LAUSD's own facts demolish Deasy and Daily News' defense of iPad Profligacy
How can John Deasy and his stenographers at the Daily News keep saying we can afford "both" when they must be aware of simple fact mentioned above? There's not even enough money for necessary repairs. Deasy is so afraid of being confronted on these questions, that he's avoiding an interview with Univision.Even life-cycle repairs such as roof or air-conditioner replacements will inevitably exhaust available bond funds. Officials estimate those repairs will run over $13 billion over the next fifteen years, much more than the remaining bond funds.
None of this includes the funds needed for earthquake retrofits!
The only explanation is that Deasy and his well heeled supporters are
Why corporations want our public schools (from YES!)
Why corporations want our public schools (from YES!). pic.twitter.com/szW5Q3vBcx— Stephen Krashen (@skrashen) February 23, 2014 Infographic: Why Corporations Want Our Public Schools
Univision wants Deasy to answer questions about his corporate priorities in light of Repairs not iPads phenomenon
@DrDeasyLAUSD W are requesting an interview with U ABT the teacher’s campaing #repairsnotipads http://t.co/nGOCB8LwMg pic.twitter.com/DbmFwPUx83— Univision LA (@NU34LA) February 21, 2014 Univision wants to interview Deasy about the Repairs not iPads phenomenon, let's pressure him into doing it! Retweet, repost, and demand he answer to the press about his wrongheaded corporate priorities.
Corps member sums up Teach For America tenets in a phrase—"Survival of the fittest"
Corps member sums up @TeachForAmerica tenets in a phrase—"Survival of the fittest" #resistTFA pic.twitter.com/Bt97DUTOUe pic.twitter.com/uXNmCZc686— Robert D. Skeels (@rdsathene) February 23, 2014
Rest easy TFA missionaries! Wealthy white reactionary Andy Smarick rides to your aid with vapid snark and non-facts!
Rest easy @TeachForAmerica missionaries! Wealthy white reactionary Andy @Smarick rides to your aid with vapid snark & non-facts! #ResistTFA— Robert D. Skeels (@rdsathene) February 22, 2014 Right-wing charter profiteer Andy Smarick was mocking working class students of color for considering self determination and resisting their Teach for America colonizers. Needless to say, I know who is is an
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SKrashen: Our focus should be on protecting children from the impact of poverty
SKrashen: Our focus should be on protecting children from the impact of poverty: Published in the Wall Street Journal, February 21. Response to: "A progressive education" (Editorial, Feb. 14) Your editorial s...
CORE and Jacobin present Class Action: An Activist Teacher’s Handbook
After many delays, Class Action: An Activist Teacher’s Handbook is finally ready. Backers of the initial Kickstarter (and those who order within the next week) should receive their print copies by the end of the month. The booklet will be distributed to educators and school support staff in Chicago, New York, Portland, Newark, Washington DC, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, and elsewhere in March to help
Article exposes reactionary extremist David F. Welch, plutocrat funding Vergara suit
Article exposes reactionary extremist David F. Welch, plutocrat funding #Vergara suit #LAUSD http://t.co/j5qW765rL4 pic.twitter.com/5ESmaWCX2E— Robert D. Skeels (@rdsathene) February 21, 2014
