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Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn Spark Lively and Thoughtful Exchange on Rag Radio
Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn Spark Lively and Thoughtful Exchange on Rag Radio: Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn Spark Lively and Thoughtful Exchange on Rag RadioFriday, 14 February 2014 09:17By Thorne Dreyer, TheRagBlog | Interview2font size Print EmailActivist-scholars Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn, who were preeminent — and controversial — figures in the ’60s-’70s New Left, were our guest
2-15-14 V.A.M.: Value Added Measure
V.A.M.: Value Added Measure: Humpty Dumpty Sat On a Wall (Courtesy of a Suburban Mother Goose)Below is an excerpt from one of two poems, referencing Greek mythology on a high-school PARCC Common-Core test (http://www.parcconline.org/computer-based-samples).Ovid's poem (and the subsequent one by Anne Sexton) captivate some audiences, but I doubt the selections will do much for my largely foreign-b
PBS News Admits Hidden Sponsor of Anti-Pension Series; Stops Coverage of Story | janresseger
PBS News Admits Hidden Sponsor of Anti-Pension Series; Stops Coverage of Story | janresseger: PBS News Admits Hidden Sponsor of Anti-Pension Series; Stops Coverage of StoryPosted on February 15, 2014 by janressegerHere is a quick weekend update on an important development about media coverage of issues connected to school reform. This time the topic is so-called news coverage of public pensions, t
2-15-14 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):Defense tries hard to undermine an expert in Vergara trialArun Ramanathan was back on the stand. Arun Ramanathan, Executive Director of The Education Trust–West, a group that works for high academic achievement, returned to the witness stand today for more questions by the defense, aimed at undermining his
2-15-14 empathyeducates All Week
empathyeducates:Florida’s Race-Based Academic Goals Prompt Protest PetitionThe Florida Board of Education set different proficiency goals for different racial groups. (Palm Beach Post file photo) By Leslie Postal | The Orlando Sentinel. February 14, 2014 Florida’s race-based academic goals prompted controversy when they were adopted in 2012 — and now have sparked an online […]by empathy / 8h SPLC
2-15-14 Engaging Parents In School All Week… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement"
Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement":Intriguing Early Ed Program Focuses On Latino Parents In ChicagoI’ve previously written several posts about the excellent parent engagement efforts by the Logan Square Neighborhood Association in Chicago. I’ve also written posts about a program for Latino parents of very young children called Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors.
Stephen Krashen Blog 2-15-14
SKrashen:A bad solution to a non-existent problemSent to the New York Times, Feb. 14, 2014"The common core in New York" (Feb. 14) neglects to say that:The standards are untested. There were no pilot studies. They come with a substantial increase in testing; research has indicated that increasing testing does not mean greater achievement.The new tests will cost a fortune because they mus
2-15-14 With A Brooklyn Accent Go BATs All Week
With A Brooklyn Accent:With A Brooklyn Accent Go BATs All WeekThe Romance Is Gone From Predatory School ReformDriving home from work today, I had an epiphany I wanted to share with you. And it is this. Even though terrible things are happening to teachers and students and families all over the nation, the Romance is gone from Predatory School Reform. It has been reduced to naked power, greed, and
2-15-14 Open Congress : Major Bill Actions Education This Week - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress
Education - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress:Bill Introduced: H.R. 3927: To amend section 3716 of title 31, United States Code, to raise to at least the poverty line the amount of Social Security benefits that are exempt from being offset to satisfy student loan debt.To amend section 3716 of title 31, United States Code, to raise to at least the poverty line the amount of Social Security benefits that
2-15-14 Scathing Purple Musings | Color me purple in Florida ALL Week
Scathing Purple Musings | Color me purple in Florida, red in Washington, dark sky-blue in Israel and public school in Education:Scathing Purple Musings Color me purple in Florida ALL WeekPam Stewart Snubs Teachers in Recognizing AP Success, ParticipationFrom an FDOE press release: Tallahassee, Fla., February 11, 2014 – Florida earned high marks for the percentage of graduates from the class of 20
Ms. Jablonski's Class Blog 2-15-14
Ms. Jablonski's Class Blog:Israel Denies Medical TreatmentIsrael denied about 50 permits for entry. The Gazans trying to enter were seeking medical care and were denied because the paperwork said "State of Palestine" at the top of the paper. Those with cases considered urgent were allowed entry, the other 50 so were denied. The letters were returned and told to be resubmitted in the prop
teacherken at Daily Kos This Week 2-15-14
teacherken at Daily Kos:teacherken at Daily Kos This WeekMilbank gets it right on Cruz and companyin a column titled High cost of an ego trip, written after watching what Cruz put Republican senators through on raising the debt ceiling. A couple of relevant snips: Cruz’s ego trip had come at a high cost. He had forced McConnell, Sen. John Cornyn of Texas and other Republicans to cast votes that co
All Week @ The Answer Sheet 2-15-14
The Answer Sheet:All Week @ The Answer SheetHow ‘data walls’ in classrooms can humiliate young kidsA long time ago I had a math teacher at West Miami Junior High School who changed the seating arrangement in my class every week according to how well each of her students did on weekly exams. Given that math was not one of my better subjects, this weekly exercise generally left me mortified with […
2-15-14 Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Schooling in the Ownership Society All Week
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog:Schooling in the Ownership SocietyMike Klonsky's SmallTalk Schooling in the Ownership SocietyIEA backs Dillard. He ALEC's go-to guy in ILThe union gave Dillard’s campaign $250,000¿ along with a cadre of political foot soldiers.Yes, you're reading this right. The Chicago Tribune reports that the IEA is backing Kirk Dillard, ALEC's top guy in Illinois, in the Republican
2-15-14 Wait What? All Week
Wait What?: Wait What? All WeekWho on earth would require HS juniors to take the Common Core Field Test in the spring?Ah…. Well… Governor Malloy, Commissioner of Education Stefan Pryor and their corporate education reform industry allies are doing exactly that. When it comes to these proponents of education reform, three of their favorite words tend to be “Common Core, “Standardized Testing,” an
2-15-14 Seattle Schools Community Forum Week
Seattle Schools Community Forum:Seattle Schools Community ForumStudent Survey Coming about Teachers but Why?Several weeks back I became aware that some Seattle PTAs were working with the district, students on the Seattle Youth Commission, SPS Research, Evaluation & Assessment and "teachers associated with Teachers United" on a student survey. To whit via McClure PTA:--The work is to
2-15-14 Ed Notes Online Week
Ed Notes Online: Ed Notes OnlineMills TA Calls on NYSUT to Lead Statewide Boycott of Grades 3-8 AssessmentWhile parents have been opting out, teacher organizations are beginning to revolt too. Can they pressure Iannuzzi to make this move? I'm guessing most likely not. When the Mulgrew pro-Cuomo team wins, NO CHANCE. Before you read the resolution check this sample Common Core 1st Grade Question. I
2-15-14 Jersey Jazzman Jammin' All Week
Jersey Jazzman:Jersey Jazzman Jammin' All WeekChris Cerf's Top Ten Reformy MomentsThe resignation of former Acting Commissioner of Education Chris Cerf deserves a contemplative and appropriately serious response.Until then, I present...Chris Cerf's Top Ten Reformy Moments!#10: That's Not A Knife; THIS Is a Knife!Some more insight into Cerf's world:chewytrain Dale Chu @Chiefs4Change Chris Cerf: &qu
2-15-14 Fred All Week 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.: Fred All Week Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacherGlen Brown. Choosing Dillard is a sad state of affairs- Glen Brown “…According to [IEA President Cinda] Klickna, who spent more than 30 years as a high school English teacher, ‘Senator Dillard has consistently shown that he values
2-15-14 Perdido Street School Week
Perdido Street School: Perdido Street School WeekDe Blasio Has His Work Cut Out For HimEverywhere I went today, I kept hearing variations on the same theme:De Blasio is an idiot.Heard it at Starbucks, heard it on the train, heard it in the elevator in my building, heard it at work - de Blasio is in over his head, we miss Bloomberg.In the past, I might have defended Mayor de Blasio and pointed out
2-15-14 the becoming radical | A Place for a Pedagogy of Kindness by P. L. Thomas, EdD
THE BECOMING RADICALRadical ScholarshipEMPATHYEDUCATES!the becoming radical A Place for a Pedagogy of Kindness by Living and Learning in Perpetual CrisisLiving and Learning in Perpetual Crisis.1 by plthomasedd / 1h No Excuses?: Giving Power a PassNo Excuses?: Giving Power a Pass1 by plthomasedd / 1h remnant 54: “it starts with an earthquake”remnant 54: “it starts with an earthquake”.1 by plthomas
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit 2-15-14
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit:4LAKIDS - SOME OF THE NEWS THAT DOESN'T FIT THE VIRAL PHOTO OF THE FRUSTRATED GIRL: Don’t blame it on Common Core …It’s the Worst Job in the World!This photo has been going around on the web for a day or two …going viral: The photo shows a frustrated 7-year-old girl in tears and anguish after she is unable to solve a math equation using the suggested pr
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Week… 2-8-14 …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EF
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFLLARRY FERLAZZO’S WEBSITES OF THE DAYMore Reasons Why Our Students Should Continue Their Academic CareerHere are new additions to The Best Resources For Showing Students Why They Should Continue Their Academic Career: Wage Premium From College Is Said to Be Up is from The New York Times. Going To College May Cost You, But So W
This Week's Education Research Report 2-15-14 #SOSCHAT #EDCHAT #P2
Education Research ReportTHIS WEEK'S EDUCATION RESEARCH REPORTHigh School Students Who Experience “Job-Shadow” Opportunities in STEM Environments, More Likely to Consider a STEM Career PathStudents exposed directly to work environments in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields are more likely to decide to follow paths that will lead to such careers, according to the findings of “V
2-8-14 Schools Matter All Week
Schools Matter: Schools Matter All WeekNo Excuses?: Giving Power a PassNo Excuses?: Giving Power a Pass*"After several decades of rigorous effort, it is fair to say that the majority of our attention in political science has been given to interstate war and civil war," explains Christian Davenport, adding:I would say that it would be interesting to count the number of articles over the
All Week 2-15-14 @ THE CHALK FACE
@ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER: All Week @ THE CHALK FACE Living and Learning in Perpetual CrisisLiving and Learning in Perpetual Crisis* What do the fiscal cliff and Common Core (CC) have in common? For the answer consider this scenario: An arsonist sets a home on fire, and then risks his life fighting the blaze—but the house eventually succumbs to the flames. The media and the public prai
LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH ALL WEEK LONG Diane Ravitch's blog 2-15-14 #thankateacher #EDCHAT #P2
Diane Ravitch's blogLISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH ALL WEEK LONGDIANE RAVITCH'S BLOGPeter Greene: Pearson Press Release, 2015:Peter Greene, a high school English teacher in Pennsylvania, has concocted a press release by Pearson, issued soon after it purchased the U.S. Department of Education in 2015. In this press release, Pearson announces the release of the Common Core 2.0. Here is a sample: “*We’re pr
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Proclamation from SCTA and SEIU 1021 on CORE NCLB Waiver
Proclamation from SCTA and SEIU 1021 on CORE NCLB Waiverhttp://sacteachers.org/wp-content/uploads/proclamation.pdf
Portland teachers strike: Leaders cautiously optimistic, workload and salary among key unresolved issues | OregonLive.com
Portland teachers strike: Leaders cautiously optimistic, workload and salary among key unresolved issues | OregonLive.com: Portland teachers strike: Leaders cautiously optimistic, workload and salary among key unresolved issuesGrant High School teachers gathered their belongings ahead of the long holiday weekend in case the union goes on strike late next week. Portland Public Schools and union lea
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit 2-14-14
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: THE VIRAL PHOTO OF THE FRUSTRATED GIRL: Don’t blame it on Common Core …It’s the Worst Job in the World!This photo has been going around on the web for a day or two …going viral: The photo shows a frustrated 7-year-old girl in tears and anguish after she is unable to solve a math equation using the suggested problem-solving method. “I’m a photographer,”
Nite Cap 2-14-14 #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 CAPNew Jersey’s Occupied School Districts » CounterPunch: Tells the Facts, Names the NamesNew Jersey’s Occupied School Districts » CounterPunch: Tells the Facts, Names the Names: New Jersey’s Occupied School Districtsby MICHELLE RENEE MATISONS and S
New Jersey’s Occupied School Districts » CounterPunch: Tells the Facts, Names the Names
New Jersey’s Occupied School Districts » CounterPunch: Tells the Facts, Names the Names: New Jersey’s Occupied School Districtsby MICHELLE RENEE MATISONS and SETH SANDRONSKYWith globalization, the expansion of capitalist production has doubled the planetary work force, and U.S. elites in New Jersey and other “blue and red states” are defunding urban education services and then conveniently refundi
Broadcasting School Events | Connected Principals
Broadcasting School Events | Connected Principals: Broadcasting School Eventsby jjohnson • February 14, 2014 • 0 CommentsA great new podcast that I love listening to is BrandEd hosted by Joe Sanfelippo and Tony Sinanis. Each episode shares ways that schools can communicate and share their positive news with parents/community. We all know that we can’t count on news reporters to share the positiv
With A Brooklyn Accent
With A Brooklyn Accent: The Romance Is Gone From Predatory School ReformDriving home from work today, I had an epiphany I wanted to share with you. And it is this. Even though terrible things are happening to teachers and students and families all over the nation, the Romance is gone from Predatory School Reform. It has been reduced to naked power, greed, and opportunism. And while this may bring
2-13-14 THE WHOLE CHILD BLOG - Strong Relationships Are Key — Whole Child Education
Strong Relationships Are Key — Whole Child Education: THE WHOLE CHILD BLOGStrong Relationships Are KeyFebruary 14, 2014 by Kristen PekarekRelationships have not only proven to be good for our physical health, but our spiritual and emotional health as well. It is through relationships with other human beings that we grow and evolve, as well as deepen and expand our love and meaning in life. As many
Live at CATE! | Gatsby In L.A.
Live at CATE! | Gatsby In L.A.: Live at CATE! Things are heating up here—literally! It’s Valentine’s Day but who needs romance when you can cram into a tiny side room at a seminar with 40 or so English teachers at the California Association of Teachers of English convention in San Diego?On the plus side, love may not be in the air (at least not for the four frazzled, middle-aged English teachers
School Improvement Grant Report Revised, Still Shows One-Third Of Schools' Scores Decreased
School Improvement Grant Report Revised, Still Shows One-Third Of Schools' Scores Decreased: School Improvement Grant Report Revised, Still Shows One-Third Of Schools' Scores DecreasedRTTT Working?After an outside contractor bungled an analysis of a major federal school turnaround program, the U.S. Department of Education has issued corrected results -- and they're not much better.Like the previou
Daylight Disinfectant | “It’S Not About Money It’S About Power!” – Interview With Teacher’S Union Cheif Negotiator
DAYLIGHT DISINFECTANT | “IT’S NOT ABOUT MONEY IT’S ABOUT POWER!” – INTERVIEW WITH TEACHER’S UNION CHEIF NEGOTIATOR: “IT’S NOT ABOUT MONEY IT’S ABOUT POWER!” – INTERVIEW WITH TEACHER’S UNION CHEIF NEGOTIATORPosted by Daylight DisinfectantYou would save the City money by allowing teachers to retire early with full medical. At least that’s what Marty Pavlik, the Portland Teacher’s Union Chief Negotia
Murdoch, Klein & Amplify: courting ed officials in search of sweetheart deals? - Integrity in Education
Murdoch, Klein & Amplify: courting ed officials in search of sweetheart deals? - Integrity in Education: Murdoch, Klein & Amplify: courting ed officials in search of sweetheart deals?This week, after news broke that New Jersey Education Commissioner Chris Cerf would be leaving his position for an executive role at Amplify, we were immediately reminded of the scandal that erupted when Ampli
OPINION: An Open Education Not Ready to be Open | EdSurge News
OPINION: An Open Education Not Ready to be Open | EdSurge News: OPINION: An Open Education Not Ready to be OpenTensions between 'open' and traditional schoolingCC BY 2.0 Flickr user kennymaticI am a tried-and-true supporter of open courseware. They enabled the first steps of my becoming a software engineer. So much of my knowledge today is indebted to people who have graciously shared theirs on th
Promise of CA’s New School Finance Law Hinges On Parents - New America Media
Promise of CA’s New School Finance Law Hinges On Parents - New America Media: Promise of CA’s New School Finance Law Hinges On Parents New America Media, News Report, Peter Schurmann, Posted: Feb 14, 2014Above: From left to right, EdSource Executive Director Louis Freedberg, Children Now Senior Education Policy Director Samantha Tran and SFUSD Office of Family and Community Engagement Director Rut
2*14-14 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Saying GoodbyeI've been through a lot of changes in my personal and professional life in the past year or so. Actually, I'm still in a sort of transition period, but that period and those changes will be complete in April. Among other things, I'll be moving away from Seattle, which has been my home since 1987. For the past several months I have been splitting my ti
2-14-14 This Week in LA - School Report - What's Really Going on Inside LAUSD
LA School Report - What's Really Going on Inside LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District): LA Unified’s education policy is upheld in US district court–Photo by Aaron BlevinsFrancis Blend and Van Ness elementary schools are merging. Via Park LaBrea News-Beverly Press | By Aaron Blevins U.S. District Court Judge Ronald Lew has ruled against two parent groups that sought to challenge the Los Ange
2-14-14 @ The Answer Sheet
The Answer Sheet: Map: How much snow it takes to close U.S. schoolsHow much snow does it take to close schools? It depends on where you. Here’s a map put together by Reddit user Alexandr Trubetskoy which answers the question (with explanations). Caveats: *The lightest green says “any snow” but also includes merely the prediction of snow. Also, this is snow accumulation over 24 hours/overnight. *
FCMAT » Cali Education Headlines Friday, February 14, 2014
FCMAT » Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team: The school standards rebellionEducation HeadlinesFriday, February 14, 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.Fresno Unified says teacher contract talks are at impasse, teachers union disagreesOver the object
A Buffet of Excellence | EduShyster
A Buffet of Excellence | EduShyster: A Buffet of Excellence Michelle Rhee and company serve up heaping helpings of some familiar fareBy Sarah LahmMichelle Rhee and her cavalry of status quo blasters recently braved the frigid Minnesota winter to present a veritable buffet of warmed-over ideas for boosting our sad, slumping schools and closing our many cavern-sized gaps. From *grit* and *rigor* to
Morning Wink 2-14-14 AM Posts #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK AM POSTSLISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 2-14-14 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for allDiane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: A Beautiful Poem for You Today (3)Another much loved poem is Christopher Marlowe’s “The Passionate Shepherd to His Love.” Marlowe lived from 1564-1593. Come live with me and be my love, And we
