Friday, May 16, 2014

5-16-14 Schools Matter

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Hoosier School Heist author Doug Martin sings his new song "When ISTEP Was a Famous Dance"
Hoosier School Heist author Doug Martin sings his new song "When ISTEP Was a Famous Dance."  Kim Fidler's ISTA 2C District Council Meeting, Courtyard by Marriott (Airport Location), May 14, 2014, IndianapolisFor some reason, the video won't post to this website.  I will try again later.  For now, see the video at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6WXTzVP40YWhen ISTEP Was a Famo




5-15-14 Schools Matter
Schools Matter: Schools on Closure List Outperforming Local KIPP SchoolsA recent Diane Rehms segment dealt with the continued segregation and resegregation of American schools.  One of the guests and charter school supporter argued that segregation is not so bad: after all, look at the KIPP schools for examples of how poor urban children can have soaring scores in segregated environments. Predicta