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Missouri Education Watchdog: Common Core Standards Opponents Unite from the Left and the Right
Missouri Education Watchdog: Common Core Standards Opponents Unite from the Left and the Right: Common Core Standards Opponents Unite from the Left and the RightEmail ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookCitizens from all political sides want to reclaim educational freedomThe Left-Right Alliance for Education has issued a statement on its objection to Common Core State standards.  The gro
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Options growing for bilingual education for the preschool set | Pass / Fail | 89.3 KPCC
Options growing for bilingual education for the preschool set | Pass / Fail | 89.3 KPCC: Options growing for bilingual education for the preschool setDeepa Fernandes | July 30th, 2013, 6:00amMaya Sugarman/KPCCTransitional kindergarten dual language student Jesus Lopez goes through a keycard exercise with his classmates on Wednesday, March 20 at Foster Elementary School. Half of the school is in a
by mike simpson / 1h 
The Characteristics Of SIG Schools
Shanker Blog » The Characteristics Of SIG Schools: The Characteristics Of SIG SchoolsPosted by Matthew Di Carlo on July 30, 2013A few years ago, the U.S. Department of Education (USED) launched the School Improvement Grant (SIG) program, which is designed to award grants to “persistently low-achieving schools” to carry out one of four different intervention models.States vary in how SIG-eligible s
by mike simpson / 1h 
NYC Educator: TFA Becomes Scab for America
NYC Educator: TFA Becomes Scab for America: TFA Becomes Scab for AmericaI've read a lot of criticism of Teach for America over the last few years. For one thing, they provide a scant five weeks of training, and that's clearly insufficient preparation to teach in urban schools. This is particularly true when you compare it to student teaching, which is basically a full year shadowing and experience
by mike simpson / 1h 
Charter schools are rebuilding the walls of segregation: As I See It | PennLive.com
Charter schools are rebuilding the walls of segregation: As I See It | PennLive.com: Charter schools are rebuilding the walls of segregation: As I See ItBy Bill MaxwellCharter schools are seen by many parents, policymakers and educators as the panacea in public education. Each year, these campuses are increasing in number nationwide.In a recent survey of research on school choice and charter schoo
by mike simpson / 2h 
California Moving Away From Washington's Corporate Education Reform | John Affeldt
California Moving Away From Washington's Corporate Education Reform | John Affeldt: California Moving Away From Washington's Corporate Education ReformPosted: 07/29/2013 6:42 pmCalifornia's shift to a new weighted student funding model represents just the most recent example of how Democratic state policymakers here are charting a different course in education policy than the Obama administration
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Get to Know the American Academic System - International Student Counsel
Get to Know the American Academic System - International Student Counsel (usnews.com): Get to Know the American Academic SystemBy EMILY BURTJuly 30, 2013 RSS Feed PrintInternational students should take time to adjust to the standard grading and testing systems at universities in the U.S.The adjustment to new classes and grading systems can sometimes be a confusing process for international studen
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The Rich R Different | EduShyster
The Rich R Different | EduShyster: The Rich R Different Reader: the rich are different than you and I. For one thing they keep getting richer. But that’s not the only good news. The days when the rich were content to sit around grooming theircorgies and watching their portfolios blossom are over. Today’s wealthy want to give back, using their wealth, or at least a small part of it, to address the
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LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 7-30-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: Nancy Flanagan Dissects the Latest Harebrained Reform IdeaNancy Flanagan taught music in Michigan for many years. She now blogs at Edweek. In this post, she dissects a new reformy idea called “the opportunity culture.” The bottom line is that if you are in the top 25% of teachers, determined by test scores, then you should teach la
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7-30-13 teacherken at Daily Kos
teacherken at Daily Kos: ... and now the return to the classroom beginsI will not have students until August 26, but today I begin my transition back to being a classroom teacher.  I will spend from 8:30-3:30 in an AP Summer Institute presented by two experienced AP US Govt and Politics teachers in Anne Arundel County.   Strictly speaking, I did not have to attend this, as I am an experienced AP t
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Reclaiming the Promise of Public Education | toteachornototeach
Reclaiming the Promise of Public Education | toteachornototeach: Reclaiming the Promise of Public Education by Randi WeingartenThe idea that teachers have the summer off is something of a myth. I recently spent a few days with several thousand teachers — not at the beach, but at TEACH, the AFT’s largest gathering of educators focused on their professional practice and growth. Teachers spent long d
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The Washington Teacher: 400 DCPS Teachers RSVP'd For July Job Fair
The Washington Teacher: 400 DCPS Teachers RSVP'd For July Job Fair: 400 DCPS Teachers RSVP'd For July Job FairWilson Senior High SchoolBy Candi PetersonIn April, DC Human Capital Chief, Jason Kamras testified before the DC City Council that 500-600 DCPS teachers would be excessed this school year. With the advent of 15 school closings in 2013 and two school reconstitutions at Patterson Elementary
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Tony Bennett’s Emails Reveal His Personal Agenda | Scathing Purple Musings
Tony Bennett’s Emails Reveal His Personal Agenda | Scathing Purple Musings: Tony Bennett’s Emails Reveal His Personal AgendaPosted on July 30, 2013by Bob Sikes      Rate ThisThe Magic of Tony BennettIn the aftermath of revelations that then superintendent of public education Tony Bennett changed a school grade for the charter school belonging to a wealthy campaign donor, editorial boards from Indi
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More Common Core SNAFUs
Reflections on Teaching » Blog Archive » More Common Core SNAFUs: More Common Core SNAFUs One inherent weakness in Common Core is how they tried to avoid controversy at their inception, by not wading into the troubled shoals of  curriculum and content. They discovered that since they were offering standards that were so “new” and “different” they had to show exactly what folks should be doing tha
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Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: The Safe passage charade
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: The Safe passage charade: The Safe passage charadeThe mayor and Byrd-Bennett are hoping that warring gangs and assorted shooters will read and obey the new signs posted along school routes by the Dept. of Transportation. I hope so too, but I'm somehow not reassured.  (DNAInfo)As we approach the opening of school, everyone in the school community is hoping that the 40
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EduDEformistas are all about data — how to “massage” it until it looks good to their wealthy backers | Crazy Crawfish's Blog
EduDEformistas are all about data — how to “massage” it until it looks good to their wealthy backers | Crazy Crawfish's Blog: EduDEformistas are all about data -- how to "massage" it until it looks good to their wealthy backersPosted on July 30, 20130  Reblogged from GFBrandenburg's Blog:Educational Deformers like Tony Bennett, Michelle Rhee, and others proclaim that they are "data-driven".They do
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YESTERDAY

Governor Cuomo and DFER Screw First Graders southbronxschool.com
http://www.southbronxschool.com: Governor Cuomo and DFER Screw First GradersI was not planning on writing anything tonight. I was cruising through Facebook, catching up on the latest person's dinner, reading the 60th birthday wishes to Geddy Lee, and checking out Badass Teachers Association. I came across this disturbing post by the blogger, Chris Cerrone, over on@thechalkface.I rarely post someon
by mike simpson / 11h 
Seattle Schools Community Forum: You Can't Make This Stuff Up
Seattle Schools Community Forum: You Can't Make This Stuff Up: You Can't Make This Stuff UpSo continuing on the parade that charters are better, more innovative and, above all, allow more accountability, we have Exhibit 1.  That would be former Indiana and now current head of schools Tony Bennett.  I'll let the Fort Wayne Journaltell you what "Mr. Accountable" did (bold mine)(graphic by Jersey Jaz
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Data Center: 2012 Base API school scores and rankings - Inside Bay Area
Data Center: 2012 Base API school scores and rankings - Inside Bay Area: Data Center: 2012 Base API school scores and rankingsDaniel J. WillisBay Area News GroupPOSTED:   05/24/2013 01:42:19 PM PDT | UPDATED:   6 DAYS AGO County:AllAlamedaAlpineAmadorButteCalaverasColusaContra CostaDel NorteEl DoradoFresnoGlennHumboldtImperialInyoKernKingsLakeLassenLos AngelesMaderaMarinMariposaMendocinoMercedModo
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Former Republican Indiana school chief made sure GOP donor’s charter school got top marks | The Raw Story
Former Republican Indiana school chief made sure GOP donor’s charter school got top marks | The Raw Story: Former Republican Indiana school chief made sure GOP donor’s charter school got top marksBy Eric W. DolanMonday, July 29, 2013 22:11 EDTTopics: Christel House Academy ♦ tony bennett 0 The Magic of Tony BennettA former Indiana school superintendent frantically overhauled a school grading syste
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The Network For Public Education | We are many. There is power in our numbers. Together, we will save our schools.
The Network For Public Education | We are many. There is power in our numbers. Together, we will save our schools.: TODAYDiane’s New Book Gets Early RecognitionThe first review of Diane’s upcoming book was published online this week. This week the first review of Diane’s new book was published by Kirkus. Diane’s book, entitled Reign of Error: The Hoax of the Privatization Movement and the Danger t
by mike simpson / 13h 
Detroit, Chicago and then… YOU. | Reclaim Reform
Detroit, Chicago and then… YOU. | Reclaim Reform: Detroit, Chicago and then… YOU.Posted on July 29, 2013by Ken PrevitiToday’s New York Times has an article about greedy teacher, cop and firefighter pensions that presents “The Plan” for all the world to see. It begins in Detroit with its Republican appointed overseer and proceeds to cite Democratic controlled Chicago as examples.The NYT front page
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Sacramento group forms to push for strong mayor - Sacramento City News - The Sacramento Bee
Sacramento group forms to push for strong mayor - Sacramento City News - The Sacramento Bee: Sacramento group forms to push for strong mayorBy Ryan Lillisrlillis@sacbee.comPublished: Saturday, Jul. 27, 2013 - 12:00 am | Page 1ALast Modified: Monday, Jul. 29, 2013 - 10:25 amMaybe the problem is that the Mayor doesn't know his own strength:  The Rise and Fall of Kevin Johnson http://bit.ly/15WnS99Re
by mike simpson / 14h 
The Difference Between "Best Practices" and Teacher Expertise - The Jose Vilson | The Jose Vilson
The Difference Between "Best Practices" and Teacher Expertise - The Jose Vilson | The Jose Vilson: The Difference Between “Best Practices” and Teacher Expertiseby JOSE VILSON on JULY 29, 2013My latest at TransformED. It’s been a long time, but I thought I’d share. Check this:Obviously, I would love for the students to prove me wrong, but in my experience, I haven’t yet. If anything, it tells me th
by mike simpson / 14h 
Perdido Street School: Now We Know What Tony Bennett Means By "No Excuses!"
Perdido Street School: Now We Know What Tony Bennett Means By "No Excuses!": Now We Know What Tony Bennett Means By "No Excuses!"Another education reformer exposed as a cheater and a liar -Chiefs For Change chief, Tony Bennett:INDIANAPOLIS — Former Indiana and current Florida schools chief Tony Bennett built his national star by promising to hold "failing" schools accountable. But when it appeared
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The Emails and the Money Trail in Tony Bennett’s Grade Change Scandal | Scathing Purple Musings
The Emails and the Money Trail in Tony Bennett’s Grade Change Scandal | Scathing Purple Musings: The Emails and the Money Trail in Tony Bennett’s Grade Change ScandalPosted on July 29, 2013by Bob Sikes      Rate ThisTony Bennett knew he was in a bind with Indiana voters last year and so did the wealthy education privatization movement who eventually donated $1,885, 304 to his ill-fated campaign. A
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In The Nation's First Black High School, A Blueprint For Reform : Code Switch : NPR
In The Nation's First Black High School, A Blueprint For Reform : Code Switch : NPR: In The Nation's First Black High School, A Blueprint For Reformby NPR STAFFEnlarge imageDunbar High School has a notable list of graduates, including the first black presidential Cabinet member, the first black general in the Army and several of the lawyers who argued the Brown v. Board of Education decision.Court
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Nite Cap 7-29-13 #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 CAPTODAYEd-tech without educators is doomed | DigitalEd-tech without educators is doomed | Digital: Ed-tech without educators is doomedElements 4D is a current project on Kickstarter featuring a set of wooden blocks engraved with the elements of the Periodic
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Ed-tech without educators is doomed | Digital
Ed-tech without educators is doomed | Digital: Ed-tech without educators is doomedElements 4D is a current project on Kickstarter featuring a set of wooden blocks engraved with the elements of the Periodic Table. When viewed through the frame of an iPad or iPhone, the blocks have “augmented reality” codes that cause them to show up on the screen as clear cubes, labeled with their various propertie
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Diane in the Evening 7-29-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: Breaking News: AP Says Tony Bennett Rigged Indiana Grades to Favor a Charter SchoolAccording to the latest reports from Indiana, the Associated Press obtained emails showing that State Superintendent Tony Bennett (then of Indiana, now Florida) changed the grading system to make sure a particular charter school got an A. The school
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Should Educators Kill the Lecture? Join the Discussion Tonight at 8:30EST/7:30CST Student Voice
Student Voice: Should Educators Kill the Lecture? Join the Discussion Tonight at 8:30EST/7:30CSTEveryone has experienced the lecture. Sometimes it comes from parents after a teenage mishap, other times from a well meaning friend, looking out for your best interests. It often goes one way in the classroom, though.The teacher stands in front of the class, chalk in hand, dispensing information and he
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Jersey Jazzman: Tony Bennett: Grade Fixer
Jersey Jazzman: Tony Bennett: Grade Fixer: Tony Bennett: Grade FixerOne of Jeb! Bush's most prominent "Chiefs For Change," Tony Bennett got drummed out of Indiana last year when he lost reelection for state superintendent of education. No matter: Jeb! pulled a few strings and got him his current gig doing the same job in Florida, where he has presided over one disaster after another.As Bob Sikes p
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CPS budget hearings this Thursday and Friday Parents United for Responsible Education
Parents United for Responsible Education » Blog Archive » CPS budget hearings this Thursday and Friday: CPS budget hearings this Thursday and FridayFor years, a very small handful of us stalwarts went to these hearings to voice complaints about CPS’s misplaced budget priorities. I imagine there will be more people at these upcoming sessions. In the past, there was little or no media coverage but a
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Choosing Democracy: Why California textbooks ignore Chicano/ Mexican American history
Choosing Democracy: Why California textbooks ignore Chicano/ Mexican American history: Why California textbooks ignore Chicano/ Mexican American history And what you can do about it.Textbooks for  California schools are selected by the State Board of Education based upon recommendations of their Curriculum Committees and the state frameworks and standards.   The current Framework was written in 19
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AP Exclusive - GOP Donor's School Grade Changed - NYTimes.com
AP Exclusive - GOP Donor's School Grade Changed - NYTimes.com: By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSPublished: July 29, 2013 at 2:31 PM ETFACEBOOKTWITTERGOOGLE+SAVEE-MAILSHAREPRINTSINGLE PAGEREPRINTSConnect With Us on TwitterFollow@NYTNational for breaking news and headlines.Twitter List: Reporters and EditorsEmails obtained by The Associated Press show Bennett and his staff scrambled last fall to ensure influe
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7-29-13 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.: The in box. Mike Klonsky on the latest from my stalker, Kyle Olson.From Mike Klonsky’s Small Talk. Right-wing Loony Tunes. EAG’s Kyle Olson always appears on FOX in front of a faux bookcase. As if… Right-wing loony Kyle Olson is at it again. You might remember Kyle as a guy who has made a career out o
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All Education Matters: Tax Consequences Faced By Students
All Education Matters: Tax Consequences Faced By Students: Tax Consequences Faced By StudentsDana Lime, over at NerdWallet, just published a study on the tax consequences faced by students as a result of the Senate's new bill on student loans. This study is worth sharing with all of you.The Nerdwallet study found, according to Lime the following: [First], while the Senate has approved lower rates
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Charter schools are rebuilding the walls of segregation: As I See It | PennLive.com
Charter schools are rebuilding the walls of segregation: As I See It | PennLive.com: Charter schools are rebuilding the walls of segregation: As I See ItBy Bill MaxwellCharter schools are seen by many parents, policymakers and educators as the panacea in public education. Each year, these campuses are increasing in number nationwide.View full sizeIn a recent survey of research on school choice and
by mike simpson / 20h 
NYC Public School Parents: The city's latest -- and outrageous -- attempt to avoid public scrutiny and parent input on class size
NYC Public School Parents: The city's latest -- and outrageous -- attempt to avoid public scrutiny and parent input on class size: The city's latest -- and outrageous -- attempt to avoid public scrutiny and parent input on class sizeIn June, in response to a lawsuit, New York State Supreme Court Justice Peter Moulton ruled that the NYC Department of Education is obligated to hold annual borough he
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An Alternative to Teach for America | The IDEA Blog
An Alternative to Teach for America | The IDEA Blog: An Alternative to Teach for AmericaPosted by Dana Bennis on Jul 29, 2013 - 09:34 AMTeach for America (TFA) has seen some strong pushback recently, from the decisions in Minnesota and California that scale back TFA's growth to the assembly earlier this month at the Free Minds, Free People conference in Chicago where over 100 TFA alums, teachers,
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The Time That ALEC Got It Right | deutsch29
The Time That ALEC Got It Right | deutsch29: The Time That ALEC Got It RightJuly 29, 2013The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has been in existence since the days I was learning to write using a fat pencil. (I turn 46 this week.) ALEC advocates for “limited government,” “federalism” and “free market principles.” These terms sound lofty and noble until one realizes that all this means i
by mike simpson / 20h 
iPedagogy: From Piaget to iPads — Whole Child Education
iPedagogy: From Piaget to iPads — Whole Child Education: THE WHOLE CHILD BLOGiPedagogy: From Piaget to iPadsJuly 29, 2013 by Walter McKenzieI've had ongoing discussions with artists and educators who aggressively advocate for high-quality human experience they believe they can provide via handheld tablets. The artist is adamant his iPad paintings are a valid form of art. The educator is touting hi
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Why Most of the Proposed Twitter Abuse Policies Won’t Work, and Why the New “Report Tweet” Button Just Might |
Why Most of the Proposed Twitter Abuse Policies Won’t Work, and Why the New “Report Tweet” Button Just Might |: Why Most of the Proposed Twitter Abuse Policies Won’t Work, and Why the New “Report Tweet” Button Just MightJuly 29, 2013 in StudentsOver the last few days, Twitter has come under growing criticism for its failure to do more to curb misogynist abuse and threats of violence against women,
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DIARY OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER!: Poor Classroom Management? You're Doomed!
DIARY OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER!: Poor Classroom Management? You're Doomed!: Poor Classroom Management? You're Doomed!Is it really that bad? You're doomed? Don't panic, it doesn't mean that you don't have a chance to turn things around. You always have another chance. Some can turn it around during the school year, and some have to wait for a fresh start. Either way, it's not hopeless.:)Everyone
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Is Demography Still Destiny?
Is Demography Still Destiny? « Coalition for Educational Justice: Is Demography Still Destiny?The NYC Department of Education is proposing the de-zoning of elementary schools in districts across the city, arguing that it will increase equity by expanding options for students to attend better schools. However, school choice alone has proven to not be sufficient to increase equity for students in th
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FAFSA Completion Rates Vary by State
The Quick and the Ed » FAFSA Completion Rates Vary by State: FAFSA Completion Rates Vary by State029 Jul 2013by Chad AldemanCategories: Accountability and Standards, College and Career Readiness, Education Finance, K-12 EducationWhile completion rates for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) vary tremendously by school, they vary by state as well. Using newly released data from the
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Dumbing Down the AP to Match the CCSS | PWC Education Reform Blog
Dumbing Down the AP to Match the CCSS | PWC Education Reform Blog: Dumbing Down the AP to Match the CCSSJuly 29, 2013 — pwceducationreform Since their inception Advanced Placement, or AP, courses have been in high demand in high schools across the country.  The content and sequence of instruction in AP courses is designed by The College Board.  AP courses are supposed to be as rigorous and challe
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Cali Education Headlines Monday, July 29, 2013
FCMAT » Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team: Parent Trigger Law changes failing Adelanto school into new charterEducation HeadlinesMonday, July 29, 2013Alisal intends to drop Youth Orchestra SalinasThe Alisal Union School District Board of Trustees faces a serious culture clash when it convenes its meeting Wednesday night.Fontana Unified school board members see more cooperation"You cou
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Peter Buffett's Solution-Free Critique of Big Philanthropy - Dana Goldstein
Peter Buffett's Solution-Free Critique of Big Philanthropy - Dana Goldstein: Peter Buffett's Solution-Free Critique of Big PhilanthropyI spent a year editing a philanthropy section at The Daily Beast. During that time, I often felt frustrated that corporate and celebrity donors seemed to lack understanding of the systemic causes of the problems they wanted to solve. A good example is what goes on
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7-29-13 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: Vallas saga offers teachable moment on abusing powerCategories: Arnie Duncan Malloy Paul Vallas Stefan PryorTags: Arne DuncanBridgeportMalloyPaul VallasStefan PryorAs the Paul Vallas court case heads for the Connecticut Supreme Court, public education adv
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Common Core and Evaluations: Are Teachers 'Going Crazy'? - State EdWatch - Education Week
Common Core and Evaluations: Are Teachers 'Going Crazy'? - State EdWatch - Education Week: Common Core and Evaluations: Are Teachers 'Going Crazy'?By Andrew Ujifusa on July 29, 2013 11:12 AMOn the off chance people were looking for a lively discussion about the connections between the Common Core State Standards and teacher evaluations on a mid-summer Sunday afternoon, they would have found it at
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LA Schools Matter: School choice, it's the new apartheid. Proposition 39 illustrated!
LA Schools Matter: School choice, it's the new apartheid. Proposition 39 illustrated!: School choice, it's the new apartheid. Proposition 39 illustrated!First published on tumblr on July 28, 2013From the Communities & Families Resisting Proposition 39 Charter Colocations group on Facebook. The photograph is from a LAUSD public school with a Proposition 39 charter colocation on its campus. The
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The Teat: BAEO, Choice, $, and Strings Attached? | Cloaking Inequity
The Teat: BAEO, Choice, $, and Strings Attached? | Cloaking Inequity: The Teat: BAEO, Choice, $, and Strings Attached?Today The Teat returns to discuss The Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO).A few days ago I was giving an interview to an LA Times reporter for an upcoming piece they are going to publish onTeach For America. About midway through the discussion the reporter asked, “Who fun
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Essay: Why writing about your life can help turn it around | Hechinger Report
Essay: Why writing about your life can help turn it around | Hechinger Report: Essay: Why writing about your life can help turn it aroundBy Anya KamenetzFor the past three weeks, after years of false starts, I’ve finally managed to sit down and meditate nightly. I had a heart-to-heart with my partner and came amicably to a decision we’d been batting around for months. I have been actively cultivat
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Morning Wink 7-29-13 AM Posts #BATsACT #edreform #EDCHAT #P2
BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK  AM POSTSTODAY7-29-13 Schools Matter @ The Chalk FaceSCHOOLS MATTER @ THE CHALK FACE: Hey… hey power? Meet truth. Watch this exchange. Amazing.Former school employee, not sure if she was a teacher or not, but she’s absolutely right: middling class individuals are held to a standard such that private or public errors in judgment have the potential for long-lasting c
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