PDK & Marketing for the Core
One of the features of Common Core has always been the ability to market materials on a national scale. A national set of standards should help edubizes get away from having to marker fifty different sets of materials, but it only partially solves the problem of millions of individual teachers who think they have the professional expertise to think and choose for themselves.We've already covered t
7 Reasons To Send $$ To Teachout/Wu NY Campaign
Why contribute to a New York gubernatorial campaign when you don't live in New York?Zephyr Teachout is challenging Andrew Cuomo for the Democrat position on the ballot. While a victory is unlikely, it's not impossible. And you, dear reader, are probably not even a New York resident. Here's why you should support Zephyr Teachout and Tim Wu anyway.Send a message to the Democratic PartyThe Democratic
Why Aren't More Women in Tech? Here's One Thought...
If you need a reminder just how bad misogynistic behavior can be in our current culture, there is news this week to remind you.Anita Sarkeesian is someone you should know. Her vlog series "Tropes vs. Women" has over the last few years dissected and explained the sexism of the video gaming world. Her videos are thoughtful and scholarly. Based on the website Feminist Frequency, they provid
8-30-14 Curmudgucation Week
CURMUDGUCATION:Curmudgucation WeekFirst Loser in NY Anti-Tenure LawsuitIn the end, there can be only one.Even though it's all about the kids, according to the NY Post only one group gets to stand center stage for the big New York Tenure Takedown Lawsuit. Previously the Campbell Brown nameplate case was going to have to share the big Caring for Kids spotlight with Mona Davids (of New York Parents U