This and That, September 6, 2024
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In the latest shooting - this one in Georgia - it appears that the gunman
had a chaotic home life with both mom and dad. Mom, over the last 10+
years, h...
Yass And DeVos On The Attack
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If AFT president Randi Weingarten had to pay rent on all the space she
occupies in some right-wing minds, she would be bankrupt in a week. I don't
really u...
Keeping the Dumpster Fires Burning
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“I have had countless men repeat my ideas back to me as if they were theirs
– as if I would not remember having come up with those thoughts in the
first pl...
Learning is Connected With Living Through Play
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*Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. *~John
Dewey
People tend to have one of two responses when I tell them I'm a teacher....
What Do Parents Know About Public Education?
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Not much. But don’t take my word for it. Kappan recently took a look at
American adults’ knowledge of public schools: Our findings shed light on a
key ques...
Education and the November Election
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If Kamala Harris wins the Presidency, public education isn’t likely to be
shaken up as much as it needs to be. If Donald Trump is elected and has his
way, ...
The Madness of EdTech: All or Nothing Options
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By Emily Cherkin, MEd. Recently, my daughter, grade 6, had to turn in an
illustrated graph for Science. She was proud of the beautiful colored
pencil wor...
Could there be a "Silver Wave" for Harris/Walz?
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Bill McKibben raises this question, and goes beyond the obvious concern
that those of us who are seniors (I am 78) have for Social Security and
Medicare....
GOP Attacking Trans Kids
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By Thomas Ultican 9/1/2024 Less than 2% of Americans are born with
gender-dysphoria, a mismatch between gender identity and their own personal
sense of gen...
13 Presenters Who Will Ruin Your Day
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The Thirteen Presenters Who Will Ruin Your First Day Back From August, 2019
PETER GREENE AUG 29 READ IN APP It’s been a great summer. You’ve had a
chance t...
Around The Web In ESL/EFL/ELL
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Eight years ago I began this regular feature where I share a few posts and
resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or to language in general
that ...
16 Days in Kursk in Maps
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From ISW (Institute for the Study of War). All the maps, except the first,
are at the same scale. One map per day, August 7 through August 22 (and
yes, tha...
August’s Parent Engagement Resources
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“Your families are your students’ first teachers. We need to treat them
with that respect.” @karen_mapp @NimahGobir How to Strengthen School-Family
Partner...
La visión comienza con nosotros
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“El poder no concede nada sin demandas”. Estas palabras de Frederick
Douglass fueron una de las primeras lecciones que aprendí cuando era una
joven organiz...
Undercover in Project 2025
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Former director of the OMB for Trump and author of this year's RNC
platform, Russell Vought is the insider's insider on Project 2025's second
phase: the ...
Dear AD55 Voters: She Se Puede!
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Click here for image I am so grateful for your support in the March primary
LACDP race …I do not…
The post Dear AD55 Voters: She Se Puede! first appeared...
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...
Update on education budget and class sizes
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July 2, 2024 1. The city budget, including for education, was approved
last Sunday. The good news is that most of the Mayor’s egregious cuts were
restored...
Time to Rein in Vouchers
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Universal voucher programs have, in many states led to substantial budget
stress (Baker, 2024;[1] Hager, 2024). Initial cost estimates in Florida
were that...
A Challenge for the UFT and NYSUT
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After my July 23 blog post, a legal eagle fanboi reached out to a member of
The Crack Team with a solution to the plight of those waiting years to have
a...
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...
No more student data sales by College Board/ACT!
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Here is the presentation we gave to parents from many states throughout the
nation, with tips on how to ensure their children’s data is not sold by the
Col...
Bibliography for History Posts on This Blog
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I remember when school reformers insisted the biggest problem
in education was that teachers didn't come from the best colleges.
Bibliography
VER...
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 ...
Volunteer in 2024
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Be the change, volunteer and make the difference! Let’s face it, the world
is in turmoil, and divisive politics in our country is threatening our
democracy...
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...
Hello world!
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Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then
start writing!
The post Hello world! first appeared on Just another WordPress site.
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
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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 …
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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 García
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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Déjà vu: 2019 ELA Assessment: Dear Board of Regents
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Dear Board of Regents,
I have copied below an email I sent to you almost a year ago, after the
2018 ELA assessment's computer-based testing failures and mo...
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...
CURMUDGUCATION: Evidence : Evidence This work is Romantic because the author used lots of Romantic ideas, and the characters behave in a Romantic way that captures just how very extremely Romantic the work really is. The author has really infused Romanticism into the whole writing in a way that makes in undeniably Romantic. Welcome to my world. While this is not a direct quote of an actual studen
Seattle Schools Community Forum: DeVoss - Not Off to a Good Start : Not Off to a Good Start As you may recall, Secretary of Ed Betsy DeVoss, went to a traditional D.C. middle school. There were a few protestors that apparently so intimidated her that she and her handlers left and then went in a different door. She visited one classroom and then made a comment about the teachers there being "in a
How I Got Schooled at the NAACP Hearing - LA Progressive : How I Got Schooled at the NAACP Hearing Alice Huffman A fter calling for a national moratorium on charter schools until certain concerns were addressed (see below), the NAACP received blowback from charter school advocates. But Jitu Brown, of the Journey for Justice, defended the moratorium in the Washington Post’s education blog, the Ans
Black History Month Part 3 - The Origin of Racist Ideology : Black History Month Part 3 - The Origin of Racist Ideology Please join Internet radio host Dr. James Avington Miller Jr. for the third of a four part series for Black History Month. The series is exploring the 400 year struggle for freedom, justice, and equality affecting African Americans, and how these struggles have contributed to th
Former D.C. schools chief takes on DeVos: ‘Sorry lady…. this is so amateur and unprofessional’ - The Washington Post : Former D.C. schools chief takes on DeVos: ‘Sorry lady…. this is so amateur and unprofessional’ Kaya Henderson, the former chancellor of the D.C. public schools, is none too happy with Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’s comments about teachers at a D.C. public school she recently v
Why Teachers Are So Tired ~ Teacher Habits : Why Teachers Are So Tired Better question: When was the last time you weren’t tired after teaching? If you’re like most teachers I know, including me and my wife, being tired at the end of the day is a way of life. We’ve become so used to it that it’s hard to imagine how it could be any different. Our non-teacher friends have a hard time understanding
Teachers union president backs Ellison for DNC chair | TheHill : Teachers union president backs Ellison for DNC chair Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) on Friday picked up the backing of the head of the nation’s largest teachers union in his bid to lead the Democratic National Committee. In a statement announcing her personal endorsement, National Education Association president Lily Eskelsen García s
The Sunday Dispatch | Local school district payments to charter schools shot up 70 percent in 6 years. : Local school district payments to charter schools shot up 70 percent in 6 years. Charter schools, particularly online “cyber charters” have increasingly been blamed for school district financial woes, with administrators contending charters siphon much-needed money from district coffers. An ad
DeVos’ marketplace turns kids into commodities : DeVos’ marketplace turns kids into commodities The secretary of education has vowed in speeches, in writings and in millions of dollars of campaign contributions to destroy America’s public schools. This is not an accusation; it is her source of pride. Betsy DeVos wants to create a “market” of “choice” in which schools are no longer public goods, d
CURMUDGUCATION : Catch up with CURMUDGUCATION PA Senate Ed Chair Wants To Trash Education 49 by Peter Greene / 14h John Eichelberger has been a Pennsylvania state senator for over a decade, and during those years, he has been no friend to public schools or the teachers who work in them. Seriously-- this is District 30. Eichelberger is a Republican upstart who was swept into office on the wave of
Successful Hunger Strike Is Leading To National Movement For Better Education | PopularResistance.Org : Successful Hunger Strike Is Leading To National Movement For Better Education Above Photo: Dimitry B. Jitu Brown, champion of public schools and racial justice, pushes hard against privatizers and big-city Democrats who neglect impoverished schools. Jitu Brown helped lead one of the most striki
Impact Investing and Venture Philanthropy’s Role in Sowing the Seeds of Financial Opportunity | Dissident Voice : Impact Investing and Venture Philanthropy’s Role in Sowing the Seeds of Financial Opportunity Gates and other venture philanthropist’s have ‘pioneered’ and ‘seeded’ new education markets through direct funding and by shaping ‘education reform’ policies. Charter schools are an essentia
DeVos criticized teachers at D.C. school she visited — and they are not having it - The Washington Post : DeVos criticized teachers at D.C. school she visited — and they are not having it Newly minted Education Secretary Betsy DeVos had a hard time getting inside the District’s Jefferson Middle School Academy last week when protesters briefly blocked her from entering. But at the end of her visit
Hitting Left Episode #3 with the Klonsky brothers and in-studio guest Bill Ayers. | Fred Klonsky : Hitting Left Episode #3 with the Klonsky brothers and in-studio guest Bill Ayers. Audio Player 00:00 00:00 Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. Share this: Hitting Left Episode #3 with the Klonsky brothers and in-studio guest Bill Ayers. | Fred Klonsky :
RESIST! Public Is Learning How to Fight for Democracy | Diane Ravitch's blog : RESIST! Public Is Learning How to Fight for Democracy When Republican leaders like Jason Chaffetz encounter a crowd of 1,000 angry constituents in his home district in Utah, that’s a sign that the American people say NO to Trump’s authoritarian rule. http://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/02/10/town-halls-become-indivis
Bill Gates says job-stealing robots should get taxed like humans : Bill Gates says job-stealing robots should get taxed like humans Bill Gates thinks robots should get taxed just like humans, he said in a recent interview with Quartz . “Right now if a human worker does you know, $50,000 worth of work in a factory, that income is taxed,” the billionaire said. “If a robot comes in to do the same th
Keeping retirement weird. Betsy DeVos and racial education gaslighting. | Fred Klonsky : Keeping retirement weird. Betsy DeVos and racial education gaslighting. I entered first grade in 1954. It was a historic year for education in the United States. That year the U.S. Supreme court ruled that school segregation was illegal. The court found that apartheid schools could never provide equal educati
Schools Matter: States Use ESSA to Accelerate Online and Blended Classrooms : States Use ESSA to Accelerate Online and Blended Classrooms When the ESEA was boiled down into a racist states rights version, labeled ESSA, and quickly passed, it was Diane Ravitch and her loyal ghostwriters who hailed the new law as a huge success. She even gave Lamar Alexander's office nine (9) separate opportunities
Stop HR 610 | Real Learning CT : Stop HR 610 The new administration’s attack on public education has begun, and we need to take action to stop it. In late January, HR 610 was introduced by Steve King of Iowa, with representatives from Maryland, Texas, and Arizona signing on. HR 610, the School Choice Act, will eliminate the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, which was passed as a par
Teacher to DeVos: No, I’m not ‘hostile’ to change. We just don’t agree on the changes schools need. - The Washington Post : Teacher to DeVos: No, I’m not ‘hostile’ to change. We just don’t agree on the changes schools need. Pennsylvania teacher Peter Greene has a message for Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. DeVos, a Michigan billionaire whose nomination by President Trump sparked unprecedented op
solidaridad: Schools Matter: The Monica Garcia - Betsy DeVos connection : Schools Matter: The Monica Garcia - Betsy DeVos connection “Monica Garcia believes in… choice… She expanded charter schools” — Michael R. Bloomberg and A. Jerrold Perenchio’s Coalition for School Reform Extremist Betsy DeVos was a long time favorite of neoliberal corporate education reform oriented Liberals and reactionary
Watch Full Episodes Online of Tavis Smiley on PBS | Author; Research Professor Diane Ravitch : Author; Research Professor Diane Ravitch Former Assistant Secretary of Education and current president of The Network For Public Education joins us to discuss the uncertain future of America's education system. Watch Full Episodes Online of Tavis Smiley on PBS | Author; Research Professor Diane Ravitch
Republicans Suggest Federal Role in Education Be Limited to Bribery | gadflyonthewallblog : Republicans Suggest Federal Role in Education Be Limited to Bribery Hey! Let’s repeal the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965! Let’s hobble the Department of Education! Let’s make the federal role just handing out bundles of cash to private and parochial schools! That’s apparently how you improv
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Washington State Charter Law Upheld : Washington State Charter Law Upheld Judge John Chun of King County Superior Court today ruled in favor of the defendants in upholding the current charter law. I will say in reading the ruling, I see many places where the judge further validates other rulings and leaves the door wide open for other lawsuits (which I predict wil
Want to decide who to vote for in the LA School Board election? Read their answers to KPCC's survey | 89.3 KPCC : Want to decide who to vote for in the LA School Board election? Read their answers to KPCC's survey KPCC's LA school board candidate survey: Carl Petersen, District 2 by Carl Petersen / 4min Carl Petersen is running for the Los Angeles Unified School Board in the March 7 primary elect
Betsy DeVos Broke the Ed. Reform Coalition – For Now | Daniel Katz, Ph.D. : Betsy DeVos Broke the Ed. Reform Coalition – For Now When Betsy DeVos was confirmed as United States Secretary of Education, she required an unprecedented tie-breaker vote by Vice President Mike Pence. This was because all 48 Senate Democrats voted against her along with 2 Republicans. A barrage of phone calls from consti
Special Nite Cap: Catch Up on Today's Post 2/17/17 Featured Post DeVos: Critics want to ‘make my life a living hell’ - The Washington Post Betsy DeVos called me. I sent her this letter - Lily's Blackboard by mike simpson / 27min Betsy