President Joe Biden in Contrast to trump
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The defense and the prosecution [yesterday] made their closing statements
in the New York criminal case against Trump for falsifying business records
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Check out CSM & AQE budget demands!
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Our one-page demands for the city budget, co-signed by AQE, are posted here
and below – to prevent school budget cuts and larger classes next year and
the...
Memorial Day, 2024
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I’m not much of a flag waver, really. I always thought that author James
Baldwin captured my feelings precisely in Notes of a Native Son when he
wrote: I l...
No Lie!
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In reply to:To be clear, are you really claiming that NLT is building a
TopGolf in Rock Creek? Because that’s not just misleading, it’s blatantly
false. I ...
KY: A Constitutional Voucher Amendment
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School privatizers wanted school vouchers for Kentucky. But they ran into
two problems:
1) A constitution
2) Judges who can read the constitution
Lawmake...
May’s Parent Engagement Resources
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How These District Leaders Turned Family Engagement on Its Head is from Ed
Week. Why This District Meets Parents at Home is from Ed Week.
DOWNLOADABLE: Bes...
A Conversation on the Science of Reading
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By Thomas Ultican 5/27/2024 Two eminent professors of instruction and
literacy teamed up to write “Fact-Checking the Science of Reading.” P David
Pearson o...
Another School Year in the Books
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“I’d never been one to give up on lost causes, maybe because I was one
myself.” ― Abir Mukherjee, Smoke and Ashes It’s official. As of
yesterday, I am th...
The Envelope, Please
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The School Board chose Dr. Bernier. No need for a spoiler alert, the news
is all over the city of Jacksonville and dominating everyone’s attention,
includi...
Evidence That KIPP Is Still Abusing Students
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For the past few years, we have been hearing more rhetoric from KIPP, Inc.
about how KIPP has turned a page from the No Excuses cultural sterilization
er...
They’re Still Not Like Us (Math and Our Values)
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In 2015, C-SPAN’s Washington Journal invited me to discuss education reform
and my book, This Is Not A Test: A New Narrative on Race, Class, ...
Read Mor...
SPI Supports Safe, Supportive Learning Environment
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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond joins legislators and LGBTQ+ advocates
to support legislation for safe and supportive learning environments for
all stud...
The UFT Retiree Election and “Unusual Activity”
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Gmail stopped updating. Why? "Unusual activity." I sent so many emails
about the UFT Retired Teachers Chapter election, that I triggered some
algorithm.
¿Qué futuro elegirás tú?
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Esta semana estuve llena de orgullo al unirme a nuestros aliados en el
Caucus Progresista del Congreso (CPC) para presentar su nueva Agenda de
Propuestas P...
Appreciating Teachers
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As another ‘Teacher Appreciation Week’ comes to a close, let’s ask whether
classroom teaching is truly a profession. Perhaps it’s a calling. Or maybe
it’s ...
GYO and Matt Damon’s Mom
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I hope this message finds you well. I am thrilled to share some exciting
news about our Western Michigan University Grow Your Own (GYO) program,
which is g...
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...
FINDING AND BUILDING COMMUNITY
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AI Requires Entirely Different Communities (Part 7 of 7) A few years ago, I
created the Facebook site, Education For Their Future Not Our Past. I was
aware...
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...
March 5, 2024: The time for delay has passed
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It is time to open the ballot sitting on my kitchen counter. Only, the more
I learn of politics, the…
The post March 5, 2024: The time for delay has pass...
A Change of Plans
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Last September, in a piece titled Where We Expect To Retire, I informed
folks that we were planning to move to Kendal Crosslands Communities, the
Crossla...
Wisdom from the Sage of Mount Vernon
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Words of wisdom appropriate to our time. …from George Washington, America’s
first President, on President’s Day. (Edited and updated from a previous
post) ...
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 ...
2023 In Review And What’s To Come In 2024
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2023 is almost complete and it was a busy, challenging, rewarding, and fun
year. The news of the world was sometimes too much to watch. Countries were
dest...
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...
Lying Liars of the NYC DOE
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The APPR travails continue.
When last I blogged I shared how my principal, XXXXXXXX XXXXX of PS XXX did
an end run around me. I was refused to be obser...
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...
Education Bloggers Daily Highlights 3/2/2017
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Education Bloggers Daily Highlights 3/1/2017 Education Bloggers Daily
Highlights Courtesy of Big Education Ape A special thank you to education
blogger Mik...
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
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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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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: KY's Worst Charter Bill Ever : KY's Worst Charter Bill Ever Last September when Trump's loss look assured, Kentucky's Tea Party governor, Matt Blevins, threatened violence if his angry white wingnut supporters did not get their way at the ballot box. “I want us to be able to fight ideologically, mentally, spiritually, economically, so that we don’t have to do it physically. But th
Bill Gates, CASEL and your student’s privacy | Seattle Education : Bill Gates, CASEL and your student’s privacy “What’s gotten in the way of education in the United States is a theory of social engineering that says there is ONE RIGHT WAY to proceed with growing up.” John Taylor Gatto CASEL’s mission is to gather personal information about students’ emotional behavior, and turn emotion into a sta
Law professor: Expect big rollback of civil rights enforcement in education under Trump and DeVos - The Washington Post : Law professor: Expect big rollback of civil rights enforcement in education under Trump and DeVos Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’s first official policy act was to support the Trump administration’s decision to rescind the Obama administration’s federal guidance protecting th
Three-Part Series Fact-Checking LAUSD School Board District 4 “Facts,” Part I : Three-Part Series Fact-Checking LAUSD School Board District 4 “Facts,” Part I by Miriam Efrat. First in a three part series. Read Part II here, and Part III here . Dear Voters of LAUSD Board District 4: Are you a progressive recently woke to the vital need for accountable leadership in public education? Just someone w
Board Members | District of Columbia Public Charter School Board : Why Do Charter Schools Hate Public Schools Meet Your SELECTED DC Public Charter School Board What Is So Public About Charter Schools The DC Public Charter School Board is governed by a seven-member Board, nominated by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the DC Council. The volunteer Board approves new schools, provides overs
Pastors for Texas Children - Mobilizing the Faith Community for Public Education - Network For Public Education : Pastors for Texas Children – Mobilizing the Faith Community for Public Education Pastors for Texas Children is a three-year-old organization that mobilizes the faith community for public education assistance and advocacy. Our website is www.pastorsfortexaschildren. com Our goal is to
Rescuing Education Reform from Decades of Post-Truth | radical eyes for equity : Rescuing Education Reform from Decades of Post-Truth The presidential campaign and administration of Donald Trump have spurred a focus on the role of mainstream media as well as the influence of fake news and post-truth discourse on political and public debate. For those of us involved in education and the education
CPS winners and losers. Same old same old. | Fred Klonsky : CPS winners and losers. Same old same old. The great Sarah Karp, who now does education reporting at Chicago’s public radio station, WBEZ, describes how the spirit of the felonious CPS CEO Barbara Byrd Bennet and SUPES consultant Gary Solomon still walk the halls of CPS’s Clark Street headquarters. This is a story about how a savvy compa
It's the 20th Anniversary of NEA's Read Across America! : It’s the 20th Anniversary of NEA’s Read Across America! When Marley Dias got tired of reading books about characters who looked nothing like her, she didn’t complain to her parents or teachers. She took matters into her own capable hands and launched a movement — #1000blackgirlbooks . The 12-year-old is up to 4000 books and counting and la
Oregon Save Our Schools: Letter to Joint Subcommittee on Education re. Chief Education Office and Cost Saving Efficiencies SB 5522 : Letter to Joint Subcommittee on Education re. Chief Education Office and Cost Saving Efficiencies SB 5522 Oregon Save Our Schools member Pat Muller, who is also a long time educator, penned this letter last week to the Joint Subcommittee after a presentation to them
Calling sexual harassment “urban culture,” and other reasons the Education Secretary may need a reality check - The Hechinger Report : Calling sexual harassment “urban culture,” and other reasons the Education Secretary may need a reality check Former civil rights chief of the Education Department on why the agency is indispensable When we had segregated schools and when we had a time when, you k
Charters & Special Education — Truth For America about Teach For America – Cloaking Inequity : Charters & Special Education — Truth For America about Teach For America Is Teach For America’s culture and standardized teaching approaches inconsistent with the needs of Special Education students? Truth For America is a podcast about Teach For America (TFA) that provides voice to educators, parents,
Where Are the Celebrities Supporting Democratic Public Schools? : Where Are the Celebrities Supporting Democratic Public Schools? The Oscars are over and I wonder where the celebrities are when it comes to supporting public schools. Especially when so many dislike President Trump and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, you would think at least one movie star would champion democratic public schools.
Federal rule dispute a key element of transgender case :: SI&A Cabinet Report :: The Essential Resource for Superintendents and the Cabinet : Federal rule dispute a key element of transgender case (District of Columbia) On the surface, the suit pending before the U.S. Supreme Court over bathrooms and transgender students would seem to be a straight-forward conflict over civil rights. But some exp
Trump’s Bizarre Usage of the Term “Enemy of the People” | Diane Ravitch's blog : Trump’s Bizarre Usage of the Term “Enemy of the People” Trump has embraced terminology that has long been stigmatized. In his Inaugural Address, he boomed out his endorsement of “America First!” Did he know the historical use of that phrase? Did he know that it was used by isolationists in the late 1930s who wanted A
Senate Democrats Question Role of DeVos Advisory Group - Higher Education : Senate Democrats Question Role of DeVos Advisory Group by Jamaal Abdul-Alim WASHINGTON — A new task force that will reportedly advise the U.S. Department of Education on issues of higher education could be “very problematic” if it seeks to weaken federal regulations meant to protect students, Senate Democrats say in a let
Education publisher Pearson reports biggest loss in its history | Business | The Guardian : Education publisher Pearson reports biggest loss in its history Pre-tax losses soar to £2.6bn as group – planning to sell its Penguin Random House stake – is hit by slump in US textbook sales Pearson has reported a pre-tax loss of £2.6bn for 2016, the biggest in its history, after a slump at its US educati
Now is the time for Connecticut to conduct an Education Cost Adequacy Study - Wait What? : Now is the time for Connecticut to conduct an Education Cost Adequacy Study In testimony before the General Assembly’s Appropriations Committee last week, the Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding [CCJEF] presented the rationale behind Connecticut conducting an Education Adequacy Cost Study
Education Law Prof Blog : Still Waiting for a Transgender Superman by Jonathan Glater Now that the Trump Administration has explicitly disavowed guidance to schools on treatment of transgender students , it is worthwhile to revisit exactly what lawyers for the Justice Department and the Education Department wrote way, way back, last May, in a now-distant era. Last year’s guidance – which is acces
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: WEEKEND QUOTABLES : WEEKEND QUOTABLES Muhammad Ali vs. Ernie Terrell in 1967. "What's my name...?" Dave Zirin Government agents had the temerity to ask Muhammad Ali, Jr., where he “got his name from.” In my dreams, he answers that question with a left hook. -- The Nation William Owens, father of commando killed in Yemen raid “I’m sorry; I don’t want to see him... I
Many Predict Trump-DeVos Will Privatize with Tuition Tax Credits, Not Plain Old Vouchers | janresseger : Many Predict Trump-DeVos Will Privatize with Tuition Tax Credits, Not Plain Old Vouchers Everyone is wondering exactly how President Donald Trump’s and Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos’s plans for expanding privatization of public education will play out. Two upcoming events may provide mor
The Illusion of School Choice : The Illusion of School Choice ASB funds can never be used to loan money to any group or individual” – GHCHS’ ASB Handbook As quoted by the LAUSD Charter School Division Although parents were never notified, the LAUSD’s Charter School Division (CSD) issued a Notice to Cure to Granada Hills Charter High School (GHCHS) on September 21, 2016. This notice that specified
Price Tag for Trump Voucher Program Publicized March 13th? | deutsch29 : Price Tag for Trump Voucher Program Publicized March 13th? When Donald Trump announced that his $20 billion “plan to provide school choice to every disadvantaged student in America” on September 08, 2016, at an Ohio charter school itself having low grades by the state’s standards, he did not offer details regarding where, ex
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Charters Schools: Starting a Downward Trend : Charters Schools: Starting a Downward Trend Watching the charter school movement in the U.S. has certainly been both intriguing and discouraging. I don't think anyone could have been against charters as they were originated - one or two classrooms in an existing school that were little hotbeds of innovation. Successes
Badass Teachers Association: One NJ Teacher's Response to DeVos' Criticism That We Are Brainwashing Children : One NJ Teacher's Response to DeVos' Criticism That We Are Brainwashing Children Dear former students, I would like to take this time to formally apologize for brainwashing all of you. I apologize for the teaching of Walt Whitman who said to "filter" from all what you have learned; I apol
Special Nite Cap: Catch Up on Today's Post 2/26/17 Featured Post Betsy DeVos, Religious Extremist: Watch This Video Before It is Deleted | Diane Ravitch's blog Report: Public schools in the District remain highly segregated - The Washington