearer shape. I just got another document from go... more »
State bill seeks to reduce school suspensions for defiance | Pass / Fail | 89.3 KPCC
State bill seeks to reduce school suspensions for defiance | Pass / Fail | 89.3 KPCC: State bill seeks to reduce school suspensions for defiance by KPCC Staff *A view of the California State Capitol in Sacramento. Two bills under consideration seek to reform how schools and police punish misbehaving students.; Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images* The Los Angeles Unified school district isn't the only government body seeking to reduce the number of student suspensions. The Center for Public Integrity reported in a story today that a bill working its way through the California legisl... more »
LAUSD'S BOARD'S A MODEST PROPOSAL TO FURTHER DISMANTLE WHAT'S LEFT OF SCHOOL DISCIPLINE - Perdaily.com
LAUSD'S BOARD'S A MODEST PROPOSAL TO FURTHER DISMANTLE WHAT'S LEFT OF SCHOOL DISCIPLINE - Perdaily.com: LAUSD'S BOARD'S A MODEST PROPOSAL TO FURTHER DISMANTLE WHAT'S LEFT OF SCHOOL DISCIPLINE by Leonard Isenberg [image: Willful Defiance.jpg] (Mensaje se repite en Español) *One of the main reasons approximately 50% of initially idealistic teachers quit the profession within 5 years of starting is their complete and utter failure to receive reasonable discipline support from administration in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). While there was a time when LAUSD administ... more »