Citizen Jack's analysis of Michelle Rhee's recent mendaciousness
"In an even more disturbing revelation heard on the tape Rhee laughs about when the tape was removed hurting the children and some even started to bleed." — John Kugler "Jack," a frequent commenter on Professor Ravitch's site, sent me the following analysis in which he compares various sources on Michelle Rhee recent deceitfulness. Jack's commentary takes the original guest pos
Opt Out Wave Growing
The articles below are captured in one day of Google Alert for "opt out." The movement to end a century of miseducative, classist, and racist tests will not be denied. Town HallNY Schools Struggle Where to Put Students Who Opt Out of Standardized TestsTown HallA battle between parents and educators has erupted over standardized testing in the state of New York. These exams have been the
4-17-14 Schools Matter
Schools Matter: NYT Talking about the Tests as Weapons of Mass DistractionThe New York Times editors appear to be catching on to the fact that the proliferation and misuse of high stakes testing are not only a huge waste of resources that are actually doing more harm than good, but are also a "distraction" from the very real problems of poverty and inequality. It's about time.To the Ed