Big Lies of Education: Grade Retention
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The Big Lie of grade retention in the US is that it is often hidden within
larger reading legislation and policy, notably since the 2010s: Westall and
Cumm...
THE POLITICAL GENERATION GAP: WHAT'S NEXT?
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*THE POLITICAL GENERATION GAP*
*WHAT'S NEXT?*
Ah, the generation gap—a perennial favorite topic for debate, eye-rolling,
and Thanksgiving dinner argu...
Juntos lo haremos
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En el año que viene, tendremos que tomar decisiones difíciles sobre quienes
queremos ser en cada comunidad y como nación. Ha sido un año muy intenso.
Desde...
ICYMI: Three More Sleeps Edition (12/22)
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If your household calendar is tied to the school calendar, your holiday is
likely under way. If your calendar is like ours, you are running a tad
behind ...
WTF, Democratic Caucus?
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Why is the failure of this current budget bill being blamed on Republicans
when almost every single Democrat voted against it? If only half of the
Dems had...
"Gross National Happiness"
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The small, landlocked South Asian Kingdom of Bhutan uses an index called
"Gross National Happiness" to guide all of it's economic and development
plans....
Peace through Beauty
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I am and always have been more musical than I have been verbal. I have
always found beauty in sound. Often it can be purely instrumental, such as
playing...
San Diego School Board Election Outcomes
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By Thomas Ultican 12/17/2024 Before the recent election, I wrote
recommendations for several school board seats in San Diego County. The San
Diego County R...
SPI Supports SB 48 to Keep ICE Off School Campuses
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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond sponsors Senate Bill 48 to keep
Immigration and Customs Enforcement off of school campuses, protecting
school attendance...
The Amazing Power of Snowpants
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It started out as a simple Facebook dispatch from Detroit Public Schools
teacher Ann Turner (now retired), an early childhood educator, on the day
after so...
UFT Retirees: Be Very, Very Concerned!
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Retirees,
You need to pay attention. You're being manipulated by the new leadership
of your chapter.
Before I go on, let me make one thing clear: I have ...
Schrödinger’s Cat
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Schrödinger’s cat is a famous thought experiment in which the renowned
scientist pondered how a cat in a closed box could be thought of as
simultaneously a...
In Memoriam: Nikki Giovanni
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The literary and cultural world has lost an irreplaceable voice with the
passing of Nikki Giovanni. As one of the most celebrated poets and
activists of ou...
The Plan to Abolish the Department of Education
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Once again, enemies of public education are trying to abolish the U.S.
Department of Education.
The post The Plan to Abolish the Department of Education...
Linda McMahon’s Fresh WWE Lawsuit
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On November 19, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump selected Linda McMahon
as his choice to lead (or rather, to dismantle) the US Department of
Education. N...
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,...
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...
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 ...
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...
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
...
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...
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...
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...
Keeping Progressive Schools Alive
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Dear Friends and Colleagues, Happy New Year and a special thanks to those
who respond to past blogs about choice, et al. I always mean to respond to
each c...
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...
A Critique of Standards-Based Grading
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It first happened to me about ten years ago. I was beginning my third year
of teaching in a new school in Washington, DC. Social studies teachers were
si...
My First and Last Visit to Hudson Yards
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Figuring I did not need to invite any more darkness and vulgarity into my
head than that provided on a daily basis from Trump’s White House, and
after read...
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.
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...
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...
The Apotheosis of Betsy DeVos
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Betsy Devos has drawn few headlines in recent months, and that is a good
thing for the Secretary of Education. Her tenure began with Vice President
Mike P...
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...
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 ...
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...
REPORT: States With the Best and Worst Schools
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States With the Best (and Worst)Schools
By *Evan Comen, Michael B. Sauter, Samuel Stebbins and Thomas C. Frohlich*
January 20, 2017- http://247wallst.com
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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.
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other
conte...
New Beginnings: Kickstarter and EdWeek Teacher
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Greetings to InterACT readers one and all! If you’ve been following posts
here recently you might recall that I’m moving my blogging activity to
other loca...
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...
CURMUDGUCATION: 5 Causes of Ed Reform Fails : 5 Causes of Ed Reform Fails Robyn Schulman is a Forbes contributor covering "the intersection of education and entrepreneurship." She the senior editor of thought-leadership for 51talk, "a leading education startup in China." So she's not necessarily the kind of person I'd be inclined to pay attention to. But her new Forbes piece is a worthwhile read.
(7) Randi Weingarten - 2017 FDR Distinguished Public Service Award Honoree - YouTube : Randi Weingarten - 2017 FDR Distinguished Public Service Award Honoree As President of the American Federation of Teachers, Randi Weingarten represents 1.6 million workers in one of the most critical and challenging sectors of our economy. Like her union members—and Eleanor herself—President Weingarten believes
FREE EBOOK DOWNLOAD: "Beyond Grades: A Series on Grading and Feedback" by Author Russ Walsh - Garn Press : FREE EBOOK DOWNLOAD: “Beyond Grades: A Series on Grading and Feedback” by Author Russ Walsh FREE EBOOK DOWNLOAD: Beyond Grades: A Series on Grading and Feedback by Author Russ Walsh Garn education books value imagination, creativity, originality, and innovation. The critical question that ma
What to know before using school ratings tools from real estate companies - The Washington Post : What to know before using school ratings tools from real estate companies Jack Schneider is an assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, Mass., the director of research for the Massachusetts Consortium for Innovative Education Assessment, and the author of the soon-to-be-publ
UPDATED x2: Snyder administration officials facing manslaughter charges over #FlintWaterCrisis but Snyder himself can’t be sued | Eclectablog : UPDATED x2: Snyder administration officials facing manslaughter charges over #FlintWaterCrisis but Snyder himself can’t be sued Big news out of Flint this morning. Attorney General Bill Schuette has filed charges against two current and two former Snyder
21st Century Reforms Need to Look Back in Time | DCGEducator: Doing The Right Thing : 21st Century Reforms Need to Look Back in Time As the demands to “change” education to “fit the 21 st century” paradigm swirl about us, I want to ask you to do something for me. I want you to close your eyes and think back to your third grade class. For all of the “new”, innovative “21 st century education” idea
I want to report a case of child abuse. No, thousands of cases. | : I want to report a case of child abuse. No, thousands of cases. I want to report a case of child abuse. Well, no. Not just one case. Thousands of cases. Maybe tens of thousands. One for every child in New Jersey who attended class Monday and Tuesday in near 100 degree heat without air conditioning. Who will still be in school nex
A Favorite Subject Returns to Schools: Recess - WSJ : A Favorite Subject Returns to Schools: Recess After playtime was dropped amid focus on academic performance, educators now take playground breaks seriously Three kindergarten girls looked close to taking a spill as they sat on the high back of a playground bench at Oak Point Elementary. Feet away, several administrators didn’t make a move to s
PBS Explains Why It Ran a Pro-Privatization Series | Diane Ravitch's blog : PBS Explains Why It Ran a Pro-Privatization Series Valerie Strauss contacted PBS to ask why the public TV Network ran a one-sided three-hour documentary that lambastes public schools and celebrates vouchers, charters, and for-profit schools. PBS gave its response. It likes to air diverse views (clearly without fact-checki
L.A. Unified moves closer to a unified enrollment system - LA Times : L.A. Unified moves closer to a unified enrollment system Pressed by L.A. schools Supt. Michelle King , the Board of Education on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan to create an enrollment system that will allow students and families to apply to just about any schools they choose at the same time, through one online application
Nothing planned. | Fred Klonsky : Nothing planned. Graphic: Leigh Klonsky Today I turn 69. I have nothing planned to mark the day. When I retired five years ago people asked me, “How will you fill your days when you have nothing else planned?” A problem solved. Trump. Fighting pension theft. I walk the dog. All that keeps me busy enough. “But Trump’s a Nothing planned. | Fred Klonsky :
DeVos says some charter school ‘reformers’ have become ‘just another breed of bureaucrats’ | EdSource : DeVos says some charter school 'reformers' have become 'just another breed of bureaucrats' In a speech to over 4,000 charter school educators and advocates, U.S. Secretary of Edu cation Betsy DeVos praised their work, but in the same breath leveled sharp criticisms at t he charter school moveme
Troubling Trends for California’s State Teachers Retirement Fund (CalSTRS) | Crazy Normal - the Classroom Exposé : Troubling Trends for California’s State Teachers Retirement Fund (CalSTRS) Guest Post by Neil Murphy Recently, I reviewed the STRS Connections On-Line Newsletter and discerned some troubling trends. Trend Number One (Contributions vs. Benefits Paid): Contributions from STRS members (
The Edu-Tech Billionaires Promote “Personalized” Learning That Lacks the Personal Touch | janresseger : The Edu-Tech Billionaires Promote “Personalized” Learning That Lacks the Personal Touch I was relieved when I read the Los Angeles Times ‘ editorial a couple of weeks ago about the newfound humility of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as regards its education philanthropy. Recounting the h
Russ on Reading: School Choice: An Ugly Idea : School Choice: An Ugly Idea An ugly idea left unchallenged begins to turn the color of normal. - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Some Choices Are Just Ugly The quote above comes from an essay in The New York Times titled Now is the Time to Talk about What We Are Actually Talking About . The quote resonates with me right now because my country seems to be aw
14 June 2017 Reader | radical eyes for equity : 14 June 2017 Reader How to Call B.S. on Big Data: A Practical Guide , Michelle Nijhuis Mind the Bullshit Asymmetry Principle, articulated by the Italian software developer Alberto Brandolini in 2013: the amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than that needed to produce it. Or, as Jonathan Swift put it in 1710, “F
Choosing Democracy: Sac City Unified has a Budget Problem - And its not the Teachers : Sac City Unified has a Budget Problem - And its not the Teachers Sacramento City Unified’s plan for Local Control Funding is on their web site. LCAP Timeline and Process- here . See video in post below. SCUSD outlines its LCAP development process, Community Planning Process, timeline, and lists potential commun
In Her Element: US Ed Sec Betsy DeVos to be ALEC Guest Speaker | deutsch29 : In Her Element: US Ed Sec Betsy DeVos to be ALEC Guest Speaker On June 06, 2017, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announced that US secretary of education Betsy DeVos will an ALEC featured speaker at its Denver conference in July 2017: Betsy DeVos ALEC is pleased to announce that Education Secretary Betsy
Seattle Schools Community Forum: McCleary Updates - Where Are We? : McCleary Updates - Where Are We? From Washington's Paramount Duty: Washington's Paramount Duty would like to congratulate Carter McCleary on his recent graduation from high school. McCleary was in *second grade* when his family filed the lawsuit that now bears their names, and led to the Supreme Court ruling requiring the state t
CURMUDGUCATION: DeVos Donctrine Reaches Out To Charter Fans : DeVos Donctrine Reaches Out To Charter Fans The rise of Betsy DeVos opened up some schisms in the education reformster world, including, notably, voucher fans versus charter fans. Charter fans have been distrustful, even openly resistant to DeVos and whatever agenda she is drifting toward. Charter schools and voucher schools are natura
Special Nite Cap: Catch Up on Today's Post 6/13/17 Featured Post Secretary Betsy DeVos Prepared Alternative Facts National Association of Public Charter Schools | U.S. Department of Education Torlakson Announces Statewide
