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“Efforts To Close The Achievement Gap In Kids Start At Home”
I’ve been a little skeptical about the effort in Providence to have children wear clothes with built-in audio recorders to county the number of words heard at home (you can see those pieces at The Best Resources For Learning About The “Word Gap”). NPR just ran a piece on it titled Efforts To Close The Achievement Gap In Kids Start At Home. I’m still skeptical, but would be happy to be proven wrong
“Anti-Bullying from the Parent’s Perspective”
Anti-Bullying from the Parent’s Perspective is a useful post from Think Inclusive. I’m adding it to The Best Resources — Specifically For Parents — On Bullying.
Students Probably Do Less Homework Than You Think, Study Says
The portrait of the American student buried under a crippling load of homework has been way overblown in news articles, argues a new report from the Brookings Institution, a Washington-based think tank. Homework loads have actually been stable over the last 30 years, despite front-page reports of overworked kids and a century-old "war on homework," according to the report, one of three
Critic’s Notebook: Reading, Writing and Renewal (the Urban Kind)
A new public school that also includes a community center and other public amenities is part of a joint project designed to revitalize a blighted section of East Baltimore.
Portland Public Schools could add about 180 more staffing positions next year (Q&A)
Superintendent Carole Smith on Monday night offered a sneak peek at the budget for the 2014-15 school year.
The Plight of Lydia Howrilka
Chaz the Blogger had an interesting piece yesterday about how new chancellor Carmen Farina must clean house of the approximately 700 attorneys and 300 accountability "experts" that permeate and suck money out of the DOE. But Chaz stated the obvious;...presently, the DOE acts as a "bully" when it comes to the teaching staff. Carmen Farina can't simply"rearrange the deck ch
Put Yourself In Our Shoes: "What Would You Do?"
The Question General Motors Asks New Hires Continue Reading at The Daily Riff
Can Messy Be A Sign Of Brilliance?
Einstein's Desk In Photo: What He & Agatha Christie May Have In CommonContinue Reading at The Daily Riff
You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You - The Jose Vilson | The Jose Vilson
You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You - The Jose Vilson | The Jose Vilson: You’re Nobody ‘Til Somebody Loves Youby JOSE VILSON on MARCH 17, 2014in JOSEAfter a difficult day “at the office,” I sat on my couch and did next to nothing. My e-mail count ran up. My food got cold. My son played with his cars, and, while I partook in a little chasing around the apartment, I soon fell into the couch again,
FROM THE BAT CAVE Schoolhouse Live
Schoolhouse Live: FROM THE BAT CAVEThe BATS (Baddass Teachers) are mad as hell and not going to take it anymore! Formed last year, these feisty teachers are tired of district bureaucrats calling the shots. Mark Naison moderates.LIVE STREAM TUESDAY! 4:30 PST TEACHERS AND PARENTS WANT SAFE SCHOOLS, NOT iPADS!FOR MORE NPE PANEL DISCUSSIONS CLICKHERE!FROM OUR ARCHIVES: NOAM CHOMSKY ON THE PUBLIC GOO
Gates Dined on March 13, 2014, with 80 Senators | deutsch29
Gates Dined on March 13, 2014, with 80 Senators | deutsch29: Gates Dined on March 13, 2014, with 80 SenatorsMarch 17, 2014Bill Gates has too much power.The following announcement, dated March 13, 2014, is from Politico:DINNER WITH GATES – About 80 senators are expected to attend a dinner discussion at the Capitol tonight with Microsoft founder Bill Gates and the NYT’s David Brooks. The 6:45 p.m. d
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings wants to ‘steadlily’ replace school boards with charter schools | The Raw Story
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings wants to ‘steadlily’ replace school boards with charter schools | The Raw Story: Netflix CEO Reed Hastings wants to ‘steadlily’ replace school boards with charter schoolsBy Arturo GarciaMonday, March 17, 2014 21:11 EDT Video from a gathering of charter school administrators shows Netflix CEO Reed Hastings telling charter school administrators they should be working toward
Another Brick in “The Wall” | Connected Principals
Another Brick in “The Wall” | Connected Principals: Another Brick in “The Wall”by Jonathan VanderEls • March 18, 2014 • 0 CommentsThis article was co-authored by Jonathan Vander Els and his colleague Ellen Hume-Howard, the Director of Curriculum at the Sanborn Regional School District.Looking closely together at student work can unveil a treasure trove of insights to guide a school as they reflect
Vergara v. California: The most dangerous lawsuit you probably haven't heard of
Vergara v. California: The most dangerous lawsuit you probably haven't heard of: Vergara v. California: The most dangerous lawsuit you probably haven't heard ofbyDante AtkinsFollowforDaily Kos Email 91 Comments / 91 NewEducation privatizers are using the courts to get at a larger slice of the apple.Ask yourself one question: what's the biggest challenge preventing children from economically di
Nite Cap 3-17-14 #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 CAP4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit 3-17-144LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: L.A. Unified’S Decision To Move Students Sparks FurorOfficials didn't take into account long-standing (community+gang) rivalries when they decided to
