We’ll discuss the #teaparty element to the #commoncore debate tonight. For now… #tcot #p2
The Tea Party or right wing element of the common core debate frames the standards and its affiliations as an Obama-centric initiative. Perhaps calling it “Obamacore.” I see references to the United Nations, socialism, and everything RW conservatives hate about Obama, even referencing his birth certificate. Neoliberal education reformers, or those enamored by CCSS, use […]
Success Academy Tax Documents: Moskowitz Can Afford the Rent
Since 2006, Eva Moskowitz has been running a small charter empire that has at least $50 million in assets and the support of hedge fund millionaires. Why is it, then, that her Success Academies have never paid a dime in rent for the public school space occupied by her charter schools? Recently-elected New York Mayor […]
We Don’t Need Longer School Days; We Need Smarter Ones.
I support the intentions behind DCPS’ A Capital Commitment: Better Schools for All Students by 2017. I salute Chancellor Henderson and Capital One for agreeing to a strategic plan, which sets ambitious goals for our most vulnerable students and schools. It’s not only the right thing to do, but also an effective use of time and […]
Makes sense that a for-profit outfit like @cu_portland would base an entire program on propaganda #commoncore
Here’s information on the program itself, a one year masters in CCSS Instructional Leadership. I see that the program includes a one semester course on research methods. Will it give students enough of a critical vocabulary to actually conclude that there is little to no research base supporting CCSS? It seems that this is one […]
Belief Culture: “We Don’t Need No Education”
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#AmericanGirl + Pearson = reality.
From what I hear the American Girl series of dolls from Mattel strives to create a realistic version of 9-11 year old girls. Congrats Mattel! This accessory is right on the mark for a young girl attending a public school. The backpack includes a Pearson enVision Math text book that is Common Core aligned. Hopefully […]
All Week 11-30-13 @ THE CHALK FACE
@ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER: All Week @ THE CHALK FACE mark as readShould SC Increase Charter School Investment?Should SC Increase Charter School Investment?. via Should SC Increase Charter School Investment?.2h Common Core Unrest Obvious in 17 StatesProponents of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are fond of saying that CCSS “has been adopted by 45 states and the District of Colum