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Thoughts on preparing for the testing legislative hearing
What’s behind the epidemic of inappropriate testing? I once shared a very interesting bus ride to the airport with the president of Riverside Publishing, who write the Iowa Tests, back when Paul Vallas was using the test as a grade promotion barrier. Shortly after our visit, Riverside decided to stop providing CPS with grade-equivalent score labels which CPS used to make the political claim th
Read the Notebook's first editorial from '94
The Notebook was launched in 1994 as a newspaper committed to ensuring quality and equity in Philadelphia public schools. We are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first publication this spring. Over the next 20 weeks, we will feature an article from our archives each week shedding light on both the dramatic changes that have taken place in public education and the persistent issues facing Ph
Philly fires thousands of teachers, then hires a new 'director of recruitment'
Here's how things work in the Ownership Society.There's a revolving door between the private sector and what's left of the public. Take for example this week's hiring by the nearly-collapsed Philadelphia Public Schools, of TFA alum Kendra-Lee Rosati as director of recruitment -- whatever that it. Rosati will pull down $90K to start in this newly-created slot in the bureaucracy.Rosati's last job wa
Iceomc 2014
Final Report to the Legislature on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (ICEOMC) for 2014.
A Tale of Two NGA Press Releases, and Then Some
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are at the stormy center of unprecedented controversy regarding a supposed set of K-12 “standards.” The closest “standards storm” that I can think of as being somewhat similar to the current CCSS uproar occurred in 1994, twenty years ago, and concerned the national history standards. Let us pause and briefly consider that 1994 debacle. Given the “state-led” o
Breaking News: Colorado Teachers Force Union to Join Fight Against High-Stakes Testing!
This just in: Dear Colleagues: I write to you specifically to inform you of recent action taken at the Colorado Education Association’s delegate assembly. This past Tuesday, April 22nd, Pat Kennedy and I met here at my office at UNC to discuss what had recently transpired at the Colorado Education Association’s delegate assembly held earlier this month. The CEA adopted a new business item which r
Those With Prior Authorization Can Carry Guns at School, New Georgia Law Says
The bill signed into law by Gov. Nathan Deal would allow individuals with prior permission from public or private schools to carry a gun on school property.
A Tale of Two NGA Press Releases, and Then Some | deutsch29
A Tale of Two NGA Press Releases, and Then Some | deutsch29: A Tale of Two NGA Press Releases, and Then SomeApril 25, 2014The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are at the stormy center of unprecedented controversy regarding a supposed set of K-12 “standards.”The closest “standards storm” that I can think of as being somewhat similar to the current CCSS uproar occurred in 1994, twenty years ago, a
4-25-14 @ The Chalk Face
@ THE CHALK FACE: A Tale of Two NGA Press Releases, and Then SomeThe Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are at the stormy center of unprecedented controversy regarding a supposed set of K-12 “standards.” The closest “standards storm” that I can think of as being somewhat similar to the current CCSS uproar occurred in 1994, twenty years ago, and concerned the national history standards. Let us paus
Victoria Young: To Privatize or Not to Privatize?
Victoria Young: To Privatize or Not to Privatize?: Victoria Young: To Privatize or Not to Privatize?by Victoria YoungLet’s put these questions on the table: What attracts so many Americans to the idea that private companies can better run the public education system? How do they see this current trend as being best for the country?Since public education is an institution that has served us well ov
4-25-14 The Whole Child Blog — Growing Our Middle Grades Educational "Gardens" — Whole Child Education
Growing Our Middle Grades Educational "Gardens" — Whole Child Education: THE WHOLE CHILD BLOGGrowing Our Middle Grades Educational “Gardens”April 25, 2014 by Dru TomlinAfter a long winter season with continual blankets of snow and ice sleeping on the ground, the warmth of spring is finally waking up the soil. Seas of grass are rising in front yards and eager blooms are curling upward tow
Are charter schools monopolizing public resources?
Are charter schools monopolizing public resources?: Are charter schools monopolizing public resources?April 24, 2014 at 6:24 PM EDTCharter school enrollment has soared from about 300,000 a little more than a decade ago to nearly 2 million students nationwide. But the expansion of charter schools, whose public funding is supplemented with private donations, has created serious competition for limit
AFT - A Union of Professionals - AFT News
AFT - A Union of Professionals - AFT News: AFT’s Weingarten to Pearson: Lift Gag Order on Testing, Meet with StakeholdersWASHINGTON— In conjunction with the annual Pearson shareholder meeting in London, AFT President Randi Weingarten today released a letter sent to Pearson executives, board members and shareholders calling on the corporation to remove “gag orders” preventing educators from express
Privatization of Public Services
Privatization of Public Services: Slowing the Mad Dash to PrivatizationBy Vivian RothsteinShare on facebookShare on twitterShare on emailShare on pinterest_shareMore Sharing Services0What if we had no government services and everything we used to get from government was run by private corporations? McDonald’s could be running the welfare system, Target the public schools and Walmart our mass tran
Arne-Ology & the Bad Incentives of Evaluating Teacher Prep with Student Outcome Data | School Finance 101
Arne-Ology & the Bad Incentives of Evaluating Teacher Prep with Student Outcome Data | School Finance 101: School Finance 101Data and thoughts on public and private school funding in the U.S.Arne-Ology & the Bad Incentives of Evaluating Teacher Prep with Student Outcome DataPosted on April 25, 20140 Rate ThisAs I understand it, USDOE is going to go ahead with the push to have teacher
4-25-14 LA School Report - What's Really Going on Inside LAUSD
LA School Report - What's Really Going on Inside LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District): Morning Read: LAUSD receives $7 million federal tech grantNew federal grant will prepare graduates for high-demand careers The Los Angeles Unified School District received $7 million Youth CareerConnect grant to expand career pathways in health care, biotechnology and other tech-related opportunities at t
4-25-14 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Special Education Speaker Monday, April 28thSeattle SpEd PTSA April Meeting7 pm Monday, 4/28/2014Rm 2700, JSCEE 2445 3rd AveSeattle's SODO neighborhoodDr. Nicole Swedberg will present practical tips and information on:How to help your child If your child is dyslexic?How to best support your dyslexic child at home?What skills should your child be learning? How can
Why Classroom Experience Matters » CounterPunch: Tells the Facts, Names the Names
Why Classroom Experience Matters » CounterPunch: Tells the Facts, Names the Names: Teacher SeniorityWhy Classroom Experience Mattersby SETH SANDRONSKYMarcos Breton, a veteran columnist for The Sacramento Bee, one of 30 newspapers The McClatchy Co. publishes, did it. In “Sacramento’s teachers have won this battle,” April 13, 2014, he bashes these union members, and inverts logic:According to him, k
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Bundy's Racist Moocher Army Headed for Motown?
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Bundy's Racist Moocher Army Headed for Motown?: Bundy's Racist Moocher Army Headed for Motown?Cliven Bundy's moocher Army.BREAKING... Justice Scalia announces he is deputizing Cliven Bundy and his Nevada moocher army to ride herd on Schuette decision. Moochers were last seen headed for Michigan to put down any protests and to graze their cattle for free on the overg
FCMAT » Cali Education Headlines Friday, April 25, 2014
FCMAT » Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team: L.A. Unified can keep teacher ratings anonymous, judges sayFCMAT’s new website is coming soon! We will have a new look and better compatibility with mobile devices, making it easier to access information and resources. Look for our new site starting April 25.Education HeadlinesFriday, April 25, 2014FCMAT provides links to California K-12 news
Morning Wink 4-25-14 AM Posts #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK AM POSTS4-25-14 Ed Notes OnlineEd Notes Online: Rosie Rocks: Explaining Teacher Opposition to High Stakes TestingI'm so glad I leaned in and taped this fantastic interview MORE/NYCORE member Rosie Frascella did with a PIX reporter -- you won't see this on the air. As Rosie spoke I kept saying (to myself) - "wow, wow, wow" as she heated up and her passion