Ukrainian Hospitality Traditions
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Ukraine has a long tradition of hospitality — one where welcoming a guest
is more than simply opening the door. It’s about sharing food, making room
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Why Does Teacher Pay Matter?
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A recent story on America’s growing teacher shortage indicates a real
problem – nearly half a million teaching positions unfilled or filled with
temporary ...
Nasty, Uncontrollable, Hopelessly Feral
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"I really can't stand children."
It's a sentiment I occasionally encounter upon informing a stranger of the
work I do. It always rocks me back on my he...
Indivisible Campaign s
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It’s go time. We are going to crush this regime electorally in November,
and the wave we build together is going to overtake battleground House
district...
FL: State Wants To Run Church Business
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The Catholic Church and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier are in the
midst of an argument about who runs Catholic private schools.
FL: State Wants To Run Church Business
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The Catholic Church and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier are in the
midst of an argument about who runs Catholic private schools.
Catholic private s...
What adults don't see about teen bullying
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For two years, Boston University sociologist Sarah Miller went back to high
school—but not as a student or a teacher. She was embedded in a rural
Northea...
Which Honeypot Would Work on You?
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A honeypot feels like desire fulfilled, not danger approaching. I’ve been
binge-watching Lioness the past week, and I am finally caught up through
Season 3...
SPI Celebrates 1 Million CalKIDS Accounts
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California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond
celebrates 1 million CalKIDS accounts, highlights financial literacy in
Monterey County.
DOE presentation on their AI guidance
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The following slides were presented to the AI Moratorium Coalition steering
commitee on Sept. 1, 2026. The last slide has bullet points made up of
response...
How Do We Stop a Coup? We Organize
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Just like you, there are many people in this country who want to save our
democracy. And if we organize, we can, Many of us in the United States are
asking...
Transcript of Video Critiquing Edunomics Graphs
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“Make it stop! Please!” — Video debunking of Edunomics intentionally
deceitful school funding/outcome graphs Source: School Finance 101 (Bruce
Baker), publ...
The Light She Left Behind
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“Those we love don’t go away, they sit beside us every day.” — Liane
Moriarty, Big Little Lies Forgive us if we are a little sad here in
Tennessee. We lost...
The Great and Irreplaceable Dolly Parton
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If the state of the world has you down, here’s a reprieve, two interviews
with the great Dolly Parton. The first is my extended interview with her,
13 yea...
Who Wants a Raise?
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Everyone. And if you are a UFTer (and not a retiree), you are getting one.
But get this. A new paraprofessional is getting a raise of $803/year. Man,
do th...
Research Studies Of The Week
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I often write about research studies from various fields and how they can
be applied to the classroom. I write individual posts about ones that I
think a...
AI Bogus EdTech Scheme
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By Thomas Ultican 8/24/2026 Big technology oligarchs are pushing their
dangerous not-ready-for-prime-time artificial intelligence (AI) products
into Americ...
SQ 844: How is this better?
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In plain terms, the new language gives the Legislature the authority to
establish both the amount and methodology for distributing ad valorem
reimbursement...
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It's time to Revise Louisiana's
School Curriculum
Present standards do not allow for individual differences and life goals
For the last 15 years Louisiana'...
Time to change our Nation’s Diaper
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It’s time to change our nation’s diaper. Our national identity now reeks
due to our inability to clean out the mess caused by the Orange Turd.
Corruption i...
GLP-1 Meds for Kids? Some Info.
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Like many consumers of television and social media, I have been bombarded
with ads for GLP-1s (short for glucagon-like peptide-1). The ads are
everywhere. ...
By One Dishonest Measure
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A loaded question that education reformers like to ponder is: Exactly how
many students in the boroughs of New York City are trapped in failing
schools? In...
1776
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__________
“The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and
conduct of this army…. We have, therefore, resolved to conquer...
May’s Parent Engagement Resources
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San Diego Unified Created a System to ‘Empower’ Parents. It Unraveled is
from The Voice of San Diego. Why Those Disengaged Parents in Your School
Deserve a...
Reflections on America, the world, and life
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I acknowledge that I rarely post here anymore. Folks should remember that I
am approaching my 80th birthday in less than 9 weeks, I am still teaching
ful...
Shutting Down The Site
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Ten years ago, I ran for a seat on the LAUSD School Board of Education with
the goal to *Change the LAUSD*.
I am proud of the campaign we ran. We achieve...
Il Papa è Morto
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Francis brought a distinct pastoral outlook to his papacy. A simple man, he
lived in a small apartment in the guesthouse. He sought to make the church
acce...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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
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I’ve moved.
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I’m on Substack now. You can continue to receive periodic posts for free.
Or you can read every post and comment for $5 a month, $60 a year.
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Aspiring Teachers Get New Help Paying For College
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[image: colorful classroom pattern]
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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...
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...
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...
The Fight For Our Children
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*The number of suicides among people ages 10 to 24 nationally increased by
56 percent between 2007 and 2017, according to a new federal report showing
the ...
Read to Self: Just a Kid and a Book.
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Date: Monday, January 5, 2020 Place: My classroom Student: Mrs.Mims, could
we start doing Read to Self again because I got this great book for
Christmas an...
Reminiscences
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I just finished dumping the rest of my lesson plans. I guess I held on to
the calculus ones for so long because I spent so much time working on them
an...
Just Asking for some Teachers I know.
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Recently Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers stated, We must … recognize that
part of supporting our kids in the classroom means supporting the educators
who t...
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...
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...
Whose Opinions Matter in Education World?
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It's hard to identify education heroes and sheroes. And perhaps even harder
to pinpoint just whose work is slanted, paid-for and dishonest.
Lesson Plan: Rhyme and Rhythm in Poetry
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I’ve started a recent unit on poetry with my class. I’m not a poet, and I’m
not a poetry fan (I don’t hate it, but I’m a prose gal), so this makes it
harde...
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...
Should We Be Grateful?
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In an odd turn of events, and with little explanation, Michigan Governor
Rick Snyder has decided to return the state’s School Reform Office back to
the Dep...
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 ...
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...
Test Refusal = People Power
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In recent months, social media has been ablaze with talk of regular folk
taking action to resist the Trump agenda. Protests are a daily occurrence,
and ev...
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...
AB 934: A LEGISLATIVE FIX FOR VERGARA?
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By Michael Stratford | in the Politco Morning Education Report | via email
05/24/2016 10:00 AM EDT :: Two national education groups are backing a
Califor...
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.
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Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School
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*“With Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School closing, Newark families must
move on.”* The Star-Ledger (NJ), 6/25/2013
NEWARK — Bobby and Troy Shanks saw the...
A School Assignment System for 2016 or the 1960s? - SF Public School MomSF Public School Mom : A School Assignment System for 2016 or the 1960s? Guest post by Julie Roberts-Phung [Julie Roberts-Phung is a founding member of the San Francisco Families Union . This is a report back from the SFUSD Ad Hoc Student Assignment System Committee meeting November 29, 2016.] At a moment when President-Elect
Mike Pence's Voucher Program in Indiana Was a Windfall for Religious Schools | Mother Jones : Mike Pence's Voucher Program in Indiana Was a Windfall for Religious Schools Creationists, Catholics and a madrasa all received taxpayer funding. One of Vice President-elect Mike Pence's pet projects as governor of Indiana was expanding school choice vouchers, which allow public money to pay for private
How Much Damage Could Trump Do to Public Education? : Will Trump Overhaul Public Education? From privatization to civil rights, his Department of Education could transform the American system. ast week, President-elect Donald Trump announced a strongly ideological pick for secretary of education: Michigan philanthropist Betsy DeVos. Unlike the current secretary, John King, or the previous one, Ar
Did a California Charter School Group Fund an Effort to Overthrow the Turkish Government? | L.A. Weekly : Did a California Charter School Group Fund an Effort to Overthrow the Turkish Government? More than a dozen times in a single year, Yunus Avcu, a 31-year-old man from Turkey, boarded a commercial flight to John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana carrying a laptop case loaded with cash — between $5,00
Reading Betsy DeVos: All About Children? | educarenow : Reading Betsy DeVos: All About Children? Now that Betsy DeVos has been named the national Secretary of Education, We’re going to have to get used to articles like this , “Betsy DeVos is All About Children,” from Ingrid Jacques of the Detroit News. But that doesn’t mean we have to believe anything about them. Let me start with my shock that s
Feds: South Carolina law compounds 'school-to-prison pipeline' problem | News | aikenstandard.com : Feds: South Carolina law compounds 'school-to-prison pipeline' problem COLUMBIA — Federal authorities have weighed in on a lawsuit challenging South Carolina's "disturbing schools" law, arguing that the vague statute ends up disproportionately landing minority students and those with disabilities i
Julie Vassilatos: Betsy DeVos and the Zombie Apocalypse | Diane Ravitch's blog : Julie Vassilatos: Betsy DeVos and the Zombie Apocalypse Julie Vassilatos, an activist parent of children in the Chicago public schools, writes here about Betsy DeVos. She begins by offering a round up of some of the best posts about DeVos. We all must get up to speed on who she is. In addition to being a fervent advo
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: The bailout of Exelon nukes comes right out of the schools : The bailout of Exelon nukes comes right out of the schools Jobs creators -- 30 years after the nuclear meltdown, the Great Arch at Chernobyl is finally completed. Natasha Korecki in this morning's IL Playbook: It’s probably fitting that the Legislative veto session concluded Thursday with just about everyo
SDP District-Wide Surveys : School District of Philadelphia District-Wide Surveys VIEW the DATA NEW! 2015-2016 Data Available ABOUT the DISTRICT-WIDE SURVEYS The results available on this site are from surveys designed to capture feedback from The School District of Philadelphia community on five key topics related to school improvement. Because this feedback provides a more complete picture of P
Sen. Sessions once linked special education law to ‘decline in civility’ in classrooms - The Washington Post : Sen. Sessions once linked special education law to ‘decline in civility’ in classrooms Sen. Jeff Session, the Alabama Republican whom President-elect Donald Trump has tapped to be the next attorney general of the United States, once trashed a federal law that was passed to ensure student
Experts Discuss Office for Civil Rights Future Under Trump - The Atlantic : What Is the Future of the Office for Civil Rights? Experts with varying opinions weigh in on what the arm of the Department of Education could look like under Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos. In the days after the presidential election, news outlets and thousands of educators reported increases in harassment, bullying, and i
Ed Notes Online: Buying the So-called Ed Press: Bill and Melinda Drop a Half Million on Chalkbeat : Buying the So-called Ed Press: Bill and Melinda Drop a Half Million on Chalkbeat Purpose: to inform low-income parents and parents of color in Newark, Detroit, and New York about K-12 education Amount: $525,042 Sure -- to really "inform" low-income parents of color or to propagandize for ed deform
It's time for Congress to keep it's promise to our IDEA students : Congress made this promise 41 years ago…Time to keep it! All students deserve the opportunity for a great education that meets their needs and opens doors for them. Thanks to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , all students have a right to access the support and resources they need to realize their full potent
CURMUDGUCATION: Unionizing Charters (PT. 3) : Unionizing Charters (PT. 3) So I've been working my way through the newly-launched conversation about how teacher unions and charter school fans could become BFFs. (Here are Part 1 , Part 2 , and a sort of Prelude ). After plowing through all that, I'm going to try to articulate what I think we're looking at and how I feel about it. The Need This is a
Betsy DeVos and a national system of market-based schools. The only problem would be stupid parents. | Fred Klonsky : Betsy DeVos and a national system of market-based schools. The only problem would be stupid parents. Trumps choice of Betsy DeVos as Education Secretary is a terrible one for the country’s parents and students. Naturally, for most of those who want an end to public schools and a n
Adichie’s “danger of a single story” and the Rise of Post-Truth Trumplandia | the becoming radical : Adichie’s “danger of a single story” and the Rise of Post-Truth Trumplandia In an effort to understand post-truth Trumplandia , this is one explanation: Follow Patrick Thornton ✔ @pwthornton Why coverage is so off: Journalists literally have no framework or training with how to deal with a preside
Major New Report Shows that Charters Are Too Often Parasites Weakening Host School Districts | janresseger : Major New Report Shows that Charters Are Too Often Parasites Weakening Host School Districts On Wednesday, The Economic Policy Institute published a comprehensive report by Rutgers economist Bruce Baker, Exploring the Consequences of Charter School Expansion in U.S. Cities . Reviewing Bake
A Challenge for Campbell Brown’s The 74: Publicize Your Detailed History | deutsch29 : A Challenge for Campbell Brown’s The 74: Publicize Your Detailed History In June 2015, former CNN anchor and anti-union, corporate reform pusher Campbell Brown officially launched The Seventy Four, which she describes as follows: I am excited to announce the launch of a project I’ve been working on for some tim
CURMUDGUCATION: Measuring Charter Success : Measuring Charter Success The charter business is going to boom soon. Let's imagine how we could become really successful in that industry. Let's imagine a world where schools are judged on how healthy their students are. And since overall health is a complicated metric, let's choose an easily-measured metric as a proxy. We'll say that the students' hei
Badass Teachers Association : Locally Owned and Operated: The Logical Fallacy At the Center of Trump’s Education Plans By: Cheryl Gibbs Binkley Throughout Donald Trump’s campaign and in his recent announcements he has come out swinging on education that, "There's no failed policy more in need of change than our government-run education monopoly and you know that's exactly what it is." There’s jus
Special Nite Cap: Catch Up on Today's Post 12/1/16 Featured Post How much do Charter School Executives make? – School Data Nerd CURMUDGUCATION: Unionizing Charters (PT. 2) by mike simpson / 4min CURMUDGUCATION:
