Ignorance is Bliss
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A baby waved at me over its mother's shoulder. I'd done nothing to get its
attention, yet, from across the crowded, busy room it picked me out,
miraculo...
Run Like a Business
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Let’s run the government like a business, drive the car like a bicycle, and
play the guitar like a piano
— Kevin M. Kruse (@kevinmkruse.bsky.social) No...
Help! I Can’t Read!
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It started, frankly, back in July. Like other Type A, rule-following
teachers, I can’t just relax and retire. Reading is my favorite year-round
way to spen...
KASH PATEL: HE HAS RASPUTIN EYES
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*KASH PATEL: HE HAS RASPUTIN EYES*
*He Has Rasputin Eyes: A Parody of "Bette Davis Eyes"*
Verse 1:
His gaze is like a laser,
It’s cutting th...
1800
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Year 1800
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“A major step in the ultimate triumph of republicanism over the principles
of monarchy.”
James Monroe, referring to the electio...
Wikler for Democratic Party Chair
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Today, Ben Wikler, the Wisconsin Democratic chairman, announced he was
entering the race to lead the Democratic National Committee.
This is important. ...
Black Friday Blues
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“Consistent only with his own warped and peculiar brand of logic, he was
prepared to take measures with such far-reaching consequences for the
German popul...
Peace at the Thanksgiving Dinner Table
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I was concerned about having Thanksgiving with family because I did not
want to get into heated political discussions about the 2024 presidential
election....
Education Has Failed and What Can We Do Next?
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Education has failed to prepare children for the world today. Despite the
increased investment, impactful reforms, hardworking teachers and school
leaders,...
What He Said . . .
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🔥 🗣️STURGILL SIMPSON: “This toxic patriarchal energy is an age coming to
an end… that energy is clawing for its survival bc it knows it’s dying.
We’...
Defining Productivity, Cost, and Efficiency
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Recycled material here… The central problem with US public schools is often
characterized as an efficiency problem. We spend a lot and don’t get much
for i...
November Parent Engagement Resources
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Greeting a family in their preferred language is a small gesture that
demonstrates respect and eagerness to connect with parents. Creating a
Welcoming Envi...
An Apology
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I want to apologize for not responding personally to those who shared their
views on last week’s blog post, my analysis of why the Democrats lost.
I’ve be...
Divider in Chief Shares Education Plan
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By Thomas Ultican 11/22/2024 President Trump’s new video on the Carter
Family’s YouTube channel lays out his ten points for public education. It
is no surp...
¡Si, ganamos!
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En victorias desde la Carolinia del Norte hacia el Estado de Washington y
Maine, encontramos la evidencia que cuando nos organizamos, ganamos.
Siempre encu...
A message from Quaker Meeting for Worship
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the branch of Society of Friends to which I belong is unprogrammed, we have
no designated ministers. Anyone who feels moved by the Spirit is free to
rise...
Don’t Obey In Advance
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Last week, I hopped off a bus and voted early. It was quick, convenient,
and came with two stickers: one for me and one for ...
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The post Don’t...
Try Substack?
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Seems like the popular new thing. Here’s my first try – it’s about
yesterday’s UFT Retired Teachers Chapter meeting – first ever not run by
Unity. (Spoiler...
Number 18 — A barely-hanging-on Blogoversary
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Blogoversary #18 SEPTEMBER 14, 2006 I started this blog while I was still
teaching, in 2006. I had just begun my 31st year as an educator. Just like
in pre...
Student "Growth" Measures Are STILL Biased
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This caught my attention:
New Jersey school districts may soon be evaluated differently, *with a
greater emphasis on student growth* as compared to stud...
AIN’T IT AWFUL
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As the terrible feelings of dread and angst spread across the world the
great majority of the American people feel powerless before the onslaught
of those ...
15 Questions for the Candidates
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Those citizens who fantasize about defying tyranny from within fortified
compounds have never understood how liberty is actually threatened in a
modern bur...
We are making a CPESS documentary!
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In 2020, I was approached by Deborah Meier and Jane Andrais and I decided
we should document the story of Central Park East Secondary School (CPESS).
This ...
The Sky is Falling, or is it?
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Well, this is the first anniversary of the introduction of Generative AI in
the form of ChatGPT to the world of education. Before it was a week old,
over o...
Vote NO on the UFT Contract. Here is Why:
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The best reason to vote no on this contract is this: UFT Unity* lied* to us
in 2018. They misrepresented that contract. It was predicated on deals we
wer...
Metaphors in ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech
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In this article, we will explore the powerful use of metaphors in Martin
Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” ...
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Testimony to the CPS Truancy Task Force
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I prepared testimony for one of two public hearings held by the Chicago
Public Schools Truancy Task Force, a body mandated by state legislation.
The meetin...
Skin Deep
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She spends so much time on her outward appearance. There is never a hair
out of place. Her makeup is perfect and her clothes are stylish and match
to ...
There Is A Teacher Shortage.Not.
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THERE IS A TEACHER SHORTAGE. And just to be sure you understand, it’s not
that teachers don’t want to teach. It’s not that there aren’t enough
teachers cer...
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*Defeating the Purpose of Education*
*Updated: May 2024*
*Most people would agree that the primary purpose of education is to
prepare children for a good a...
THERE IS A TEACHER SHORTAGE. NOT!
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There is a teacher shortage.And just to be sure you understand, it's not
that teachers don't want to teach.It's not that there aren't enough
teachers certi...
Abortion: Only For Those Who Need It!
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NOTE: This post contains my opinions on Catholicism based on my experiences
as a child in the 1960's and 70's. Take what you like and leave the rest. I
m...
Book Banning Turns to Dick and Jane
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Breaking News: Dateline February 4, 2022 - Parents in Dimwitty, Alabama
have asked the Dimwitty Board of Education to ban the children's primer *Fun
with...
On the Edge of Silence
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“There is but one truly serious philosophical problem and that is suicide.
Judging whether life is or is not worth living amounts to answering the
fundamen...
Have You Heard Has a New Website
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TweetHave You Heard has a new website. Visit us at
www.haveyouheardpodcast.com to find our latest episodes and our entire
archive. And be sure to check out...
Follow me at Substack
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I've moved. Follow me at Substack
I'm now posting regularly at Substack. You can subscribe for free to my new
Edu/Pol blog at michaelklonsky.substack.com
...
Aspiring Teachers Get New Help Paying For College
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[image: colorful classroom pattern]
*; Credit: shuoshu/Getty Images*
Cory Turner | NPR
New rules kick in today that will help aspiring teachers pay for c...
Tips Akses Situs Judi Qq Tanpa Perlu Takut Nawala
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Kegiatan berjudi slot melalui situs judi qq online, sekarang sudah
dilakukan oleh banyak penjudi Indonesia. Tentu, Kamu yang sedang membaca
artikel ini a...
GA run-offs need your help!
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Extremely important. Volunteer if you can. Thank you if you are already
doing so. Out of state opportunities here: Ralph …
Continue reading →
The Threat of Integration
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I have lived in the same house in the Miracle Mile section of Los Angeles
for over 30 years, where up until now I have had little or no interaction
with th...
We fight for a democracy worthy of us all!
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The nation stands at a crossroads, said NEA President Lily Eskelsen GarcÃa
in her final keynote address to the 2020 NEA Representative Assembly and
it’s up...
A Fundamental Redesign of Our Schools
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I climbed the hill leading up to one of my favorite coffee shops in Seattle
this morning to enjoy a coffee while taking in a phenomenal view of the
city o...
The Passing Of Chaz 1951-2020 Age 69
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I am the son of Chaz and like to inform you that he passed away this
afternoon from the COVID virus. My father passed in peace beside his loved
ones. We ar...
Thoughts on schooling in the era of COVID-19
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Well, a whole lot has changed since I returned to blogging a month and half
ago. In case you didn't notice, and I'm sure everyone reading this did,
there's...
NAEP scores and "the science of reading"
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*Sent to US News. They just informed me that they no longer publish
letters to the editor. *
*Re: “National reading emergency” November 12*
*[https://www...
2019 NAEP Scores: Achievement Gap or …?
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Here you go: A ‘Disturbing’ Assessment: Sagging Reading Scores,
Particularly for Eighth-Graders, Headline 2019’s Disappointing NAEP Results
NAEP 2019: Re...
Cara Menang Bermain Judi Bola Online
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Bermain judi bola online tentu saja memiliki kesenangannya tersendiri baik
itu mendapatkan keuntungan maupun ketika menantikan hasil skor pada sebuah
perta...
A Storm is Coming! (…again)
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A new Commissioner will have as much impact on our state ed system as a new
meteorologist will have on …
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The World According to Michelle Rhee
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The men behind the curtain fashioning the brave new world of corporate run
education in America! Michelle Rhee is the founder of StudentsFirst, The
New T...
Blockchain: Life on the Ledger
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Originally posted on Wrench in the Gears:
I created this video as a follow up to the one I prepared last year on
Social Impact Bonds. It is time to examine...
New Local Businesses in Sacramento
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Starting a new local business in Sacramento is a monumental task, but can
be accomplished with footwork, perseverance and knowledge. One must learn
the loc...
3rd Grade Reading: Who is Failing?
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Education Trust Midwest has just released its study on third grade reading
and, predictably, the results aren’t great. This study uniquely compares
Michiga...
Opting out of the Dinosaur (end of year test)
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Today I sent in a second letter to refuse PARCC/CMAS for my son, Luke. The
first email I sent at the beginning of the year was not sufficient as they
requi...
Resurrection
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I realized it's Lent, but this blog, bless Jesus Christ, can't wait.
Ok, so with that said, I plan to discuss Class Action suits in existence,
as well as w...
IDEA Is Still The Law Of The Land
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Unless you've been living under a rock, you know the US Department of
Education (USDOE) rescinded 72 Dear Colleague and other letters of
explanation to ...
Education Is a Civic Question
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In their final post to end Bridging Differences' decade-long run, Deborah
Meier and Harry Boyte urge readers to put the energy, talents, wisdom, and
hard w...
Site News: New Home for Education News & Commentary
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Quick! Get over there! The daily education news roundup and education
commentaries that you're probably looking for are now being published over
at The Gra...
An Open Letter to NC Lawmakers
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An Open Letter to NC State Lawmakers and NC State Superintendent Mark
Johnson: I am a NC native, voter, and public school teacher. I am
addressing you all ...
The Secret to Fixing Schools (My Next Bestseller)
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The Secret to Fixing Schools (My next bestseller) Prologue I just finished
watching a fascinating documentary on Netflix entitled, “The Secret”. The
film p...
Farewell, Sleep
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Today is the official last day of my spring break. I've done a scientific
survey: My natural bedtime is 2 AM, and my natural wake up time is 9:41
AM. Tom...
Capturing the Spark
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It’s been a long time since InterACT was an active education blog, though I
remain quite proud of what we did here. Those of us who wrote blog posts
here h...
Random Musings and Observations. . . .
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I’ve been gone a while from the blogging scene. Some of my more regular
readers no doubt noticed but did not hassle me about it. Thank you for
that. Sinc...
WTU Peterson Slate: Not a 1 Woman Dictatorship
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Candi Peterson & GeLynn Thompson
Candidates for WTU Prez & GVP 2016By Candi Peterson, WTU Gen. Vice President
*Statements or expressions of opinions herein...
MY NEW BLOG
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My new blog will consist of fictitious headlines, meant to be a blend of
humor and satire. I apologize ahead of time if any other satirical site has
simila...
Thank you
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Dear Readers,
Thank you for visiting *The Perimeter Primate*. This blog is being retired
for the time being. Although I no longer post here, I do still s...
I am Retiring
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I have some news: I am retiring from the PBS NewsHour and Learning Matters.
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other
conte...
Flaws at the Heart of Current Education Reforms
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Originally posted on Creative by Nature:
“Teaching is an art form rooted in the wise and careful use of educational
research and assessment tools. When gove...
The MAP Test
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Teachers will be voting this afternoon on the contract that has been
tentatively agreed upon. I am asking all teachers to not allow an
evaluation system th...
Schools Matter: Understanding KIPP Model Charter Schools: Part 14 : Understanding KIPP Model Charter Schools: Part 14 Below is Part 14 from my book, Work Hard, Be Hard: Journeys through "Excuses" Teaching . Earlier parts can be found at this blog by searching on the title of the blog entry, followed by the part number. Chapter 14 A Model Whose Time Has Past Since its beginning in 1994, the KIPP M
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Why did Antwan Wilson leave Oakland for D.C.? : Why did Antwan Wilson leave Oakland for D.C.? Oakland former Supt. Antwan Wilson seems nonplussed by parent/community protest. A friend in D.C. asked me why I thought Oakland Supt. Antwan Wilson would leave his $400K/year job to take the job in his town. Here's what I told him: I'll tell you why he's leaving. Oakland (
Back to (our) Future : Education Advocacy in the Time of Trump “ At the count of three, SCREAM.” That’s what John Jackson suggested public education advocates do in response to the surprise election of Donald Trump. Jackson, president and CEO of the Schott Foundation for Public Education was one of the headliners at an event in Boston celebrating the organization’s twenty-fifth anniversary. The e
Poor students may not have worse teachers, despite Vergara lawsuit claim | 89.3 KPCC : Poor students may not have worse teachers, despite Vergara lawsuit claim As their case wound through the courts, plaintiffs in the Vergara v. California case returned over and over again to a central claim : poor and minority students are markedly more likely to have the lowest-quality teachers. The Vergara pla
Will “school choice on steroids” get a boost under a Trump administration? - The Hechinger Report : Will “school choice on steroids” get a boost under a Trump administration? A policy that Betsy DeVos, a voucher and charter advocate, might favor as education secretary e signature issue for Betsy DeVos, nominated to be the next U.S. Secretary of Education, is giving parents freedom of choice, eith
On #GivingTuesday, support these grassroots education justice organizers! | Schott Foundation for Public Education : Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday , a global day of giving fueled by social media and collaboration, and, for the past few weeks, the Schott Foundation has been highlighting the work of some of our grantees across the country. These organizations are on the front lines, advocating for equ
Joshua Leibner: The California Charter School Association is a Rightwing Menace to Society | Diane Ravitch's blog : Joshua Leibner: The California Charter School Association is a Rightwing Menace to Society Joshua Leibner is a National Board Certified Teacher in Los Angeles. He wrote this post. The elephant in the room of School Reform, is, the Elephant. When Republican Donald Trump announced his
The ignored issue that will destroy Public Education. | DCGEducator: Doing The Right Thing : The ignored issue that will destroy Public Education. I have been silent for months on the issue of education. I haven’t even said anything about the election in weeks. But a Lo-Hud article about the plummeting of teacher candidate enrollments in NYS colleges and Universities revived my sensibilities. The
Stop CC in MI respectfully request President-elect Trump to "drain the swamp" and pull the plug on Betsy DeVos | Stop Common Core in Michigan : Stop CC in MI respectfully request President-elect Trump to “drain the swamp” and pull the plug on Betsy DeVos We, the leadership team at Stop Common Core in Michigan, respectfully ask President-elect Donald Trump to immediately remove Betsy DeVos’s name
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: WEEKEND QUOTABLES ... No chances for Trump : WEEKEND QUOTABLES ... No chances for Trump DFER Pres. Shavar Jeffries “DFER congratulates Betsy DeVos on her appointment as Secretary of Education, and we applaud Mrs. DeVos’s commitment to growing the number of high-quality public charter schools. -- Press Release Lee Saunders, chairman of the A.F.L.-C.I.O.’s political c
Trump Moves To Destroy Public Education | The Huffington Post : Trump Moves To Destroy Public Education In the last two weeks Donald Trump has backtracked, charmed, fudged, modified, and hedged on positions he took during his campaign for president. Some critics, like the New York Times , even start to hope a Trump presidency might not be as bad as they initially feared. Trump will probably never
Special Education: Vouchers and Betsy DeVos : Special Education: Vouchers and Betsy DeVos What will future Education Secretary Betsy DeVos do with special education? Most voucher programs currently go to students with disabilities. My guess is that there will be increased support with the new Trump administration and DeVos. The following states have voucher programs for student with disabilities:
Another news site wrestles with a potential Trump conflict of interest - The Washington Post : Another news site wrestles with a potential Trump conflict of interest Former network TV anchor Campbell Brown has always said she wanted her education-news site, The74, to be perceived as a nonpartisan source for improving the nation’s primary and secondary school education. But Donald Trump may have j
Success Academy CEO Mocks Protesters Rallying Against Trump - East Harlem - DNAinfo New York : Success Academy CEO Mocks Protesters Rallying Against Trump HARLEM — The head of Success Academy charter schools openly mocked protesters as they rallied against her apparent support for Donald Trump Wednesday. As a crowd gathered outside her East Harlem home, Moskowitz came out with her family, wished
Truth From Fiction – The real story about CT School Funding (by Wendy Lecker) - Wait What? : Truth From Fiction – The real story about CT School Funding (by Wendy Lecker) A primer about Connecticut School Funding by Wendy Lecker In September, Connecticut Superior Court Judge Thomas Moukawsher issued a controversial decision in Connecticut’s long-running school funding case, CCJEF v. Rell. Judge M
When Finland's Teachers Work in America’s Schools - The Atlantic : When Finnish Teachers Work in America’s Public Schools They find that they have less autonomy and an overly rigid school day. “I have been very tired—more tired and confused than I have ever been in my life,” Kristiina Chartouni, a veteran Finnish educator who began teaching American high-school students this autumn, said in an em
Obama administration to release new rules for judging schools - The Washington Post : Obama administration to release new rules for judging schools The U.S. Education Department on Monday plans to release final regulations governing how states should judge which schools are doing well and which are struggling and require help, a contentious set of rules that has pitted the Obama administration an
The push for positive school climate bumps up against Trump rhetoric | EdSource : The push for positive school climate bumps up against Trump rhetoric President-elect Donald Trump were a high school student in California, he might find himself in a restorative justice circle making amends for his hurtful words and behavior. “He would be in a lot of trouble,” said Jaana Juvonen, a UCLA researcher
CURMUDGUCATION: FL: Testing Students Into Oblivion : FL: Testing Students Into Oblivion Friday the Tampa Bay Times reported on a great new program being pursued by Pinellas County schools to raise school ratings. The program could best be described as "Just stop having school and devote your time to test prep instead." The article focuses on differences that are emerging between biweekly test res
Louisiana Educator: Our Louisiana School Principal Evaluation System is Seriously Flawed : Our Louisiana School Principal Evaluation System is Seriously Flawed Note to readers: Recently I became concerned about Superintendent White’s proposal that the new calculation of a school’s performance score would have a 25% component based on the annual improvement of student test performance. I especiall
President-elect Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos Push Increasingly Discredited School Policy | janresseger : President-elect Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos Push Increasingly Discredited School Policy While public schools across the United States are the quintessential institution of the Ninety-Nine Percent, for years now public policy has been driven by the ideas of the One Percent. Nobody exemplifies
NPE begins campaign to oppose DeVos - Network For Public Education : Diane Ravitch’s Network for Public Education’s campaign to oppose Betsy DeVos begins Over 70,000 supporters send letters to their senators opposing the nomination of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education this weekend. Network for Public Education ranks swell, with over 56,000 joining in less than 48 hours. Kew Gardens, New York
Evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. says Trump asked him to be education secretary - The Washington Post : Evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. says Trump asked him to be education secretary President-elect Donald Trump announced last week that he was tapping Michigan billionaire Betsy DeVos to be his education secretary — but, apparently, she wasn’t his first choice. Jerry Falwell Jr., presiden
The Essential Selfishness of School Choice | gadflyonthewallblog : The Essential Selfishness of School Choice Say your friend Sheila invites you over to her house. Sheila has just made a fresh pumpkin pie. She offers you a slice. You politely refuse, but she insists. She hands you the knife so you can take as big a piece as you like. You start to cut and then ask, “Does it matter where I cut from
Special Nite Cap: Catch Up on Today's Post 11/27/16 Featured Post Betsy DeVos and the Wrong Way to Fix Schools - The New York Times Why DFER’s Shavar Jeffries Must Support Ed Sec Betsy DeVos | deutsch29 by mike simpson / 8min Why DFER’s Shavar Jeffries Must Support Ed Sec Betsy DeVos | deutsch29 : Why
