Poverty Matters Redux
The “poverty is not destiny” mantra is wearing thin as a cousin to the “no excuses” movement in education that demonizes teachers and schools serving high-poverty and minority children. The ugly truth is that both slogans are simply rhetorical strategies for facing inequity, for avoiding confronting the privileged who tend to be the ones spouting […]
A fantastic chunk of info from @NEPCTweet and @stephrrivera on @xianb8. And an anecdote
Don’t take my word for it. Go here and learn. But I also want to share an anecdote if I may. I met Xian in person at UOO’s Occupy 2.0 event in DC this last April. There was one individual in particular who sort of wandered into our event and was making some folks uncomfortable. […]
Our interview with Peter DeWitt #freetobe
Check out our interview with Education Week blogger and principal Peter DeWitt. We discussed some intersections between education leadership, anti-bullying, and the common core. Seems a tad contradictory doesn’t it, at least the last two. And since he mentioned it, a clip for you all to enjoy of Free to be You and Me. Watching […]
Yelp reviews as an action strategy in education? #edreform #edchat
Just a quick idea if you have the time: Yelp reviews of major reform organizations. I posted mine on the Gates Foundation. Are there others? I personally would like to see more done. Link to them in the comments.
The impact of #commoncore in Kindergarten
A good friend and parent posted a video, which is embedded below, about her son’s experience in Kindergarten. It’s important to remember that accountability in public education is for now one single definition. Not all accountability is created equal. We can be held accountable in numerous ways and to very different things. In addition to […]
7-21-13 Schools Matter @ The Chalk Face
SCHOOLS MATTER @ THE CHALK FACE: Did you know that Michelle Rhee has 93 civil actions against her?I know. Maybe some of these are trumped up cases. I’d have to look at them in detail. This is perhaps what you get for being in charge of people and making decisions. You make some enemies. But still, 93 cases in all? Are you serious? If I had one, I’d never work in this […]by Chalk Face, PhD / 15min