Will the Louisiana Legislature Fund Teach for America's $5 million NGO Request?
I was absolutely amazed (NOT) to see that Teach for America (Louisiana) was continuing their annual request for funding as a Non-Governmental Organization through the Legislature to the tune of $5,000,000.00. I admit I don't understand why they do this because it seems to be an exercise in futility, but something tells me there is something to it and that they benefit in some way. I know I buy a
Why Reject Common Core Standards K-3?
This article is re-posted from the Website Defending the Early Years because it is do important. Opponents to the Common Core Standards insist that these standards are not researched and tested and are therefore too experimental to use our children as guinea pigs.
Now that we have had these standards thrust upon us more and more legitimate research is being provided that show these standards are NOT acceptable. Our policymakers pushing these standards can no longer ignore our concerns and parents must begin refusing to allow their children to be harmed by these standards. Regardless of what our BESE, our unqualified state superintendent or our less qualified legislators try to cram down the throats of Louisiana citizens, it will ultimately be left to teachers and parents who know better to refuse to perpetuate the hoax of so-called "high standards" as represented by Common Core.
We are also very excited to announce our*NEW* DEY Mobilizing Kit which includes ideas for planning and hosting an information meeting – including a DEY Power Point Presentation presentation outlining the issues. The PowerPoint is also here on YouTube. If you are interested in hosting a meeting or other action (such as a letter writing campaign), keep in mind that DEY offers Action Mini Grants to help.
Now that we have had these standards thrust upon us more and more legitimate research is being provided that show these standards are NOT acceptable. Our policymakers pushing these standards can no longer ignore our concerns and parents must begin refusing to allow their children to be harmed by these standards. Regardless of what our BESE, our unqualified state superintendent or our less qualified legislators try to cram down the throats of Louisiana citizens, it will ultimately be left to teachers and parents who know better to refuse to perpetuate the hoax of so-called "high standards" as represented by Common Core.
6 Reasons to Reject the Common Core State Standards for K- Grade 3
6 Reasons to Reject Common Core State Standards for K – Grade 3 and 6 Principles to Guide Policy
With the spring testing season heavily upon us, DEY has a new document which we believe will help teachers and parents understand why the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are inappropriate for Kindergarten – 3rd Grade. It will also help teachers and parents advocate against the CCSS – and for policies and classroom practices that will best meet the needs of young children. Please download and share our *NEW* 6 Reasons to Reject Common Core State Standards for K – Grade 3 and 6 Principles to Guide Policy. (Click here for Common Core color pdf or Common Core black and white pdf.)
We are also very excited to announce our*NEW* DEY Mobilizing Kit which includes ideas for planning and hosting an information meeting – including a DEY Power Point Presentation presentation outlining the issues. The PowerPoint is also here on YouTube. If you are interested in hosting a meeting or other action (such as a letter writing campaign), keep in mind that DEY offers Action Mini Grants to help.
6 Reasons to Reject CCSS for K – Grade 3
1. Many of the Kindergarten – 3rd Grade CCSS are developmentally inappropriate, and are not based on well-researched child development knowledge about how young children learn. 1, 2
The CCSS for young children were developed by mapping backwards from what is required at high Geaux Teacher!: Why Reject Common Core Standards K-3?:
A Crawfish Challenges Charles Roemer for BESE Seat!
Today, Diane Ravitch posted her support for the campaign of Jason France, AKA Crazy Crawfish, for District 6 seat on the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.Dr. Ravitch is well known for her expertise and outspoken voice in support of public education. No doubt there will be opposition to Jason's efforts by out-of-state special interests and political operatives who want t
