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LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 2-11-14 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: Teacher: Why “Stupid Bubble Tests” Are MeaninglessIn this post, which arrived a few days ago as a comment, Ron Lapekas, a retired teacher, explains why standardized tests have no value or validity for many students: “I am a retired teacher. I always thought the SBT’s (Stupid Bubble Tests) had little value for my East Los Angeles 99
The Problem of Standards and Kindergarteners | Truth in American Education
The Problem of Standards and Kindergarteners | Truth in American Education: The Problem of Standards and KindergartenersFiled in Common Core State Standards, Education at State Level by Shane Vander Hart on February 11, 2014 • 0 Comments34Valarie Strauss had a good piece in Answer Sheet last week addressing the issue of Kindergarteners and standards. She notes the problem as Kindergarten has lite
2-11-14 @ The Answer Sheet
The Answer Sheet: Snow days don’t hurt student achievement, study saysThe messy winter weather in many parts of the country have forced schools to close over and over, forcing school districts around the country to alter their schedule for the year to find time to make up for lost instructional time. But is that really necessary? How much do kids lose when school is closed […] 24 by Valerie Str
Ms. Jablonski's Class Blog 2-11-14
Ms. Jablonski's Class Blog: Pussy Riot on ColbertNadya Tolokonnikova and Masha Alyokhina, the former members of the Russian group Pussy Riot, who spent two years in prison stopped by the Colbert Report to discuss their imprisonment, Vladimir Putin and human rights. They're remarkable. Part One and Part Twoby L. Jablonski / 8h Ms. Jablonski's Class Blog 2-8-14Ms. Jablonski's Class Blog:D.C's &qu
2-11-14 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: I Began This Blog Seven Years Ago: Here Are My All-Time Most Popular PostsWow! Seven years ago, I began writing this blog. Nearly fourteen thousand posts, twelve hundred “The Best…” lists, five million visitors, and six books later, I’m still at it….I hope I’ve got at least another seven years of writing in me…. It’s been q
2-11-14 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.: I received a Christmas card from an NEA director.In December I received a Christmas card from a member of the National Education Association’s Board of Directors. It was nice. I didn’t even know the guy. How did he know my home address? He has access to every member’s home address and contact informat
2-11-14 Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement"
Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement": “Famed Harlem Children’s Program Will Get New Leader”Famed Harlem Children’s Program Will Get New Leader is the New York Times headline about Geoffrey Canada’s departure from being Director of the Harlem Children’s Zone (he will, however, stay on as President of its Board). It doesn’t quite fit, but I’ll still add this info
The Louisiana Department of Education rushed and ruined the implementation of Common Core, on purpose and for quick cash | Crazy Crawfish's Blog
The Louisiana Department of Education rushed and ruined the implementation of Common Core, on purpose and for quick cash | Crazy Crawfish's Blog: The Louisiana Department of Education rushed and ruined the implementation of Common Core, on purpose and for quick cashPosted on February 10, 20146I’ve been researching this story for close to 4 months now talking to local superintendents, teachers, par
V.A.M.: Value Added Measure: The Common-Core Vending Machine
V.A.M.: Value Added Measure: The Common-Core Vending Machine: The Common-Core Vending MachineNo need to insert dollar bills or coins at this time. You simply make your selection from the wide array of common cores. Press the button and federal funding will spill from the machine straight to your hand. Don't forget to take the apple, too!by Adam Bergstein / 3h hide // savePink Floyd's "A
2-11-14 Perdido Street School
Perdido Street School: Chris Cerf Leaving As New Jersey Education CommissionerProbably got nothing to do with BridgeGate, but another member of the Christie crew is slinking out:New Jersey Education Commissioner Christopher Cerf, who pushed for charter schools to give parents more choices and helped draft a landmark tenure law with the state’s powerful teachers union, is stepping down at the end o
GoPublicSchool.com « An open discussion of public school issues. GoPublicSchool.com
GoPublicSchool.com « An open discussion of public school issues. GoPublicSchool.com: Must watch – Portrait of Inequality…From the Children’s Defense Fund… “Black children in America are being pushed deeper and deeper into an abyss of poverty and despair.” Read it. Spend some time here… What do you think? Read and share comments here… The post Must watch – Portrait of Inequality… appeared first on
We Can’t Measure What We Treasure about Our Best Teachers | janresseger
We Can’t Measure What We Treasure about Our Best Teachers | janresseger: We Can’t Measure What We Treasure about Our Best TeachersPosted on February 11, 2014 by janressegerMy husband grew up here in Ohio near the town where we now live, and last Sunday afternoon he told me he had noticed in the newspaper that his elementary school was celebrating its hundredth anniversary with an open house. He w
Shanker Blog » Matching Up Teacher Value-Added Between Different Tests
Shanker Blog » Matching Up Teacher Value-Added Between Different Tests: Matching Up Teacher Value-Added Between Different TestsPosted by Matthew Di Carlo on February 11, 2014The U.S. Department of Education has released a very short, readable report on the comparability of value-added estimates using two different tests in Indiana – one of them norm-referenced (the Measures of Academic Progress te
NYC Educator: Blended Learning
NYC Educator: Blended Learning: Blended LearningThere's a piece in the New York Post that pretty much confirms everyone's worst suspicions about so-called blended learning. Actually, this particular brand does not appear to have been blended very well at all. In fact, it sounds like the very worst sort of credit recovery, and I only wish it were restricted to that which the story describes.How man
Teacher ratings would be kept private :: SI&A Cabinet Report :: The Essential Resource for Superintendents and the Cabinet
Teacher ratings would be kept private :: SI&A Cabinet Report :: The Essential Resource for Superintendents and the Cabinet: Debunking myths around Title I, Part A ‘schoolwide’ schoolsDebunking the long standing myths on use of Title I, Part A funds in schools identified as schoolwide will assist you in providing a wider range of academic strategies for updating the entire instructional program
Cerf gone? The viper may be leaving, but the venom lingers on: Guest blog | Bob Braun's Ledger
Cerf gone? The viper may be leaving, but the venom lingers on: Guest blog | Bob Braun's Ledger: Cerf gone? The viper may be leaving, but the venom lingers on: Guest blogChristopher CerfBy Becca FieldChris Cerf may be leaving as education commissioner but the toxins he brought to the state education department remain—as will his Broad-financed flunkies who will obediently carry out the policies tha
Schooling in the Ownership Society: Cerf jumps Christie's ship in N.J. Goes to work for Murdoch
Schooling in the Ownership Society: Cerf jumps Christie's ship in N.J. Goes to work for Murdoch: Cerf jumps Christie's ship in N.J. Goes to work for MurdochCerf hooks up with MurdochDarling of scandalized Gov. Chris Christie and the state's corporate school "reformers," Chris Cerf is out as New Jersey schools chief. Cerf said Monday he will leave his $141,500-a-year job on Feb. 28 to bec
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: DE BLASIO LEADING THE WAY ON INCOME GAP AND SCHOOL INEQUALITY
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: DE BLASIO LEADING THE WAY ON INCOME GAP AND SCHOOL INEQUALITY: DE BLASIO LEADING THE WAY ON INCOME GAP AND SCHOOL INEQUALITYMayor de Blasio delivers his first State of the City Address. Offers "a future of greater equality and opportunity,” N.Y. Mayor Bill de Blasio isn't folding his post-election cards as many predicted, despite stiff opposition from Gov. Cuomo
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Special Late Nite Cap UPDATE 2-10-14 #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
Nite Cap UPDATEUPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATECORPORATE ED REFORMIn closely watched trial, student testifies one teacher berated her, another was incompetentThe Vergara v. California lawsuit challenges state teacher job protections as unconstitutional.; Credit: Adolfo Guzman-Lopez/KPCC The first of several student plaintiffs - who have sued California claiming teacher job protections robbed them of an
2-10-14 Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement"
Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement": Infographic: “Ways A Parent Can Help With Spelling”I’m adding this infographic to The Best Infographics About Parent Involvement In Schools:by Larry Ferlazzo / 21min British School Plans Hefty Parent Fines When Kids Are Late — Uh, I Think They Might Want To Rethink That…Emerson Valley School plans fines for pupil lateness
Reflections on Teaching » Blog Archive » Week in Class: Weeks 13-20 the Lost Files
Reflections on Teaching » Blog Archive » Week in Class: Weeks 13-20 the Lost Files: Week in Class: Weeks 13-20 the Lost Files I have been a super-bad correspondent since winter break started over a month ago. For this I will apologize. Writing about what I am actually doing in my class is important, and not just for the handful of readers perusing my blog. It’s important for me to think honestly a
NYC Public School Parents: Dr. Johnny Lops, child psychiatrist, reflects on the damaging pressure from testing on NYC parents, teachers and kids
NYC Public School Parents: Dr. Johnny Lops, child psychiatrist, reflects on the damaging pressure from testing on NYC parents, teachers and kids: Dr. Johnny Lops, child psychiatrist, reflects on the damaging pressure from testing on NYC parents, teachers and kidsDr. Johnny Lops is a child psychiatrist who works at a hospital in Brooklyn and has a private practice. His website is at Drjohnnylops.c
The real problem with US Common Core: it further outsources education | Ana Marie Cox | Comment is free | theguardian.com
The real problem with US Common Core: it further outsources education | Ana Marie Cox | Comment is free | theguardian.com: The real problem with US Common Core: it further outsources educationNew York is the latest to revolt against Common Core. What's especially scary is more business intrusion into the classroomBETAAna Marie Coxtheguardian.com, Monday 10 February 2014 10.44 ESTJump to comments (
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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 CAPStudentsFirst forming small donor campaign fund for local, state elections | EdSource TodayStudentsFirst forming small donor campaign fund for local, state elections | EdSource Today: StudentsFirst forming small donor campaign fund for local, sta
StudentsFirst forming small donor campaign fund for local, state elections | EdSource Today
StudentsFirst forming small donor campaign fund for local, state elections | EdSource Today: StudentsFirst forming small donor campaign fund for local, state electionsFebruary 10th, 2014 | Add a Comment | By John FensterwaldRhee-lated $tory: Michelle Rhee answers Ravitch in New Bookal$o $ee Rhee-lated $tory: Excerpts from "Rhee The Art of the Deal" a new $tory about Corporate Education R
FPPC targets Mayor Johnson, former City Council candidate - City Beat - The Sacramento Bee
FPPC targets Mayor Johnson, former City Council candidate - City Beat - The Sacramento Bee: FPPC targets Mayor Johnson, former City Council candidateBy Ryan Lillisrlillis@sacbee.comPublished: Monday, Feb. 10, 2014 - 11:22 amLast Modified: Monday, Feb. 10, 2014 - 11:34 amDonations that Kevin Johnson solicited for non-profits have once again gotten the mayor into trouble with the state’s political w
Wisconsin Assembly Version of Accountability Bill: AB-379 | Larry Miller's Blog: Educate All Students!
Wisconsin Assembly Version of Accountability Bill: AB-379 | Larry Miller's Blog: Educate All Students!: Wisconsin Assembly Version of Accountability Bill: AB-379Filed under: Accountability laws — millerlf @ 4:37 pm The Senate accountability bill is SB-286.The Assembly version is AB-379. To see the Legislative Reference Bureau’s analysis and the full bill link to the the following PDF:AB -379Some n
Mayor Bill De Blasio Focuses on Community Schools in New York City — Whole Child Education
Mayor Bill De Blasio Focuses on Community Schools in New York City — Whole Child Education: Mayor Bill De Blasio Focuses on Community Schools in New York CityFebruary 10, 2014 by ASCD Whole Child BloggersPost written by Martin J. Blank, Director and President, Coalition for Community Schools at the Institute for Educational Leadership; and Shama S. Jamal, National Policy Emerson Fellow, Coalition
2-10-14 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: What is the Purpose of Education, K-12 and Higher?Such a question. I looked into this question when I was asked to speak about public education before a group of young early-leader Dems. If you go back to the start of our country's history (even before we were a nation), it was about intellectual thought. Being able to read was the key factor. (The other key f
LA schools' superintendent to report on arts plan | Pass / Fail | 89.3 KPCC
LA schools' superintendent to report on arts plan | Pass / Fail | 89.3 KPCC: LA schools' superintendent to report on arts planMary Plummer | February 10th, 2014, 1:18pmTami Abdollah/KPCCSuperintendent John Deasy walks through an economics classroom at Los Angeles High School. Deasy is set to address the district's new arts education plan at Tuesday's school board meeting. The plan was released ove
NYC Public School Parents: Parents and Educators Outraged by Regents Unwillingness to Assume Responsibility and Change Course
NYC Public School Parents: Parents and Educators Outraged by Regents Unwillingness to Assume Responsibility and Change Course: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 10, 2014More information contact:Eric Mihelbergel (716) 553-1123; nys.allies@gmail.comLisa Rudley (917) 414-9190; nys.allies@gmail.comNYS Allies for Public Education www.nysape.orgParents and Educators Outraged by Regents Unwillingness to A
Davis: Abbott Should Settle School Finance Lawsuit | The Texas Tribune
Davis: Abbott Should Settle School Finance Lawsuit | The Texas Tribune: Davis: Abbott Should Settle School Finance Lawsuitby Jay RootFeb. 10, 20143Comments Comment Republish Email Tweet RecommendEnlargegraphic by: Todd Wiseman / Laura Buckman / Bob DaemmrichState Sen. Wendy Davis, the leading Democratic candidate for governor, called on her likely Republican opponent Monday to use his power as Tex
Give Students A Chance by Getting to Know Them | Gatsby In L.A.
Give Students A Chance by Getting to Know Them | Gatsby In L.A.: Give Students A Chance by Getting to Know ThemThis post is second in a series of one on one conversations with students in order to hear their stories. Who are our students? What does their education mean to them? What effect do teachers have on them?Today’s interview is with Genesis, a student in Cynthia Castillo’s class at RISE
I’m Pro-Choice: Families Should Choose (not Schools, Districts, or the State) | Cloaking Inequity
I’m Pro-Choice: Families Should Choose (not Schools, Districts, or the State) | Cloaking Inequity: I’m Pro-Choice: Families Should Choose (not Schools, Districts, or the State)Choice is a popular buzz word these days in educational policy. It seems more and more that the word is used when choices in education are actually being reduced— when in fact someone else is actually doing the choosing besi
15 Photos From the Massive Progressive Protest You Didn’t Hear About This Weekend | Blog, News & Notes | BillMoyers.com
15 Photos From the Massive Progressive Protest You Didn’t Hear About This Weekend | Blog, News & Notes | BillMoyers.com: 15 Photos From the Massive Progressive Protest You Didn’t Hear About This WeekendFebruary 10, 2014by Esther Yu-Hsi Lee32This post first appeared on ThinkProgress.Kathy Jones reacts during the closing remarks by Rev. William Barber at the Moral March on Raleigh on Fayettevill
New York's 50 Most Underfunded School Districts | National Opportunity to Learn Campaign | Education Reform for Equity and Opportunity
New York's 50 Most Underfunded School Districts | National Opportunity to Learn Campaign | Education Reform for Equity and Opportunity: MA Allies Help Draft Guidelines to Curb SuspensionsOTL allies in Massachusetts played a huge role in passing a 2012 law known as Chapter 222 that required schools to provide educational resources to suspended students. Now, these same allies are playing a role in
2-10-14 Ed Notes Online Week
Ed Notes Online: Breaking: Arthur Goldstein Runs for NYSUT VP Against Unity's Andy PallottaThis, ladies and gentleman, is an example of true grassroots unionism. A rank and file teacher, who has been in his classroom teaching today, finding an avenue to make his voice heard. Bottom up, member driven unionism at it’s finest. Posted on the Port Jefferson Station Teachers Association blog. I've be
TNSTAAFL – redqueeninla
TNSTAAFL – redqueeninla: TNSTAAFLWritten by redqueeninla in EducationThere’s no such thing as a free lunch. Which includes even that Apple on teacher’s desk.Our superintendent John Deasy, the former deputy director of the Gates Foundation, has long framed education issues, from teacher evaluation to 1:1 personal computing, as a matter of “civil rights”. First was touted the justification – sensi
Teachers For Social Justice: LSC Summit and Democracy in Education Rally
Teachers For Social Justice: LSC Summit and Democracy in Education Rally: LSC Summit and Democracy in Education RallyFEBRUARY 10, 2014 LEAVE A COMMENTLocal School Council SummitThis Saturday, Feb 1510:00 AM - 2:00 PMWESTINGHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL3223 W. FRANKLIN BLVDSign up HERE to attend w/ TSJAnd we need volunteers: Email us to volunteer!* Tired of over-crowded classrooms, school closings & charte
Save Our Schools March – Get Behind this New Film Project
Save Our Schools March – Get Behind this New Film Project: Get Behind this New Film ProjectPhiladelphia School Nursing Crisis is Focus of Sick Days Philadelphia, PA – A new multimedia documentary Sick Days: The Philadelphia School Nurse Shortage explores the impact of budget cuts on Philadelphia public schools, focusing on school nurses. [Sample photographs at bottom of release]Concentrating on th
NEA Supports Oregon Educators | NEA Today
NEA Supports Oregon Educators | NEA Today: NEA Supports Oregon EducatorsFebruary 10, 2014 by twalker Filed under Featured News, Top StoriesBy Brenda ÁlvarezEducators want to remain in classrooms—teaching students—and they’ll go at great lengths to do so. In recent years, they have been shown to work with expired contract or work without pay to ensure students don’t miss an academic beat. At times
The Business of Vouchers vs What Works for Kids | Lily's Blackboard
The Business of Vouchers vs What Works for Kids | Lily's Blackboard: The Busine$$ of Voucher$ vs. Choices that Work For KidsFeb 10th, 2014 by Lily.Years ago, I was talking with a lovely director of a lovely and elite private school about private school vouchers. She was touting what her school had to offer in terms of class sizes of 12, and science laboratories and technology rooms, and truly, it
Compton School Board urges parents to take part in policy making | California Forward
Compton School Board urges parents to take part in policy making | California Forward: Compton School Board urges parents to take part in policy makingThis ain't your grandfather's Compton anymore. (Photo Credit: Los Angeles Public Library)One of the positive by-products of transparent government is that people can ensure that they know what is going on in their government. The end result should,
2-10-14 This Week in LA - School Report - What's Really Going on Inside LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District)
LA School Report - What's Really Going on Inside LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District): Zimmer’s plan for District 1 vacancy facing a big voteThe LA Unified school board has an unusually long agenda for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, 39 items plus a handful of reports and updates. Each has consequences but few of them carry the import and emotional impact of Steve Zimmer‘s proposal to fill
2-10-14 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.: Why Illinois retired teachers should care about a progressive income tax.A couple of things you should know. First. If you write in Ralph Martire’s name because you are disgusted by the choices in Republican and Democratic primaries for Governor of Illinois, your vote won’t count. That’s the law beca
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit 2-10-14
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: NUMBER OF ARTS TEACHERS IN LA COUNTY DOWN 10%, IT IS LAUSD’s CUTS THAT DRAG DOWN COUNTY NUMBERSArts at the Core?: The Los Angeles Unified School District has lost about 200 full-time arts teacher positions since the 2010-2011 school year according to CDE. Mary Plummer | Pass / Fail | 89.3 KPCC http://bit.ly/1ggyaao Ken Scarboro/KPCC | Music teacher L
In Much of the NFL, Michael Sam Could Be Fired for Being Gay |
In Much of the NFL, Michael Sam Could Be Fired for Being Gay |: In Much of the NFL, Michael Sam Could Be Fired for Being GayFebruary 10, 2014 in StudentsI was listening to NPR’s Morning Edition earlier, and they were talking about Michael Sam. Sam, if you haven’t heard, is a running back for the University of Missouri’s football team, and yesterday he came out publicly as gay. He’s widely expected
Morning Wink 2-10-14 AM Posts #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK AM POSTS2-10-14 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFLLarry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: Here’s My NY Times Post On Valentine’s Day, PLUS A “Video Bingo” That Didn’t Get Included!My latest New York Times post for English Language Learners is on Valentine’s Day and idioms. It includes a stud
