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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

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Thomas Scarice: Superintendent of Schools and leading voice for public education
Thomas Scarice is the Superintendent of Schools in Madison, Connecticut.  Last January, Diane Ravitch, the nation’s leading voice for public education, added Superintendent Scarice to champion of public education honor roll for his leadership in working in bringing together the Madison school board, teachers, parents and the local community. Rather than accepting the regimented, dictatorial, […]Th

Ring bells, but ignore Sheff!!!
Governor Malloy’s shocking approach to the 50th Anniversary of MLK Jr.’s speech:  Ring Bells, but ignore Sheff.  In preparation for the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech, Governor Malloy’s PR operation has kicked into high gear issuing a press release in which he asks “Residents & Organizations To Ring […]The post Ring bells, but ignore Sheff!!! appeared
Our Orwellian education policy
Tag this one Slam, Dunk, Checkmate.” Here is Connecticut public education advocate Wendy Lecker’s latest commentary piece from the Stamford Advocate and Heart Media outlets.  It is another “must read” article in the on-going battle to reveal the truth about the education reform industry. “To tell deliberate lies while genuinely believing in them, to forget […]The post Our Orwellian education polic
8-26-13 Wait What?
Wait What?: Mass Insight swaps out more consultants: Further reducing experience for CT Alliance DistrictsAs Connecticut’s Alliance Districts have become painfully aware, rather than utilize the tremendous expertise and experience within the Connecticut State Department of Education, Governor Malloy and his “Education Reform” Dream Team led by Commissioner Stefan Pryor decided to replace Connectic