Friday, July 26, 2013

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LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 7-26-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: Mark Naison: How TFA Is DestructiveMark Naison sent the following thoughts about Teach for America: Why Teach for America is Seductive to Mayors and Legislators and Destructive to Everyone Else Teach for America offers states and municipalities the opportunity to subcontract their teaching to non-union workers, saving large expense
by mike simpson / 3min 
For Any Working Mom, Child Care Is Essential | California Progress Report
For Any Working Mom, Child Care Is Essential | California Progress Report: For Any Working Mom, Child Care Is EssentialPosted on 26 July 2013Printer-friendly versionSend by emailBy Mary Kay HenryService Employees International UnionIf 2012 was the year of the woman, 2013 is the year of the working mom. And that's why I'm headed to California.Last week, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi along with
by mike simpson / 7min 
“Corporate Reform” or Failed, Desperate Corporate Management? | School Finance 101
“Corporate Reform” or Failed, Desperate Corporate Management? | School Finance 101: “Corporate Reform” or Failed, Desperate Corporate Management?Posted on July 26, 20132       1 VotesI suspect there are a lot of readers of my blog and twitter followers who frequently use the phrase “corporate reform” to characterize the current heavily privately financed movement to push specific “reforms” to publ
by mike simpson / 10min 
A Conservative Take Down of the Florida Five’s Common Core Spin | Scathing Purple Musings
A Conservative Take Down of the Florida Five’s Common Core Spin | Scathing Purple Musings: A Conservative Take Down of the Florida Five’s Common Core SpinPosted on July 26, 2013by Bob Sikes      Rate ThisHarvard Law School grad Jane Robbins has penned a blistering dismissal of the Common Core Standards defense published by five former Florida state GOP chairs. Writing forAmerican Principles Projec
by mike simpson / 12min 
Obscure state law requires all students be taught the arts | Pass / Fail | 89.3 KPCC
Obscure state law requires all students be taught the arts | Pass / Fail | 89.3 KPCC: Obscure state law requires all students be taught the artsMary Plummer | July 26th, 2013, 6:00amMary Plummer/KPCCCalabasas High School musical theater students perform "Cool" from their production of West Side Story at the Pantages Theater.As budgets worsened over the past several years, schools throughout Califo
by mike simpson / 15min 
NYC Educator: Gotham Schools Exercises Its Psychic Powers to Hype Astroturfer Teacher Bashing
NYC Educator: Gotham Schools Exercises Its Psychic Powers to Hype Astroturfer Teacher Bashing: Gotham Schools Exercises Its Psychic Powers to Hype Astroturfer Teacher Bashing“So how can Anthony run for Mayor, when a teacher for the same conduct would be fired,” Weingarten said in a tweet yesterday.She was referring to a push to tighten punishments for teachers foundguilty of inappropriate behavior
by mike simpson / 16min 
Schools Must Warn Students, Families If Big Brother Is Watching - NJ Spotlight
Schools Must Warn Students, Families If Big Brother Is Watching - NJ Spotlight: SCHOOLS MUST WARN STUDENTS, FAMILIES IF BIG BROTHER IS WATCHINGJOHN MOONEY | JULY 26, 2013New guidelines require districts to notify parents, kids that software and built-in camera can monitor use.The provocatively named Anti-Big Brother Act arose out of a situation in Pennsylvania in which a school district was accuse
by mike simpson / 17min 
Missouri Education Watchdog: MAJOR ALERT for Private School and Homeschool Parents. The Plan: Your Child WILL be Taught Common Core.
Missouri Education Watchdog: MAJOR ALERT for Private School and Homeschool Parents. The Plan: Your Child WILL be Taught Common Core.: MAJOR ALERT for Private School and Homeschool Parents. The Plan: Your Child WILL be Taught Common Core.Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookState education departments can gain control of private education and homeschooling through more regulations, o
by mike simpson / 18min 
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: After being ousted as Bridgeport Supt., Vallas gets schools to pay his legal fees
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: After being ousted as Bridgeport Supt., Vallas gets schools to pay his legal fees: After being ousted as Bridgeport Supt., Vallas gets schools to pay his legal fees “We thought we had a good guy,” said Tammy Boyle, a parent leader and mother of two children. “But at each and every turn, he has ignored the wishes and the voices of the people of Bridgeport.” -- New Yor
by mike simpson / 19min 
Is School Enough? Of Course Not, But Its Role Is Important | LFA: Join The Conversation - Public School Insights
Is School Enough? Of Course Not, But Its Role Is Important | LFA: Join The Conversation - Public School Insights: Is School Enough? Of Course Not, But Its Role Is ImportantBy Cheryl S. Williams on July 26, 2013I recently attended a screening of a documentary titled Is School Enough? that’s scheduled to air on local PBS stations in early September.  The film profiled four project based learning act
by mike simpson / 20min 
Cartoons from Robert Rendo | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice
Cartoons from Robert Rendo | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice: Cartoons from Robert RendoFor this month’s feature on cartoons*, I chose a selection from Robert Rendo. We met through my blog and he sent along a sampling of his cartoons from which I selected some  on students and testing. He sent me the following description of himself.Robert Rendo grew up in New Hyde Park, New Yo
by mike simpson / 21min 
Jersey Jazzman: How the Newark Teachers Union Shot Itself In the Foot
Jersey Jazzman: How the Newark Teachers Union Shot Itself In the Foot: How the Newark Teachers Union Shot Itself In the FootBy now, those of us in Jersey are well aware of the construction trade unions' endorsement of Chris Christie, the biggest foe of public worker unions in the Northeast. I guess these supposed "allies" of teachers and cops think Christie's "pro-business" policies will lead to m
by mike simpson / 23min 
Reflection on GLSEN/UNESCO Convening on Global Safe Schools for LGBT Youth
Reflection on GLSEN/UNESCO Convening on Global Safe Schools for LGBT Youth « Feminist Teacher: Reflection on GLSEN/UNESCO Convening on Global Safe Schools for LGBT YouthDuring the World Congress on Comparative Education in Buenos Aires, I presented my Fulbright research on LGBT youth in Mexico City’s schools (photo: Steven Toledo/GLSEN).Last month, I had the honor of attending a convening in Bueno
by mike simpson / 26min 
‘Run, hide, fight’ new mantra for schools in post-Newtown environment | EdSource Today
‘Run, hide, fight’ new mantra for schools in post-Newtown environment | EdSource Today: ‘Run, hide, fight’ new mantra for schools in post-Newtown environmentJuly 26th, 2013 | Add a Comment | By Jane Meredith AdamsShare on twitterShare on facebookShare on emailShare on printMore Sharing ServicesIn an “active shooter” simulation at Alhambra High School in June, a staff member plays the role of an ar
by mike simpson / 28min 
7-26-13 teacherken at Daily Kos
teacherken at Daily Kos: Lincoln Memorial vandalized and shut downNot too many details, but the local all-news station, WTOP, including this story as the lead in their daily news email. Green paint was splashed at the base of the statue. Park Police believe the event occurred at about 1:30 AM this morning. The link I have provided will provide what details WTOP has in their story, as well as a bat
by mike simpson / 29min 
Georgia school chief explains Common Core test retreat: We... | Get Schooled | www.ajc.com
Georgia school chief explains Common Core test retreat: We... | Get Schooled | www.ajc.com: Georgia school chief explains Common Core test retreat: We couldn't afford it. We will have similar test. COMMENT(16) 2 24 29 55View Larger JOHNNY CRAWFORD / JCRAWFORD@AJC.State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge listens to questions about Common Core on Wednesday, June 10, 2013 in Fayeville.Previous Post
by mike simpson / 34min 

YESTERDAY

7-25-13 Ed Notes Online
Ed Notes Online: Today 4-7PM - MORE Summer Series: How Should We View the UFT/AFT Leadership?I helped organize this discussion based on what I see as various points of view regarding the union leadership in the UFT/AFT. It will take place at Local 138 (138 Ludlow St, a block and a half north of Delancey.)There have been internal debates for years in ICE, GEM and MORE on this issue. How far does an
by mike simpson / 9h 
Supreme Court leaves Vallas in place during appeal process… (updated with statement from plaintiffs) - Wait, What?
Supreme Court leaves Vallas in place during appeal process… (updated with statement from plaintiffs) - Wait, What?: Supreme Court leaves Vallas in place during appeal process… (updated with statement from plaintiffs)  Last Friday lawyers for Paul Vallas filed a brief arguing why Paul Vallas should stay “on the job” during the Supreme Court’s review of Judge Bellis’ ruling that Vallas cannot serv
by mike simpson / 10h 
Missouri Education Watchdog: Why Are Some Florida Former GOP Leaders Supporting Common Core? Are They Really Republicans?
Missouri Education Watchdog: Why Are Some Florida Former GOP Leaders Supporting Common Core? Are They Really Republicans?: Why Are Some Florida Former GOP Leaders Supporting Common Core? Are They Really Republicans?From Truth in American Education and Countering Florida GOP Leaders Defense of the Common Core:Five former Florida Republican Party leaders have urged the state GOP to ignore the parent
by mike simpson / 10h 
7-25-13 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.: Road Trip Week 2Ken Davis’ Chicago Newsroom on Rahm and pensions.[ youtube=http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4J-00iHqDM&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DY4J-00iHqDM]by Fred Klonsky / 1h  7-24-13 Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.Fred Klonsky | Da
by mike simpson / 10h 
Ty Fahner of the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago admits to rigging the Illinois bond rating. | Reclaim Reform
Ty Fahner of the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago admits to rigging the Illinois bond rating. | Reclaim Reform: Ty Fahner of the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago admits to rigging the Illinois bond rating.Posted on July 25, 2013by kenprevitiTy Fahner of the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago admits to rigging the Illinois bond rating. Hundreds of mi
by mike simpson / 11h 
#ASKARNE What'sup? with SEC. 1118. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT in the New ESEA?
SEC. 1118. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT.(a) LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY POLICY-(1) IN GENERAL- A local educational agency may receive funds under this part only if such agency implements programs, activities, and procedures for the involvement of parents in programs assisted under this part consistent with this section. Such programs, activities, and procedures shall be planned and implemented with meaningfu
by mike simpson / 12h 
solidaridad: Ethnic Cleansing Illustrated: The Echo Parque Gang Injunction. Join the resistance!
solidaridad: Ethnic Cleansing Illustrated: The Echo Parque Gang Injunction. Join the resistance!: Ethnic Cleansing Illustrated: The Echo Parque Gang Injunction. Join the resistance!Robert D. Skeels @rdsatheneEthnic Cleansing Illustrated: The Echo Parque Gang Injunction. Join the resistance! http://j.mp/12njtiv  pic.twitter.com/eAhm27E1A63:41 PM - 25 Jul 2013 from Los Angeles, CA, United States
by mike simpson / 15h 
Study finds musical interaction cultivates empathy in children | The Raw Story
Study finds musical interaction cultivates empathy in children | The Raw Story: Study finds musical interaction cultivates empathy in childrenSchools could one day add “empathy education” to their curriculum. New research suggests that understanding the emotional state of others is something that can be learned and practiced.According to a study published in the July issue of Psychology of Music,
by mike simpson / 15h 
Nite Cap 7-25-13 #BATsACT #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 CAPTODAYPat Buchanan, Trayvon Martin, And Why Racism Isn't Going Away - The Jose Vilson | The Jose VilsonPat Buchanan, Trayvon Martin, And Why Racism Isn't Going Away - The Jose Vilson | The Jose Vilson: Pat Buchanan, Trayvon Martin, And Why Racism Isn’t Goin
by mike simpson / 16h 
Pat Buchanan, Trayvon Martin, And Why Racism Isn't Going Away - The Jose Vilson | The Jose Vilson
Pat Buchanan, Trayvon Martin, And Why Racism Isn't Going Away - The Jose Vilson | The Jose Vilson: Pat Buchanan, Trayvon Martin, And Why Racism Isn’t Going Awayby JOSE VILSON on JULY 25, 2013Animal FarmWhen Scott McLeod sent me this tweet, I said, “What?”No way. I know this was written back in 2008, but it’s worth re-reading because of the recent conversations about race, and specifically, the Tra
by mike simpson / 16h 
Chicago Students Speak Out and 'Mic Check' the Chicago Board of Education
I dare you to watch this without tearing up. http://youtu.be/jw_oJNx42MABackground from Common Dreams:Student after student on Wednesday took to the podium at a public board meeting of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to deliver a unified message against efforts by Mayor Rahm Emanuel which they say are systematically dismantling the public education in the city.Their immediate demand: Listen to us
by mike simpson / 17h 
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle School Board Votes in Budgets
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle School Board Votes in Budgets: Seattle School Board Votes in BudgetsI wouldn't call yesterday's work by the School Board especially stellar.  (I think the staff did a pretty good job on the budget but, as usual, what was left out is just as important as what was put in.)First came the Audit&Finance Committee meeting of the Whole to discuss the budget.It
by mike simpson / 17h 
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Rahm -- 'Let them eat chaos.'
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Rahm -- 'Let them eat chaos.': Rahm -- 'Let them eat chaos.'While protesting teachers marched outside, parent Chitunda Tillman Sr, who has 3 kids who are CPS students, protests tells the board exactly what he thinks about their school budget cuts. (Alex Wroblewski~Sun-Times) “With a historic billion-dollar deficit, we are taking every step we can to minimize any impa
by mike simpson / 18h 
Black student achievement doesn’t look any better 10 years after a federal court ended its oversight of Dallas ISD’s desegregation plan | Education Blog
Black student achievement doesn’t look any better 10 years after a federal court ended its oversight of Dallas ISD’s desegregation plan | Education Blog: Black student achievement doesn’t look any better 10 years after a federal court ended its oversight of Dallas ISD’s desegregation planBy Scott K. Parkssparks@dallasnews.com2:04 pm on July 25, 2013 | Permalink4101U.S. District Judge Barefoot Sand
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GIMBY | Blog | Top ten problems facing public education in America
GIMBY | Blog | Top ten problems facing public education in America: Top ten problems facing public education in AmericaU.S. first lady Michelle Obama visits a fifth-grade art class at Savoy School, a public elementary school in Anacostia, a neighborhood in D.C. (Photo: Jonathan Ernst, Reuters)Brooks HaysThe most essential problems with public education in America are seldom addressed in plain lang
by mike simpson / 18h 
If the Ladder Is Leaning on the Wrong Structure — Whole Child Education
If the Ladder Is Leaning on the Wrong Structure — Whole Child Education: THE WHOLE CHILD BLOGIf the Ladder Is Leaning on the Wrong StructureJuly 25, 2013 by Leader to LeaderAt the the recent ASCD Leader to Leader (L2L) conference, attendees had a series of passionateunconference conversations. Several groups refined their thoughts into a series of presentations to share with other attendees in an
by mike simpson / 19h 
Congress: Listen to parents! | Parents Across America
Congress: Listen to parents! | Parents Across America:  Please share this fax with your Congressional representatives and senators (downloadable pdf)Listen to Parents!Parent Voices Weekly Education FaxJuly 25, 2013 Survey: Parents oppose testing, school closings and “choice”American Federation of Teachers survey shows most parents want less testing, charter schools and school closings and more sup
by mike simpson / 19h 
Truth in American Education
Truth in American Education: Arizona Is Not Concerned About Cost of Common Core Testing?Georgia pulled out of PARCC due largely because of the cost of the test.  Other states have withdrawn from their testing consortiums, but not Arizona.  Their Department of Education said that the cost is less than they anticipated.From the Arizona Daily Independent:The Arizona Department of Education is committ
by mike simpson / 19h 
The Science Behind How We Learn New Skills | toteachornototeach
The Science Behind How We Learn New Skills | toteachornototeach: The Science Behind How We Learn New SkillsLearning new skills is one of the best ways to make yourself both marketable and happy, but actually doing so isn’t as easy as it sounds. The science behind how we learn is the foundation for teaching yourself new skills. Here’s what we know about learning a new skill.Our brains are still a b
by mike simpson / 19h 
A former KIPP teacher comments on her experience | Seattle Education
A former KIPP teacher comments on her experience | Seattle Education: A former KIPP teacher comments on her experienceKIPP is one of the charter school franchises that’s been tossed around in Seattle  by ed reformers as an option if charter schools were to be legalized in our state. I’ve been following KIPP and several articles that I have come across are listed in the right column of this blog un
by mike simpson / 19h 
What to do if CPS threatens to flunk your child after summer school Parents United for Responsible Education
Parents United for Responsible Education » Blog Archive » What to do if CPS threatens to flunk your child after summer school: What to do if CPS threatens to flunk your child after summer schoolA PURE tip sheet. Download here to share,How to help your child move upto the next grade after summer schoolIf CPS sent your child to summer school this year, how can you be sure he or she will be promoted
by mike simpson / 19h 
7-25-13 Jersey Jazzman
Jersey Jazzman: Why "Libtards" Need TenureI'm sure that by now you've all heard about the police chief of Gilberton, PA, who enjoys firing automatic firearms on YouTube: One of the details of this story that hasn't gotten as much play is that Mark Kessler is a member of the North Schuylkill Board of Education and, as such, is charged with formulating district policy and approving staff hirings. Th
by mike simpson / 19h 
Cali Education Headlines Thursday, July 25, 2013
FCMAT » Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team: State education officials: We’re sticking with Common CoreEducation HeadlinesThursday, July 25, 2013Columbia Elementary School board answers grand juryColumbia Union School District trustees and Superintendent John Pendley approved a response to the 2013 Tuolumne County Grand Jury report Tuesday that indicated they agree with most of the repo
by mike simpson / 19h 
How much time do school districts spend on standardized testing? This much.
How much time do school districts spend on standardized testing? This much.: How much time do school districts spend on standardized testing? This much.By Valerie Strauss, Published: July 25 at 11:30 amE-mail the writerExactly how much standardized testing are school districts subjecting students to these days? A nearly staggering amount, according to a new analysis.“Testing More, Teaching Less: W
by mike simpson / 19h 
DIARY OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER!: SmileMakers: They Enjoy Making Teachers Smile!
DIARY OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER!: SmileMakers: They Enjoy Making Teachers Smile!: SmileMakers: They Enjoy Making Teachers Smile!I was planning on ordering a new mailbox for my classroom this year. As a matter of fact I had ripped out a couple of pages from various teacher catalogs. I had them stockpiled on the desk in my study. I figured I would finally make my choice as we got closer to school.S
by mike simpson / 19h 
Diane in the Evening 7-25-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: Crazy Crawfish Investigates the Recovery School District in St. Helena’s ParishAre you in the mood for a demonstration of investigative scholarship written in journalistic style? If so, curl up in a comfy chair and read this saga, wherein the LouisianaRecovery School District makes claims that cannot be substantiated. If this is tr
by mike simpson / 19h 
Daily Kos: Charles M. Blow on Standing Our Ground
Daily Kos: Charles M. Blow on Standing Our Ground: Charles M. Blow on Standing Our GroundbyteacherkenFollowIn this New York Times column, he begins by telling usThis is not the time for evanescent anger, which is America’s wontThen after a paragraph in which he sets up the scene, including our fawning over the royal baby than we pay attention to the gunning down of American children, he offers thi
by mike simpson / 19h 
Local Control Funding Formula - Allocations & Apportionments
Local Control Funding Formula - Allocations & Apportionments (CA Dept of Education): Local Control Funding FormulaCalifornia's new school funding formula, enacted in 2013. Actual funding allocations, when available, will be available via the Principal Apportionment page.LCFF OverviewThe Local Control Funding Formula Overview provides information about LCFF funding and accountability provisions
by mike simpson / 19h 
Best of the Ed Blogs | National Education Policy Center
Best of the Ed Blogs | National Education Policy Center: Best of the Ed BlogsBest of the Ed Blogs features a frequently updated selection of interesting and insightful blog posts on education policy. The views expressed by the bloggers on our blog roll are thoughtful, original, and entirely their own. We hope you make Best of the Ed Blogs your first stop for concise takes on today's most important
by mike simpson / 19h 
Still no word that Justice Andrew McDonald has recused himself from the Vallas Case… - Wait, What?
Still no word that Justice Andrew McDonald has recused himself from the Vallas Case… - Wait, What?: Still no word that Justice Andrew McDonald has recused himself from the Vallas Case…  Andrew McDonald was Governor Malloy’s Chief Counsel for two years.  As we know, he played a pivotal role in the Malloy Administration’s failed attempt to take over the Bridgeport School System.And when the Supreme
by mike simpson / 23h 
Morning Wink 7-25-13 AM Posts #BATsACT #edreform #EDCHAT #P2
BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK  AM POSTSTODAYStudy: career-based teaching leads to more motivated students | Pass / Fail | 89.3 KPCCStudy: career-based teaching leads to more motivated students | Pass / Fail | 89.3 KPCC: Study: career-based teaching leads to more motivated studentsJed Kim | July 25th, 2013, 6:00amThe James Irvine Foundation released an interactive infographic on Linked Learning
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