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Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: AFT Video: The Real Lessons of PISAThe AFT prepared an excellent video about the real lessons of PISA. It shows graphically what the high-performing nations are doing. It shows that poverty matters. It shows that equitable resources matter. It shows that teachers need to be supported and to work in a collaborative environment. It shows the importance of early childhood education. The PISA report offers no support for currentby dianeravitch / 42min Why Shaun Johnson Should Renew His AERA MembershipShaun Johnson eloquently explai
Community schools gaining traction under state’s new funding formula | EdSource Today: Community schools gaining traction under state’s new funding formulaDecember 9th, 2013 | Add a Comment | By Jane Meredith AdamsStudents participate in an after-school program at Oakland High School, a community school. Credit: Jane Meredith Adams, EdSource TodayEfforts to create full-service community schools that focus on serving the “whole child” with a wide array of services are gaining traction under the state’s new funding formula for schools.The convergence of more money for low-income students and a n
Wait What?: Jepsen, Malloy and playing politics with the law…Call it naïve, but some would claim that while politics is political, America’s legal system is supposed to be above or separate from the day-to-day world of politics. But as we Americans we are learning, our legal system is, in fact, extremely political and appears to becoming more political by the day. At the federal […]The post Jepsen, Malloy and playing politics with the law… appeared first onby jonpelto / 13min 12-9-13 Wait What?Wait What?: Malloy’s campaign donation haul from corporate education reform industry tops $70kAn upd
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12-10-13 The Answer Sheet
The Answer Sheet: Millions in private money poured into Common Core promotionIt cost money to implement and promote the Common Core State Standards. Here’s a post about where some of the funding is coming from, written by award-winning Principal Carol Burris of South Side High School in New York. Burris has chronicled on this blog the many problems with the test-driven reform in New York (here,
12-10-13 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: “Male Teachers ‘Walking A Tight Rope’”Male Teachers ‘Walking A Tight Rope’ is Part Two in my series at Education Week Teacher on the challenges of being a male teacher. It features guest responses from New York City teacher José Vilson and Sacramento educator Alice Mercer.by Larry Ferlazzo / 2h Nelson Mandela’s Memorial Ser
Predictions about Technology in K-12 and Higher Education for 2024 | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice
Predictions about Technology in K-12 and Higher Education for 2024 | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice: Predictions about Technology in K-12 and Higher Education for 2024For the past four years I have offered predictions of what I see around the corner for high-tech in K-12 schools (see December 26, 2009, December 30, 2010, December 29, 2011, and December 27, 2012 posts).But not
12-10-13 Fred Klonsky | Running for our pensions. | VOTE 4 Fred Klonsky
Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.: Pension thieves. Robyn Gabel is a Democratic State Representative from the 18th District of Evanston. She targets older people, retired police, fire fighters, public service workers, public school teachers and state university employees. Approach with care. She should be considered a Republican and d
12-10-13 Ed Notes Online
Ed Notes Online: Eva Moskowitz' Success Academy Gets Preferential DOE Treatment, Emails Show- DUHHH!NEW YORK CITY — When Eva Moskowitz starts a new charter school, top officials at the city’s Department of Education move heaven and earth to meet her demands.During the past two years, the DOE gave Moskowitz’s controversial chain, Success Academy, rent-free space in city school buildings to open 14
12-10-13 teacherken at Daily Kos
teacherken at Daily Kos: An interesting African perspective on Mandelacan be found in today's Washington Post in an op ed titled The roots of Mandela’s service. The author, Temba Maqubela is headmaster at Groton School in Groton, Massachusetts. He fought against apartheid, escaped persecution, and, in 1986, came to the United States as a political refugee. More importantly, his grandfather actual
12-10-13 4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: Filling Lamotte Seat By Election Or Appointment? Board Is Deciderby Jamie Alter Lynton, Publisher, LA SCHOOL REPORT | http://bit.ly/1aRHhZj December 9, 2013 :: If history is any guide, a school board election is in the offing. As officials at the LA Unified school board scramble to work out options with the city and county on how best to fill the sch
12-10-13 @ The Chalk Face
@ THE CHALK FACE: VAM Fails Test, Again: The Bizarro World of Education ReformVAM Fails Test, Again: The Bizarro World of Education Reform. via VAM Fails Test, Again: The Bizarro World of Education Reform.by plthomasedd / 1h 12-8-13 @ The Chalk Face@ THE CHALK FACE: Mandela: Dishonored by Passive Radical MythMandela: Dishonored by Passive Radical Myth. via Mandela: Dishonored by Passive Radical
12-10-13 With A Brooklyn Accent: Summary of My Remarks to Regents Chair Tisch at Common Core Forum in the Bronx
With A Brooklyn Accent: Summary of My Remarks to Regents Chair Tisch at Common Core Forum in the Bronx: Summary of My Remarks to Regents Chair Tisch at Common Core Forum in the BronxWhat I will say to Regents Chair Tisch after describing the fear and humiliation and demoralization among students and teachers in Bronx schools that have been inspired by testing, test based evaluation of schools and
12-10-13 the becoming radical | A Place for a Pedagogy of Kindness
the becoming radical | A Place for a Pedagogy of Kindness (the public and scholarly writing by P. L. Thomas, Furman University): VAM Fails Test, Again: The Bizarro World of Education ReformThe great state of South Carolina (and for full effect, you should hear that with “great” and “state” rhyming, sort of, with “pet” because that is how the good ol’ boy patriarchy says it around here) continues d
12-10-13 Perdido Street School
Perdido Street School: Is Carmen Farina Now The Frontrunner To Be Chancellor?From Capital NY:Carmen Farina, a leading chancellor contender, not only shares an educational philosophy nearly identical to Bill de Blasio’s, but helped to construct the mayor-elect’s beliefs during the decade she has advised him on school issues.“They are of one mind,” said Dorothy Siegel, an education advocate, former
Report: In Silicon Valley, 'successful' schools fail poor and English-learning students - ContraCostaTimes.com
Report: In Silicon Valley, 'successful' schools fail poor and English-learning students - ContraCostaTimes.com: Report: In Silicon Valley, 'successful' schools fail poor and English-learning studentsBy Sharon Noguchi snoguchi@mercurynews.comPOSTED: 12/09/2013 12:18:29 PM PST | UPDATED: ABOUT 12 HOURS AGO MOUNTAIN VIEW -- Silicon Valley public schools are largely failing poor students and Engl
The Progressive Case for a Common Curriculum - Bridging Differences - Education Week
The Progressive Case for a Common Curriculum - Bridging Differences - Education Week: The Progressive Case for a Common CurriculumBy educationweekly on December 10, 2013 9:19 AMToday, Robert Pondiscio once again writes to Deborah Meier.Dear Deborah,This may be a first for Bridging Differences. I make a progressive argument and you push back with a conservative response. I want schools to give th
Duncan Offers No Way to Regulate Bad Charters Like Ohio’s ECOT | janresseger
Duncan Offers No Way to Regulate Bad Charters Like Ohio’s ECOT | janresseger: Duncan Offers No Way to Regulate Bad Charters Like Ohio’s ECOTPosted on December 10, 2013 by janressegerIn June of 2010, I was part of a group that met with Education Secretary Arne Duncan. Some of us challenged Secretary Duncan about the fact that to apply for grant funding from his Race to the Top competition, states h
Gary teachers union forum part of AFT Day of Action : Gary News
Gary teachers union forum part of AFT Day of Action : Gary News: Gary teachers union forum part of AFT Day of ActionPrint Email11 hours ago • Carmen McCollum carmen.mccollum@nwi.com, (219) 662-5337GARY | The Gary Teachers Union joined a nationwide effort to support and promote public education, and the effort kicked off Monday with a panel of educators, politicians and local leaders focusing on
Follow the Leader – A New Series | Taking Note
Follow the Leader – A New Series | Taking Note: Follow the Leader – A New Seriesby JOHN MERROW on 10. DEC, 2013 in 2013 BLOGS We are excited to announce the premiere of a new Learning Matters production, “Follow the Leader,” a web-only series that will, we hope, reveal a great deal about the men and women who lead American education. Your guide in this new series is Sam Chaltain, an educator and w
Schooling in the Ownership Society: Mother Jones: Less crime, immigration reform and legalization of drugs could hurt Gates' bottom line
Schooling in the Ownership Society: Mother Jones: Less crime, immigration reform and legalization of drugs could hurt Gates' bottom line: Mother Jones: Less crime, immigration reform and legalization of drugs could hurt Gates' bottom lineWith an endowment larger than all but four of the world's largest hedge funds, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is easily one of the most powerful charitie
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CPS needs a sustainable budget - chicagotribune.com
CPS needs a sustainable budget - chicagotribune.com: Broken bonds: The school editionAs enrollment plunged, spending soared December 10, 2013You couldn't ask for a better — or more infuriating — explanation for the financial implosion of Chicago Public Schools than Sunday's installment of the Tribune's "Broken Bonds" series.To sum up: Chicago Public Schools officials were warned more tha
At Corbett's Philly office, 100 press for 'fair' funding formula for schools | Philadelphia Public School Notebook
At Corbett's Philly office, 100 press for 'fair' funding formula for schools | Philadelphia Public School Notebook: At Corbett's Philly office, 100 press for 'fair' funding formula for schoolsby thenotebook on Dec 09 2013 Posted in Latest news="" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; padding: 0px 2px;">Share on emailMore Sharing ServicesCOMMENTS (0)PRINTby Kevin McCorry for News
Thomas Friedman in a Flat Out State of Confusion southbronxschool.com
http://www.southbronxschool.com: Thomas Friedman in a Flat Out State of ConfusionAll those who think that Tom Friedman of the New York Times should stop sharing his ignorance about education signal by giving me a "harumph!" Hey, one of you didn't "harumph!"It's time for Tom Friedman to flatten his flat views of education and go back to what he does best; find a cab driver in so
12-9-13 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: If You Can't Say Anything NiceI saw that phrase in needlepoint on a pillow once. I laughed because well, I did find it apt and funny.Now along comes Gawker with a great (and very long article) by Tom Scocca called "On Smarm." Boy, does it hit a lot of high points with me."Haters", snark, and smarm - he covers them all. (And he uses Thumper -
The Arrogance of Sen. Biss: Cuts teacher pensions and offers workshop for finding retirement security | Reclaim Reform
The Arrogance of Sen. Biss: Cuts teacher pensions and offers workshop for finding retirement security | Reclaim Reform: The Arrogance of Sen. Biss: Cuts teacher pensions and offers workshop for finding retirement securityPosted on December 9, 2013by Ken PrevitiThe sheer arrogance of Illinois Sen.Biss (D) glares from his latest emailed newsletter. After he cut teacher pensions, he offers a workshop
LA Schools want 100k more iPads | Pass / Fail | 89.3 KPCC
LA Schools want 100k more iPads | Pass / Fail | 89.3 KPCC: LA Schools want 100k more iPadsAnnie Gilbertson | December 9th, 2013, 5:43pmMaya Sugarman/KPCCThe Los Angeles Unified School District wants to triple its supply of iPads, even while a citizen’s oversight committee wants to hit the brakes.Superintendent John Deasy's administration released a request this week, asking for about 100,00 more i
Please Support Spencer Smith’s Recovery | Gary Rubinstein's Blog
Please Support Spencer Smith’s Recovery | Gary Rubinstein's Blog: Please Support Spencer Smith’s RecoveryThis past summer I befriended a new TFA corps member named Spencer Smith. For five months I followed his journey from his teacher training to his experiences in his Detroit classroom. Sometimes I’d needle him about being in TFA, but he always took it in stride. The other day I noticed that S
The Myth of Neutrality and the Common Core | educarenow
The Myth of Neutrality and the Common Core | educarenow: The Myth of Neutrality and the Common CorePosted on December 8, 2013 | Leave a commentThe other day I got myself involved in a little Twitter dust-up over the Common Core. The gist of it was that the other twitteree was arguing for the standards, while I was arguing that, even if you believe the standards are fine, to ignore the political i
12-9-13 Ed Notes Online
Ed Notes Online: Diane Ravitch in Red Hook Wednesday Hosted by Julie Cavanagh and PS 15 Red Hook CommunityYou all know how I feel about both these ladies. Put them together and there's magic. So sorry I can't make this but Darren will be there to film.Reminder: I Will Be at P.S. 15 in Brooklyn on December 11by dianeravitch I will join with teachers, parents, and anyone else who wants to attend on
One Key to Finland’s Successful Schools: Teacher Unions. — One Union Gal Speaks Up. | Continuing Change
One Key to Finland’s Successful Schools: Teacher Unions. — One Union Gal Speaks Up. | Continuing Change: One Key to Finland’s Successful Schools: Teacher Unions. — One Union Gal Speaks Up.December 9, 2013Educationaft, children, education, schools, teachers, tweets,unions Rate ThisAs I was surfing Twitter today, I saw this tweet to our AFT President, Randi Weingarten.The tweet was sent by Matt
Counselors as Leaders – Being “Called to the Table” | LFA: Join The Conversation - Public School Insights
Counselors as Leaders – Being “Called to the Table” | LFA: Join The Conversation - Public School Insights: Counselors as Leaders – Being “Called to the Table”By American School Counselor Association on December 9, 2013By Shelley Klaas, American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Elementary PIN Facilitator*As the PIN (Professional Interest Network) Facilitator for Elementary Counselors for the ASC
Nite Cap 12-9-13 #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
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 readWhy Education in Finland Works | Continuing ChangeWhy Education in Finland Works | Continuing Change: Why Education in Finland Works Rate ThisReal relationships – real trust.AFT President Randi Weingarten visits schools in Finla
Why Education in Finland Works | Continuing Change
Why Education in Finland Works | Continuing Change: Why Education in Finland Works Rate ThisReal relationships – real trust.AFT President Randi Weingarten visits schools in Finland to learn how they have ascended to the top in student achievement.via AFT You Tube Uploaded on Mar 18, 2011
Education Secretary Arne Duncan Appoints Members to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) | U.S. Department of Education
Education Secretary Arne Duncan Appoints Members to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) | U.S. Department of Education: Education Secretary Arne Duncan Appoints Members to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI)DECEMBER 9, 2013Contact: Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Du
Disecting Mike Huckabee's Statement on the Common Core | Truth in American Education
Disecting Mike Huckabee's Statement on the Common Core | Truth in American Education: Disecting Mike Huckabee’s Statement on the Common CoreFiled in Common Core State Standards by Shane Vander Hart on December 9, 2013 • 0 Comments291Mike Huckabee during the monologue on his weekend show on Fox News addressed the topic of the Common Core State Standards and his position on it. I watched with inter
Apartheid Adventures | Bill Ayers
Apartheid Adventures | Bill Ayers: Apartheid AdventuresKeeping apartheid in businessThe great novelist Junot Díaz, speaking at Yale recentlyLife is going to present to you a series of transformations. And the point of education should be to transform you. To teach you how to be transformed so you can ride the waves as they come. But today, the point of education is not education. It’s accreditatio
High-Stakes Decisions: The Legal Landscape of Exit Exams Required to Graduate | Cloaking Inequity
High-Stakes Decisions: The Legal Landscape of Exit Exams Required to Graduate | Cloaking Inequity: High-Stakes Decisions: The Legal Landscape of Exit Exams Required to GraduateHigh school exit exam requirements are impacting a growing number of U.S. students, particularly low-income students and students of color. This peer-reviewed article examines policy and legal landscape of exit testing polic
The Loop Capital Connection | WeArePCAPS
The Loop Capital Connection | WeArePCAPS: The Loop Capital ConnectionPosted on December 9, 2013by wearepcapsToday’s National Day of Action in both Chicago and Philadelphia will target Loop Capital and head honcho JIm Reynolds. PCAPS will rally at their local HQ at 2 Penn Center.Jim Reynolds was the central representative from the African American business community publicly aligned with Rahm Eman
NYC Educator: Lie Down with Dogs...
NYC Educator: Lie Down with Dogs...: Lie Down with Dogs......and wake up with fleas. That's what we're getting as a result of our partnership with Steve Barr. Barr is affiliated with some ex-Green Dot school that rose up as a partnership with the UFT. He boasts of being a union school with a 30-page contract, and sets that forward as an example.Here's what he didn't mention in his piece--Green Dot
Emails detail a hidden plan for Kansas City Public Schools - KansasCity.com
Emails detail a hidden plan for Kansas City Public Schools - KansasCity.com: Emails detail a hidden plan for Kansas City Public SchoolsDecember 7BY JOE ROBERTSONThe Kansas City StarBacked by two of the most influential foundations in Kansas City, Missouri Education Commissioner Chris Nicastro and a state-hired consultant are planning the future of Kansas City Public Schools as a slate wiped clean.
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: The white blindspot -- My response to Valerie Strauss
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: The white blindspot -- My response to Valerie Strauss: The white blindspot -- My response to Valerie Strauss"We called it ‘segregation,’ they called it ‘apartheid,” it’s the same system and the same political and military and diplomatic players. We had to fight that same system running parallel.” -- Rev. Jesse JacksonD.C. Mayor Gray at SouthAfrican Embassy (AP P
How to Become a Teacher: Public vs. Private | The Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice
How to Become a Teacher: Public vs. Private | The Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice: How to Become a Teacher: Public vs. PrivateRobbie RhinesmithPosted: December 6, 2013“Those who can’t do, teach,” goes the common refrain. But not among education reformers, many of whom say changing that attitude is the key to lasting systemic improvement in our schools. Andresearch seems to back them up,
12-9-13 THE WHOLE CHILD BLOG Insights on Getting Students to Mastery — Whole Child Education
Insights on Getting Students to Mastery — Whole Child Education: Insights on Getting Students to MasteryWhat does it mean to master a subject? And how can schools help students get there? The December 2013/January 2014 issue of Educational Leadership focuses on how educators can help students achieve mastery as they learn. But what does mastery mean? And how can teachers be sure students have achi
Stiff sentences today in DeKalb Schools corruption case | Get Schooled | www.ajc.com
Stiff sentences today in DeKalb Schools corruption case | Get Schooled | www.ajc.com: Stiff sentences today in DeKalb Schools corruption case 1 2 0 3View Larger Former DeKalb County School Superintendent Crawford Lewis at his sentencing hearing Monday. KENT JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COMPrevious PostsAPS says Grady High football players used fake addresses to play. Does this happen everywhere?December
12-9-13 Schools Matter
Schools Matter: Ending the Achievement Gap With Music EducationPsychology Today Magazine advertises on the Huffington Post. In a recent article, PT reports on how important music education can be for brain development, as well as cognitive and emotional growth for children. Perhaps child psychologists and educators should be talking more.So why has the Department of Education and Arne Duncan and f
Cali Education Headlines Monday, December 9, 2013
FCMAT » Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team: Fensterwald: Some sober words for school boards amid predictions of plentyEducation HeadlinesMonday, December 9, 2013FCMAT provides links to California K-12 news stories as a service to the industry. However, some stories may not be accessible because of newspapers' subscription policies.Diabetes part of life for some students in Lodi Unified
Newark education advocates to protest state policies and cuts in aid | NJ.com
Newark education advocates to protest state policies and cuts in aid | NJ.com: Newark education advocates to protest state policies and cuts in aidNEWARK — Teachers, parents, politicians and students will gather in Newark today to protest budget cuts to the city’s school system, its crumbling facilities and continued state control of the district.Led by American Federation of Teacherspresident Ran
Morning Wink 12-9-13 AM Posts #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK AM POSTS mark as readLISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 12-9-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for allDiane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: Disgusting: Missouri State Commissioner Pushes Secret Plan to Privatize Kansas City SchoolsJoe Robertson of the Kansas City Star reported that the newspaper obtained secret emails d
2nd Banana 12-7-13 Recap of Last Week's Best Post
2nd Banana 11-30-13 Recap of Last Week's Best Post
