My UTLA Endorsements for 2014
My UTLA Endorsements for 2014 I typically stay out of UTLA internal politics. Unlike the nonprofit industrial complex (NPIC), and our own government, unions are intensely democratic institutions where the members really demonstrate self governance. However, with the forces of neoliberalism on the verge of privatizing the remains of public education, I realize that public sector unions are the last
I wonder if John Deasy, Megan Chernin, and Elise Buik eat in these kind of conditions?
I wonder if John Deasy, Megan Chernin, and Elise Buik eat in these kind of conditions? #LAUSD https://t.co/z13AvCHPwj pic.twitter.com/7F5ZZD2r5e— Robert D. Skeels (@rdsathene) February 7, 2014
Big Education Ape: This School Is Not a Pipe
Big Education Ape: This School Is Not a Pipe: This School Is Not a Pipe : This School Is Not a Pipe Friday, 07 February 2014 09:14 By Josh Neufeld and Adam Bessie , Truthout |...
Big Education Ape: This School Is Not a Pipe
Big Education Ape: This School Is Not a Pipe: This School Is Not a Pipe : This School Is Not a Pipe Friday, 07 February 2014 09:14 By Josh Neufeld and Adam Bessie , Truthout |...
Big Education Ape: This School Is Not a Pipe
Big Education Ape: This School Is Not a Pipe: This School Is Not a Pipe : This School Is Not a Pipe Friday, 07 February 2014 09:14 By Josh Neufeld and Adam Bessie , Truthout |...
What right-wing extremists like David F. Welch hope to achieve with the Vergara suit
What to look forward to when I graduate #UCLA this spring? @TedRall via @skrashen #LAUSD #edreform #vergara pic.twitter.com/tbBfB8ciYC— Robert D. Skeels (@rdsathene) February 7, 2014
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4LAKids - LAUSD EMPLOYEES TAKE TO FACEBOOK TO VOICE ANGER OVER LACK OF REPAIRS
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: LAUSD EMPLOYEES TAKE TO FACEBOOK TO VOICE ANGER OV...: One teacher says the Facebook page shines a light on the poor conditions of the schools at a time when $1 billion is being spent on iPads...
LAUSD's Deasy says kids can learn in these conditions, we say that's unacceptable!
#LAUSD's @drDeasylausd says kids can learn in these conditions, we say that's unacceptable! https://t.co/z13AvCHPwj pic.twitter.com/gimY19edNy— Robert D. Skeels (@rdsathene) February 6, 2014
FEB 05
Stoner Public Elementary School community to hold protest against corporate charter school co-location
Press release – Stoner Elementary community to hold protest against charter school co-location that is creating segregation and safety issues on and around campus.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Stoner Elementary community is mad and is fighting back against a planned expansion by the co-locating charter, Citizens’ of the World Charter Mar Vista (CWC), on the Stoner Elementary Campus. CWC has requested m
Alternatives to School Closures: you can't improve a school by closing it.
Alternatives to School Closures: you can't improve a school by closing it. #LAUSD #edreform http://t.co/pYzIuEqrne pic.twitter.com/QVCf7xvQGQ— Robert D. Skeels (@rdsathene) February 5, 2014 Via The Opportunity to Learn (OTL) Campaign Public schools are the heart of every community, a place where the next generation of doctors, engineers, writers and artists learn and grow. They are where parents,
4LAKids - ANONYMOUS L.A. SCHOOL EMPLOYEES TURN TO FACEBOOK TTO SPOTLIGHT NEEDED REPAIRS
4LAKids - ANONYMOUS L.A. SCHOOL EMPLOYEES TURN TO FACEBOOK TO SPOTLIGHT NEEDED REPAIRS: Annie Gilbertson| Pass / Fail | 89.3 KPCC http://bit.ly/1cQSzTk Repairs Not iPads/Facebook | A photo posted on a Facebook group called...
Coalition for Educational Justice (CEJ) to participate in Great March for Climate Action
Dear CEJ Friends and Supporters:You may recall Allesadro CEJ's participation in last year's Largest Climate Rally in LA history to support the largest climate rally in Washington DC on the same day, President's Day, 2013. This year, the fight for a cleaner environment and action on global warming is growing larger. Environmental activists are starting the Great March for Climate Action ACROSS THE
FEB 04
Philip J. Lance of PND and CNCA, slumlord as well as poverty pimp?
A former tenant of one of Philip J. Lance's many "properties" documents abysmally unsafe conditions, including unchecked mold growth. Because of Lance's connections, an apparent coverup followed. Like their awful, but lucrative CNCA charter school empire, PND's alleged slum-apartments are part and parcel their putting a helping-the-poor veneer on something dark, sinister, and revenue gen
A Critical Look at Common Core with Dr. Stephen Krashen, hosted by UTLA Bilingual Education Committee
A Critical Look at Common Core with Dr. Stephen Krashen by Robert D. SkeelsUTLA Bilingual Education CommitteeDr. Stephen Krashen Professor Emeritus University of Southern California A Critical Look at Common CoreWhat does it mean for our children? What are the implications for English Learners? and Dr. Katherine HayesChief Researcher LAUSD Best Practices for Organizing Classes with English Learn
High-stakes standardized tests and CCSS, they're a great way to measure… profits
High-stakes standardized tests & #CCSS, they're a great way to measure… profits. #LAUSD #edreform @skrashen @susanoha pic.twitter.com/Gn4LXB9KHi— Robert D. Skeels (@rdsathene) February 4, 2014
SKrashen: A better way to deal with summer loss in reading: Libraries
SKrashen: A better way to deal with summer loss in reading: Libraries: Sent to the Seattle Times, Jan 31, 2014 There is a much cheaper and much more effective way to deal with summer learning loss than adding...
FEB 03
Help Student Organizers Travel to LA for EmpowerED 2014 Conference!
On March 29th, student organizers from all over the country will converge upon Los Angeles to share their stories with the LA student community at a youth-led conference called EmpowerED: Los Angeles Student Power 2014. Pitch in to help get them here!>>>http://www.gofundme.com/6mnms8<<<-----EVENT INFO-----Students all over the country, from Portland to Providence, are tired of feeling pow
Stop Recruiting Kids National Campaign
http://www.srkcampaign.org/Campaign GoalsOur goal is to protect kids from military recruiting. How we treat our young (and other vulnerable populations) is a mark of our level of civilization.A free society is capable of filling its military from the ranks of adults and does not need to take advantage of children or adolescents who are unable to judge the risks of such a life altering decision.The
Forum on for-profit education this Thursday evening at UCLA Hammer Museum
"This is part of the reason they are cutting Adult Education, so they can funnel the students to the for profit industry. Diane Feinstein's husband is a large stock holder in ITT Tech, and former Rep Senator, Olympia Snowe's husband has federal indictments against him for his shady activities as the CEO of the for profit chain, EDMC."—LisaTHE PRIVATIZATION OF EDUCATIONAs for-profit colle
Schools Los Angeles Students Deserve General Assembly Update
Via SLASD email:We had a fantastic speak out at December's General Assembly with energetic conversations and actions. Thanks to all of you who came out and brought people from your school, neighborhood, or organization! The speak out addressed the 5 major areas that have come up over and over again at our General Assemblies and Community forums:1. Criminalization, punishment culture and p
Restore Adult Education Now! Letter Writing Campaign
INCREASED FUNDING IS NEEDED NOW, NOT "SOMEDAY," TO RESTORE OUR PROGRAMSCalifornia funding for Adult Education is expected to increase in 2015. However, there is no additional funding in Governor Brownʼs budget for adult education this year or next. With the passage of Proposition 30 and higher state revenue in general, the current funding levels (a 70% or more reduction to what we used t