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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

9-18-13 Ed Notes Online

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New Content at SusanOhanian.Org! Sept. 18, 2013
I can't resist posting Susan's updates. She is the original anti-standardista who has been battling ed deform before there was such a thing. How much irony in that Susan, once a sever critic of Diane Ravitch, was cited on Diane's blog once again yesterday. Shows you how much unity the ed deformers have brought to our movement. (Thanks Uncle Joel!)The idea is that with all these links on the ednote


NYC Kids PAC Endorse DeBlasio, James, Stringer
From some of our favorite people: Shino, Mario, Isaac, Lisa, Leonie, Andy, Karen and Tesa for NYC Kids PAC Our candidates still need your help! Please continue to support deBlasio, James and Stringer! NYC Kids PAC is thrilled to announce that the three terrific individuals we endorsed for citywide office- Bill de Blasio, Scott Stringer and Letitia James - all came in first in
Ravitch "Reign of Error" Reviews as of 5PM Sept. 17 -- More to Come
Here is a list of reviews of the just published Ravitch book as of 5PM on Sept. 17.Later tonight is the webinar with Diane. With so many bloggers signed up I am going to head down to webinar HQ to get some footage of Diane for what might turn out to be a short video of her book tour I am organizing. Sam Chaltain: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek...Kenneth Bernstein: http://www.dailykos.com/story/...


Diane Ravitch Launched in Pittsburgh, Yinzer-Style in Front of A Thousand People
How awesome is this? Ed Deformers must be quaking. Friends,We here in Pittsburgh were honored to launch Diane's national book tour Monday night with a crowd of 1,000 people. We actually had a sneak preview, since as you know, the book did not officially get released until yesterday. Rather than a formal review, I've written the following piece describing the event, which was also a giant education


Will the UFT Endorse Real Reformer Leticia James for Public Advocate in Runoff Against Well-Funded Squadron?
Ed Notes Online: Why Leticia James for Public Advocate? Watch this ... Aug 20, 2013Leticia James in Strong Showing But Faces a Runoff...   Kevin Francis ‏@KFrancisKearns 18m @PSulliv @TishJames I really don't understand @UFT staying out of this one. Their support could def be the difference maker.View conversation ·  Kevin Francis ‏@KFrancisKearns 38m Seriously though... @TishJames has been one of


Today's the day! Diane Ravitch and Education Bloggers: A discussion about Reign of Error and the battle for our public schools
The event will take place Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EDT) TO ATTEND:At the time of the event please go to:http://shindig.com/event/diane-ravitchPlease Note: Shindig is a video chat platform where you can see everyone in the audience. Although we recommend using a webcam and microphone you can still access the chat without them. Please use a PC or Mac to join the event.


9-17-13 Ed Notes Online
Ed Notes Online: Reign of Error: What’s Wrong With Preaching to the Choir?This is my column for publication in The Wave this Friday. But since today is publication date of Diane Ravitch's new book I'm posting it to join with bloggers all over the nation who are part of the Ravitch support network. This is not a complete review. There are so many great bloggers out there who will do a better job th