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7-15-13 Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.
Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.: Illinois just deputized 300,000 George Zimmermans.  I never get used to this stuff. I’m not surprised by it. I’ve seen too much. I know too many people. Marched too often. Or maybe not enough. Too many funerals. The last couple of years I have written mainly about teaching, unions and pensions.   I ge
by mike simpson / 34min 
Daily Kos: I will never be on a jury
Daily Kos: I will never be on a jury: I will never be on a jurybyteacherkenFollow    22 Comments / 22 NewI have been empaneled twice.  In the first case it was a personal injury case involving someone who had slipped in a supermarket.  During the voir dire we were asked about knowledge of law, or family members with knowledge of law.   I raised my hand.  I explained that my grandfather was a lawye
by mike simpson / 1h 
New, tougher GED has students racing to finish before January | Pass / Fail | 89.3 KPCC
New, tougher GED has students racing to finish before January | Pass / Fail | 89.3 KPCC: New, tougher GED has students racing to finish before JanuaryJed Kim | July 15th, 2013, 6:00amDiane Orson/WNPRAdministrators at the adult education center are concerned that the GED overhaul will make it harder for many test takers to complete the exam.If you're working on your GED, you better hurry.That's bec
by mike simpson / 1h 
Perdido Street School: Ben Chapman Back On The Pervert Propaganda Beat
Perdido Street School: Ben Chapman Back On The Pervert Propaganda Beat: Ben Chapman Back On The Pervert Propaganda BeatBen "Where Are The Perv Teachers" Chapman has another ridiculous piece of propaganda in the Daily News today "reporting" the following:A parents advocacy group will spend $100,000 to rip mayoral candidates William Thompson, Anthony Weiner, Bill de Blasio and John Liu as soft on pe
by mike simpson / 1h 
As charter schools come of age, measuring their success is tricky | Hechinger Report
As charter schools come of age, measuring their success is tricky | Hechinger Report: As charter schools come of age, measuring their success is trickyBy Sarah ButrymowiczWhen the Minnesota New Country School opened two decades ago in Le Sueur, a rural town 60 miles southwest of Minneapolis, co-founder Dee Thomas and her teachers hoped to do education differently. There would be no bells between c
by mike simpson / 1h 
Charter schools — a report card - latimes.com
Charter schools — a report card - latimes.com: Charter schools — a report cardWhen they're good, they're very good. But mandatory standards and oversight are key.Comments0EmailShare1CAPTIONS1/8By The Times editorial boardJuly 15, 2013, 5:00 a.m.What can the education world conclude about charter schools after their first couple of decades in existence? Something so simple that it's almost earth-sh
by mike simpson / 2h 
LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 7-15-13 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 Failure of Market-Based “Reform”The Broader Bolder Approach to Education has steadfastly opposed the high-stakes testing and privatization “reforms” that have done so much to undermine public education. Now it has published a major analysis of the failure of these reforms. Here in clear, graphic images is a report card on dis
by mike simpson / 2h 
Schooling in the Ownership Society: L.A. performing arts school principal -- "I've had it!"
Schooling in the Ownership Society: L.A. performing arts school principal -- "I've had it!": L.A. performing arts school principal -- "I've had it!""No one has found a way to fund any of the programs that are ongoing," Isaacs said in an interview. "We have a $65-million theater and no money to run it.Norman Isaacs, the Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts' fifth principal in four years, h
by mike simpson / 2h 
NYC Educator: If It Doesn't Get Them Sued for Libel, Daily News Can Run With It
NYC Educator: If It Doesn't Get Them Sued for Libel, Daily News Can Run With It: If It Doesn't Get Them Sued for Libel, Daily News Can Run With ItPersonally, I'm bone weary of ridiculous headlines like this one, announcing to the world what's happening with "perv" teachers. While I'm certain it's important to Bloomberg's BFF/ Daily News publisher Mort Zuckerman to trash mayoral hopefuls for not be
by mike simpson / 2h 
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: WEEKEND QUOTABLES
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: WEEKEND QUOTABLES: WEEKEND QUOTABLES"No justice, no peace!" Protesters gather on Hwy.10 in L.A.Zimmerman Prosecutor Angela Corey following the verdict"This case has never been about race..." -- MSNBC post-verdict interviewAnthropologist Sarah Kendzior Americans should not fear riots. They should fear apathy. They should fear acquiescence.  -- Aljazeera Madigan spokes
by mike simpson / 2h 
The ‘educational’ value of being born rich
The ‘educational’ value of being born rich: The ‘educational’ value of being born richBy Valerie Strauss, Published: July 15 at 4:00 amE-mail the writer2CommentsMore(freepik.com/)School reform efforts that are solely focused on raising test scores are doomed to fail. Why? Here to explain is P.L. Thomas, an associate professor of education at Furman University in South Carolina. Thomas edited the 2
by mike simpson / 2h 
Ed Notes Online: Teach For America's Civil War: Organizing Resistance Against Teach for America and its Role in Privatization
Ed Notes Online: Teach For America's Civil War: Organizing Resistance Against Teach for America and its Role in Privatization: Teach For America's Civil War: Organizing Resistance Against Teach for America and its Role in PrivatizationThis summer, alumni and current teachers are launching the first ever national campaign against the organization.This weekend former TFAers and others gathered in Ch
by mike simpson / 2h 
7-15-13 Schools Matter @ The Chalk Face
SCHOOLS MATTER @ THE CHALK FACE: This, not this: On our feet, to the streetLet’s do this. For example, this is a powerful image of a San Francisco protest on behalf of Trayvon Martin. Unbelievable. Not to diminish the necessity of this outrage, but if only we could have such momentum on issues within education. Amazing. Now, in contrast, let us not waste our time with this: asinine debates […]by C
by mike simpson / 2h 

YESTERDAY

The Educated Reporter: Should Schools Be Responsible for Childhood Obesity Prevention?
The Educated Reporter: Should Schools Be Responsible for Childhood Obesity Prevention?: Should Schools Be Responsible for Childhood Obesity Prevention?With the nation's childhood obesity rate at 33 percent -- triple what it was 30 years ago -- expectations that schools will do more to keep students healthy continue to rise. But even as the U.S. Department of Agriculture moves ahead with plans to b
by mike simpson / 10h 
Seattle Schools Community Forum: The Value of Experience
Seattle Schools Community Forum: The Value of Experience: The Value of ExperienceOdd as it seems, most school board candidates have little or no direct knowledge of the District prior to their election. Most of them never went to Board meetings before filing for their candidacy. Most do not follow the board of the district closely. They are unfamiliar with the schools, the programs, the department
by mike simpson / 10h 
Diane in the Evening 7-14-13 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 Zimmerman VerdictWhen I heard the news last night that the jury in Florida found George Zimmerman innocent of any crime and that he was free to walk away, I felt literally ill. As an American who respects the rule of law and the jury system, I felt disillusioned. This verdict seemed to manifestly unfair that I found it hard to
by mike simpson / 10h 
What has democracy ever done for Bridgeport, anyway? (By CT Post’s Hugh Bailey) - Wait, What?
What has democracy ever done for Bridgeport, anyway? (By CT Post’s Hugh Bailey) - Wait, What?: What has democracy ever done for Bridgeport, anyway?Categories: Bridgeport Hugh Bailey Malloy Mayor Bill Finch Paul VallasTags: BridgeportHugh BaileyMalloyMayor Bill FinchPaul VallasIt’s only July and the Connecticut Post’s Assistant Editorial Page Editor, Hugh Bailey, has already guaranteed himself a to
by mike simpson / 12h 
Ed Notes Online: NYDN: Charter school funding balloons during Mayor Bloomberg time in office - DUHHHH!
Ed Notes Online: NYDN: Charter school funding balloons during Mayor Bloomberg time in office - DUHHHH!: NYDN: Charter school funding balloons during Mayor Bloomberg time in office - DUHHHH!If they can knock off 10% of the teaching staff with another 10% to come over the next few years, the city can funnel money directly to the charter jails without passing GO. Here are some points made in today's
by mike simpson / 12h 
The Price of Philanthropy - Special Reports - The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Price of Philanthropy - Special Reports - The Chronicle of Higher Education: The Price of PhilanthropyBy Robin RogersOur Goal: to ensure that all low-income young adults have affordable access to a quality postsecondary education that is tailored to their individual needs and educational goals and leads to timely completion of a degree or certificate with labor-market value.— The Bill & Me
by mike simpson / 12h 
D.C. Council member Catania’s plan for schools draws mixed reviews - The Washington Post
D.C. Council member Catania’s plan for schools draws mixed reviews - The Washington Post: D.C. Council member David Catania’s plan for schools draws mixed reviewsSarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post - D.C. Council member David A. Catania says the proposals, including more funding to teach poor students, aim to stabilize the D.C. school system.By Emma Brown, Sunday, July 14, 3:19 PM E-mail the write
by mike simpson / 14h 
All Things Education: TFA: Yup, still an Industry
All Things Education: TFA: Yup, still an Industry: TFA: Yup, still an IndustryA little over two years ago, I published a long form commentary about TFA based on the work of other TFA critics and researchers, such as Barbara Miner, Julian Vasquez Heilig, and Su Jin Jez. I had initially hoped to get it published elsewhere, and I submitted it widely. Since I had no takers, I went ahead and posted it
by mike simpson / 14h 
Nite Cap 7-14-13 #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 CAPTODAYDo Charter Schools Suck?: Ask the Office of Inspector General.Oversight andMonitoring of the Charter Schools Program’s Planning andImplementation GrantsFINAL AUDIT REPORT  Got Choice? Ubetcha! Celebrating National Charter Schools ConferenceNational As
by mike simpson / 16h 
Do Charter Schools Suck?: Ask the Office of Inspector General.
Oversight andMonitoring of the Charter Schools Program’s Planning andImplementation GrantsFINAL AUDIT REPORT  Got Choice? Ubetcha! Celebrating National Charter Schools ConferenceNational Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) Group: 1 in 5 charter schools not doing well enough to stay openA group that oversees more than half of the nation's 5,600 charter schools said as many as one in f
by mike simpson / 17h 
Jersey Jazzman: Holt Creates Distance From Booker on Education
Jersey Jazzman: Holt Creates Distance From Booker on Education: Holt Creates Distance From Booker on Education Jazzman says: Rush Holt for Senate! The next few weeks should determine whether there is actually going to be a Democratic primary race for the open Senate seat in New Jersey, or whether Cory Booker will simply stride to Washington with token opposition. Representatives Frank Pallone and
by mike simpson / 20h 
NYC Educator: How to Make It in Mayor Bloomberg's New York
NYC Educator: How to Make It in Mayor Bloomberg's New York: How to Make It in Mayor Bloomberg's New YorkThere's gold in them charter schools, says the NY Daily News. And make no mistake, that's what the Charter Superman is really here to deliver:Money for charter schools exploded from about $32 million to about $659 million over a decade as Bloomberg increased their number from 17 when he took off
by mike simpson / 20h 
Why the Zimmerman Jury Failed Us
Why the Zimmerman Jury Failed Us: Why the Zimmerman Jury Failed UsStraight Up: The racism that resides at America's core has led to the continual dehumanization of blacks.By: Lawrence D. Bobo | Posted: July 14, 2013 at 1:53 AM A sign for Trayvon Martin in the lawn of the Seminole County Criminal Justice Center (Scott Olson/Getty Images)(The Root) -- America is racist at its core. I used to doubt t
by mike simpson / 20h 
We who believe in freedom cannot rest : blue cheddar
We who believe in freedom cannot rest : blue cheddar: We who believe in freedom cannot restJuly 14, 2013By bluecheddarA song dedicated to Trayvon Martin’s family and all who have lost life and freedom because they are black in America.Ella’s SongLyrics and music by Bernice Johnson ReagonSung by Sweet Honey in the RockWe who believe in freedom cannot restWe who believe in freedom cannot rest until
by mike simpson / 21h 
7-14-13 Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.
Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.: Pension song.. Please Don’t Steal My Teacher’s Pension by Glen Brown (an emulation of John Prine’s “Please Don’t Bury Me”)   G                                  C Woke up this mornin’, wrote another essay G                            D about sustainability G                          C And that unfunded
by mike simpson / 21h 
All Out for Trayvon–Monday 6P @ 14th/Broadway | Classroom Struggle
All Out for Trayvon–Monday 6P @ 14th/Broadway | Classroom Struggle: All Out for Trayvon–Monday 6P @ 14th/Broadway We all have already heard the verdict. Now is the time to respond. We must respond in at least 2 ways. First, it is crucial that we come out now, immediately after the verdict, to show and build our power in the streets. Teachers, parents, and students should all show up at the rally M
by mike simpson / 21h 
The Trouble With Testing Mania - NYTimes.com
The Trouble With Testing Mania - NYTimes.com: By THE EDITORIAL BOARDPublished: July 13, 2013 105 CommentsBadass Teachers AssociationThis is for every teacher who refuses to be blamed for the failure of our society to erase poverty and inequality, and refuses to accept assessments, tests and evaluations imposed by those who have contempt for real teaching and learning.Badass Teachers AssociationFOL
by mike simpson / 22h 
George Zimmerman and Beckwith went free — Civil Rights in the ‘60s: Justice for Medgar Evers
FBI — Civil Rights in the ‘60s: Justice for Medgar Evers: Civil Rights in the ‘60sPart 1: Justice for Medgar Evers06/11/13The tumultuous 1960s were a pivotal time in our nation’s march toward equal rights for all Americans. The following is the first in a series of stories over the next few years about landmark civil rights investigations five decades ago.About half past midnight, a shot rang out.
by mike simpson / 22h 
Perdido Street School: What's Eva Moskowitz Hiding From The Public?
Perdido Street School: What's Eva Moskowitz Hiding From The Public?: What's Eva Moskowitz Hiding From The Public?Someone in the comments of the Daily News story on the exponential increase of charter school funding under Bloomberg notes how Eva Moskowitz is suing the state to keep them from auditing what she's doing with the public money she receives.She claims the state comptroller does not have
by mike simpson / 22h 
Today: #HoodiesUp — Justice for Trayvon Actions in 40+ Cities | OccupyWallSt.org
Today: #HoodiesUp — Justice for Trayvon Actions in 40+ Cities | OccupyWallSt.org: Today: #HoodiesUp — Justice for Trayvon Actions in 40+ CitiesPosted 1 hour ago on July 14, 2013, 10:42 a.m. EST by OccupyWallStTags: justice, racism, trayvonActions against the unjust acquittal of George Zimmerman for the killing of Trayvon Martin are happening today in over 40 cities. Come to express your sorrow, yo
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Morning Wink 7-14-13 AM Posts #BATsACT #edreform #EDCHAT #P2
BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK  AM POSTSTODAYPerdido Street School: Daily News: Bloomberg Cut Money Spent On Classrooms And Teachers While He Increased Charter School Funding By $627 Million DollarsPerdido Street School: Daily News: Bloomberg Cut Money Spent On Classrooms And Teachers While He Increased Charter School Funding By $627 Million Dollars: Daily News: Bloomberg Cut Money Spent On Clas
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