Principal Uphappy at Cashin Support for Despised Networks as Backlash Against De Blasio Ed Moves Begins
...let's hope this is not another case of come meet the new boss, same as the old boss... NYC Principal Photo from Gotham SchoolsA very concerned principal expresses concern that networks may be staying around given Cashin's statement (State policymaker with a city stake wants to keep networks):Kathy Cashin is a very bright lady. She is also very astute politically. If she is talking about keeping
Teachers Talk Testing Forum at PS 321 a Rousing Success
...and very moving as teachers from the school were joined by MOREistas Sam Coleman and Julie Cavanagh on the panel. Principal Liz Phillips was also on the panel as was well-known college education prof Celia Oyler.Professional film makers filmed the event so I could just sit back and enjoy.Many Change the Stakes people were there too -- the synergy between MORE and CTS, the two branches of what u
Metro North Wreck: What Would it have cost to put up a "slow speed" warning sign?
Ms. Anders said on Monday that the tracks north of the station did not include any kind of marker telling engineers when to slow down. “Engineers are required to know maximum authorized speeds and speed restrictions as part of their territory qualification,” she said.... NY TimesYes, the engineer should have known. But a simple flashing light would prevent the possibility of distraction. Thus the
Common Core for Infant Future Opt-Outers: Read Ravitch
Mommy engages Max in close reading. No context please.Who is that Ravitch lady who is scaring the beejeezus out of ed deformers?
Principal Responds to Recruiting Request from College
Subject: RE: Your Assistance is Needed: Identifying Future School LeadersI will suggest folks apply for waivers like the last few Chancellors (and the former State Ed Commissioner, Steiner) who have been invited to address folks at your school Klein Levy, Black and Walcott...Why waste their time actually studying to become a leader when you can do it via nepotism and waivers as NYC has done for
12-2-13 Ed Notes Online
Ed Notes Online: WSJ Reports on Citizens of the World Charter UnderenrollmentThe school's experience demonstrates that charter schools, which often say parents need more choices, can be stung when parents' decisions don't fall their way. It also bolsters opponents who say that, despite claims of long wait lists and tales of parents craving alternatives, there isn't as much demand for charter schoo