James Baldwin said it best:
"For these are all our children, and we will profit by or pay for whatever they become."
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The question is how do Mayor Johnson’s words measure up to his deeds, Sandronsky Cities of Opportunity
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Choosing Democracy: U.S. Teachers Work Really Hard
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Another American Hero | Live Long and Prosper
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for the love of learning: Too much time in school an economic waste
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9-10-14 Answer Sheet
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When Schools Can't Get Online - The Atlantic
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Morning Wink 9-10-14 AM Posts #edchat #edreform
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NYC Educator: The Name Game
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Nite Cap 9-9-14 #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT
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