When Class Became More Important to a Child's Education Than Race - The Atlantic
When Class Became More Important to a Child's Education Than Race - The Atlantic: When Class Became More Important to a Child's Education Than RaceIn 1963, kids in the 10th percentile of income fell behind children in the upper echelon of wealth by about a year or so. Today, that gap is closer to four years.On a weekday afternoon in July, Jessica Klaitman pulled her 16-month-old daughter Hannah ou
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DPS wants charter schools as neighborhood schools
DPS wants charter schools as neighborhood schools: DPS wants charter schools as neighborhood schoolsDENVER - Parents in northwest Denver showed concern Monday night over a proposal to make a charter school the essential home school. District officials say this is becoming the norm.When Kristin Barnes moved into the Sunnyside neighborhood in northwest Denver, she had a plan to send her kids to a tr
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MPS superintendent says charter option for struggling schools would be ‘devastating’ for district
UpFront: MPS superintendent says charter option for struggling schools would be ‘devastating’ for district | Larry Miller's Blog: Educate All Students!: UpFront: MPS superintendent says charter option for struggling schools would be ‘devastating’ for districtMilwaukee Public Schools superintendent Darienne Driver said a proposal to pull the worst schools from the district and put them into a chart
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Voters go to polls today to decide L.A. school board races - LA Times
Voters go to polls today to decide L.A. school board races - LA Times: Voters go to polls today to decide L.A. school board racesVoters are going to the polls in Los Angeles on Tuesday to decide three school board races that will affect the direction of the nation’s second-largest school system.The campaigns have been dominated by independent spending. Outside groups have poured in $5.1 million, c
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New Challenges to Pearson Teacher Certification Exams | Alan Singer
New Challenges to Pearson Teacher Certification Exams | Alan Singer: New Challenges to Pearson Teacher Certification ExamsThe New York State Board of Regents, the governing body for schools in the state, met Monday May 18 to discuss proposed changes in teacher evaluations and teacher certification requirements. United University Professions (UUP) and New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), which r
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Happiness Is a Post-Standardized-Test World - Rick Hess Straight Up - Education Week
Happiness Is a Post-Standardized-Test World - Rick Hess Straight Up - Education Week: Happiness Is a Post-Standardized-Test WorldNote: Rick is taking a hiatus while he's off talking about his new book, The Cage-Busting Teacher. Meanwhile, this week's guest posts will be written by Lily Eskelsen GarcÃa (@Lily_NEA), president of the National Education Association.I always find it ironic if not a lit
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A fighting strategy wins contract gains in LA
A fighting strategy wins contract gains in LA | SocialistWorker.org: A fighting strategy wins contract gains in LAIn the battle between United Teachers Los Angeles and public school officials, the bosses blinked first, reports Los Angeles teacher Randy Childs.May 19, 2015UTLA teachers protest layoffs, budget cuts and school closures (Paul Bailey)AFTER AN eight-month campaign ofescalating protest a
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How not to choose a schools superintendent - The Washington Post
How not to choose a schools superintendent - The Washington Post: How not to choose a schools superintendent2013 Broad Prize Awarded for Second Time to Houston Independent School DistrictThe citizens of Montgomery County, Md., might want to pay a little more attention to their school board elections. The Board of Education appears out to lunch with its primary charge: to recruit and hire a superin
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Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: 'Another lost generation': My notes from yesterday's inauguration
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: 'Another lost generation': My notes from yesterday's inauguration: 'Another lost generation': My notes from yesterday's inaugurationNo words... First -- One look at the new members being sworn in tells me that the City Council won't be the same. Congrats to the expanded and energized Progressive Caucus and especially newest progressives like Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th
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The Public School Wars - Documentary Film | Indiegogo
The Public School Wars - Documentary Film | Indiegogo: The Public School Wars - Documentary FilmThe battle to save public education: Chicago, NY, LA, Seattle, nationwide. These are the stories.The Public School Wars - Documentary Film is a sponsored project of Tribeca Flashpoint Academy"The Public School Wars," currently in production.Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, nationwide,
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Right to Education | World Education Forum 2015
Right to Education | World Education Forum 2015:Right to EducationEnsure equitable and inclusive quality education and lifelong learning for all by 2030.Education is a fundamental human right and occupies a central place in human rights, as it is a right in itself and indispensable for the exercise of all other human rights. As an empowerment right, education is the primary vehicle by which margi
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Students on testing: Taking tests is not a job skill | Bright Light Small City
Students on testing: Taking tests is not a job skill | Bright Light Small City: Students on testing: Taking tests is not a job skillTesting from the inside out: This week, on May 20, the debate team at Minneapolis’ Northeast Middle School is hosting a “community panel on standardized testing.” With the help of French teacher and debate team coach Michael Grandys, these kids–whose school lives have
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What’s the legacy of Head Start, 50 years on?
What’s the legacy of Head Start, 50 years on?: What’s the legacy of Head Start, 50 years on?TRANSCRIPTRELATED LINKSFederal government spending bill investing billions in education Giving traumatized kids a head start in healing States looking to expand preschool confront debate over results, funding GWEN IFILL: Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon Johnson announced the creation of Head Start, t
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The Purpose And Potential Impact Of The Common Core | Shanker Institute
The Purpose And Potential Impact Of The Common Core | Shanker Institute: The Purpose And Potential Impact Of The Common Core I think it makes sense to have clear, high standards for what students should know and be able to do, and so I am generally a supporter of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). That said, I’m not comfortable with the way CCSS is being advertised as a means for boosting stu
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U.S. Supreme Court denies teachers' Katrina layoffs suit | NOLA.com
U.S. Supreme Court denies teachers' Katrina layoffs suit | NOLA.com: U.S. Supreme Court denies teachers' Katrina layoffs suit It's the end of the road for the thousands of New Orleans public school employees who said they were wronged when they lost their jobs after Hurricane Katrina. They lost in Louisiana in October, and the U.S. Supreme Court denied their appeal Monday (May 18), according to co
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Broad Foundation Announces Finalists for 2015 Charter Schools Prize - Charters & Choice - Education Week
Broad Foundation Announces Finalists for 2015 Charter Schools Prize - Charters & Choice - Education Week: Broad Foundation Announces Finalists for 2015 Charter Schools PrizeTexas-based IDEA Public Schools, Illinois-based Noble Network of Charter Schools, and Achievement First which operates in Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island have been selected as finalists for the 2015 Broad Prize for
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Editorial: Private schools, public tab - Times Union
Editorial: Private schools, public tab - Times Union: Editorial: Private schools, public tabTHE STAKES:How about fixing public schools first?With New York's public education system in turmoil from years of flailing over tests, teacher evaluations, curriculum, taxes and funding, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan have tossed yet another bomb into the classroom — taxpayer sup
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KJ Got Some Splainin to Do | The Sacramento Bee
Mayor Kevin Johnson must explain his staff increase | The Sacramento Bee: Mayor Kevin Johnson must explain his staff increaseBY THE EDITORIAL BOARDThe burden of proof is squarely on Mayor Kevin Johnson to justify increasing the size of his staff from seven to 12.When the $700,000 expenditure came up at last week’s City Council meeting, Johnson was in Knoxville, Tenn., in his role as president of t
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Today, the SEA learned from these previous experiences of collective action by the rank-and-file, as well as other smaller locals around the state that began this one day rolling strike wave. The day began with educators, students, and parents rallying at designated high schools. Educators at these spirited morning rallies took up chants beyond the funding issues to also address abuses of high-stakes testing and Black Student Lives Matter. Then everyone boarded buses and headed for the Space Needle where we gathered to begin our march. As nurses, counselors, librarians, instructional assistants, family support workers, office staff, teachers, other educators, students, and parents stepped out into the street to begin the rally, I began to realize how many thousands of people were ready to take direct action to Seattle Educators On Strike!: Photos & stories of the struggle | I AM AN EDUCATOR:
