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Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.: Black Tuesday.On the Tuesday after yesterday’s Thanksgiving gatherings of families across the state, Illinois House members will vote on whether to take away what has been constitutionally and contractually promised to the states public servants. Among those who will lose what was promised to them will be retired teachers, half of whom make less than $50,000 a year with no Social Security, thousands with no Meby Fred Klonsky / 19min 11-28-13 Fred Klonsky | Running for our pensions. | VOTE 4 Fred K
Education Research Report: Private Education Management Organizations Running Public Schools Expand: Private Education Management Organizations Running Public Schools ExpandNEPC report finds 44% of charter school students in 2011-12 attended schools operated by EMOsA new National Education Policy Center report published today shows that across the nation, schools managed by for-profit firms such as K12 Inc, National Heritage Academies and Charter Schools USA, as well as nonprofit education management organizations (EMOs) such as KIPP, continue to increase the number of students they enroll, de
A Comparison of Preschool Plans | First Focus: A Comparison of Preschool PlansFACT SHEETSSearch resourcesNovember 27, 2013By Kevin LindseyDownload this ResourceAs a result of increased national attention on the numerous benefits of early education, a number of plans have been proposed to increase access to high-quality pre-Kindergarten (pre-K). Most recently, on November 13th the Strong Start for America's Children Act was introduced in the House by Representatives George Miller (D-CA) and Richard Hanna (R-NY), and in the Senate by Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and a number of other Senate Democr
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Opinion: Why so many parents hate Common Core - CNN.com
Opinion: Why so many parents hate Common Core - CNN.com: Why so many parents hate Common CoreBy Diane Ravitchupdated 7:52 AM EST, Mon November 25, 2013A teacher assists her students in Chicago. Illinois is one of 45 states that adopted Common Core educational standards.STORY HIGHLIGHTSDiane Ravitch: Education department should not pushCommon Core standardsRavitch: Just 31% of N.Y. students passed
LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 11-29-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: Nearly Half of Louisiana’s Voucher Students Attend D or F-Rated SchoolsAccording to a local report, almost half the students enrolled in Louisiana’s voucher program are attending failing schools. Most voucher schools, however, did not release accountability data. This runs contrary to Governor Bobby Jindal’s claims that vouchers wo
11-29-13 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: The Best Articles, Videos & Posts On Education Policy In 2013 — Part TwoHere’s another annual “Best…” list, this time focusing on education policy. You can see my picks for the first six months of the year at what functions as Part One of this list: The Best Articles, Videos & Posts On Education Policy In 2013 – So
11-29-13 Ed Notes Online
Ed Notes Online: Is Citizens of the World Charter Using Public tax Money to Pay Expensive Public Relations Firm?My message to CWC: If you have money to pay Heather Vega and Larson Communications, PAY THE DAMN RENT.Who is Heather Vega?Heather has been writing emails to major press on behalf of CWC to try to get some positive press and offset their history of racist marketing, investigations into fr
11-29-13 The Answer Sheet - Best and worst education news of 2013
The Answer Sheet: Best and worst education news of 2013The year is not quite over but veteran teacher Larry Ferlazzo already has his list for the best/worst education news of the year, and here it is. Ferlazzo teaches English and Social Studies at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California. He has written five books on education, writes a teacher advice blog for Education […] by Vale
11-29-13 teacherken at Daily Kos
teacherken at Daily Kos: Krugman explains an ACA successin Obamacare’s Secret Success he tells us that despite the problems and complaints it is working in one key regard, holding down the growth of medical spending, or as it has been described, bending the curve of the expansion of spending. In one sense this should not have been a surprise, despite the conventional wisdom in Washington, in which
11-29-13 Perdido Street School
Perdido Street School: Chancellor Pick Announcement May Come By End Of Next WeekFrom Politicker:Mr. de Blasio said Wednesday that he’ll soon announce some hires for his new administration. “You can safely assume that there will be be announcements by the end of next week,” he offered, denying a report he’s already selected Bill Bratton as his police commissioner. “I’ve said this many, many times.
Perception Or Reality at PS 154 in the Bronx? - southbronxschool.com
http://www.southbronxschool.com: Perception Or Reality at PS 154 in the Bronx?Oh Thanksgiving is over, the last football game of the day is near end and after several nights of wishing to blog but having to compete for computer time with my son and his Minecraft obsession, I finally have some time.On November 19 on these pages it was discussed how monies at PS 154 in the Bronx have the Teachers Co
Noam Chomsky: Modern universities designed to ‘deprive you of your freedom’ | The Raw Story
Noam Chomsky: Modern universities designed to ‘deprive you of your freedom’ | The Raw Story: Noam Chomsky: Modern universities designed to ‘deprive you of your freedom’The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) released an interview with Noam Chomsky recently in which the noted linguist discussed, among other things, how high student tuition indoctrinates students into corporate culture.“The
Parents want districts to keep them in the funding loop, according to feedback from bus tour | EdSource Today
Parents want districts to keep them in the funding loop, according to feedback from bus tour | EdSource Today: Parents want districts to keep them in the funding loop, according to feedback from bus tourNovember 27th, 2013 | 8 Comments | By Kathryn Baron1About 1,600 people attended community forums on the Local Control Funding Formula, like this one in Kern County, organized by The California Endo
The Shriver Report – The Changing American Family, The Care-Career Conflict and Love That Has Withstood the Test of Time
The Shriver Report – The Changing American Family, The Care-Career Conflict and Love That Has Withstood the Test of Time: The Changing American Family, The Care-Career Conflict and Love That Has Withstood the Test of TimeALLISON MALONEY | 11.29.2013The Shriver Report family hopes you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that this weekend brings even more joy (plus lots and lots of leftovers). If your
What Does It Take to Get Kids to Stop Skipping School? - Emily Richmond - The Atlantic
What Does It Take to Get Kids to Stop Skipping School? - Emily Richmond - The Atlantic: What Does It Take to Get Kids to Stop Skipping School?A New York City pilot program found success by tracking and sharing student attendance data, assigning mentors, and communicating with parents.When it comes to tackling the problem of chronic absenteeism, students who already already have a track record of s
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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 CAP mark as read11-28-13 Wait What?Wait What?: A thank you to each and every one of you and a special wish for a happy, healthy and peaceful holiday season.Friends, I want to say thank you to each and every one of you and convey my deep appreciate f
11-28-13 Wait What?
Wait What?: A thank you to each and every one of you and a special wish for a happy, healthy and peaceful holiday season.Friends, I want to say thank you to each and every one of you and convey my deep appreciate for your friendship, time, attention and participation in our world. May health, happiness and peace be with you and yours, along with comfort, joy and a good bit of prosperity. Below is
Meet newly elected School Board Director Sue Peters | Seattle Education
Meet newly elected School Board Director Sue Peters | Seattle Education: Meet newly elected School Board Director Sue PetersPresenting our kick-off Seattle Education meetup:Meet newly elected School Board Director Sue PetersYou will have the opportunity to meet Sue, ask her questions and share your concerns regarding public education in Seattle and beyond.Friday, December 6th at noonCouth Buzzard
11-28-13 Schools Matter: Charlatan Steve Perry exposed for the world to see!
Schools Matter: Charlatan Steve Perry exposed for the world to see!: Charlatan Steve Perry exposed for the world to see!Charlatan @drStevePerry exposed for the world to see! http://t.co/iDjFd9GXH8 pic.twitter.com/IflQ6Qfsm7— Robert D. Skeels (@rdsathene) November 28, 2013 Ebony Murphy-Root's courageous exposure of one of the most pernicious corporate neoliberal education reformers is a must read:
NYC Educator: The Danielson Guide to Highly Effective Thanksgiving
NYC Educator: The Danielson Guide to Highly Effective Thanksgiving: The Danielson Guide to Highly Effective ThanksgivingFull disclosure--found on the internet, unattributed.Unsatisfactory: You don't know how to cook a turkey. You serve a chicken instead. Half your family doesn't show because they are unmotivated by your invitation, which was issued at the last minute via facebook. The other half t
11-28-13 Jersey Jazzman: Dumb Things White People Say About Schools: Frank Bruni
Jersey Jazzman: Dumb Things White People Say About Schools: Frank Bruni: Dumb Things White People Say About Schools: Frank BruniLet me start by apologizing to Tom Friedman. You see, for years I've thought that the Mustache of Understanding was the silliest, most wankeriffic pontificator within in the NY Time's Op-Ed hierarchy of mandarins. But it's clear to me now I was completely wrong. The proof
Every Student All The Time: 100% Graduation Rates | Connected Principals
Every Student All The Time: 100% Graduation Rates | Connected Principals: Every Student All The Time: 100% Graduation RatesNovember 28, 2013By Johnny BevacquaOriginally posted (February 2011) by Johnny Bevacqua on Figuring It OutFor the past 15 years our school has had a 100% graduation rate. I am extremely proud of our students and teachers for making this happen. I have been asked, on sever
Morning Wink 11-28-13 AM Posts #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK AM POSTS mark as readNext week's PISA results: If we want better results, we have... | Get Schooled | www.ajc.comNext week's PISA results: If we want better results, we have... | Get Schooled | www.ajc.com: Next week's PISA results: If we want better results, we have to do better with poor children COMMENT(2) 0 0 0 NewView Larger Children and povertyPrevious Posts
