CORPORATE ED REFORM
Re-Claiming a Moral Profession in Unethical Times | Colin Schumacher
Re-Claiming a Moral Profession in Unethical Times | Colin Schumacher: Re-Claiming a Moral Profession in Unethical TimesA bitter irony unfolded in New York's budget process this year as Governor Cuomo, in his allegiance to hedge fund campaign contributors, managed to push through ethics reforms alongside an education reform package that stands as the most unethical affront to public education in re
#Charters, @TeachForAmerica, and more on @RickSmithShow Monday 5pm EST | Cloaking Inequity
#Charters, @TeachForAmerica, and more on @RickSmithShow Monday 5pm EST | Cloaking Inequity: #Charters, @TeachForAmerica, and more on @RickSmithShow Monday 5pm ESTJoin us Monday to discuss charters, privatization, New Orleans ed reform and more. Karran Harper Royal and Julian Vasquez Heilig join Rick Smith in discussing our endangered public education system, the reach of the flawed “educational re
The Duncan/King Robots and the Revolving Door
The Duncan/King Robots and the Revolving Door: The Duncan/King Robots and the Revolving DoorMuch rejoicing took place Friday when it was first announced that Arne Duncan was leaving the Obama administration early. Social media was a-buzz poking fun at the Secretary of Education who will now ride into the sunset to make money likely in the private sector, probably with something having to do with c
The tenure of Education Secretary Arne Duncan — in his own sometimes startling words - The Washington Post
The tenure of Education Secretary Arne Duncan — in his own sometimes startling words - The Washington Post: The tenure of Education Secretary Arne Duncan — in his own sometimes startling wordsEducation Secretary Arne Duncan, who took office in 2009, is stepping down in December as the most powerful federal education chief in the department’s history. He involved the federal government in areas tha
Let's Play CharterLand! | The Range: The Tucson Weekly's Daily Dispatch | Tucson Weekly
Let's Play CharterLand! | The Range: The Tucson Weekly's Daily Dispatch | Tucson Weekly: Let's Play CharterLand!How do "open enrollment" charter schools end up with selective student bodies? Watch the CharterLand video and find out. (You can download the game board here.)Let's Play CharterLand! | The Range: The Tucson Weekly's Daily Dispatch | Tucson Weekly:
What 5-Year-Olds are Doing Overseas While Kindergartners in America Struggle with Common Core
What 5-Year-Olds are Doing Overseas While Kindergartners in America Struggle with Common Core: What 5-Year-Olds are Doing Overseas While Kindergartners in America Struggle with Common CoreKindergartners in Finland don’t have to worry about learning complexCommon Core math problems like this:Instead, they get to “play” much of the day. Tim Walker, an American educator who has been teaching fifth an
Time to throw out Bush-era education reforms | Tampa Bay Times
Romano: Time to throw out Bush-era education reforms | Tampa Bay Times: Romano: Time to throw out Bush-era education reformsFor the longest time, it seemed educational reformers could do no wrong. They had the theories, they had the platform and, most importantly, they had the power.So George W. Bush's Texas Miracle begat the nation's No Child Left Behind law, which was around the same time Jeb Bu
Diploma Options for Students with Developmental Disabilities | The Opt Out Florida Network
Diploma Options for Students with Developmental Disabilities | The Opt Out Florida Network: Diploma Options for Students with Developmental DisabilitiesIF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT HAS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES…Senator Darren Soto would like to hear from YOU.Senate Bill 1512, sponsored by Senators Stargel, Thrasher, Gardiner and Galvano, became the law in 2014, eliminating the option for students
“It was truly what democracy looks like.” | Intercepts
“It was truly what democracy looks like.” | Intercepts: “It was truly what democracy looks like.”That’s what NEA president Lily Eskelsen Garcia told members about the endorsement of Hillary Clinton by the union’s board of directors. And there’s no question the prescribed democratic process in the union’s by-laws was followed. The board reportedly voted 118-39 in favor of the endorsement, with 8 ab
CURMUDGUCATION: Driven By Parent Choice
CURMUDGUCATION: Driven By Parent Choice: Driven By Parent ChoiceThat's the dream for some reformsters-- a school system that is driven not by regulation or government edict and certainly not by the professional educators who work there, but a system that is driven by parent choice.I believe there are probably idealistic purists among the visionaries who really do believe that we'd have a system wh
Principal Eric Guthertz of Mission High School in San Francisco (Kristina Rizga) | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice
Principal Eric Guthertz of Mission High School in San Francisco (Kristina Rizga) | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice: Principal Eric Guthertz of Mission High School in San Francisco (Kristina Rizga)This is the fourth and final excerpt taken from Kristina Rizga’s new book Mission High. With her permission I have published descriptions of math, English, and history lessons. In thi
Let us all conduct a little experiment about Pre-K education | @ THE CHALKFACE
Let us all conduct a little experiment about Pre-K education | @ THE CHALKFACE: Let us all conduct a little experiment about Pre-K educationDavid Kirp has an op-ed on the mixed outcomes of universal Pre-K programs.“Money doesn’t guarantee good outcomes, but it helps,” they say.Even as more 4-year-olds attend pre-K, many states are delivering it on the cheap. While Boston spends $10,000 for each pr
More than 50% of teachers in England 'plan to quit in next two years' - BBC News
More than 50% of teachers in England 'plan to quit in next two years' - BBC News: More than 50% of teachers in England 'plan to quit in next two years'Teachers often complain about their workloadMore than half of teachers in England (53%) are thinking of quitting in the next two years, a survey has suggested.The survey, conducted by the National Union of Teachers, found 61% of those wanting to lea
What will next Indianapolis mayor do with charter schools?
What will next Indianapolis mayor do with charter schools?: What will next Indy mayor do with charter schools?Get Hoosier School Heist in PaperbackHoosier School Heist On FaceBookThe next Indianapolis mayor will inherit a power that gives him direct control in shaping the city’s educational landscape, an elevated role that is essentially unprecedented in the state and across the country.It’s a pol
Supreme Court Prepares to Take On Politically Charged Cases - The New York Times
Supreme Court Prepares to Take On Politically Charged Cases - The New York Times: Supreme Court Prepares to Take On Politically Charged CasesWASHINGTON — The last Supreme Court term ended with liberal victories, conservative disarray and bruised relations among the justices. The new one, which starts on Monday, marks the start of Chief JusticeJohn G. Roberts Jr.’s second decade on the court and wi
Charter schools suspend kids, public schools don’t — which does better?
Pushed Out: Charter Schools Contribute to the City’s Growing Suspension Rates | School Stories: Pushed Out: Charter Schools Contribute to the City’s Growing Suspension RatesA recent report by the New York Civil Liberties Union exposed the escalating number of students who have been suspended since Mayor Michael Bloomberg took control of the city’s schools more than a decade ago. Some believe one c
Are Sex Abuse and Charter School Scandals Catching Up With Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson? | Alternet
Are Sex Abuse and Charter School Scandals Catching Up With Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson? | Alternet: Are Sex Abuse and Charter School Scandals Catching Up With Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson?A former NBA star plays fast and loose with young women and taxpayer funds.Is Kevin Johnson the Democratic Party’s Bill Cosby?Johnson is the famous ex-NBA basketball star who became a charter school founder,
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Video and Transcription of John King’s Remarks at Arne Duncan’s Resignation | deutsch29
Video and Transcription of John King’s Remarks at Arne Duncan’s Resignation | deutsch29: Video and Transcription of John King’s Remarks at Arne Duncan’s ResignationBelow is a Youtube video of the October 02, 2015, White House press conference regarding US Secretary Arne Duncan’s resignation and former New York State Chancellor, John King’s becoming interim secretary for the remaining year that Oba
Geaux Teacher!: Broad & Walton Are Betting I Will Lose the BESE Election!
Geaux Teacher!: Broad & Walton Are Betting I Will Lose the BESE Election!: Broad & Walton Are Betting I Will Lose the BESE Election!By Mercedes Schneider -Broad and Walton Contribute a Combined $650,000 to Upcoming Louisiana BESE ElectionBillionaires Eli Broad and Alice and Jim Walton have contributed a combined $650,000 to Baton Rouge businessman Lane Grigsby’s PAC, Empower Louisiana, so
Schooling in the Ownership Society: SUPES IS BACK -- New names on the letterhead. Looking for more no-bid contracts from CPS
Schooling in the Ownership Society: SUPES IS BACK -- New names on the letterhead. Looking for more no-bid contracts from CPS: SUPES IS BACK -- New names on the letterhead. Looking for more no-bid contracts from CPS“The primary leaders [Somomon & Vranas] of the former SUPES Academy have begun new endeavors and will not be joining us in this work ahead.” -- Joseph WiseThe federal investigation i
Teachers Told They’re Endorsing Hillary Clinton by NEA Leadership. Membership Opinions Unnecessary | gadflyonthewallblog
Teachers Told They’re Endorsing Hillary Clinton by NEA Leadership. Membership Opinions Unnecessary | gadflyonthewallblog: Teachers Told They’re Endorsing Hillary Clinton by NEA Leadership. Membership Opinions UnnecessaryThe decision has been made, teachers.YOU WILL ENDORSE HILLARY CLINTON IN THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES.Your union has spoken.Now please donate to the Political Action Committee (
GREAT NEWS! Anthony Cody has just been chosen as the winner of this year’s George Orwell Award - Garn Press
GREAT NEWS! Anthony Cody has just been chosen as the winner of this year’s George Orwell Award, given by the NCTE Public Language Awards Committee of the National Council of Teachers of English - Garn Press: GREAT NEWS! Anthony Cody has just been chosen as the winner of this year’s George Orwell Award, given by the NCTE Public Language Awards Committee of the National Council of Teachers of Englis
Time to Unite To Face Addiction | Michael Elliot
Time to Unite To Face Addiction | Michael Elliot: Time to Unite To Face AddictionToday, the health crisis of addiction cuts across so many other issues we face. It's a social justice issue with mass incarcerations overflowing our expanding prison industrial complex. It's an education issue because it affects children in such incredible numbers, and is one of the most profound killers of young peop
Special Nite Cap: Catch Up on Today's Post 10/3/15
CORPORATE ED REFORMWhat Has Happened to Teacher Evaluations? We Need Your Help - Living in DialogueWhat Has Happened to Teacher Evaluations? We Need Your Help - Living in Dialogue: What Has Happened to Teacher Evaluations? We Need Your HelpBy Anthony Cody.Under President Obama, the federal Department of Education offered several billion dollars in Race to the Top money and waivers from NCLB to sta
