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1-12-14 With A Brooklyn Accent Go BATs All Week
With A Brooklyn Accent: 1-11-14 With A Brooklyn Accent Go BATs All WeekWith A Brooklyn Accent:With A Brooklyn Accent Go BATs All WeekNotes on the Testing Catastrophe in New York StatePolicies Which Create Massive Stress in New York Schools(Notes for a Talk to Southampton Democratic Club)A.P.P.R- requiring that all teachers in the state must be evaluated with 40 percent of their evaluation coming f
LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 1-12-14 Diane Ravitch's blog A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: New Volume About Teacher Evaluation and High-Stakes Testing Now AvailableA group of expert researchers have published a new collection of articles about teacher evaluation and high-stakes testing and their consequences. The collection appears online in the Teachers College Record. It is called “High-Stakes Teacher Evaluation: High
1-12-14 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: Fun & Useful Video: “ESL Verb English Grammar Vocabulary Rap Song”I’m adding this video to The Best Web Tools For Teaching Irregular Verbs & Verb Tenses — Contribute Your Suggestions!by Larry Ferlazzo / 11min hide // saveVideo: “What my beagle does when we’re not home”Here’s another fun video to show English Langu
1-12-14 Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement"
Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement": “Nominate The 2014 Toyota Family Teacher Of The Year”From The National Center For Families Learning: “Know a teacher that deserves an “A+” for engaging parents, children and educators in the learning process? Nominate them for the Toyota Family Teacher of the Year Award and the chance to win $20,000 for their school or non-
1-12-14 Scathing Purple Musings | Color me purple in Florid
Scathing Purple Musings | Color me purple in Florida, red in Washington, dark sky-blue in Israel and public school in Education: Rick Scott’s Common Core Political ProblemsEducation commissioner Pam Stewart has provided much-needed calm in Florida’s education universe. Rick Scott probably wishes he had her in place all along instead of ideologues Gerard Robinson and Tony Bennett. But Scott would p
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit 1-12-14
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: L.A.’s DOWNTOWN LIBRARY, 8 REGIONAL BRANCHES TO REOPEN ON SUNDAYSBy Rick Orlov, Los Angeles Daily News | http://bit.ly/1acVHHD Fredi Macias puts books away at the the Mid-Valley Library January 10, 2014 in North Hills, CA. Starting January 12, 2014 the Los Angeles Public LibraryþÄôs Central Library and eight regional branch libraries will be open on Su
1-12-14 @ The Chalk Face
@ THE CHALK FACE: The Costs of Common Core?Funding public education constitutes a large percentage of many states’ total budget, and thus, over the past three or four decades, the role of governor has become necessarily one that impacts education policy strongly. I believe that increased connection between partisan politics and conducting public schools has been powerfully and negatively influenti
1-12-14 the becoming radical | A Place for a Pedagogy of Kindness by P. L. Thomas, EdD
the becoming radical | A Place for a Pedagogy of Kindness (the public and scholarly writing by P. L. Thomas, Furman University): The Costs of Common Core?The Costs of Common Core?.by plthomasedd / 1minNetwork for Public Education National Conference March 1-2, 2014, Austin TXNetwork for Public Education National Conference March 1-2, 2014, Austin TXby plthomasedd / 26min1-11-14 the becoming radica
Stephen Krashen Blog 1-11-14
SKrashen: Incubation: A Neglected Aspect of the Composing Process?S. Krashen ESL Journal 4(2): 10-11. 2001 Remember when you were staring at the ceiling in elementary school, and the teacher asked you whether the answer was on the ceiling? Maybe it was.In a discussion of possible therapies to remediate writing apprehension, Daly (1985) includes these suggestions:"One potentially appropriate t
1-12-14 Perdido Street School
Perdido Street School: Why Aren't Bloomberg And Walcott Blamed For This?We always hear how great Mayor Bloomberg was for the school system, how much better things were after his 12 years of reign than before he took over.Then you get this kind of story from the Post that sounds very much like a school from the "bad-old days":Students at PS 106 in Far Rockaway, Queens, have gotten no math
Lisa Nielsen: The Innovative Educator: 10 tips for students to keep in mind when using social media
Lisa Nielsen: The Innovative Educator: 10 tips for students to keep in mind when using social media: 10 tips for students to keep in mind when using social mediaI was excited to be asked to share ideas about effective social media use for young people with Student Voice. Student Voice is a student-run and non-partisan, not-for-profit organization focusing on issues such as dropout rates, student a
The Shriver Report - A Nonprofit Media Initiative Founded by Maria Shriver
The Shriver Report - A Nonprofit Media Initiative Founded by Maria Shriver: A Woman’s Nation Pushes Back From The BrinkIntroductionReleased January 12th, 2014A Woman’s Nation Pushes Back from the Brink will examine the rates of financial insecurity among American women and the children who depend on them, investigate the impact of it on our nation’s institutions and economic future, and promote mo
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inBloom, Clever, and Student Privacy: More “Big Data” Considerations | deutsch29
inBloom, Clever, and Student Privacy: More “Big Data” Considerations | deutsch29: inBloom, Clever, and Student Privacy: More “Big Data” ConsiderationsJanuary 12, 2014My last few posts have focused on the issue of student data collection, storing, and potential dissemination to “education vendors.” Meanwhile, I have also been reading about the call to separate the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement"
Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement": “Parent Engagement Requires ‘Trust, Not Blame’”Parent Engagement Requires ‘Trust, Not Blame’ is Part Two in my Education Week Teacher series on…parent engagement. Jane Baskwill, Julia Thompson and Bryon V. Garrett share their thoughts. Here are some excerpts:by Larry Ferlazzo / 4h This Looks Like A Useful Study: “Meta Analy
Little Evan Stone and His Babe Princess Sydney Morris of E4E Are In It For Themselves - southbronxschool.com
http://www.southbronxschool.com: Little Evan Stone and His Babe Princess Sydney Morris of E4E Are In It For ThemselvesNot only is Little Evan Stone of Educators 4 Excellencegracing these pages now for the third time this month, but he is being joined by his babe, Princes Sydney Morris. Why is Little Evan sonewsworthy of late?Forbes Magazine named Little Evan and Princess Sydney two the 2014 list o
empathyeducates – Racism May Accelerate Aging in African American Men
empathyeducates – Racism May Accelerate Aging in African American Men: Racism May Accelerate Aging in African American MenRacism May Accelerate Aging in African American MenPhotograph; A homeless African-American man in Southern California isolated on white. [Copyright: Russell Shively]Cower in the corner. Worry and walk on eggshells. Look behind you. Be alert. There are certain standards that you
V.A.M.: Value Added Measure
V.A.M.: Value Added Measure: The inBloom Parent-Guide to Choosing Your Child’s Method of Having Their Data SoldLuke, since I’m your biological father, I just need your report card. It’s totally legit; I swear. I want to enroll you in a weeklong intensive Jedi course at Camp Wildwood. And don’t worry; I would never give that information to inBloom, just so they can “store” it in a cloud. Anyway, th
Former California Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Attorney Kathleen Carroll to Represent Teachers - Perdaily.com
Former California Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Attorney Kathleen Carroll to Represent Teachers - Perdaily.com: Former California Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Attorney Kathleen Carroll to Represent Teachers(Mensaje se repite en Español)Former CTC attorney turned whistleblower, Kathleen Carroll, will now represent credential holders and/or credential applicants under review for misconduct by the CTC.
Nite Cap 1-11-14 #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 CAP2013: My Year In Numbers | Ideas and Thoughts2013: My Year In Numbers | Ideas and Thoughts: 2013: My Year In Numbers0 comments365, digital stories, PersonalJAN11I like data. There I said it. But the caveat is I like data that I choose and create,
2013: My Year In Numbers | Ideas and Thoughts
2013: My Year In Numbers | Ideas and Thoughts: 2013: My Year In Numbers0 comments365, digital stories, PersonalJAN11I like data. There I said it. But the caveat is I like data that I choose and create, not necessarily data that someone thinks is important or useful. That may just be a topic I’ll explore in a future post. This post is more about fun and playing with data.Last year I created this vi
Leonie Haimson of Class Size Matters joins the MHP table: The problems with co-locating charter schools | MSNBC
The problems with co-locating charter schools | MSNBC: The problems with co-locating charter schoolsThis week House Majority Leader Eric Cantor took a surprising swipe at New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio for his campaign promises to begin charging New York’s charter schools rent for sharing city-owned space with public schools. Leonie Haimson of Class Size Matters joins the MHP table.
K-12 News Network | Local Control Funding Formula Accountability Councils — Did You Get the Memo?
K-12 News Network | Local Control Funding Formula Accountability Councils — Did You Get the Memo?: Local Control Funding Formula Accountability Councils — Did You Get the Memo?admin January 11, 2014 Los Angeles, Parents, School Boards, School Districts, State Education Law 0K-12 News Network has obtained an email that the United Way sent to its partner groups advertising an informational session h
Education Week: Why Arne Duncan's PISA Comments Miss the Mark
Education Week: Why Arne Duncan's PISA Comments Miss the Mark: Why Arne Duncan's PISA Comments Miss the MarkBy Robert Weintraub & David WeintraubPrinter-FriendlyEmail ArticleReprintsCommentsDear Secretary Duncan:The U.S. Supreme Court justice and polymath Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. reportedly said: "I would not give a fig for the simplicity this side of complexity, but I would give my life
Registration and Info Now Available! Network for Public Education Conference in Austin, TX March 1 and 2 | Cloaking Inequity
Registration and Info Now Available! Network for Public Education Conference in Austin, TX March 1 and 2 | Cloaking Inequity: Registration and Info Now Available! Network for Public Education Conference in Austin, TX March 1 and 2The Network for Public Education (NPE) 2014 National Conference will bring together some of the most important figures in the education reform debate. Diane Ravitch, Kare
USDOE’s Guiding Principles: School Climate and Discipline (Part 1) | Ward 8 DC Teacher
USDOE’s Guiding Principles: School Climate and Discipline (Part 1) | Ward 8 DC Teacher: USDOE’s Guiding Principles: School Climate and Discipline (Part 1)Guiding Principle #1, creating a safe and supportive school environment, is a great first step. However, we must move beyond expressing idealistic principles, and more towards implementing pragmatic best practices. Schools consisting of low-incom
Peg with Pen: Observing John: The Unlucky Recipient of the Most Testing in 2014
Peg with Pen: Observing John: The Unlucky Recipient of the Most Testing in 2014: Observing John: The Unlucky Recipient of the Most Testing in 2014Today I want to share the bright light of one child. I have altered the story a bit in order to protect his identity, but the essence is the same and the nuggets of information are true. The name is generic on purpose; his real name is so beautiful and c
Litigating DC IMPACT: The real usefulness of the Dee/Wyckoff Regression Discontinuity Design | School Finance 101
Litigating DC IMPACT: The real usefulness of the Dee/Wyckoff Regression Discontinuity Design | School Finance 101: Litigating DC IMPACT: The real usefulness of the Dee/Wyckoff Regression Discontinuity DesignPosted on January 11, 20141 Rate ThisMuch has been made of late regarding the erroneous classification of 44 teachers in Washington DCas ineffective, thus facing job consequences. This pa
2nd Banana 1-11-14 Recap of Last Week's Best Post #EDchat #EDreform #RealEdTalk #p2 #1u
BIG EDUCATION APE 2ND BANANARECAP OF LAST WEEK'S BEST POSTMark-Viverito was for charters before she was against them | New York PostMark-Viverito was for charters before she was against them | New York Post: Mark-Viverito was for charters before she was against themBy Carl CampanileJanuary 6, 2014 | 2:14amModal TriggerKEEP SHOVELING: Melissa Mark-Viverito (second from right) and Yankee Mark Teixei
Morning Wink 1-11-14 AM Posts #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK AM POSTSA Bang, and Then a Whimper: On the Death of Cooper Union |A Bang, and Then a Whimper: On the Death of Cooper Union |: A Bang, and Then a Whimper: On the Death of Cooper UnionJanuary 11, 2014 in StudentsCooper Union, as it has existed for the last century and a half, is dead.“As we work together to find new ways to get The Cooper Union onto stable financial
