Tucker, Darling-Hammond, and Jackson Wuss Out: Failing to Challenge Basic Assumptions of CCSSI Is No Solution
EdWeek published today a piece by Marc Tucker, Linda Darling-Hammond, and John Jackson, entitled “Fewer, Better Tests Can Boost Student Achievement,” a promising title from a trio of authors at least the last two of whom are generally associated with sane, progressive, child-positive education. Unfortunately, the piece was either dominated by Mr. Tucker, president of the Washington-based […]
Colleague and I on the front page of Sunday’s Baltimore Sun on #optout
Amazing how good conversations lead to such small quotes. Journalists! In any event, opt out and common core resistance makes the front page of the Baltimore Sun, mainly about the left-right debate. The coverage continues.
Returning from a successful trip to Douglas County, CO.
Tim and I, along with the Edushyster, visited Douglas County, CO as they gear up for a contentious school board election. All politics are indeed local. From the kitchen of one of our hosts, we have a live broadcast with a panel of guests engaged in this fight. Listen here.
10-6-13 @ The Chalk Face
@ THE CHALK FACE: U.S. Needs Moratorium on (Privileged) White Men Pontificating on Race, Class, Gender | the becoming radicalU.S. Needs Moratorium on (Privileged) White Men Pontificating on Race, Class, Gender | the becoming radical.by plthomasedd / 46min All Week 10-4-13 @ THE CHALK FACE@ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER: All Week @ THE CHALK FACE Live show from DougCo Colorado today, 4PM ESTT
