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Pregnant/parenting students’ rights protected by Title IX SI&A Cabinet Report – News & Resources
SI&A Cabinet Report – News & Resources: Pregnant/parenting students’ rights protected by Title IX By Kimberly BeltranWednesday, July 03, 2013In a nod to the recent 40th anniversary of Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights has released updated guidance for districts and educators aimed at keeping pregnant or parenting students in school.The landmark 1972 law, w
LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 7-1-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: $$$$$$$: the Outrageous Story of Pitbull’s Chartersby dianeravHold on to your hat, sit down, then open this link, a bombshell post by Jersey Jazzman.You will learn why Pitbull is a keynote speaker at the National Charter Schools Conference. It is not because he is a rapper who insults women.You will learn that he and his family hav
The $400 senior dues bargain at KIPP High School | Gary Rubinstein's Blog
The $400 senior dues bargain at KIPP High School | Gary Rubinstein's Blog: The $400 senior dues bargain at KIPP High School by Gary Rubinstein A few months ago I visited the New York City KIPP High School and wrote a post about it. That post was called ‘fair’ and ‘balanced’ by a lot of people on Twitter, which I’m happy about because it took a lot of restraint to write it that way. As they were very gracious over there and gave me free reign to go wherever I wanted into whatever class for whatever amount of time, I didn’t want to be too rude of a guest. I never said that I wou... more »
Another Message for Arne Duncan #neara13 #RYH4Ed #BATsACT
A very important message for the Secretary of Education.Love history? Come "like" / follow HipHughes History on Facebook! Play games like "Bad Rhymes" and "Who the Hell am I"? Get you name on the scoreboard and if you're really good win swag prizes like online cred, swag and gansta bragging rights! www.facebook.com/hiphugheshistoryClick below for links to tons of edu content creators sure to make
Morning Wink 7-4-13 AM Posts #neara13 #RYH4Ed #BATsACT #edreform #EDCHAT #P2
BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK AM POSTSTODAYLISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 7-4-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for allDiane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: July 4 and Edward SnowdenJuly 4 is a day when we celebrate our independence, our freedom, and our liberties, guaranteed by our great Constitution and Bill of Rights. It is also a good day to
In Oregon, a Plan to Eliminate Tuition and Loans at State Colleges - NYTimes.com
In Oregon, a Plan to Eliminate Tuition and Loans at State Colleges - NYTimes.com: By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑAPublished: July 3, 2013FACEBOOKTWITTERGOOGLE+SAVEE-MAILSHAREPRINTREPRINTS
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson given millions for his causes - Business - The Sacramento Bee
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson given millions for his causes - Business - The Sacramento Bee: Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson given millions for his causesBy Ryan Lillisrlillis@sacbee.comPublished: Sunday, Jun. 30, 2013 - 12:00 am | Page 1ALast Modified: Sunday, Jun. 30, 2013 - 1:40 pmA Marriage Made IN ....Over the past 18 months, retail giant Wal-Mart and a charity funded by the company's foundin
PSAT for 7-2-13: Join Free Minds, Free People
Parents United for Responsible Education » Blog Archive » PSAT for 7-2-13: Join Free Minds, Free People: PSAT for 7-2-13: Join Free Minds, Free PeopleWhat could be a better way to celebrate Independence Day in Chicago? Last day to register is Monday July 8.More on the July 11-14 conference in Chicago below.You are also cordially invited to attend a free FMFP event:Join us as we celebrate the 50th
NEA President Calls for 'Student-Centered, Union-Led' Projects - #neara13 #RYH4Ed #BATsACT
NEA President Calls for 'Student-Centered, Union-Led' Projects - Teacher Beat - Education Week: NEA President Calls for 'Student-Centered, Union-Led' ProjectsBy Stephen Sawchuk on July 3, 2013 1:09 PMAtlantaIn his keynote address today, NEA President Dennis Van Roekel called on his members to engage in "student-centered, union-led" efforts to improve the quality of teaching and learning in their s
Washington State Charter School Lawsuit: The Details | Seattle Education
Washington State Charter School Lawsuit: The Details | Seattle Education: Washington State Charter School Lawsuit: The DetailsI have posted below parts of the Complaint that pertain to the unconstitutionality of the Charter School Act.A summary of the lawsuit can be found on the post Parents, educators, and community groups file lawsuit challenging new charter school law in Washington State.The
LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 7-5-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: An English Teacher Responds to Common CoreA comment from a reader: I have a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in English Lit, and I find the Common Core to be only tangentially related to the teaching and learning of literature, culture, history, etc. If one knows literature or history or whatever the subject, there is a ri
Daily Kos: 4 paragraphs from Eugene Robinson
Daily Kos: 4 paragraphs from Eugene Robinson: 4 paragraphs from Eugene RobinsonbyteacherkenFollow 41 Comments / 41 Newmay stretch the limits of fair use, but I will risk it, because they are so powerful.They are from his Washington Post column, titled today We can handle the truth on NSA spying/.He begins with these two: I don’t believe government officials when they say the National Security
7-5-13 @ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER
@ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER: Beyond a seat at the table: FOOD FIGHT!!Teacher union members have been asking for our national and state associations to stand up for our profession as they have capitulated on policies such as teacher evaluations using test scores and cheerleading for the Common Core. Some union leaders have expressed the importance of compromise and negotiation in the pol
The changing nature of teacher unions. | Fred Klonsky
The changing nature of teacher unions. | Fred Klonsky: The changing nature of teacher unions.JULY 5, 2013At the Atlanta NEA RA we will be voting on a Constitutional change that if passed would end the practice of having a prescribed percentage of teachers on any body or committee of our union.This may appear to the outsider as pretty inside stuff.But this organizational change is but a small refle
Diane in the Evening 7-4-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: Jersey Jazzman on the National AnthemJersey Jazzman reviews the many songs that have been contenders for our national anthem. God Bless America? This Land Is Your Land? America the Beautiful? My Country ‘Tis of Thee? And more. Seems we will stick with The Star Spangled Banner, even though many can’t remember the lyrics or hit the n
Independence Day : blue cheddar
Independence Day : blue cheddar: Independence DayJuly 4, 2013By bluecheddarJimi’s 1969 rendition of this song sums up how I’m feeling about American independence right now.That being said, I hope everybody is having a grand holiday. I’m still not sure if I’ll watch pretty colors blow up in the sky above Maple Bluff tonight or if I’ll just watch a movie.
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: TAKE NO VACATION FROM MAKING SCHOOLS BETTER
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: TAKE NO VACATION FROM MAKING SCHOOLS BETTER: TAKE NO VACATION FROM MAKING SCHOOLS BETTERSUMMER SCHOOL: LAUSD offers just 170 credit-recovery classes at 16 of its nearly 100 high schools—the smallest offering ever.THEMES IN THE NEWS | A WEEKLY COMMENTARY WRITTEN BY UCLA IDEA ON THE IMPORTANT ISSUES IN EDUCATION AS COVERED BY THE NEWS MEDIA | WEEK OF JULY
Nite Cap 7-4-13 #neara13 #RYH4Ed #BATsACT #thankateacher #EDCHAT #P2 #HEREPASTJUNE
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 CAPTODAYEducation is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela - Wait, What?Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela - Wait, What?: Education is the most powerful weapon
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela - Wait, What?
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela - Wait, What?: Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world – Nelson Mandela“When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate
Activists converge on Rahm Emanuel’s home for Fourth of July protest | The Raw Story
Activists converge on Rahm Emanuel’s home for Fourth of July protest | The Raw Story: Activists converge on Rahm Emanuel’s home for Fourth of July protestBy David EdwardsDozens of activists angry over austerity measures in Chicago used their Fourth of July holiday to demonstrate at the home of Mayor Rahm Emanuel.As of Thursday afternoon, over 400 people had indicated on a Facebook event page that
‘Get in the Game!’ ESP of the Year Donna Schulze Tells NEA Delegates #neara13 #RYH4Ed #BATsACT
‘Get in the Game!’ ESP of the Year Donna Schulze Tells NEA Delegates | NEA Today: ‘Get in the Game!’ ESP of the Year Donna Schulze Tells NEA DelegatesBy John RosalesGetting politically active at all levels of public discourse “is critical to assuring that parents, school board members, and the general public understand our daily work,” Education Support Professional (ESP) of the Year Donna Schulze
Jersey Jazzman: Chiefs For Change Fail: Barresi in OK
Jersey Jazzman: Chiefs For Change Fail: Barresi in OK: Chiefs For Change Fail: Barresi in OKOklahoma's State Superindentist* of Education, Janet Barresi, has proven to be so incompetent at her job that it's a miracle she wasn't in George W. Bush's administration [all emphases mine]:State Superintendent Janet Barresi's announcement that Oklahoma will go it alone on its next generation of standardiz
Jersey Jazzman: Chiefs For Change Fail: Barresi in OK
Jersey Jazzman: Chiefs For Change Fail: Barresi in OK: Chiefs For Change Fail: Barresi in OKOklahoma's State Superindentist* of Education, Janet Barresi, has proven to be so incompetent at her job that it's a miracle she wasn't in George W. Bush's administration [all emphases mine]:State Superintendent Janet Barresi's announcement that Oklahoma will go it alone on its next generation of standardiz
Let’s talk about CCSS (Common Core State Standards) and the CCSS Wars | Crazy Crawfish's Blog
Let’s talk about CCSS (Common Core State Standards) and the CCSS Wars | Crazy Crawfish's Blog: Let’s talk about CCSS (Common Core State Standards) and the CCSS WarsPosted on July 4, 20130 Had to try an make this topic at least “look” a little more interesting. . .If you are a teacher, you know what CCSS is, but for those of you who don’t let me give you a refresher from what I can recall off the t
NEA: New Business Items – adopted and modified | Reclaim Reform
NEA: New Business Items – adopted and modified | Reclaim Reform: NEA: New Business Items – adopted and modifiedPosted on July 4, 2013by kenprevitiWhat was decided at the NEA RA Conference? What will be done next as a result of those decisions?How much has to do with Common Core State Standards?Here are the New Business Items, adopted and modified, directly from the NEA site.NEA NEW BUSINESS ITEMS
Declare Your Independence: Opt Out. Refuse Corp. Ed. Reform | United Opt Out National
Declare Your Independence: Opt Out. Refuse Corp. Ed. Reform | United Opt Out National: Declare Your Independence: Opt Out. Refuse Corp. Ed. ReformWhat is Opting Out?Def: (verb)To opt out is to take any and all actions to end corporate reform of public education.Actions include: Refusing to participate in high stakes testing which is the life’s blood of the destruction of public education.Also see:
Fred Said @NEARA2013 - Fred Klonsky
New Business Item 12. | Fred Klonsky: TODAYNew Business Item 12.NEA will send a letter to the National Conference of State Legislatures urging legislators of its member states to take the standardized tests of the state in which they live, especially when such tests are required as part of a “high stakes” environment in which portions of teacher evaluations are based on student test scores. The le
Failed DC Chancellor Michelle Rhee's StudentsFirst is a Shining Example of NonProfit Abuse | Crooks and Liars
Failed DC Chancellor Michelle Rhee's StudentsFirst is a Shining Example of NonProfit Abuse | Crooks and Liars: Failed DC Chancellor Michelle Rhee's StudentsFirst is a Shining Example of NonProfit AbuseBy karoli[Marcel Neergaard taking a stand over StudentsFirst's recognition of a homophobic state representative as "reformer of the year."]If ever there was an organization that stands out as one t
Common Core Standards: Who’s in Charge? | Scathing Purple Musings
Common Core Standards: Who’s in Charge? | Scathing Purple Musings: Common Core Standards: Who’s in Charge?Posted on July 4, 2013by Bob Sikes Rate ThisAmerican Enterprise Institute scholar Mike McShane illustrates in US News & World Report how the implementation of common core standards and its assessment infrastructures are creating problems. One of these is unfolding now in several state
Jersey Jazzman: Should "The Star-Spangled Banner" Be Our National Anthem?
Jersey Jazzman: Should "The Star-Spangled Banner" Be Our National Anthem?: Should "The Star-Spangled Banner" Be Our National Anthem?Diane Ravitch posted the lyrics to "America, The Beautiful" this morning in celebration of Independence Day. That sparked a debate in the comments about the relative merits of various patriotic songs, and whether any would serve us better than "The Star-Spangled Banne
Ed Notes Online: George Schmidt Rakes Over Paul Vallas: Liar, Crook, Racist
Ed Notes Online: George Schmidt Rakes Over Paul Vallas: Liar, Crook, Racist: George Schmidt Rakes Over Paul Vallas: Liar, Crook, RacistIt may have been that the truth got shelved for Vallas's lies (and of course the bigger lies of corporate reform that went to Washington with Barack Obama and Arne Duncan) for a time, but the facts don't change over time despite the massive work of the liars.Vallas
AH! Did you MISS the National Charter Schools Conference? Good for You!!!
YO ARNE! Which is it? Secretary of Education or CommerceYO ARNE! Which is it? Secretary of Education or CommerceYa gotta choose.... only one!Secretary of EducationSecretary of CommerceOh, I Seeby mike simpson / 1d Uncommon Schools is Broad Prize Winner #neara13 #RYH4Ed #BATsACTUncommon Schools is Broad Prize Winner | U.S. Department of Education: Uncommon Schools is Broad Prize WinnerWED, JULY 3,
Happy Independence Day! | PWC Education Reform Blog
Happy Independence Day! | PWC Education Reform Blog: Happy Independence Day!July 4, 2013 — pwceducationreform On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by Congress. General George Washington did not sign the Declaration as he was leading the Continental Army against the British. Here are his words on the issue from July 2, 1776:“The time is now near at hand which must prob
Common Core State Standards hinder Black educational and cultural excellence - New York Amsterdam News: Editorials
Common Core State Standards hinder Black educational and cultural excellence - New York Amsterdam News: Editorials: Common Core State Standards hinder Black educational and cultural excellenceShareSharePrintCreate a hardcopy of this pageFont Size:Default font sizeLarger font sizePosted: Thursday, July 4, 2013 9:00 amBy DONALD H. SMITH and SAM ANDERSON | 0 commentsCommon Core State Standards create
A forgotten history lesson - Worcester Telegram & Gazette - telegram.com
A forgotten history lesson - Worcester Telegram & Gazette - telegram.com: A forgotten history lessonAS I SEE ITBy Jamie Gass2 comments | Add a comment» Enlarge photoBy 1769, pre-revolutionary excitement was straining James Otis’ already fraying mind and nerves.After witnessing the speech “Against the Writs of Assistance,” Massachusetts revolutionary John Adams wrote: “James Otis was a flame of
Perdido Street School: NYSED Commissioner John King: Success Through Suspension And Attrition
Perdido Street School: NYSED Commissioner John King: Success Through Suspension And Attrition: NYSED Commissioner John King: Success Through Suspension And AttritionChris Cerrone posts about NYSED Commissioner John King's experience running a charter school:King is a big charter supporter and earned his limited experience in that realm of education. Looking at the Roxbury Prep Charter School that
OUTRAGEOUS PENSION PLAN | Teachers Fight Back
OUTRAGEOUS PENSION PLAN | Teachers Fight Back: OUTRAGEOUS PENSION PLANleave a comment »Oh no, the Illinois Legislature is poised to make the following reforms to the Illinois Teachers’ Pension System. Active teachers will have to contribute 10% more from their paychecks. The minimum retirement age is raised to 70. There will no longer be a cost of living increase for retirees. A retirees pensio
FLASHBACK: 4th of July 2012
FLASHBACK: 4th of July 2012JFK...the ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of ..."But the educated citizen knows how much more there is to know. He knows that "knowledge is power," more so today than ever before. He knows that only an educated and informed people will be a free people, that the ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all, and that if we c
Morning Wink 7-4-13 AM Posts #neara13 #RYH4Ed #BATsACT #edreform #EDCHAT #P2
BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK AM POSTSTODAYLISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 7-4-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for allDiane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: July 4 and Edward SnowdenJuly 4 is a day when we celebrate our independence, our freedom, and our liberties, guaranteed by our great Constitution and Bill of Rights. It is also a good day to
LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 7-4-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: July 4 and Edward SnowdenJuly 4 is a day when we celebrate our independence, our freedom, and our liberties, guaranteed by our great Constitution and Bill of Rights. It is also a good day to ponder the continuing growth of the national security state. This state demands the power to watch our every move. It says that it keeps us sa
Just Say No to Teach for America | toteachornototeach
Just Say No to Teach for America | toteachornototeach: Just Say No to Teach for AmericaPosted on July 3, 2013Just Say No to Teach for Americaby Erik LoomisTeach for America is being played out as this great progressive movement. “You, young bright-eyed college graduate, can go out and change the world through willpower and optimism.” TFA taps into deeply seated notions which reside in 21st century
solidaridad: SKrashen: Van Roekel asks "What do you want instead (of the common core)?" My response.
solidaridad: SKrashen: Van Roekel asks "What do you want instead (of the common core)?" My response.: SKrashen: Van Roekel asks "What do you want instead (of the common core)?" My response.I usually just provide a link through to Professor Stephen Krashen's posts, but this one merits full reproduction here.Van Roekel asks "What do you want instead (of the common core)?" My response.NEA president D
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: No food at the buffet table
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: No food at the buffet table: No food at the buffet tableI like Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey's response to Rahm's version of the longer school day. "The schools are getting shortchanged. Having a full day of school while cutting back core classes is like inviting somebody over for a buffet and there's no food on the table." -- DNAinfoFritcheyFritchey empha
Ed Notes Online Killing Union Dues: Now, Michigan
Ed Notes Online: Killing Union Dues: Now, MichiganFollowing up on California, another find from Jeff Kaufman on Michigan. But if you missed it read our earlier post: Coming Soon to a State Near You: Another Attack on Unions with Right to Work SuitsSo let me get this straight. The Michigan Republicans who believe in choice, local control, blah, blah, blah, won't even let school districts that WANT
7-4-13 @ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER
@ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER: NYSED Commish Declares Independence from his own policies.Normally I would subscribe to the idea that the children of public figures , such as politicians, bureaucrats, and celebrities, should be off limits for discussion. I make a strong exception for those in power who advocate policy for “other people’s children” that do not apply to their own. President
Top Hits Of 1967
TOP HITS OF 1967 Published on Mar 15, 2012I'VE MADE PLAYLISTS FOR OTHER YEARS IN THE 60'S CHECK OUT MY CHANNEL. THESE VIDEOS SHOWCASE THE MUSIC THAT WAS AT THE TOP OF THE MUSIC CHARTS DURING 1967. THIS VIDEO FEATURES LULU, VAN MORRISON, THE BEATLES, THE MAMAS AND PAPAS, THE RASCALS, THE STONES, THE SUPREMES, PETER PAUL & MARY, PETULA CLARK, MARVIN GAYE, BOBBIE GENTRY, GLEN CAMPBELL, 5TH DIMENS
Special Late Nite Cap EXTRA 7-3-13 #SOSCHAT #EDCHAT #P2
Nite Cap EXTRAEXTRA EXTRA EXTRA EXTRAStudy: Black-White Achievement Gap Has ‘Political Foundations’ State policymaker attention to teacher quality is highly responsive to White students, not Black students. In a newly-published political science journal article, a Baylor University professor and a Notre Dame graduate student report that state policymaker attention to teacher quality tends to be h
Special Late Nite Cap UPDATE 7-3-13 #neara13 #RYH4Ed #BATsACT #SOSCHAT #EDCHAT #P2
Nite Cap UPDATEUPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATECORPORATE ED REFORMSave Philly Schools Why the Push for More STEM in American Education?The Common Core State Standards, Race to the Top, the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Educate to Innovate, etc. What do all of these things have something in common:? They are all, at least partially, involved with a huge movement by education reformers and po
Nite Cap 7-3-13 #neara13 #RYH4Ed #BATsACT #thankateacher #EDCHAT #P2 #HEREPASTJUNE
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 CAPWill John White prove to be the downfall of TFA, or just Louisiana? | Crazy Crawfish's BlogWill John White prove to be the downfall of TFA, or just Louisiana? | Crazy Crawfish's Blog: Will John White prove to be the downfall of TFA, or just Louisiana?Poste
Will John White prove to be the downfall of TFA, or just Louisiana? | Crazy Crawfish's Blog
Will John White prove to be the downfall of TFA, or just Louisiana? | Crazy Crawfish's Blog: Will John White prove to be the downfall of TFA, or just Louisiana?Posted on July 1, 20130Some of you may have seen some articles and letters to the editor lately relating to TFA (Teach For America Contracts) To help bring clarity to this issue I have submitted some FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) reques
Commission votes to revoke City College of San Francisco accreditation | EdSource Today
Commission votes to revoke City College of San Francisco accreditation | EdSource Today: Commission votes to revoke City College of San Francisco accreditationJuly 3rd, 2013 | Add a Comment | By Michelle MaitreShare on facebookShare on printCity College of San Francisco should lose its accreditation in one year because of an inability to address a series of financial and mismanagement breaches, th
Report finds school leadership gaps | EdNewsColorado
Report finds school leadership gaps | EdNewsColorado: Report finds school leadership gapsWritten by Todd Engdahl on Jul 3rd, 2013. | Copyright © EdNewsColorado.orgColorado has a shortage of quality candidates for school leadership jobs and needs to improve principal training, according to a new report from the Donnell-Kay Foundation.The report, “Meeting Colorado Demands for Excellent Leaders,” mak
United for Public Schools #HerePastJune. #neara13 #RYH4Ed #BATsACT
United for Public Schools: School’s out, but teachers are #HerePastJuneSHARE:facebooktwitterPosted by admin | July 1, 2013 | Category: actions, teacher activism | Write CommentBy now, most public schools are out of session for the summer. But upstate New York teacher Don Carlisto says you wouldn’t know it to look at the faculty parking lot at his school.“The lot’s still full of teachers’ cars,” Ca
Jersey Jazzman: Failed DC Chancellor Michelle Rhee: The Reformy Lobbyists' Best Friend!
Jersey Jazzman: Failed DC Chancellor Michelle Rhee: The Reformy Lobbyists' Best Friend!: Failed DC Chancellor Michelle Rhee: The Reformy Lobbyists' Best Friend!I'm sure folks will have plenty to say over the next few days about Michelle Rhee's corporate money funnel, StudentsFirst: Joy Resmovits of the Huffington Post just published the group's latest IRS report:The national lobbying group that ai
“THE SKY IS FALLING!!!” – “Shh… No, Governor, it’s not,” said The Committee of Ten. | Reclaim Reform
“THE SKY IS FALLING!!!” – “Shh… No, Governor, it’s not,” said The Committee of Ten. | Reclaim Reform: “THE SKY IS FALLING!!!” – “Shh… No, Governor, it’s not,” said The Committee of Ten.Posted on July 3, 2013by kenprevitiWhen a bunch of politicos attempt to publicly steal several billion dollars from elderly teachers, an attempt is generally made to give a valid reason for the the sake of posing he
Uncommon Schools is Broad Prize Winner #neara13 #RYH4Ed #BATsACT
Uncommon Schools is Broad Prize Winner | U.S. Department of Education: Uncommon Schools is Broad Prize WinnerWED, JULY 3, 2013 10:57 AMUncommon Schools, a network of 32 public charter schools in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York — and current grantee of the Office of Innovation and Improvement’s Charter Schools Program (CSP) — is winner of the 2013 Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools. Rob
Parents, educators, and community groups file lawsuit challenging new charter school law in Washington State | Seattle Education
Parents, educators, and community groups file lawsuit challenging new charter school law in Washington State | Seattle Education: Parents, educators, and community groups file lawsuit challenging new charter school law in Washington State Parents, educators, and community groups file lawsuit challenging new charter school lawA coalition of parents, educators, and community groups has filed a Compl
Van Roekel: Only Educator-Led Change Will Improve Student Success #neara13 #RYH4Ed #BATsACT
Van Roekel: Only Educator-Led Change Will Improve Student Success | NEA Today: Van Roekel: Only Educator-Led Change Will Improve Student SuccessJuly 3, 2013 by twalker Filed under Featured News, Top StoriesLeave a CommentIn his keynote address to the 2013 National Education Association (NEA) Representative Assembly on Wednesday, NEA President Dennis Van Roekel urged the nearly 9,000 delegates to
Mother Crusader: Pitbull Wants To Be Just Like Bill
Mother Crusader: Pitbull Wants To Be Just Like Bill (Cosby, Gates & Clinton): Pitbull Wants To Be Just Like Bill (Cosby, Gates & Clinton)Pitbull opened the 2013 National Alliance of Public Charter Schools Conference with what he referred to as his "first major speech." According to the Washington Post, he was introduced by none other than Fernando Zulueta, President of Academica, the for-
Five Complications for Common Core Education Standards - #neara13 #RYH4Ed #BATsACT
Five Complications for Common Core Education Standards - Economic Intelligence (usnews.com): Common Core ComplicationsBy MIKE MCSHANEJuly 3, 2013 RSS Feed PrintComment ()inShareLast week, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan gave a speech to the Society of News Editors that Education Week called "The strongest defense yet of Common Core Standards."In it, he said that the Common Core – educational st
Corbett's rescue plan sets the stage for attack on teachers' union | #neara13 #RYH4Ed #BATsACT
Corbett's rescue plan sets the stage for attack on teachers' union | Philadelphia Public School Notebook: Corbett's rescue plan sets the stage for attack on teachers' unionby Ron Whitehorne on Jul 03 2013 Posted in Commentary="" style="color: rgb(76, 153, 72); cursor: pointer; float: left; padding: 0px 2px;">Share on emailCOMMENTS (5)PRINTThe Corbett rescue plan for Philadelphia's schools, forged
NEA President Calls for 'Student-Centered, Union-Led' Projects - #neara13 #RYH4Ed #BATsACT
NEA President Calls for 'Student-Centered, Union-Led' Projects - Teacher Beat - Education Week: NEA President Calls for 'Student-Centered, Union-Led' ProjectsBy Stephen Sawchuk on July 3, 2013 1:09 PMAtlantaIn his keynote address today, NEA President Dennis Van Roekel called on his members to engage in "student-centered, union-led" efforts to improve the quality of teaching and learning in their s
Diane in the Evenig 7-3-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: Arne Duncan’s Speech to the National Charter School ConferenceValerie Strauss posted Secretary Duncan’s speech to the charter schools conference, without comment. This is the same conference where the foul-mouthed, misogynistic rapper Pitbull was also a keynote speaker. I am tempted to raise many questions–about the predatory pract
Perdido Street School: NYC Teacher Evaluation System: Still Rigged Against Teachers
Perdido Street School: NYC Teacher Evaluation System: Still Rigged Against Teachers: NYC Teacher Evaluation System: Still Rigged Against TeachersGotham Schools put a piece up this morning saying the teacher evaluation system imposed upon NYC teachers by NYSED Commissioner/rookie teacher John King is so good that it may be the model for renegotiated evaluation systems in other districts around the
Answers to Your Questions on Student Loan Interest | ED.gov Blog
Answers to Your Questions on Student Loan Interest | ED.gov Blog: Answers to Your Questions on Student Loan InterestPosted on July 3, 2013 by Cameron BrenchleyA college degree is a vital part of helping students have a successful future and a place in the middle class, and making college affordable is a major priority for the Obama Administration.As of July 1, 2013, the interest rate on new Staffo
In Oregon, a Plan to Eliminate Tuition and Loans at State Colleges - NYTimes.com
In Oregon, a Plan to Eliminate Tuition and Loans at State Colleges - NYTimes.com: By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑAPublished: July 3, 2013FACEBOOKTWITTERGOOGLE+SAVEE-MAILSHAREPRINTREPRINTS
Pregnant/parenting students’ rights protected by Title IX SI&A Cabinet Report – News & Resources
SI&A Cabinet Report – News & Resources: Pregnant/parenting students’ rights protected by Title IX By Kimberly BeltranWednesday, July 03, 2013In a nod to the recent 40th anniversary of Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights has released updated guidance for districts and educators aimed at keeping pregnant or parenting students in school.The landmark 1972 law, w
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: The rising of Chicago
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: The rising of Chicago: The rising of ChicagoYou may write me down in historyWith your bitter, twisted lies,You may trod me in the very dirtBut still, like dust, I'll rise.-- Maya AngelouThe NationThe Nation's Rick Pearlstein documents the rise of Chicago's modern-day freedom movement: "Chicago Rising! A resurgent protest culture fights back against Rahm Emanuel’s au
Cali Education Headlines Wednesday, July 3, 2013
FCMAT » Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team: INOUTVladovic replaces six-term incumbent as L.A. Unified board presidentEducation HeadlinesWednesday, July 3, 2013Encinitas stretches the First AmendmentToward the end of his legal blessing of Encinitas school yoga, Judge John Meyer said one aspect of the case troubled him. The money.Antioch Unified in line for additional state fundingAntioc
GPS Network will aid in NEA’s efforts to Lead the Professions #neara13 #RYH4Ed #BATsACT
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