Winning A Big Battle, Still Focused On The War
Great news that Gates Foundation-funded inBloom will shut down - here's the letter sent from the CEO:Friends and colleagues: In 2011, an alliance of educators and state leaders, non-profit foundations, and instructional content and tool providers formed the Shared Learning Collaborative (SLC). The vision of that group was simple: create a resource that allows teachers to get a more complete pictur
How To Fight The Testing Industrial Complex
Michael Fiorillo left this comment on NYC Educator's post about why NYSED and Pearson insist the NY State 3rd-8th grade tests must remain secret:The destruction of public education hinges on everyone's passive acceptance of high stakes exams encroaching more deeply into every classroom. They are the weapon used to close schools, deprive students of a well-rounded education, and beat teachers into
Fred Dicker: Cuomo Will Get No Support From Dems If He Runs For President
If it's Monday, it's time for a Fred Dicker column slamming Andrew M. Cuomo.Today's no different:Gov. Cuomo, long known for his presidential aspirations, won’t enjoy the support of his own Democratic Party if Hillary Rodham Clinton decides not to run for president in 2016, top state Democrats have told The Post. The Democrats said Cuomo’s worsening relations with his party have led many to look el
4-20-14 Perdido Street School Week
Perdido Street School: Andrew Cuomo's Budget Causes SUNY Tuition IncreasesFrom Newsday: Students at Suffolk County Community College will face a tuition increase of $250 this fall, bringing the annual charges to $4,390 at the two-year school. The tuition hike is part of the $208.4 million 2014-15 operating budget that college trustees sent to county officials Friday. The increase comes even though