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Saturday, June 29, 2013

Big Education Ape Nite Cap 6-29-13 #thankateacher #EDCHAT #P2


James Baldwin said it best: 

"For these are all our children, and we will profit by or pay for whatever they become."


A BIG EDUCATION APE NITE CAP




Diane in the Evening 6-29-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: Sexist Rapper Will Speak at National Charter School Meetby dianeravIf you were a rapper who made millions by insulting women with vulgar lyrics and treating them as sex objects, what’s your next logical move?Why, open a charter school! It is easy if you live in Florida, where anyone can open a charter.And then you will be invited t
by mike simpson / 5min 
Mother Crusader: Charter School Hustling 101, Old School Miami Style
Mother Crusader: Charter School Hustling 101, Old School Miami Style: Charter School Hustling 101, Old School Miami Styleby darciecimaA few days ago I posted a picture I stumbled across when doing some research on the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools website. Their conference starts tomorrow in DC, and the lineup of keynote speakers, as you can see above, is downright bizarre. Jersey Ja
by mike simpson / 13min 
The Nine Most Terrifying Words in the English Language: "I'm From Big Business, and I'm Here to Help" - Living in Dialogue - Education Week Teacher
The Nine Most Terrifying Words in the English Language: "I'm From Big Business, and I'm Here to Help" - Living in Dialogue - Education Week Teacher: The Nine Most Terrifying Words in the English Language: "I'm From Big Business, and I'm Here to Help"by Anthony CodyOne of late president Ronald Reagan's favorite jokes was as follows: "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm
by mike simpson / 19min 
Founding Fathers Say WTF to Corporate Education Reform
Founding Fathers Say WTF to Corporate Education ReformWashington to Franklin, Adams and Jefferson, every one offered his ideas about the state of education and the best ways to build an informed citizenry — from the lowliest mechanic's son to the most exalted Harvard grad. Each called at least implicitly for public education.Jefferson wrote of his Virginia education plan in a letter to his friend
by mike simpson / 3h 
Demonstrators target DISD superintendent's home, but ordinance keeps them at a distance | Dallasnews.com - News for Dallas, Texas - The Dallas Morning News
Demonstrators target DISD superintendent's home, but ordinance keeps them at a distance | Dallasnews.com - News for Dallas, Texas - The Dallas Morning News: Demonstrators target DISD superintendent's home, but ordinance keeps them at a distance FROM STAFF REPORTSStaff WriterPublished: 29 June 2013 12:42 PMUpdated: 29 June 2013 12:49 PMFrom staff writer Claire Wiseman:When a dozen demonstrators gat
by mike simpson / 4h 
Jersey Jazzman: National Charter Schools Conference Features Sexist Lyricist Pitbull
Jersey Jazzman: National Charter Schools Conference Features Sexist Lyricist Pitbull: National Charter Schools Conference Features Sexist Lyricist Pitbullby DukeThis year's National Charter Schools Conference will feature failed NYC Chancellor and current snake oil salesman Joel Klein; the incoherent and failed SecEd, Arne Duncan; and easily confused education writer andmeme producer for the refor
by mike simpson / 4h 
Schooling in the Ownership Society: The Chicago money man behind Rahm
Schooling in the Ownership Society: The Chicago money man behind Rahm: The Chicago money man behind Rahmby Mike KlonskyMichael Sacks, far right, then-Deputy Mayor Mark Angel. I call Rahm the "Little Emperor" because of his bullying approach to management. But the emperor doesn't say boo without getting the nod from his big-money patrons in the Civic Committee. Chief among those is behind-the-scene
by mike simpson / 5h 
"Common Core": An uncommonly bad idea - ContraCostaTimes.com
"Common Core": An uncommonly bad idea - ContraCostaTimes.com: "Common Core": An uncommonly bad ideaBy Ann Miller and Jeanne Wisniewski © 2013 Bay Area News GroupPosted:   06/29/2013 09:00:00 AM PDT"The empirical evidence suggests that the Common Core will have little effect on American students' achievement." -- Brookings Institution."Common Core's standards not only present a serious threat to st
by mike simpson / 5h 
IDEC 2013 | 21st Annual International Democratic Education Conference - 21st Annual International Democratic Education Conference
IDEC 2013 | 21st Annual International Democratic Education Conference - 21st Annual International Democratic Education Conference:IDEC 2013 will be a unique international gathering of changemakers—practitioners, organizers, academics, youth, and educators—built around how we can transform our communities, schools, and learning to ensure that all young people can engage meaningfully in their educat
by mike simpson / 5h 
Post-DOMA Questions, College Student Edition | Firedoglake
Post-DOMA Questions, College Student Edition | Firedoglake: Post-DOMA Questions, College Student Editionby PeterrRainbow Flag at SF City HallEdith Windsor has a big tax refund coming, and other LGBT married couples have won a victory for their relationships with the recent SCOTUS rulings in US v Windsor and Hollingsworth v Perry. But lots of questions remain in the wake of the demise of DOMA.For e
by mike simpson / 6h 
Perdido Street School: Here's A Stop-And-Frisk Audio Mike Bloomberg Should Listen To
Perdido Street School: Here's A Stop-And-Frisk Audio Mike Bloomberg Should Listen To: Here's A Stop-And-Frisk Audio Mike Bloomberg Should Listen Toby reality-based educatorFrom The Nation:Exclusive audio obtained by The Nation of a stop-and-frisk carried out by the New York Police Department freshly reveals the discriminatory and unprofessional way in which this controversial policy is being imple
by mike simpson / 6h 
#ISTE13: My connected conference experience | My Island View
#ISTE13: My connected conference experience | My Island View: #ISTE13: My connected conference experienceby tomwhitbyIf we hold personalized learning in such high regard, why shouldn’t we apply it to our professional conference experience as well? Are we not attending these conferences to learn? I attend more conferences than most educators, and I try to enjoy each to the fullest. I also have an a
by mike simpson / 6h 
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Washington State Budget: A Win for Schools?
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Washington State Budget: A Win for Schools?: Washington State Budget: A Win for Schools?by Melissa WestbrookThe answer to that headline is - not really.  Are they getting more money?  Yes.  Enough money? No.  Can the Supreme Court really do anything?  Doubtful.So really, it's a lot of legislators blowing smoke about education.  (And no legislator should pat themsel
by mike simpson / 6h 
2nd Banana 6-29-13 Recap of Last Week's Best Post #EDchat #EDreform #soschat #p2 #1u
BIG EDUCATION APE 2ND BANANA RECAP OF LAST WEEK'S BEST POSTU.S. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez and Distinguished Panel to Address 'Education Solutions 2010' for California and the Nation in Event Streamed Live via the Internet on March 30 at 6:00 p.m. PDTU.S. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez and Distinguished Panel to Address 'Education Solutions 2010' for California and the Nation in Event Streamed L
by mike simpson / 6h 
Big Education Ape - Morning Wink 6-29-13 AM Posts #edreform #EDCHAT #P2
BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK  AM POSTSLISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 6-29-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for allmike simpson at Big Education Ape - 5 minutes agoDiane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: [image: Click on picture to Listen to Diane Ravitch] Gary Rubinstein: Another Miracle School Bites the Dust by dianerav The New York Daily News f
by mike simpson / 7h 
LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 6-29-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: What Happened at Vallas’ Trialby dianeravWhen the trial was conducted of whether Paul Vallas had the necessary credentials to serve as superintendent of schools in Bridgeport, the attorney for the plaintiffs said he was a “drive-by superintendent.” The state commissioner of education Stefan Pryor, who picked Vallas, said he was imp
by mike simpson / 7h 
Ed Notes Online: Norm in The Wave: Education News You Can’t Live Without
Ed Notes Online: Norm in The Wave: Education News You Can’t Live Without: Norm in The Wave: Education News You Can’t Live Withoutby ed notes onlineI was going to use the final column to review the bad and ugly (there was little good) of education coverage, but with the start of summer vacation for my teacher readers I decided to pass.  But I did write a newsy story on a Stop and Frisk march held l
by mike simpson / 7h 
Jersey Jazzman: Is Corporate "Reform" Coming to Denmark?
Jersey Jazzman: Is Corporate "Reform" Coming to Denmark?: Is Corporate "Reform" Coming to Denmark?by DukeMermaids need free play, too!Does this sound familiar? A center-left government is pushing an unproven series of education "reforms," including longer school days and less time for free play, over the objections of many parents.  And to facilitate this, the government has gone out of its way to
by mike simpson / 7h 
4 changes to English so subtle we hardly notice they’re happening | toteachornototeach
4 changes to English so subtle we hardly notice they’re happening | toteachornototeach: 4 changes to English so subtle we hardly notice they’re happeningby aristotlethewise4 changes to English so subtle we hardly notice they’re happeningBy Arika OkrentEveryone knows that language changes. It’s easy to pick out words that have only been recently introduced (bromance, YOLO, derp) or sentence constru
by mike simpson / 7h 
The Unreliable Narrator | Gary Rubinstein's Blog
The Unreliable Narrator | Gary Rubinstein's Blog: The Unreliable Narratorby Gary RubinsteinAn expression that has been popping up in many of the blogs by new TFA corps members is “behavior narration.”  This is, evidently, the big new ‘thing’ that the new TFAers are leaning as a classroom management tool.Back in 1991 when I was a CM, myself, the first edition of the book ‘Assertive Discipline’ was
by mike simpson / 7h 
Daily Kos: thoughts on privatization of public services
Daily Kos: thoughts on privatization of public services: thoughts on privatization of public servicesby rss@dailykos.com (teacherken)none of which will be original to me, but I think have some worth in bringing together.First, we need to recognize how broad the tendency of privatizing public services has become -  we have private security forces in lieu of police in some gated communities and in m
by mike simpson / 7h 
6-29-13 @ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER
@ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER: What’s wrong with being a “badass?”by Chalk Face, PhDTomorrow at 6PM EST, we’re going to interview Mark Naison, someone who’s been with us in this fight for a long time now. He has recently gathered a group of people in an effort to organize the Bad Ass Teachers association on Facebook. In what, a week, there’s almost 20,000 members? The discussion is lively
by mike simpson / 7h 
Update: Vallas out because he lacked the qualifications necessary to be superintendent - Wait, What?
Update: Vallas out because he lacked the qualifications necessary to be superintendent - Wait, What?: Update: Vallas out because he lacked the qualifications necessary to be superintendentby jonpeltoMay have to return his Broad PrizeDespite the best efforts of Governor Malloy, Commissioner Pryor, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch, Bridgeport Board of Education Chairman Kenneth Moales and Paul Vallas him
by mike simpson / 8h 
Why judge ordered Paul Vallas removed as Bridgeport schools chief
Why judge ordered Paul Vallas removed as Bridgeport schools chief: Why judge ordered Paul Vallas removed as Bridgeport schools chiefBy Valerie Strauss, Published: June 29, 2013 at 3:57 amE-mail the writer6CommentsMorePaul VallasA Superior Court judge in Connecticut has ordered that Paul Vallas, a major school reformer who has run schools in Chicago, New Orleans and Philadelphia, be removed from hi
by mike simpson / 8h 
Michigan Legislatures “to put brakes on” Common Core | Scathing Purple Musings
Michigan Legislatures “to put brakes on” Common Core | Scathing Purple Musings: Michigan Legislatures “to put brakes on” Common Coreby Bob SikesAnother state with republican governors  has a legislative body actively opposing Common Core Standards.Bob Kellogg on OneNewsNow has this from Michigan:The Michigan legislature has blocked implementing the controversial Common Core Standards until vigorou
by mike simpson / 8h 
Saturday coffee. | Fred Klonsky
Saturday coffee. | Fred Klonsky: Saturday coffee.by Fred KlonskyIt is coffee in the lobby of the downtown Atlanta Hilton.Atlanta is an appropriate city to hold the 2013 Representative Assembly of the National Education Association.I was talking to a fellow delegate to the Retired Conference yesterday who thought it was wrong to hold our national meetings in so-called Right-to-Work states.Which Geo
by mike simpson / 8h 
“Financial Irresponsibility and Incompetence”: Louisiana Superintendent John White Perfectly Describes School Voucher Program | Crazy Crawfish's Blog
“Financial Irresponsibility and Incompetence”: Louisiana Superintendent John White Perfectly Describes School Voucher Program | Crazy Crawfish's Blog: "Financial Irresponsibility and Incompetence": Louisiana Superintendent John White Perfectly Describes School Voucher Programby crazycrawfish Reblogged from CenLamar:Yesterday, after more than a year of sustained criticism in the state, national, an
by mike simpson / 8h 
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit 6-29-13
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit:4LAKIDS - SOME OF THE NEWS THAT DOESN'T FITUNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA DONATES $25,000 TO LAUSD AVIATION SCHOOLsmf at 4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit - 14 minutes agoBy Dana Bartholomew, Staff Writer, LA Daily News | http://bit.ly/17JTvIe 6/27/2013 06:02:35 PM PDT/Updated:  6/27/2013 08:33:59 PM PDT  ::  A University of North Dakota group is g
by mike simpson / 8h 
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… 6-29-13 …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EF
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFLLARRY FERLAZZO’S WEBSITES OF THE DAYInfographic On Parent InvolvementLarry Ferlazzo at Engaging Parents In School... - 11 hours agoHere’s an infographic on parent involvement. It’s interesting, though I’ve had it on my “to do” list for awhile to review the study they say is the source of the infographic data. You can read an
by mike simpson / 8h 
This Week's Education Research Report 6-29-13 #SOSCHAT #EDCHAT #P2
Education Research ReportTHIS WEEK'S EDUCATION RESEARCH REPORTNew NAEP Report Compares Today’s Student Performance With That of 40 Years AgoJonathan Kantrowitz at Education Research Report - 1 day ago* Long-term trend assessment shows improvement for black and Hispanic students since the 1970s* Today’s 9-and 13-year-old students scored higher in reading and mathematics than their counterparts did
by mike simpson / 8h 
All Week 6-29-13 @ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER
@ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER: Thought for the Dayplthomasedd at @ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER - 3 hours agoOn my WeatherBug smartphone App, the pollen tab notes: This lack of change in airborne pollen will continue to affect those who suffer from allergies and those who live with allergy sufferers. How is it, then, that the “no excuses” education reform crowd is unable to admit th
by mike simpson / 8h 
LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH ALL WEEK LONG Diane Ravitch's blog 6-29-13 #thankateacher #EDCHAT #P2
Diane Ravitch's blogLISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH ALL WEEK LONG DIANE RAVITCH'S BLOGDiana Senechal Has Fun with the Danielson Rubricdianerav at Diane Ravitch's blog - 14 minutes agoSatire alert! Diana Senechal tries her hand at satirizing the Danielson rubric, which seems to have taken the nation’s schools by storm. Join her as she ventures into the Low Inference Room.The Academic Credentials Problem: V
by mike simpson / 8h 
Sacramento School Closures Lawsuit by Hmong Innovating Politics - GoFundMe
Sacramento School Closures Lawsuit by Hmong Innovating Politics - GoFundMe: Sacramento School Closures LawsuitPlease support parents, students and Hmong Innovating Politics (HIP) in our efforts to protect our community's civil rights and stop the closures of the seven neighborhood schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD). All proceeds will go toward costs incurred by the laws
by mike simpson / 15h 

YESTERDAY

Thinking About Schools: Random Thoughts on Ed Reform
Thinking About Schools: Random Thoughts on Ed Reform: Random Thoughts on Ed ReformJHSTLMt. Kisco, New York, United StatesSuperintendent of the Bedford Central School District, NY. Lifetime public school teacher, principal, and superintendent. Blog is solely my opinion.1.      The word “education” does not appear in the Constitution but education is all about the Constitution2.      Don’t blame hig
by mike simpson / 17h 
SBE Agenda for July 2013 + June 2013 Information Memoranda - State Board of Education
June 2013 Information Memoranda - State Board of Education (CA Dept of Education): June 2013 Information MemorandaBackground information and updates on issues of interest to the State Board Members.Periodically, the State Board Members may receive information memoranda from State Board staff and the California Department of Education. The information memoranda may include background information, u
by mike simpson / 22h 
The Committee of Ten and the 4th of July: Making a Mockery of Democracy | Reclaim Reform
The Committee of Ten and the 4th of July: Making a Mockery of Democracy | Reclaim Reform: The Committee of Ten and the 4th of July: Making a Mockery of Democracyby kenprevitiOn July 27 I received a bunch of mail with 4th of July ads. Mattresses, groceries, hardware store stuff, the whole works. Independence Day 2013.Big deal.In Illinois The Committee of Ten was appointed and met on July 27. Yes, a
by mike simpson / 22h 
Big Education Ape Nite Cap 6-28-13 #thankateacher #EDCHAT #P2
James Baldwin said it best: "For these are all our children, and we will profit by or pay for whatever they become."A BIG EDUCATION APE NITE CAPJersey Jazzman: Congratulations Gary Rubinstein and Arthur Goldstein!mike simpson at Big Education Ape - 18 minutes agoJersey Jazzman: Congratulations Gary Rubinstein and Arthur Goldstein!: Congratulations Gary Rubinstein and Arthur Goldstein! by Duke *h/t
by mike simpson / 23h 
Myth busters. Bond ratings and our pensions. | Fred Klonsky
Myth busters. Bond ratings and our pensions. | Fred Klonsky: Myth busters. Bond ratings and our pensions.by Fred KlonskyI got interested in the state bond rating mythology when I noticed a post on Capitolfax Wednesday.“The state received more than $9 billion in bids Wednesday from 145 investors for $1.3 billion in General Obligation bonds,” said the post titled “Apparently, it wasn’t much of a cat
by mike simpson / 23h 
Jersey Jazzman: Congratulations Gary Rubinstein and Arthur Goldstein!
Jersey Jazzman: Congratulations Gary Rubinstein and Arthur Goldstein!: Congratulations Gary Rubinstein and Arthur Goldstein!by Dukeh/t Mother CrusaderLast week, the eldest Jazzboy graduated from one of New Jersey's pubic high schools: you know, the schools of which Education Commissioner Chris Cerf says:This data “will make clear that there are a number of schools out there that perhaps are a litt
by mike simpson / 23h 
Connecticut Superior Court orders Paul Vallas removed as Bridgeport Superintendent - Wait, What?
Connecticut Superior Court orders Paul Vallas removed as Bridgeport Superintendent - Wait, What?: Connecticut Superior Court orders Paul Vallas removed as Bridgeport Superintendent Send Paul Vallas Over Read the decision here:http://civilinquiry.jud.ct.gov/DocumentInquiry/DocumentInquiry.aspx?DocumentNo=6363104
by mike simpson / 1d 
Conservative Firebrand Bob Barr Makes Most Blistering Condemnation to Date of Common Core | Scathing Purple Musings
Conservative Firebrand Bob Barr Makes Most Blistering Condemnation to Date of Common Core | Scathing Purple Musings: Conservative Firebrand Bob Barr Makes Most Blistering Condemnation to Date of Common Coreby Bob SikesWow. Writing for the Marietta Daily Journal, Jon Gillooly  has the story:MARIETTA — During the public comment portion of the Cobb Board of Education meeting Thursday, former Congress
by mike simpson / 1d 
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Advanced Learning Service Delivery Models
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Advanced Learning Service Delivery Models: Advanced Learning Service Delivery Modelsby Charlie MasThe District will appoint a Task Force this fall to answer the question:What service delivery model should we use for Advanced Learning?It's a question that can have only one answer. There can be only one answer because there is a bigger question that takes precedence:
by mike simpson / 1d 
Remembering closing Philly schools | Philadelphia Public School Notebook
Remembering closing Philly schools | Philadelphia Public School Notebook: Remembering closing Philly schoolsby thenotebook on Jun 28 2013 Posted in Latest news="" style="color: rgb(76, 153, 72); cursor: pointer; float: left; padding: 0px 2px;">Share on emailCOMMENTS (0)PRINTby Sonia GiebelIn the wake of 24 school closings this year, photographer Zoe Strauss introduced the Philadelphia School Closi
by mike simpson / 1d 
New State Trustee for Inglewood Unified Schools - Year 2013
New State Trustee for Inglewood Unified Schools - Year 2013 (CA Dept of Education): State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson AppointsState Trustee for Inglewood Unified School DistrictINGLEWOOD—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today appointed Dr. Don Brann as State Trustee for the Inglewood Unified School District."Bringing the district back to sound financial footing—so that it c
by mike simpson / 1d 
Two Pennsylvania Republican Lawmakers Introduce Strong Anti-Common Core Legislation | Scathing Purple Musings
Two Pennsylvania Republican Lawmakers Introduce Strong Anti-Common Core Legislation | Scathing Purple Musings: Two Pennsylvania Republican Lawmakers Introduce Strong Anti-Common Core Legislationby Bob SikesFrom The Sentinel in Cumberlink.com:The package of legislation, including bills authored by State Rep. Stephen Bloom, R-199, and State Rep. Rob Kauffman, R-89, seeks to prevent Pennsylvania’s sc
by mike simpson / 1d 
Diane in the Evening 6-28-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: Wendy Lecker on the CREDO Report and the Hidden Costs of Chartersby dianeravWendy Lecker is a civil rights attorney who is Senior Attorney at the Campaign for Fiscal Equity of the Education Law Center, which fights for resources for the neediest students.In this post, she asks important questions about the new CREDO national study
by mike simpson / 1d 
President nominates California attorney to lead civil rights office | EdSource Today
President nominates California attorney to lead civil rights office | EdSource Today: President nominates California attorney to lead civil rights office - by Kathryn Baronby Kathryn BaronBy Kathryn BaronShare on twitterShare on facebookShare on emailShare on printMore Sharing ServicesCatherine Lhamon, director of impact litigation at Public Counsel Law Firm, is President Obama’s nominee to lead t
by mike simpson / 1d 
The Power of Latino Leadership: Culture, Inclusion and Contribution ~ Review
The Power of Latino Leadership: Culture, Inclusion and Contribution ~ Review « NewsTaco: The Power of Latino Leadership: Culture, Inclusion and Contribution ~ Reviewby Melanie Mendez-GonzalesMelanie Mendez-Gonzalez, Que Means What?Disclosure: Que Means What did receive a complimentary book to review as reviewing this book as part of a Condor Book Tour. No other compensation was received. All opini
by mike simpson / 1d 
What Do We Have in Common Core? #StudentVoice
Student Voice: What Do We Have in Common Core?by Editor AdminDesigned to create commonality, Common Core State Standards are, ironically, not commonly understood. In an area of educational policy that aims to combat common predicaments, much energy is being squandered combatting one another — energy that could potentially be harnessed to formulate solutions. Having said that, misunderstanding Comm
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