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Portland Public Schools students and union supporters plan march on school board during contract negotiations | OregonLive.com
Portland Public Schools students and union supporters plan march on school board during contract negotiations | OregonLive.com: Portland Public Schools students and union supporters plan march on school board during contract negotiationsDozens of community members last month rallied outside the district office to support teachers during ongoing contract negotiations. Students plan on marching on t
Feminist Teacher, Ileana Jiménez, Launches School Tour of India « Feminist Teacher
Feminist Teacher, Ileana Jiménez, Launches School Tour of India « Feminist Teacher: Feminist Teacher, Ileana Jiménez, Launches School Tour of IndiaStudents at the Sanskriti School in New Delhi talked with me about gender and sexuality in Indian culture (photo credit: Ileana Jiménez)This last week, I kicked off my tour of schools in India to talk about teaching feminism in schools globally. I’m tak
What is Randi Doing Right that brought out The Flying Monkeys
What is Randi Doing Right that brought out The Flying Monkeys Why I Defend Randi | Diane Ravitch's blogWhy I Defend Randi | Diane Ravitch's blog: Why I Defend RandiA reader who calls himself or herself “Democracy” left comments criticizing me for defending Randi Weingarten–or perhaps for not attacking her.Here is my response to Democracy:Democracy, you ask a good question, and I will answer as be
How the Rise of Women in Labor Could Save the Movement | The Nation
How the Rise of Women in Labor Could Save the Movement | The Nation: How the Rise of Women in Labor Could Save the MovementA new wave of female labor leaders are winning by thinking big. Bryce Covert January 10, 2014 ShareAi-jen Poo, director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, speaks at a rally urging fair immigration reform for laborers. (womentogether/Flickr)“While birthing ROC I have b
LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 1-13-14 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 Rochester Mayor Pledges More Charter SchoolsUpstate New York has had its share of failed charter schools. Some years back, Edison Schools had a charter school in Rochester, which was a disaster and later shuttered by its state authorizer. Not far away another charter (acquired by Imagine Schools) in Syracuse was shut down due
1-13-14 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: My Latest NY Times Post: Learning Prepositions & Using Badly Translated Signs For Language LearningMy latest New York Times post for English Language Learners is on prepositions AND language-learning with badly translated signs. It includes a student interactive and teaching ideas. You might also be interested in The Be
1-13-14 Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher
Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.: Keeping retirement weird. 450 years of teaching experience.When I retired from teaching in June of 2012, I walked out of my building on the last day of school with nothing in my hands. Anne picked me up and we drove to the airport. All the retirement celebrating had been done. My union honored me and
1-13-14 Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement"
Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement": “What Do Parents Want in Their Child’s School?”What Do Parents Want in Their Child’s School? is a good post by Bill Carozza summarizing a semi-recent poll of parents by the Fordham Institute. I had thought I had posted about the survey already, but I couldn’t find it, so I guess I just thought I had…. Of course, I have post
1-13-14 Wait What?
Wait What?: Malloy administration action raises more ethics questions…Stefan Pryor, Governor Malloy’s Commissioner of Education, is no stranger to ethics issues. Pryor and his operatives at the State Department of Education are now engaged in activities that raise even more potential ethics violations. As reported yesterday in a post entitled, “Pryor schedules Corporate Education Reform Industry L
The Educated Reporter: Deadlines Approaching For Journalism Fellowships
The Educated Reporter: Deadlines Approaching For Journalism Fellowships: Deadlines Approaching For Journalism FellowshipsDeadlines are approaching for several journalism fellowships, including one designed specifically for education reporters. Each provides an extraordinary opportunity to step away from the daily grind of the beat and consider how you want the next chapter of your career to play o
1-13-14 The Answer Sheet
The Answer Sheet: Weingarten slams teacher evaluation by student test scoresRandi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, the country’s second largest teachers union, has been a supporter of the Common Core State Standards for a long time but she has expressed concern in the last year over the way the standards are being implemented, saying that the rollout was “far wors
1-13-14 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle Schools This WeekMonday, Jan. 13thCurriculum and Instruction Policy Committee meeting from 4:30-6:30 pm. AgendaDiscussion of Policy 3130, student assignment, Policy 2415, high school graduation requirement, CTE review, Equitable Access Annual report, math adoption progress reportI will be unable to attend this meeting but it does look interesting.Charter Co
1-13-14 Schools Matter
Schools Matter: California Readers--Read This and ActK-12 News Network has obtained an email that the United Way sent to its partner groups advertising an informational session held by Superintendent John Deasy that will provide details on the rollout of Local Control Funding Formula councils. These councils, part of Local Control Accountability Plans, must by law include community members, parent
1-13-14 Scathing Purple Musings | Color me purple in Florida
Scathing Purple Musings | Color me purple in Florida, red in Washington, dark sky-blue in Israel and public school in Education: Skepticism in the Florida Senate on Common Core Roll-OutPam Stewart will be back at the legislature to deliver Florida’s own set of Common Core Standards, but it’s quite clear that senators on both sides of the aisle are skeptical of her being able to deliver on the enti
teacherken at Daily Kos 1-13-14: Republicans are "Enemies of the Poor"
Daily Kos: Krugman: Republicans are "Enemies of the Poor": Krugman: Republicans are "Enemies of the Poor"In his Monday column, Krugman tells us it is difficult for Republican with national ambitions are having a difficult time talking about the poor because of their well-earned reputation for reverse Robin-Hoodism, for being the party that takes from the poor and gives to the r
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit 1-13-14
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: L.A. UNIFIED SURVEYS PRICES OTHERS PAY FOR iPADS, SIMILAR DEVICESBy Howard Blume. Los Angeles Times | http://lat.ms/1awjkeF In Perris, Pinacate Middle School students Raul Curil, 13 and Marco Fuentes, 12, in Mark Synnott's journalism class, work on Chromebook devices producing their electronic newspaper, the Puma Press. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Tim
1-13-14 Perdido Street School
Perdido Street School: Again I Ask, Why No Blame For Bloomberg And Walcott?The Post does another story on horror school PS 106 this morning:Kids at Queens’ notorious “School of No” have been forced to pay for a bizarre fifth-grade party at which their principal makes them dress up as little brides and grooms, The Post has learned — as the DOE announce that it would probe conditions at the school.
An Urban Teacher's Education: What's Best for Kids
An Urban Teacher's Education: What's Best for Kids: What's Best for KidsIf you've spent any time in schools or in school district offices, there's a good chance you've heard someone implore others to remember that it's important to keep students in mind when making decisions.Although not always, this is sometimes a underhanded insult. It suggests that others may have ulterior motives (presumably s
4 Questions Parents Should Ask About Student Data Security - High School Notes (usnews.com)
4 Questions Parents Should Ask About Student Data Security - High School Notes (usnews.com): 4 Questions Parents Should Ask About Student Data SecurityBy KELSEY SHEEHYJanuary 13, 2014 RSS Feed PrintLax protocols for student data could put teens’ privacy at risk, experts say.Student data has the ability to transform education, experts say.Teachers can tailor instruction using student grades, and co
Departments of Education and Justice Endorse Restorative, not Punitive, School Discipline | janresseger
Departments of Education and Justice Endorse Restorative, not Punitive, School Discipline | janresseger: Departments of Education and Justice Endorse Restorative, not Punitive, School DisciplinePosted on January 13, 2014 by janressegerOn Wednesday, January 8, Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan issued new guidance to reduce zero tolerance discipline policies in the
Tennessee Student Ethan Young: "We Need Change, But Not Common Core" - Living in Dialogue - Education Week Teacher
Tennessee Student Ethan Young: "We Need Change, But Not Common Core" - Living in Dialogue - Education Week Teacher: Tennessee Student Ethan Young: "We Need Change, But Not Common Core"By Anthony Cody on January 13, 2014 6:49 AMVideos of teenagers occasionally "go viral," racking up thousands of views on YouTube. But rarely do they feature discussions of education poli
UCLA POLICE HARASS JUDGE DAVID CUNNINGHAM - Perdaily.com
UCLA POLICE HARASS JUDGE DAVID CUNNINGHAM - Perdaily.com: UCLA POLICE HARASS JUDGE DAVID CUNNINGHAM (Mensaje se repite en EspañolI am a twice graduate of UCLA. You may have recently read or heard the news about African-American Superior Court Judge David Cunningham III, who was pulled over just steps away from UCLA by campus police. He was verbally berated, then physically assaulted and detained
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: WEEKEND QUOTABLES
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: WEEKEND QUOTABLES: WEEKEND QUOTABLESRoger Ailes (NYT)Fox News Chief Exec. Roger Ailes “I’m walking around, and I feel just all this anger. I can’t figure out where it’s coming from.” -- NYT Sunday Book Review Eric Holder “A routine school disciplinary infraction should land a student in the principal’s office, not in a police precinct.” -- New York TimesMark Anderson
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Record year for Ohio charter school failures is unnerving proponents | The Raw Story
Record year for Ohio charter school failures is unnerving proponents | The Raw Story: Record year for Ohio charter school failures is unnerving proponentsBy George ChidiSunday, January 12, 2014 22:17 ESTTopics: charter school ♦ charter schools ♦ Ohio charter school ♦ Talented Tenth Leadership Academy The charter school movement in Ohio has to contend with a rash of failing schools in Columbus. Of
Educators air academic alternative to increased student testing - NorthJersey.com
Educators air academic alternative to increased student testing - NorthJersey.com: Educators air academic alternative to increased student testingSUNDAY JANUARY 12, 2014, 10:09 PMBY GEORGE WIRTSTAFF WRITERTHE MONTCLAIR TIMESPAGES: 1 2 3 > DISPLAY ON ONE PAGE | PRINT | E-MAILMontclair public schools could take a different route in assessing their students' academic achievement.STAFF PHOTOS BY GEOR
empathyeducates – Columbus Has 17 Charter School Failures In One Year
empathyeducates – Columbus Has 17 Charter School Failures In One Year: 123PreviousNextColumbus Has 17 Charter School Failures In One YearPhotograph; Sam Greene | Dispatch | The school on S. 6th Street is one of four Olympus schools shuttered.Felony theft, filth, and failure to meet payroll, and still, the public funds keep coming. A sponsorship is all you need and regardless of your record you too
L.A. Unified surveys prices others pay for iPads, similar devices - latimes.com
L.A. Unified surveys prices others pay for iPads, similar devices - latimes.com: L.A. Unified surveys prices others pay for iPads, similar devicesComments18EmailShare33In Perris, Pinacate Middle School students Raul Curil, 13 and Marco Fuentes, 12, in Mark Synnott's journalism class, work on Chromebook devices producing their electronic newspaper, the Puma Press.(Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times
Don't pull the parent trigger in Georgia. It will exacerbate... | Get Schooled | www.ajc.com
Don't pull the parent trigger in Georgia. It will exacerbate... | Get Schooled | www.ajc.com: Don't pull the parent trigger in Georgia. It will exacerbate school-to-prison pipeline. COMMENT(9) 1 8 1 11Some child advocates believe the parent trigger bill could lead to more kids being suspended and expelled, both of which contribute to Georgia's school-to-prison pipeline. (Kent Johnson/AJC)Previous
Honey, School Reform, Democrats and Republicans | Reclaim Reform
Honey, School Reform, Democrats and Republicans | Reclaim Reform: Honey, School Reform, Democrats and RepublicansPosted on January 12, 2014by Ken PrevitiWe have all been trained since youth to trust certain brands for wholesome contents. We believed in those brands out of some experience; but as the brands remain, and contents change, many of us continue to believe and trust that old brand name.Ho
Nite Cap 1-12-14 #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 CAPThe Top 8 Things That Are Just Like Apartheid, By Grant Wiggins - The Jose Vilson | The Jose VilsonThe Top 8 Things That Are Just Like Apartheid, By Grant Wiggins - The Jose Vilson | The Jose Vilson: The Top 8 Things That Are Just Like Apartheid,
The Top 8 Things That Are Just Like Apartheid, By Grant Wiggins - The Jose Vilson | The Jose Vilson
The Top 8 Things That Are Just Like Apartheid, By Grant Wiggins - The Jose Vilson | The Jose Vilson: The Top 8 Things That Are Just Like Apartheid, By Grant Wigginsby JOSE VILSON on JANUARY 12, 2014in JOSEThat’s it. I’m proposing that, as of now, there be a Mandela’s Law, a Godwin’s Law corollary, which states that anytime you make inappropriate use of apartheid in an argument, you’ve already lost
Diane Ravitch’s ideas on school policy are worth listening to, even if you disagree - The Washington Post
Diane Ravitch’s ideas on school policy are worth listening to, even if you disagree - The Washington Post: Diane Ravitch’s ideas on school policy are worth listening to, even if you disagreeBy Jay Mathews, Sunday, January 12, 1:29 PM E-mail the writerI’m a fan of school policy pundit Diane Ravitch. On the jacket of her latest book, “Reign of Error: The Hoax of the Privatization Movement and the Da
NYC Educator: Why We Need Merit Pay
NYC Educator: Why We Need Merit Pay: Why We Need Merit Payby guest blogger Educator for ExcellenceFirst of all, it's important for teachers to be recognized. That's why I'm so glad we're no longer rated satisfactory or unsatisfactory. I, for one, am excellent. That's just one reason I don't teach anymore. Another is all that money I get to run this organization. Let me tell you, we have offices al
On the Fourth Anniversary of the Haitian Earthquake my Family Survived: end the U.N. occupation, end U.S. exploitation, and end corporate education reform on Haiti! | I AM AN EDUCATOR
On the Fourth Anniversary of the Haitian Earthquake my Family Survived: end the U.N. occupation, end U.S. exploitation, and end corporate education reform on Haiti! | I AM AN EDUCATOR: On the Fourth Anniversary of the Haitian Earthquake my Family Survived: end the U.N. occupation, end U.S. exploitation, and end corporate education reform on Haiti!By I AM AN EDUCATOR on January 12, 2014Four years a
1-11-14 Ed Notes Online
Ed Notes Online: My Comment on Ravitch Defense of RandiDiane,I support your choice in defending Randi (Why I Defend Randi). When you changed your mind the turnaround has had an immense impact. But you as an academic affected policy. Randi's positions had a direct impact on the working conditions of teachers. As a union leader her pushing of positions that turned out to be wrong emasculated the uni
1-12-14 Wait What?
Wait What?: Pryor schedules Corporate Education Reform Industry Lobby Group for Alliance District MeetingAnd that is just the tip of the iceberg… Governor Malloy’s Commissioner of Education, Stefan Pryor, and his sidekick and aide, former Achievement First principal Morgan Barth, are pushing the ethical envelope ever further while telegraphing where Malloy really stands when it comes to teachers,
Dollarocracy | Seattle Education
Dollarocracy | Seattle Education: Dollarocracy Perfecting the Propaganda State through DollarocracyWe saw this when the WalMart Walton’s and Bill Gates poured millions of dollars into our state to bring in charter schools, a privatization of a publicly funded system.We also saw this with the GMO initiative that would have required the labeling of our foods in the state of Washington.Per McChesney,
1-12-14 Schools Matter
Schools Matter: Ravitch Announces Randi's "Decoupling" of Common Core from VAMWith light diminishing between Diane Ravitch and Randi Weingarten's positions, Dr. Ravitch posted this this morning. My comment at her blog follows.A reader who calls himself or herself “Democracy” left comments criticizing me for defending Randi Weingarten–or perhaps for not attacking her.Here is my response
Chicago Teachers Fight Removal of Special Ed Student Cap - Living in Dialogue - Education Week Teacher
Chicago Teachers Fight Removal of Special Ed Student Cap - Living in Dialogue - Education Week Teacher: Chicago Teachers Fight Removal of Special Ed Student CapBy Anthony Cody on January 12, 2014 1:17 PMShould there be limits on the proportion of special education students in regular ed classrooms? This Chicago teacher thinks so.Guest post by Michelle Gunderson.Every child who enters my first clas
Walker Opposes Raising the Minimum Wage | Larry Miller's Blog: Educate All Students!
Walker Opposes Raising the Minimum Wage | Larry Miller's Blog: Educate All Students!: Walker Opposes Raising the Minimum WageFiled under: Economy,Poverty,Scott Walker — millerlf @ 12:15 pm In a year-end interview on national television Scott Walker was asked if he supports raising the minimum wage. He answered a definitive No! He responded saying that the nation should instead follow his Wisconsin
Why I Defend Randi | Diane Ravitch's blog
Why I Defend Randi | Diane Ravitch's blog: Why I Defend RandiA reader who calls himself or herself “Democracy” left comments criticizing me for defending Randi Weingarten–or perhaps for not attacking her.Here is my response to Democracy:Democracy, you ask a good question, and I will answer as best I can..As you know, I have criticized the Common Core in many posts. I have criticized the lack of tr
1-12-14 The Answer Sheet
The Answer Sheet: ‘The Procedure’ and how it is harming educationDo you know what “The Procedure” is and why it is a problem for education? Here to explain is Marion Brady, a veteran classroom teacher, who has written history and world culture textbooks (Prentice-Hall), professional books, numerous nationally distributed columns (many are available here), and courses of study. His 2011 book, “Wh
1-12-14 Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher
Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.: Sunday reads.There is no such thing as clean coal. A tiny padded room at KIPP Star Washington Heights Elementary School was a real-life nightmare for two young boys who were repeatedly detained in the tot cells. Parents and students charged Chicago charter schools Tuesday with targeted expulsions inte
1-12-14 Jersey Jazzman
Jersey Jazzman: Normalizing "Plausible Deniability"I don't normally watch the Sunday talk shows... but how could I not this week? All Christie, all the time.The big question the punditocracy seems to care about now is "What did Christie know and when did he know it?" That's fine, to a point -- but it's also a problem. Because it sets a default position for Christie, and every o
Morning Wink 1-12-14 AM Posts #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK AM POSTS1-12-14 With A Brooklyn Accent Go BATs All WeekWith 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
