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FCMAT » Cali Education Headlines Friday, January 24, 2014
FCMAT » Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team: Well Maybe!A Dearth of Democracy: Why Sac City Voters Deserve an Election, Not an Appointment | The Sacramento Coalition to Save Public EducationEducation HeadlinesFriday, January 24, 2014FCMAT provides links to California K-12 news stories as a service to the industry. However, some stories may not be accessible because of newspapers' subscr
LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 1-24-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: Why Kill Néw Bedford High School?EduShyster tells a sad story of the utter irresponsibility and–oh, I can’t think of a better word than “idiocy”–of Massachsetts officials. Local and state officials are “turning around” Néw Bedford High School by firing half the teachers. “Ahoy, matey! That great looming specter in the distance is n
Behind Progress, Common Sense and Courage | ED.gov Blog
Behind Progress, Common Sense and Courage | ED.gov Blog: Behind Progress, Common Sense and CouragePosted on January 24, 2014 by Arne DuncanThis op-ed appeared in the January 23, 2014 edition of the Washington Post.In education, it sometimes takes courage to do what ought to be common sense.That’s a key lesson from several recent national and international assessments of U.S. education. These inclu
1-24-14 Wait What?
Wait What?: Workplace Bullying: Capital Prep isn’t the only abuserOne of the most disturbing things about Steve Perry and the way he runs Capital Prep. Magnet School is the reports of the extensive workplace bullying. At last count, Capital Prep had lost at least seven teachers this year. Capital Prep’s abusive working conditions have left teachers stunned and hurt. The school’s actions have eve
1-24-14 The Answer Sheet
The Answer Sheet: Why there’s no excuse for ‘no-excuse’ schoolsThe “no excuses” brand of schooling is alive and well in this reform era. In this post Sigal Ben-Porath, an associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, explains why that is unfortunate. Ben-Porath’s research focuses on the politics of education policy, citizenship education, and political philo
1-24-14 Schools Matter
Schools Matter: March 28-30, Denver, CO: Be There"Parents in this year’s opt-out movement are standing up for something larger than their own child’s test-day happiness: the conviction that all children have better things to do with their days than fill in bubbles on a multiple-choice sheet, and that all children have better things to do with their heads than bang them against a table in desp
1-24-14 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: Are Florida’s Local School Boards Stepping Up to Oppose Standard Charter School Contracts?Jeff Solochek writes in Gradebook that Pasco County School Board urged its congressional delegation not to move forward on charter school legislation that would create a standardize
Ms. Jablonski's Class Blog 1-24-14
Ms. Jablonski's Class Blog: 9/11 Accused Refuses Mental ExamRamzi bin al Shibh is one of the men accused of taking part in the horrendous 9/11 tragedy that struck grief into the heart of this nation. The court ordered a formal mental exam to be taken to ensure bin al Shibh's competence to stand trial. Bin al Shibh refused to take part in examination in fear that they'd use his previously diagnosed
1-24-14 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: From The Archives: “Five key strategies to get/keep kids engaged at school”I’ve recently re-started an effort I’ve tried to do previously by regularly highlighting previous posts and articles I’ve shared in previous years that I think might be worth a second look. Today, I’m highlighting an excerpt from one of my books that
1-23-14 Ed Notes Online
Ed Notes Online: More NYSUT Internals: Valley Central TA President Supports IannuzziCapital Tonight reports that an NYSUT analysis shows 69% of school districts will be receiving less aid in Cuomo's proposed budget than they got in 2009.... Reality-Based EducatorOne hundred and seven (107), approximately 25% of teaching staff positions, have been cut in the past 5 years and it is Governor Cuomo wh
1-24-14 4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: PARENTS AND TEACHERS PROTEST LAUSD’S ELIMINATION OF COMMITTEE INVESTIGATING CONTROVERSIAL iPAD PURCHASEBy smf for 4LAKids News Thursday, January 23, 2014 :: Parents and teachers held a press conference/photo op Thursday afternoon to express anger and disappointment at LAUSD school board president Dr. Richard Vladovic’s decision to disband a LAUSD school
1-22-14 With A Brooklyn Accent Go BATs: Why The Democratic Party Can Longer Be Relied Upon to Defend Public Education
With A Brooklyn Accent: Why The Democratic Party Can Longer Be Relied Upon to Defend Public EducationThe Democratic Party, at its top levels, is mired in a web of corruption and insider dealing when it comes to the "growth areas" of Predatory School Reform- charter schools, on line learning, educational technology, test production. This is one important reason why Arne Duncan was, and st
1-24-14 Perdido Street School
Perdido Street School: Common Core Criticism Rises To A Crescendo Across The StateNewsday reported that Cuomo's call for a Common Core commission to look at the CCSS roll-out isn't going over so well with critics: Long Island educators and parents Wednesday denounced Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's proposed panel to review the rollout of the Common Core academic standards, repeating calls for an immediate
Ohio School Choice Leaves Behind Traditional Public Schools of Last Resort | janresseger
Ohio School Choice Leaves Behind Traditional Public Schools of Last Resort | janresseger: Ohio School Choice Leaves Behind Traditional Public Schools of Last ResortPosted on January 24, 2014 by janressegerPolicy Matters Ohio has released Misleading Measurements: How Ohio School Ratings Foster False Comparisons, a new report on school ratings in Ohio’s large urban districts. The report examines de
Schooling in the Ownership Society: More from Davos
Schooling in the Ownership Society: More from Davos: More from DavosFrom BloombergFilipino mogul Enrique Razon loathes rubbing shoulders with fellow billionaires in Davos. “It’s loaded with bloated self-importance,” the casino and cargo-terminal owner said in an interview today in the Swiss village, where he was wrapping up his second trip to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting. “I’m here to
Trial to challenge job protections for California teachers | Pass / Fail | 89.3 KPCC
Trial to challenge job protections for California teachers | Pass / Fail | 89.3 KPCC: LA Unified's backlogged music repair shop to expandBroken bows rest in a pile on a table at Los Angeles Unified School District's Music Repair Shop.; Credit: Grant Slater/KPCC The Los Angeles Unified School District has quietly moved to expand its instrument repair shop - a decision that came after KPCC reported
How Long Can You Stay Mad at a 10-Year Old? | Mr. Teachbad
How Long Can You Stay Mad at a 10-Year Old? | Mr. Teachbad: How Long Can You Stay Mad at a 10-Year Old?Last week I was out walking the dog when I saw him. We were walking toward each other on the sidewalk. As the distance between us closed, I maneuvered the dog so that I would be between she and Brad as we passed. She’s an intimidating dog.It was just as we passed that I recognized him. Even up cl
A Superintendent’s Dreaded Decision | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice
A Superintendent’s Dreaded Decision | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice: A Superintendent’s Dreaded DecisionSchool closings due to snow and bad weather in the Midwest and along the East coast have occurred weekly this winter. While doing research at two high schools in Washington, D.C. in early December, sleet and rain mixed with snow closed schools in the city and surrounding co
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Notes from the bottom of the barrel
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Notes from the bottom of the barrel: Notes from the bottom of the barrelNote to Cong. Eric Cantor -- Hope you are enjoying your junket to Davos and relaxing after working so hard to cut our unemployment benefits. Must be great skiing this time of year. But next time you and Rory grab some coffee over at the Kongress, be sure not to leave the receipt on the table. Fo
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Special Late Nite Cap UPDATE 1-23-14 #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
Nite Cap UPDATEUPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATECORPORATE ED REFORM“Why I Want To Give Up Teaching”…the Common Core StandardsThis was recently posted in the Hartford Courant by Elizabeth A. Natale who teaches English and language arts at Sedgwick Middle School in West Hartford, CT. Why I Want to Give Up Teaching Surrounded by piles of student work to grade, lessons to plan and laundry to do, I have but
Jersey Jazzman: Jazzman Extracurricular Activities
Jersey Jazzman: Jazzman Extracurricular Activities: Jazzman Extracurricular ActivitiesLet's get this out of the way:This brief about One Newark -- the controversial plan to restructure the Newark Public Schools -- is coauthored by me. I am one of the authors of the brief. And I'm not Bruce Baker.So there you have it. Frankly, I don't think it's a big deal... but it seems like some others do.I have
1-23-14 Schools Matter 1-22-14 Schools Matter
Schools Matter: 1-22-14 Schools Matterby Jim Horn / 16min Children's Authors Beg Obama for Relief from Testing InsanityWish in one hand, and spit in the other; see which one fill up first. From MSNBC, of all places:Famed author and poet Maya Angelou and 120 other children’s book authors are challenging President Obama’s national education policy over what they call an “overuse and abuse” of stand
New Report: An Empirical Critique of “One Newark” « New Jersey Education Policy Forum
New Report: An Empirical Critique of “One Newark” « New Jersey Education Policy Forum: New Report: An Empirical Critique of “One Newark” « New Jersey Education Policy Forum Our new report is too long to post in its entirety in blog form.The report can be downloaded here: Weber.Baker_OneNewark_Jan24_2014Below is the executive summary of the report:Executive SummaryOn December 18, 2013, State Superi
Paul Vallas shares the blame for the $1.5 Billion penalty that taxpayers will have to pay | Reclaim Reform
Paul Vallas shares the blame for the $1.5 Billion penalty that taxpayers will have to pay | Reclaim Reform: Paul Vallas shares the blame for the $1.5 Billion penalty that taxpayers will have to payPosted on January 23, 2014by Ken PrevitiPaul Vallas shares the blame for a new $1.5 Billion penalty that taxpayers will have to pay. Also, Vallas is still causing economic damage to New Orleans and Louis
Terrorism of Noble Network of charter schools - Substance News
Terrorism of Noble Network of charter schools - Substance News: Terrorism of Noble Network of charter schools - Substance News'...We’ve seen an alarming number of students being admitted to the hospital with depression, severe anxiety, and increasingly with actual suicide attempts all directly tied to these schools’ discipline, academic, and retention policies...' Teacher exposes Noble's bullying
Nite Cap 1-23-14 #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 CAPsolidaridad: 8th Annual A.R.E. Conferencesolidaridad: 8th Annual A.R.E. Conference: 8th Annual A.R.E. ConferenceWORKSHOP PRESENTATION PROPOSALAPPLICATION FORM8th Annual A.R.E. ConferenceSaturday, March 1st, 2014C.K. McClatchy High SchoolSacrament
solidaridad: 8th Annual A.R.E. Conference
solidaridad: 8th Annual A.R.E. Conference: 8th Annual A.R.E. ConferenceWORKSHOP PRESENTATION PROPOSALAPPLICATION FORM8th Annual A.R.E. ConferenceSaturday, March 1st, 2014C.K. McClatchy High SchoolSacramento, CASUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, January 31st, 2014Email Application to: Sacra.ARE@gmail.comCONFERENCE TITLE20 Year Effort: Raza Educators Building Liberated SpacesWORKSHOPS· Critical Peda
The State of America's Children® 2014 Report
The State of America's Children® 2014 Report: THE STATE OF AMERICA'S CHILDREN® 2014 REPORTIn 1964, President Lyndon Johnson declared a War on Poverty in his State of the Union Address. Fifty years later, how have American children fared? CDF’s new report The State of America's Children 2014 finds child poverty has reached record levels and children of color are disproportionately poor. This is a c
The Bunkum Awards in Education go to Rhee, Gates, ALEC and more of your edu faves | Seattle Education
The Bunkum Awards in Education go to Rhee, Gates, ALEC and more of your edu faves | Seattle Education: The Bunkum Awards in Education go to Rhee, Gates, ALEC and more of your edu favesFrom the National Education Policy Center (NEPC):This marks our eighth year of handing out the Bunkum Awards, recognizing the lowlights in educational research over the past year. As long as the bunk keeps flowing, t
Standardized movie showing around the US | Parents Across America
Standardized movie showing around the US | Parents Across America: Standardized movie showing around the USPAA’s Florida affiliate HispanEduca invites parents to movie screeningStandardized: Lies, Money and Civil Rights: How Testing is Ruining Public EducationPAA Florida affiliate HispanEduca leader Lourdes Perez Ramirez invites every Florida parent to a showing in Orlando of the new movie “Standa
NEA Announces $60 Million Fund to Invest in Educators’ Best Ideas | NEA Today
NEA Announces $60 Million Fund to Invest in Educators’ Best Ideas | NEA Today: NEA Announces $60 Million Fund to Invest in Educators’ Best IdeasJanuary 23, 2014 by twalker Filed under Featured News, Top StoriesBy Tim Walker and Celeste BusserOn Thursday, National Education Association President Dennis Van Roekel announced the establishment of a $60 million fund to invest in state and local initia
Surprising Test Results For Some Of The World's Richest Students
Surprising Test Results For Some Of The World's Richest Students: Surprising Test Results For Some Of The World's Richest StudentsThe WorldPost has gotten the first look at the math scores of students at every socioeconomic decile from the 65 countries that participate in the Programme for International Student Assessment. What they reveal about the correlation between wealth and a student's acade
The “Fruits” and the Future of Centralization in Public Schools | The Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice
The “Fruits” and the Future of Centralization in Public Schools | The Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice: The “Fruits” and the Future of Centralization in Public SchoolsBenjamin Scafidi, Ph.D.Posted: January 20, 2014Dr. Scafidi is the director of the Economics of Education Policy Center and professor of Economics at Georgia College & State University.School district consolidation was p
1-23-14 The Whole Child Blog -
Early Education Takes Center Stage — Whole Child Education: Early Education Takes Center StageWith so much attention being paid to college and career readiness, the importance of early childhood education should not be overlooked. In the new issue of Policy Priorities, ASCD explores the significance of early childhood education and details the challenges of expanding access and ensuring equitable
Arne Duncan Answers Teachers’ Questions on the Role of Private Funds and Interests in Education | ED.gov Blog
Arne Duncan Answers Teachers’ Questions on the Role of Private Funds and Interests in Education | ED.gov Blog: Arne Duncan Answers Teachers’ Questions on the Role of Private Funds and Interests in EducationPosted on January 23, 2014 by Guest BloggerAs a Teaching Ambassador Fellow at the U.S. Department of Education— a teacher on leave from my school for one year to help bring educator voice to the
Neighborhood Councils Should Scrutinize Neighborhood Schools, iPad Initiative – redqueeninla
Neighborhood Councils Should Scrutinize Neighborhood Schools, iPad Initiative – redqueeninla: Neighborhood Councils Should Scrutinize Neighborhood Schools, iPad InitiativeWritten by redqueeninla in LAUSDWhen Mayor Villaraigosa made a grab for control of school affairs channelingthe approach of his Big Apple-counterpart, we Angelenos would up with clearly delineated and separate roles relegated to
empathyeducates – Muscle Cramps, Evidence, and the Public Education Reform Debate
empathyeducates – Muscle Cramps, Evidence, and the Public Education Reform Debate: Muscle Cramps, Evidence, and the Public Education Reform DebateBy Paul L. Thomas, Ed.D. | Originally Published at The Becoming Radical. January 15, 2014For almost thirty years, I have been a serious recreational and competitive cyclist. Despite my goals as a cyclist focusing primarily on endurance events—such as Eng
A Dearth of Democracy: Why Sac City Voters Deserve an Election, Not an Appointment | The Sacramento Coalition to Save Public Education
A Dearth of Democracy: Why Sac City Voters Deserve an Election, Not an Appointment | The Sacramento Coalition to Save Public Education: A Dearth of Democracy: Why Sac City Voters Deserve an Election, Not an Appointmentpublished by Kate_Lenox on Thu, 01/23/2014 - 11:36amWell Maybe!There has been a dearth of democracy lately here in Sacramento. Races big and small, from water board to mayor of Sacra
NYC Educator: The Fix Is in, Declares Reformy John King
NYC Educator: The Fix Is in, Declares Reformy John King: The Fix Is in, Declares Reformy John KingReformy John King appeared before a group of Senators and let them know that he wasn't making any stinking changes, because Common Core is just peachy, everyone thinks so, and anyone who doesn't is either a parent, a teacher, or a New York resident, all of whom are special interests. Though self-procl
Daily Kos: Republicans say 'school choice' but they mean privatization
Daily Kos: Republicans say 'school choice' but they mean privatization: Republicans say 'school choice' but they mean privatizationbyLaura ClawsonFollowforDaily Kos Labor Email 32 Comments / 32 Newattribution: Iofoto/DreamstimeThe Republican strategy of privatizing public education and labeling it as a civil rights issue continues apace. While Republican politicians don't see it as a civil rig
There Has Been an Average of One School Shooting Every Other School Day so far This Year | News & Notes, What Matters Today | BillMoyers.com
There Has Been an Average of One School Shooting Every Other School Day so far This Year | News & Notes, What Matters Today | BillMoyers.com: There Has Been an Average of One School Shooting Every Other School Day so far This YearJanuary 23, 2014by Adam PeckA woman hugs a student at a staging ground set up at the Roswell Mall following a shooting at Berrendo Middle School, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 20
Schooling in the Ownership Society: Uh oh. Is Pearson in trouble?
Schooling in the Ownership Society: Uh oh. Is Pearson in trouble?: Uh oh. Is Pearson in trouble?Arne Duncan and state around the country have all their Common Core eggs in Pearson's basket. Problem is, the basket's got a hole in it.The Guardian reports that the British mega-publisher's 2013 earnings would be lower than expected due to higher restructuring costs and poor demand for its North Americ
1-23-14 4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: SB837: MORE PRESCHOOL THAN CALIFORNIA CAN AFFORD + smf’s 2¢The 'transitional kindergarten' program championed by state Senate leader Darrell Steinberg would create an expensive new entitlement. LA Times Editorial | http://lat.ms/1eVCt99 SB 837 would create a new program ‘universal transitional kindergarten’ for all 4-year-olds. (Los Angeles Times / Janu
Educating, Engaging and Mobilizing Parents: A Conversation with Parents for Public Schools Executive Director Anne Foster | LFA: Join The Conversation - Public School Insights
Educating, Engaging and Mobilizing Parents: A Conversation with Parents for Public Schools Executive Director Anne Foster | LFA: Join The Conversation - Public School Insights: Educating, Engaging and Mobilizing Parents: A Conversation with Parents for Public Schools Executive Director Anne FosterBy Anne O'Brien on January 23, 2014Earlier this month, we at the Learning First Alliance were pleased
The Defiant Parents: Opting Out of Testing : The New Yorker
The Defiant Parents: Opting Out of Testing : The New Yorker: THE DEFIANT PARENTS: TESTING’S DISCONTENTSPOSTED BY REBECCA MEAD1.2KPRINTMORE19Anna Allanbrook, the principal of the Brooklyn New School, a public elementary school in Carroll Gardens, has long considered the period of standardized testing that arrives every spring to be a necessary, if unwelcome, phase of the school year. Teachers and k
Connecticut Teacher Does Not Want Common Core; Weingarten Refuses to Validate the Sentiment | deutsch29
Connecticut Teacher Does Not Want Common Core; Weingarten Refuses to Validate the Sentiment | deutsch29: Connecticut Teacher Does Not Want Common Core; Weingarten Refuses to Validate the SentimentJanuary 23, 2014On January 17, 2014, veteran Connecticut teacher Elizabeth Natale wrote in theCourant about her disillusion with the pressures of corporate reform upon her West Hartford, middle-school cla
What States Have Pulled Out of their Common Core Assessment Consortium? | Truth in American Education
What States Have Pulled Out of their Common Core Assessment Consortium? | Truth in American Education: What States Have Pulled Out of their Common Core Assessment Consortium?Filed in Common Core Assessments by Shane Vander Hart on January 23, 2014 • 0 Comments6910We wanted to provide a complete list in one location of all the states that have pulled out of either Smarter Balanced or PARCC, as well
FCMAT » Cali Education Headlines Thursday, January 23, 2014
FCMAT » Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team: Freedburg: Gov. Brown reemphasizes local control of state’s public schoolsEducation HeadlinesThursday, January 23, 2014FCMAT 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.Report: Fresno Unified health board saved $100m since
Colorado Moms Push Bill to Delay Common Core - Living in Dialogue - Education Week Teacher
Colorado Moms Push Bill to Delay Common Core - Living in Dialogue - Education Week Teacher: Colorado Moms Push Bill to Delay Common CoreBy Anthony Cody on January 23, 2014 11:10 AMGuest post by Colorado MomsLike so many states in the union, Colorado's 2014 Legislative Session is largely focused on education. The session opened with the introduction of eight education bills...and now there is one m
New Infographic: The Cycle of School Closures | National Opportunity to Learn Campaign | Education Reform for Equity and Opportunity
New Infographic: The Cycle of School Closures | National Opportunity to Learn Campaign | Education Reform for Equity and Opportunity: New Infographic: The Cycle of School ClosuresPosted on: Wednesday January 22nd, 2014Mass school closures have become a popular, "quick fix" for policymakers trying to address struggling schools and budget crises – despite the lack of evidence that closures
Morning Wink 1-23-14 AM Posts #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK AM POSTSLISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 1-23-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for allDiane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: EduShyster Takes a Ride on a Rocketship and Finds Miraculous VisionsIn this post, EduShyster surveys the progress of the Rocketship charter chain, which aspires to enroll 1 million children in i
