Saturday, July 13, 2013

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2nd Banana 7-13-13 Recap of Last Week's Best Post #EDchat #EDreform #soschat #p2 #1u
BIG EDUCATION APE 2ND BANANA RECAP OF LAST WEEK'S BEST POSTsolidaridad: Darn it! #LAUSD Superintendent @DrDeasyLAUSD threatens to resign if Vladovic becomes Board Prez, then welchessolidaridad: Darn it! #LAUSD Superintendent @DrDeasyLAUSD threatens to resign if Vladovic becomes Board Prez, then welches: Darn it! #LAUSD Superintendent @DrDeasyLAUSD threatens to resign if Vladovic becomes Board Prez
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NPE News Briefs ← from The Network for Public Education
NPE News Briefs ← from The Network for Public Education: TODAYWho Abandoned the Children of Philadelphia? | Diane Ravitch’s blogA new survey shows that Philadelphia has the highest poverty rate of any of the nation’s 10 largest cities. 28% of the city’s people are poor, as are 39% of its children. The national child poverty rate is 23%. Now we know from reformers that poverty is no “excuse” for lo
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LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 7-13-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: Reform as Crony CapitalismResponding to another reader, Robert Shepherd challenges the claim that reformers want a free market in schooling: “We are NOT seeing the emergence of free market alternatives to public schools. We are seeing is crony capitalist alternatives dependent upon federal and state regulation and the public dole t
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Saturday coffee. | Fred Klonsky
Saturday coffee. | Fred Klonsky: Saturday coffee.JULY 13, 2013.We’re going to catch Taj Mahal when he is in town on Tuesday night.Taj is doing two shows at The City Winery. We’re catching the early one and then heading out Wednesday for a two-week road trip.Going to see Taj perform is like visiting with an old pal.When I was a student at Fairfax High School in LA back in ’65, Taj and joined up wit
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Daily Kos: The Tinker Bell Coalition
Daily Kos: The Tinker Bell Coalition: The Tinker Bell CoalitionbyteacherkenFollow    3 Comments / 3 Newis a line from Kathleen Parker's Washington Post op ed this morning, The GOP's principled suicide.  Not sure I agree with her that the GOP is principled, and I can sure do without her both sides do it approach.  But that phrase is delightful.  Let me put it in the context in which it appears in h
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Ed Notes Online: Fiorillo: Better Randi than no union at all
Ed Notes Online: Fiorillo: Better Randi than no union at all: Fiorillo: Better Randi than no union at allThe fundamental nature of the lack of democracy internally is a bigger threat to the life of the union than the external - in the long run.I hope you've been following the over 200 comments on Diane Ravitch's blog from people all over the nation, many of whom have learned a lot from us here in
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7-13-13 Fred Klonsky | Still a retired public school teacher, looking at the data ALL WEEK LONG .
Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.:TODAYThe Madman takes care of his friends.How do we know that Illinois public employees are not friends of Democratic Party Chairman and Speaker Michael Madigan. Because The Madman takes care of his friends. And while he has been leading the charge on Senate Bill 1, a bill that would for all intents an
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4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit 7-13--13
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit:4LAKIDS - SOME OF THE NEWS THAT DOESN'T FITYESTERDAYGroups Defend Deasy After Teachers Give Him Bad GradeBy Howard Blume, LA Times | http://lat.ms/1aAnROE Supporters of L.A. schools Supt. John Deasy responded quickly after the negative results of a union survey of teachers were released. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times / March 13, 2012) July 12, 2013, 9:
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Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… 7-13-13 …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EF
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFLLARRY FERLAZZO’S WEBSITES OF THE DAYYESTERDAY“Radio Keeps Latino Parents in Tune With Their Kids’ Education”Radio Keeps Latino Parents in Tune With Their Kids’ Education is the title of an article in TakePart about: a one-hour talk show sponsored by the Denver Public School District that airs on a Spanish-language commercial
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This Week's Education Research Report 7-13-13 #SOSCHAT #EDCHAT #P2
Education Research ReportTHIS WEEK'S EDUCATION RESEARCH REPORTYESTERDAYThe Effect of Grade Placement on English Language Learners’ Academic AchievementMany English Language Learners (ELLs) migrate to the United States at older ages and administrators must choose a grade in which to place these new entrants as soon as they register for school. This study estimates the effect of grade placement on t
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All Week 7-13-13 @ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER
@ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER: TODAYKids Count on Public Education, Not Grit or “No Excuses” | the becoming radicalKids Count on Public Education, Not Grit or “No Excuses” | the becoming radical.by plthomasedd / 1h YESTERDAYCorporate Education’s Friend, Randi WeingartenDiane Ravitch has at her blog an unmoving tribute to her friendship with Randi Weingarten, and AFT is soaking it for all i
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LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH ALL WEEK LONG Diane Ravitch's blog 7-13-13 #thankateacher #EDCHAT #P2
Diane Ravitch's blogLISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH ALL WEEK LONG DIANE RAVITCH'S BLOGTODAYDoes John White Care About Voucher Fraud?Robert Mann, a professor of communications at Louisiana State University, tries to imagine how Bobby Jindal and John White would react if they heard that Headstart centers kept sloppy records and couldn’t pass an audit. He writes: “Imagine if almost every one of those schools
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YESTERDAY

NYC Educator: Glorified Babysitters
NYC Educator: Glorified Babysitters: Glorified BabysittersThat's what some people call us. But I'm not a glorified babysitter. I'm a real one.My 17-year-old daughter lined up a nice babysitting gig for herself. Then she got an opportunity to spend two weeks in Ontario visiting family and dumped the gig on us. It works out well for our friend, the mom, since we don't take pay for our services.The g
by mike simpson / 13h 
Nite Cap 7-12-13 #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 CAPTODAYTeachers, Coal Miners and ALL of Us | Reclaim ReformTeachers, Coal Miners and ALL of Us | Reclaim Reform: Teachers, Coal Miners and ALL of UsPosted on July 12, 2013Illinois public employees at the State capital.by kenprevitiThe Illinois Teacher Pensio
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Teachers, Coal Miners and ALL of Us | Reclaim Reform
Teachers, Coal Miners and ALL of Us | Reclaim Reform: Teachers, Coal Miners and ALL of UsPosted on July 12, 2013Illinois public employees at the State capital.by kenprevitiThe Illinois Teacher Pension pillage by its own state legislature is one part of the overall War Against the Middle Class by mega-corporate billionaires. The state claims it wants to write off debt; the political/corporate reali
by mike simpson / 16h 
What every parent should know about our juvenile justice system
What every parent should know about our juvenile justice system « MomsRising Blog: What every parent should know about our juvenile justice systemPosted July 12th, 2013 by Sarah BryerI’m one of those moms who sees danger in every corner.  I check for ticks, apply sun screen, and make sure my child is buckled into her car seat.  I take it as my personal responsibility to ensure her safety.  This ta
by mike simpson / 16h 
Meet the Teach for America Resistance Movement That's Growing From Within - Zach Schonfeld - The Atlantic Wire
Meet the Teach for America Resistance Movement That's Growing From Within - Zach Schonfeld - The Atlantic Wire: Meet the Teach for America Resistance Movement That's Growing From WithinReuters Share Print article Email article CommentZACH SCHONFELD5:51 PM ETA network of Teach for America alumni and corps members is organizing in Chicago this weekend, as part of the national Free Minds, Free People
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Expert Testimony Details Irreparable Harm from School Closures
July 12, 2013 at 3:30pmExpert Testimony Details Irreparable Harm from School ClosuresPlaintiffs and Community Await U.S. District Judge Mueller’s Decision on a Preliminary InjunctionSACRAMENTO, CA – Today, U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller listened to plaintiffs make their case about the Sacramento City Unified School District’s (District) intentional discrimination against low-income and mi
by mike simpson / 16h 
President of Failed DC Chancellor Michelle Rhee’s group leaves - Byron Tau - POLITICO.com
President of Failed DC Chancellor Michelle Rhee’s group leaves - Byron Tau - POLITICO.com: President of Failed DC Chancellor Michelle Rhee’s group leaves The president of the education reform group founded by former D.C. schools chancellor Michelle Rhee is stepping down, POLITICO has learned.After less than a year on the job, Kahlil Byrd will leave his post as president of the group StudentsFirst,
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The Billionaires' War Against Public Education
The Billionaires' War Against Public Education: The Billionaires' War Against Public EducationMonday, 08 July 2013 15:26By Peter Dreier, Truthout | Op-Ed246font size   Print EmailStudents during a meeting at the guidance office at Akins High School in Austin, Texas, April 4, 2013. (Photo: Ben Sklar / The New York Times)Ever since the emergence of talking pictures, schools have been a major subject
by mike simpson / 17h 
CAUGHT ON AUDIO YET AGAIN!! DR Alison Coviello: YOU LACK COURAGE!!!!! southbronxschool.com
http://www.southbronxschool.com: CAUGHT ON AUDIO YET AGAIN!! DR Alison Coviello: YOU LACK COURAGE!!!!!On June 18, I was summoned by the grand exalted poobah, Prinicpal DR Alison Coviello of PS 154 in the Bronx to yet a another disciplinary conference regarding stuff that any other teacher in the school would have been left alone.Basically, there was one teacher, in fact two, that whined about my t
by mike simpson / 19h 
Diane in the Evening 7-12-13 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 Eloquent and Incredibly Brave Child Speaks at the UNMalala Yousafzai, the teenager who was shot in the head by Taliban thugs who don’t want girls to be educated, spoke at the United Nations and was amazingly eloquent in calling for free, compulsory education for every child. What an incredible and heroic young woman. Some heard
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Hanging Chad | Gary Rubinstein's Blog
Hanging Chad | Gary Rubinstein's Blog: Hanging ChadI know that people always get upset, no matter how many times I issue this disclaimer, when I use a blog post or tweet from a new corps member to illustrate some of the problems with the TFA ‘mindset’ training.  These are never intended to be personal attacks.  I just like to do them as a way of helping people, particularly the new CMs, understand
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A reply to Herman Benson: The Chicago Teachers Union is a different kind of labor union | New Politics
A reply to Herman Benson: The Chicago Teachers Union is a different kind of labor union | New Politics: A reply to Herman Benson: The Chicago Teachers Union is a different kind of labor union Lois WeinerJuly 12, 2013The exchange between Herman Benson and Dan La Botz highlights one, if not the primary, issue that has to be resolved if we are to turn back the tidal wave of anti-union and anti-democr
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Stellar Roster of Rising Education Leaders, Veteran Education Advocates and Twitterati Lined up for 2nd Annual Bammy Awards | Fort Mill Times - Fort Mill, SC
Stellar Roster of Rising Education Leaders, Veteran Education Advocates and Twitterati Lined up for 2nd Annual Bammy Awards | Fort Mill Times - Fort Mill, SC: Stellar Roster of Rising Education Leaders, Veteran Education Advocates and Twitterati Lined up for 2nd Annual Bammy AwardsDennis Van Roekel, Eric Sheninger, John Merrow, Angela Maiers, Dan Domenech, John Musso, Adam Bellows, Donna Mazyck, C
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Kicking Off the 2013 Let’s Read! Let’s Move! Summer Series | ED.gov Blog
Kicking Off the 2013 Let’s Read! Let’s Move! Summer Series | ED.gov Blog: Kicking Off the 2013 Let’s Read! Let’s Move! Summer SeriesPosted on July 12, 2013 by Kelsey DonohueSecretary Arne Duncan joined Michelle Kwan, member of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition and Olympic figure skater, Sam Kass, executive director of Let’s Move! and senior policy advisor on nutrition, and
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Thinking (& Writing) About Education Research & Policy Implications | School Finance 101
Thinking (& Writing) About Education Research & Policy Implications | School Finance 101: Thinking (& Writing) About Education Research & Policy ImplicationsPosted on July 12, 20130       Rate ThisEducation reporters out there… here are a few thoughts for you as you embark on whatever may be your next article pertaining to an education research study.FIRST, do a Google Scholar (eas
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For laid-off Philly teachers it's a mix of waiting, hoping and leaving | Philadelphia Public School Notebook
For laid-off Philly teachers it's a mix of waiting, hoping and leaving | Philadelphia Public School Notebook: For laid-off Philly teachers it's a mix of waiting, hoping and leavingby thenotebook on Jul 12 2013 Posted in Latest news="" style="color: rgb(76, 153, 72); cursor: pointer; float: left; padding: 0px 2px;">Share on emailCOMMENTS (0)PRINTLaid-off teacher Bernadette McHenry will spend her su
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Perdido Street School: NYSED Commissioner John King Carries Out A Vendetta Against Buffalo Schools
Perdido Street School: NYSED Commissioner John King Carries Out A Vendetta Against Buffalo Schools: NYSED Commissioner John King Carries Out A Vendetta Against Buffalo SchoolsNYSED Commissioner/rookie teacher John King has told the Buffalo school district that they must allow students from two turnaround high schools to attend classes outside of the district because  "the district is simply incapa
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Black Caucus hearing decries state control of Paterson schools - NorthJersey.com
Black Caucus hearing decries state control of Paterson schools - NorthJersey.com: Black Caucus hearing decries state control of Paterson schoolsFRIDAY JULY 12, 2013, 12:31 PMBY  ED RUMLEYPATERSON PRESSPAGES: 1 2 > DISPLAY ON ONE PAGE | PRINT | E-MAILPATERSON – The state’s ongoing takeover of public schools in Paterson, Newark and Jersey City came under fire during a hearing on Wednesday of the New
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Wait, What? - Working to educate, persuade and mobilize through "perceptive and acerbic" observations about Connecticut Government and Politics
Wait, What? - Working to educate, persuade and mobilize through "perceptive and acerbic" observations about Connecticut Government and Politics: CT Post editorial says enough is enough – Start planning for post-Vallas school systemCategories: Bridgeport Kenneth Moales Malloy Mayor Bill Finch Paul Vallas Stefan PryorTags: BridgeportKenneth Moales Jr.MalloyMayor Bill FinchPaul VallasStefan PryorOver
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Updated screening test for English learners targeted for 2015-16 SI&A Cabinet Report – News & Resources
SI&A Cabinet Report – News & Resources: Updated screening test for English learners targeted for 2015-16By Tom ChorneauFriday, July 12, 2013State officials appear on track for developing a new test by 2015-16 for identifying students whose home language is not English and who need help improving their language skills.Adoption last fall of new English Language Development Standards for K-12
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Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: '63 School Boycott revisited
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: '63 School Boycott revisited: '63 School Boycott revisitedThe Hyde Park Union Church was packed last night for the remembrance of the historic 1963 Chicago school boycott. It was the kick-off of this weekend's Free Minds, Free Peoplenational conference.We got a sneak peek at a new Kartemquin film about the boycott (you can watch it here). The highlight of the evening
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Cali Education Headlines Friday, July 12, 2013
FCMAT » Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team: Teachers Union gives LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy an 'F'Education HeadlinesFriday, July 12, 2013McElrath: Schools, districts need freedom to realize new funding system’s potentialAs we start the task of implementing this significant reform, let’s work together to find the balance required between those who fear a lack of tight restrictions
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Tony Bennett-Prioritizes Common Core-PARCC in School Grade Recommendations | Scathing Purple Musings
Tony Bennett-Prioritizes Common Core-PARCC in School Grade Recommendations | Scathing Purple Musings: Tony Bennett-Prioritizes Common Core-PARCC in School Grade RecommendationsPosted on July 12, 2013by Bob Sikes      Rate ThisIn his letter detailing his recommendations to the Florida BOE Commissioner Tony Bennett wrote:…….Between now and the 2012-2015 school year the biggest issue confronting our
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"Go Public" - Finally, A Film That Celebrates Public Schools!
"Go Public" - Finally, A Film That Celebrates Public Schools!: "Go Public" - Finally, A Film That Celebrates Public Schools!Monday, 08 July 2013 15:26By Peter Dreier, Truthout | Op-Edfont size   Print EmailStudents during a meeting at the guidance office at Akins High School in Austin, Texas, April 4, 2013. (Photo: Ben Sklar / The New York Times)Ever since the emergence of talking pictures, school
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Morning Wink 7-12-13 AM Posts #BATsACT #edreform #EDCHAT #P2
BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK  AM POSTSTODAYInside Report: School reform fights raging | Opinion | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LAInside Report: School reform fights raging | Opinion | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA: Inside Report: School reform fights ragingBY WILL SENTELLCapitol news bureauJuly 12, 20139 COMMENTSAfter months of legislative and court battles, the seemingly endless tussle over h
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