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An Update on the Continued Constriction of Roemer’s and White’s 2014-15 Assessment Corner
So much has transpired in the situation regarding the state of Louisiana education for 2014-15. For those attempting to keep up with the situation, let me briefly summarize: On June 18, 2014, Governor Bobby Jindal declared that he wanted Louisiana out of both the Partnership for Assessment of College and Careers (PARCC) consortium (the now-nonprofit […]
Understanding Why the TURN Cancer Has to Be Cut Out of NEA and AFT
With a concerted effort among AFT and NEA misleadership shills to make TURN appear be a kinder and gentler form of corporate union takeover, it’s important to “replay the tape” in order to understand the history that has been made and the history that is being made. There are some who pretend to believe that […]
O, Free Press, Where Art Thou?
O, Free Press, Where Art Thou?. via O, Free Press, Where Art Thou?.Filed under: PAUL THOMAS: Becoming Radical
JUL 17
Why Isn’T This Indoctrination Criminal?
WHY ISN’T THIS INDOCTRINATION CRIMINAL?.Filed under: SHAUN JOHNSON, PHD: Musings from the Chalk Face
JUL 16
Kathleen Carroll Soars on the Wings of Research Blunder; Jim Horn Hitches a Ride
On July 15, 2014, California attorney Kathleen Carroll posted a piece on the City Watch LA blog entitled, When Did Teacher Unions Decide to “Turn”… Against Collective Bargaining Rights? Based upon emails I have received referencing this same piece, it appears that Carroll first publicized this piece on July 12, 2012 (though possibly before). Also on July 15, 2014, the Carroll […]
JUL 15
Debating Common Core Is Proof that Educators Have Lost
Debating Common Core Is Proof that Educators Have Lost. via Debating Common Core Is Proof that Educators Have Lost.Filed under: PAUL THOMAS: Becoming Radical
JUL 14
New York Magazine Bias?
NEW YORK MAGAZINE BIAS?.Filed under: SHAUN JOHNSON, PHD: Musings from the Chalk Face Tagged: answer sheet, arne duncan, corporate education reform, diane ravitch
Former United Federation of Teachers VP Leo Casey Tries to Twitter-slam Me
I have been asked numerous times to join Twitter. The response I offer to this request: I haven’t the time to keep up with Twitter. That doesn’t mean that I do not occasionally become the topic of a Twitter exchange, however. Apparently such an exchange began on July 10, 2014, between New York City teacher Arthur […]
Why Isnt Aft And New York More Enraged About Engageny?
WHY ISNT AFT AND NEW YORK MORE ENRAGED ABOUT ENGAGENY?.Filed under: SHAUN JOHNSON, PHD: Musings from the Chalk Face Tagged: common core, corporate education reform, education reform, privatization
JUL 13
American Federation of Teachers: “Remediating” Duncan and Retaining the “Corrupted” Common Core
I’m wondering what of substance was accomplished thus far at the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) national convention in Los Angeles July 11-14, 2014. On July 13, 2014, AFT was supposed to consider asking for U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s resignation. The National Education Association (NEA) passed a resolution on July 4, 2014, asking Duncan […]
Sacramento Journalist Seth Sandronsky Reviews A Chronicle of Echoes
BOOK REVIEW/Seth Sandronsky Education Reformers’ Playbook Want names of and motives for public school reformers? Read A Chronicle of Echoes: Who’s Who in the Implosion of American Public Education by Mercedes K. Schneider. The author has skin in this game. She is a public school teacher against the corporate conquest of community-based public education. Schneider opens […]
JUL 12
@the Chalk Face radio Sunday at 6:00 pm Eastern. #chalktalk #CrazyinCO.
Tomorrow night @the chalk face radio. Another installment of “Crazy in Colorado.” We will be talking to bully journalist Karin Malchow. Karin just doesn’t understand how paid for reports and internal board press releases can be passed off as news to the public. We will try and help her understand “priority journalism.” Also we’ll be […]
@the Chalk Face radio Sunday at 6:00 pm Eastern. #chalktalk #CrazyinCO.
Tomorrow night @the chalk face radio. Another installment of “Crazy in Colorado.” We will be talking to bully journalist Karin Malchow. Karin just doesn’t understand how paid for reports and internal board press releases can be passed off as news to the public. We will try and help her understand “priority journalism.” Also we’ll be […]