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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

12-3-13 Schools Matter

Schools Matter:






PISA Day: Two Charts, No Comment
More on Broad Foundation and Education Genocide in Philadelphia
From Ken Derstine in Philadelphia: November 29, 2013By Ken DerstineTruth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn’t. – Mark TwainFurther researchinto the Broad Foundation’s role in corporate education reform in PhiladelphiaIt is hard to believe that only a little over two years have passed since Arlene Ackerman was bought out of her contra

Harry and the Common Core
A couple of nights ago I was at a small gathering where Harry's mom was responding to comments about how much Harry, now "five and a half" as he is quick to tell you, has shot up in the past few months. Oh, he's doing great, says Harry's mom, except for a bit of a dexterity problem in his hands.  And how do we know of this problem?  It has been pointed out by Harry's kindergarten teacher
12-2-13 Schools Matter
Schools Matter: IAP Announces New Price for TMoEFor those trying to order The Mismeasure of Education from Amazon, I apologize for their being out of stock, AGAIN.  My advice: forget Amazon. Information Age now has both hardback and paperback with a new promotional price.  Another best reason this season not to buy from the exploitative worker warehouse at Amazon!by Jim Horn / 15min hide  //  save