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LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 8-20-14 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all

Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: Bruce Baker: How to Get Rid of Accountability, Transparency, and Student RightsThis may be the most important article you read this week, this month, or this year. It was published last year, and I missed it. But, wow, Bruce Baker nails what is wrong with “education reform.” Basically, the public has been sold a bill of goods. We h

by mike simpson / 0min

8-20-14 Ed Notes Online Week

Ed Notes Online: The Trouble With Frank BruniHow far are we from the day when Whoopi, Campbell and the rest of the ed deform crowd flat out blame the death of Michael Brown on bad teachers? Joining the anti-teacher fray is former NY Times food writer Frank Bruni, another clueless NY Times columnist writing on education (see David Brooks, Thomas Friedman, Joe Nocera, Brent Staples, and even one bad

by mike simpson / 1min

8-20-14 Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher

Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.: AFT’s Weingarten promises a million bucks for Karen Lewis’ run for Mayor. Sun-Times: The head of the American Federation of Teachers says the national union is ready to spend $1 million to help Karen Lewis unseat Mayor Rahm Emanuel if the Chicago Teachers Union president decides to run. “I did say pr

by mike simpson / 5min

8-20-14 Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement"

Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement": Nice Post About A Teaching Making A Home VisitGeniene Delahunty writes a nice post describing a visit she made to a student family’s home. It’s worth checking out….by Larry Ferlazzo / 1h 8-17-14 Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement"Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "I

by mike simpson / 7min

8-20-14 Answer Sheet

Answer Sheet: The strategic campaign needed to save public education — in nine stepsLeaders of the school standardized test-based reform’ movement have been very smart about using public relations and intentional messaging to their benefit, something their critics have failed to do. Arthur H. Camins, director of the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education at the Stevens Institut

by mike simpson / 11min

8-20-14 Schools Matter

Schools Matter: Poem by Doug StormTreeThe girth and grip of the tulip trunk thrustWrist deep into the soil of the school playgroundFronts an edifice risen only to crumble.Unfallen and aged, escaping the steel chain,Your crown unbestowed, no body bendssupplicant to you, though all are at base abject.You seek no fealty but stand resoundingagainst the proclamations of pretenders.When your reign ends

by mike simpson / 13min

What Kids' Drawings Say About Their Future Thinking Skills : Shots - Health News : NPR

What Kids' Drawings Say About Their Future Thinking Skills : Shots - Health News : NPR: What Kids' Drawings Say About Their Future Thinking Skillsby MAANVI SINGHAt age 4, many young children are just beginning to explore their artistic style.The kid I used to babysit in high school preferred self-portraits, undoubtedly inspired by the later works of Joan Miro. My cousin, a prolific young artist, w

by mike simpson / 14min

8-20-14 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL

Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: Teaching Ideas For #Ferguson #MichaelBrown[View the story "Teaching Ideas For #Ferguson #Michael Brown" on Storify]by Larry Ferlazzo / 8h 8-19-14 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFLLarry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: Monday’s Tweets About

by mike simpson / 19min

8-20-14 the becoming radical | A Place for a Pedagogy of Kindness

the becoming radical | A Place for a Pedagogy of Kindness (the public and scholarly writing by P. L. Thomas, Furman University): Complicit: On Facing the Mirror Before Casting Stones“Let me begin,” admits George J. Sefa Dei in “‘We Cannot Be Color-Blind': Race, Antiracism, and the Subversion of Dominant Thinking,” “by making clear that I see myself as fully complicit in the discussion that I under

by mike simpson / 21min

8-20-14 Hemlock on the Rocks

Hemlock on the Rocks: In NYC the Scandals have Sex in classrooms , alien lesson plans and threats of violence thanks to Mulgrew'Sex coverup' with counselor should force UFT President Mulgrew out: foesBy Reuven FentonMay 21, 2012 | 4:00amModal TriggerWOE! Then-guidance counselor Emelina Camacho-Mendez allegedly had sex with UFT chief Michael Mulgrew (above) at Grady HS in 2005.Photo: Daniel Shapiro

by mike simpson / 23min

8-20-14 Curmudgucation

CURMUDGUCATION: Patronizing Teachers for the CoreWhen you read this sentence at the start of a blog post, you know things are about to head south rapidly:One of the most frequent questions I get from coaches is about how to coach teachers in the Common Core (CCSS).This is the lede from "Coaching Towards the Common Core State Standards" over at Ed Week. Our coaching...um...coach is Elena

by mike simpson / 24min

8-20-14 Perdido Street School Week

Perdido Street School: Cuomo Remains Hidden In The ShadowsA few of us on Twitter were wondering if anybody has seen Andrew Cuomo since he returned from his Israel trip.It seems like every morning, this is schedule (as it is for today):Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in New York City with no public schedule.And why not stay hidden and work things from the shadows?It certainly isn't hurting his poll numbers, a

by mike simpson / 26min

CASU Week of Action | CALIFORNIA STUDENT UNION

CASU Week of Action |: CASU Week of ActionPosted on August 20, 2014 by CASTUDENTUNIONLeave a commentCASU WEEK OF ACTIONOCTOBER 13-17, 2014Join students from across the state this Fall 2014 for a Week of Action focused on educating, organizing, and mobilizing our strength in the struggle to protect our education and our future!CASU Fall Action Flyer PDFWHAT WE DEMANDNO TO PRIVATIZATION! We demand e

by mike simpson / 38min

NYC Educator: All's Fair in Love and Teacher-Bashing

NYC Educator: All's Fair in Love and Teacher-Bashing: All's Fair in Love and Teacher-BashingI'm a teacher, so I write about education. But if I were a NY Times columnist, I could write about hedge funds. I probably wouldn't write very well about them because I'm not really clear on what they are. But, like NY Times columnists, hedge fund guys are education experts no matter what, and turnabout is

by mike simpson / 42min

Poll: Parents Want an End to the Testing Obsession | NEA Today

Poll: Parents Want an End to the Testing Obsession | NEA Today: Poll: Parents Want an End to the Testing ObsessionAugust 20, 2014 by twalker Filed under Featured News, Top StoriesBy Richard NaithramEducators are pushing back against high stakes testing across the nation, and, according to a new poll, parents are on their side. The 2014 PDK/Gallup Annual Survey on the Public’s Attitude Toward Publ

by mike simpson / 44min

Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Battles are usually won or lost before they begin

Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Battles are usually won or lost before they begin: Battles are usually won or lost before they begin“Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win”― Sun Tzu, The Art of WarFor Karen Lewis, it's not just about a single election campaign but about laying the foundation for a movement. Ah music to my ears.

by mike simpson / 47min

Private school enrollments highest in unlikely spots :: SI&A Cabinet Report :: The Essential Resource for Superintendents and the Cabinet

Private school enrollments highest in unlikely spots :: SI&A Cabinet Report :: The Essential Resource for Superintendents and the Cabinet: AUGUST 20, 2014Private school enrollments highest in unlikely spotsby Kimberly Beltran(Calif.) Think of the American private school and you might imagine a picturesque campus somewhere on the Eastern seaboard where the boys are all in tweed and the girls we

by mike simpson / 51min

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Why the Jindal Loss Was Expected Regarding La.’s PARCC Injunction | deutsch29

Why the Jindal Loss Was Expected Regarding La.’s PARCC Injunction | deutsch29: Why the Jindal Loss Was Expected Regarding La.’s PARCC InjunctionAugust 19, 2014On August 19, 2014, District Judge Todd Hernandez ruled that the Jindal administration’s suspension of the Louisiana state testing contract was to be temporarily lifted until the pro-Common Core (CCSS) full case against Jindal and his admini

by mike simpson / 12h

Part Two: Why is the Obama Administration Waging War on Teachers? | Living in Dialogue

Part Two: Why is the Obama Administration Waging War on Teachers? | Living in Dialogue: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 3:43 pm Civil Rights, Electoral Politics, Politics, Teachers Unions, Uncategorized Anthony Cody 0 2 By Paul Horton. Part two of three.In the twenty-five years after the Civil Rights Act of 1868, most whites abandoned the Democrats in the South as white flight and the Southern

by mike simpson / 15h

Nite Cap 8-19-14 #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT

James Baldwin said it best: "For these are all our children, and we will profit by or pay for whatever they become."A BIG EDUCATION APE NITE CAPTesting Kindergartners and a Rise in Childhood Disabilities: Is There A Connection?Testing Kindergartners and a Rise in Childhood Disabilities: Is There A Connection?: Testing Kindergartners and a Rise in Childhood Disabilities: Is There A Connec

by mike simpson / 15h

Testing Kindergartners and a Rise in Childhood Disabilities: Is There A Connection?

Testing Kindergartners and a Rise in Childhood Disabilities: Is There A Connection?: Testing Kindergartners and a Rise in Childhood Disabilities: Is There A Connection?AUGUST 19, 2014 BY NANCY BAILEY LEAVE A COMMENTWhy are children, no matter rich or poor, showing up with more disabilities—especially ADHD? Here is USA Today telling about the report in Pediatrics. Could it be because they are being

by mike simpson / 16h

National union chief pledges $1M if Karen Lewis runs for mayor | Early & Often

National union chief pledges $1M if Karen Lewis runs for mayor | Early & Often: National union chief pledges $1M if Karen Lewis runs for mayorThe head of the American Federation of Teachers says the national union is ready to spend $1 million to help Karen Lewis unseat Mayor Rahm Emanuel if the Chicago Teachers Union president decides to run.“I did say privately to Karen and at our executive c

by mike simpson / 18h

Time and Space to Learn and Reflect | InterACT

Time and Space to Learn and Reflect | InterACT: Time and Space to Learn and ReflectAUGUST 19, 2014tags: Ferguson, history, raceby David B. CohenSome thoughts prompted by ten days of Michael Brown, Jr., and Ferguson, Missouri in the news, and through interaction with many colleagues and acquaintances in various online communities, including #CAedchat …What do we do in school communities when events

by mike simpson / 19h

Putting a Price Tag on Expanding Opportunity | National Opportunity to Learn Campaign | Education Reform for Equity and Opportunity

Putting a Price Tag on Expanding Opportunity | National Opportunity to Learn Campaign | Education Reform for Equity and Opportunity: Putting a Price Tag on Expanding OpportunityPosted on: Tuesday August 19th, 2014Massachusetts routinely leads the nation in test scores and high school graduation rates. But the state isn't immune to the same opportunity gaps (and resulting achievement gaps) that hin

by mike simpson / 19h

Democrats For Public Education

Democrats For Public Education: Stand up for Public Education!Every child deserves access to a high-quality public education. We're fighting to make that a reality. Read more..Democrats for Public Education Officially LaunchesDemocrats Remain United Around Core Set of Principles To Ensure Public Education Thrives For Generations To Come (WASHINGTON, D.C.)– Today, national Democratic Party leaders

by mike simpson / 19h

CCSS Toolkit for Educators - Year 2014 (CA Dept of Education)

CCSS Toolkit for Educators - Year 2014 (CA Dept of Education): State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Announces New Toolkit to Help Educators Explain Common CoreSACRAMENTO—Educators and school districts now have a new free toolkit to help them spread the word about how the Common Core State Standards are remodeling California's education system to better prepare students for college and careers, State

by mike simpson / 20h

County yet to approve LA Unified’s LCAP | EdSource

County yet to approve LA Unified’s LCAP | EdSource: County yet to approve LA Unified’s LCAP The Los Angeles County Office of Education is withholding approval of the Local Control and Accountability Plan drawn up by the Los Angeles Unified School District pending clarification of the $700 million the school district says it is spending on low-income students, English learners and foster children.L

by mike simpson / 20h

The Profound Impact of a Teacher | Michael Geheren

The Profound Impact of a Teacher | Michael Geheren: The Profound Impact of a TeacherBack to school pictures flood Facebook as another school year begins. Whether you are fresh out of school, your oldest is entering Kindergarten or youngest is graduating this year, think about those teachers who shaped your life.Walking through the halls of my elementary school this week brought back some memories,

by mike simpson / 21h

Poll: Support For Common Core Drops Among Teachers | FDL News Desk

Poll: Support For Common Core Drops Among Teachers | FDL News Desk: Poll: Support For Common Core Drops Among TeachersBy: DSWright Tuesday August 19, 2014 6:40 amShare on facebook0Share on twitter4Share on google_plusone_share0Share on emailTom Leppert CEO of Kaplan Inc.The push to homogenize public education around worthless standards known as Common Core has lost considerable support among teach

by mike simpson / 21h

8-19-14 Seattle Schools Community Forum Week

Seattle Schools Community Forum: Tuesday Open ThreadA wealthy person trying to buy a basketball team? Well, that would be Steve Ballmar buying the LA Clippers but according to a very well-done story from the Seattle Times, he cut his teeth doing it at Lakeside. I note that some of the comments call out Bellevue School District for this kind of thing as well as Rainier Beach High School. The acti

by mike simpson / 21h

8-18-14 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’s computer system problems persistMorning Read: LAUSD’s computer system problems persist Los Angeles Unified works to fix new computer system Although Los Angeles Unified teachers were told Monday they could use a scaled-back version, the district’s new computer system continues to be

by mike simpson / 21h

8-19-14 Jersey Jazzman

Jersey Jazzman: The Myth of The Burned-Out Senior Teacher: Part INon-teacher David Boies is absolutely convinced that we are plagued by old, bad, burned-out teachers; that's why we need to get rid of tenure, see, and replace them with young, inexperienced, poorly-trained teachers, like the ones at TFA, the vast majority of whom will leave teaching after three years. Makes complete sense...Non-teac

by mike simpson / 21h

8-19-14 @ The Chalk Face

@ THE CHALK FACE: About the radio showJoin Drs. Shaun Johnson and Tim Slekar LIVE Sundays at 6PM EST and Wednesdays at 7PM EST on Blog Talk Radio for progressive, pro-public education talk radio. Call in to speak live with Tim and Shaun during the show, (805) 727-7111. You can also listen to our Monday "Sunday-Replay" at 7PM EST, and re-broadcasts of the archives every Tuesday and Thursd

by mike simpson / 21h

Friedman Rubbing Elbows |

Friedman Rubbing Elbows |: Friedman Rubbing Elbows Chetty, Friedman, and Rockoff have been the source of many posts on this blog over the past, almost year. See some of these prior posts here, here, and here. These posts are about their (implied) nobel-worthy work supporting the use of value-added models (VAMs) to increasingly hold America’ public school teachers accountable for that which they pu

by mike simpson / 21h

Ed researchers fail reliability standard :: SI&A Cabinet Report :: The Essential Resource for Superintendents and the Cabinet

Ed researchers fail reliability standard :: SI&A Cabinet Report :: The Essential Resource for Superintendents and the Cabinet: Ed researchers fail reliability standard(District of Columbia) Students of science learn that reliable experiments produce the same results when replicated by others. It appears, however, that reliability may not be prioritized in the field of education science, accor

by mike simpson / 21h

8-19-14 the becoming radical | A Place for a Pedagogy of Kindness

the becoming radical | A Place for a Pedagogy of Kindness (the public and scholarly writing by P. L. Thomas, Furman University): Lessons from Cycling—for Cyclists and EducatorsMy formal expertise and experience are in the field of education, but I have developed as well what I consider equal expertise and experience in two other areas, although the paths have been primarily by self-education: writ

by mike simpson / 22h

4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit 8-19-14

4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: The MiSiS CriSiS: WHEN IS ACCOUNTABILITY GOOD FOR THE GANDER? Written by red queen in la in LAUSD, from her blog | http://bit.ly/1pXYPOk Monday Aug 18, 2014 :: …and isn’t that Buck supposed to have been stopping somewhere? Somewhere other than at the kids’ feet? This past week, the first back in school for LAUSD kids, has seen an absolutely ridiculou

by mike simpson / 22h

8-19-14 The Whole Child Blog — The Whole Child Is Growing Up

The Whole Child Blog — Whole Child Education: The Whole Child Is Growing UpBeginning this week, the Whole Child Blog will appear on the official ASCD blog Inservice, reaching a broader and larger audience of educators. It will be a standard part of Inservice, focusing attention on a core mission of ASCD. In short, the whole child is growing up. The whole child approach to education is what we do a

by mike simpson / 22h

Morning Wink 8-19-14 AM Posts #edchat #edreform

BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK AM POSTSLatino Education Groups' Agenda: More Money, Better TeachersLatino Education Groups' Agenda: More Money, Better Teachers: A New Agenda for Texas’ Hispanic-Majority SchoolsThe Latino Coalition for Educational Equity's press conference outside the Texas Senate in February 2013. Patricia Lopez, who led research on the new education survey, is third from left.

by mike simpson / 23h