Top Posts This Week 9/22/18
Posts This Week 9/22/18
City sets timeline for election to fill L.A. school board seat - Los Angeles Times
by mike simpson / 1h
City sets timeline for election to fill L.A. school board seat - Los Angeles Times City sets timeline for election to fill L.A. school board seat The Los Angeles City Council has formally approved a March 5 special election to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education. If no candidate wins a majority, a runoff would be held between the top two finishers on May 14. The action taken Friday was large
Cartoons on Child Rearing and Kids in School | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice
by mike simpson / 2h
Cartoons on Child Rearing and Kids in School | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice Cartoons on Child Rearing and Kids in School For this month, I have selected cartoons that poke fun at practices parents use to create “good” children–be it traditional or non-traditional. I also include the interactions between teachers and kids in classrooms. These tickled me. I hope they do thesa
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For-Profit Charter School Founder Chuck Stockwell Resorts to Extortion and Voter Manipulation With CSA Parents – Up North Progressive
by mike simpson / 20h
For-Profit Charter School Founder Chuck Stockwell Resorts to Extortion and Voter Manipulation With CSA Parents – Up North Progressive For-Profit Charter School Founder Uses Extortion and Threats in Letter to Parents Livingston Developmental Academy Co-Founder Chuck Stockwell is considered an institution in the Michigan for-profit charter school industry. Who knew a loving parent relying on vision
Charters vs. District: The Battle for San Francisco Public Schools | San Francisco Public Press
by mike simpson / 23h
Charters vs. District: The Battle for San Francisco Public Schools | San Francisco Public Press Charters vs. District: The Battle for San Francisco Public Schools Charter boosters cite results. Critics say they drain funds, manufacture support and cherry-pick students. When students at Malcolm X Academy returned to their elementary school in the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco last month to
What's Happening With H.R. 610? Everything Parents Need To Know About Betsy DeVos' Proposed Education Bill
by mike simpson / 23h
What's Happening With H.R. 610? Everything Parents Need To Know About Betsy DeVos' Proposed Education Bill What's Happening With H.R. 610? Everything Parents Need To Know About Betsy DeVos' Proposed Education Bill Many parents are aware of H.R. 610 — aka the "Choices in Education Act of 2017" — an education bill that was first introduced to the House of Representatives in January 2017. The bill f
Is California's New Ban on For-Profit Charters a Charade or a Step in the Right Direction? Education Law Prof Blog
by mike simpson / 1d
Education Law Prof Blog Is California's New Ban on For-Profit Charters a Charade or a Step in the Right Direction? My recent post on California's new charter school bill may have been too quick to lavish praise on the state for banning for-profit groups from managing charters. For-profit charter operators are definitely a problem. Allowing them is the equivalent of laying out a welcome sign to ex
#PhilanthropySoWhite: Challenging Structural Racism as White Leaders in Philanthropy | Schott Foundation for Public Education
by mike simpson / 1d
#PhilanthropySoWhite: Challenging Structural Racism as White Leaders in Philanthropy | Schott Foundation for Public Education #PhilanthropySoWhite: Challenging Structural Racism as White Leaders in Philanthropy For over two decades the Schott Foundation has been a bridge, connecting philanthropy with community to resource broad based community-led movements for education equity. Part of building
Richie Rich’s Schools Targeted by Destroy Public Education Movement | tultican
by mike simpson / 1d
Richie Rich’s Schools Targeted by Destroy Public Education Movement | tultican Richie Rich’s Schools Targeted by Destroy Public Education Movement Schools in wealthy white communities are no longer immune to the destroy public education (DPE) movement. A review of San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) in San Diego County makes the point. SDUHSD serves an area within the 1845 Mexican la
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We Came to Learn: A Call to Action for Police-Free Schools - Advancement Project - Advancement Project
by mike simpson / 1d
We Came to Learn: A Call to Action for Police-Free Schools - Advancement Project - Advancement Project We Came to Learn: A Call to Action for Police-Free Schools Safety does not exist when Black and Brown young people are forced to interact with a system of policing that views them as a threat and not as students. For many Black and Brown youth, the presence of police in their schools disrupts th
Please save us from self-appointed "education experts"… | Eclectablog
by mike simpson / 1d
Please save us from self-appointed "education experts"… | Eclectablog Please save us from self-appointed “education experts”… Mike Petrilli is one of the self-appointed leaders of the corporate reform of education movement, and also has a day job as president of the Fordham Institute, a conservative think tank with a focus on education. His bio says that “he is one of the nation’s most trusted ed
Randi Weingarten: Guns in Schools 'Fending for Themselves' Mentality
by mike simpson / 1d
Teachers Union Boss: Guns in Schools 'Fending for Themselves' Mentality Teachers Union Boss: Guns in Schools Harm Community with 'Fending for Themselves' Mentality WASHINGTON – Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, argued that school choice and voucher programs wrongly create “winners and losers.” She lamented that supporting school choice programs has led to attempt
Charter School Corruption Is Changing Education Policy And Politics
by mike simpson / 2d
Charter School Corruption Is Changing Education Policy And Politics Charter School Corruption Is Changing Education Policy And Politics After years of credible reporting on the rampant corruption in the charter school industry, the schools are now drawing more scrutiny from state lawmakers and regulators, and political candidates are making negative stories about charters a contentious issue in t
Bill Gates calls for more global education assessments data - ABC News
by mike simpson / 2d
Bill Gates calls for more global education assessments data - ABC News Bill Gates calls for more global education assessments data Bill Gates is rallying behind school quality in developing nations with a push for more assessment data, a new initiative that links the Microsoft co-founder's signature U.S. education priorities with his more prominent global philanthropy work. The Bill and Melinda G
Enemies of the State? How Billionaire Philanthropists Think About Government — Inside Philanthropy
by mike simpson / 2d
Enemies of the State? How Billionaire Philanthropists Think About Government — Inside Philanthropy Enemies of the State? How Billionaire Philanthropists Think About Government Are wealthy philanthropists hostile toward government? It’s easy to think so if you read critiques of the billionaire donor class—most recently Anand Giridharadas’s book, Winners Take All . Today’s leading benefactors, we’r
CURMUDGUCATION: Non-wealthy People and Choice
by mike simpson / 2d
CURMUDGUCATION: Non-wealthy People and Choice Non-wealthy People and Choice When it comes to school, the poor, the argument goes, should have the same choices that wealthier folks have. The ability to choose a neighborhood gives wealthier folks the ability to choose a school, so even folks who attend public school are making use of school choice, the argument goes. Let's skip over the usually-ign
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School Days Start and End Too Early - The Atlantic
by mike simpson / 2d
School Days Start and End Too Early - The Atlantic The Curse of America’s Illogical School-Day Schedule It starts too early for teens’ sleep patterns, and ends too early for working parents. Does the country have to be stuck with it? The world does not revolve around you , teens are often told. Indeed it doesn’t, as they are reminded every school-day morning when disabling their alarms. The avera
U.S. GAO - Private School Choice: Requirements for Students and Donors Participating in State Tax Credit Scholarship Programs
by mike simpson / 2d
U.S. GAO - Private School Choice: Requirements for Students and Donors Participating in State Tax Credit Scholarship Programs PRIVATE SCHOOL CHOICE: Requirements for Students and Donors Participating in State Tax Credit Scholarship Programs HIGHLIGHTS VIEW REPORT (PDF, 40 PAGES) Share This: Additional Materials: Highlights Page: (PDF, 1 page) Full Report: (PDF, 40 pages) Contact: Jacqueline M. No
A Layman’s Guide to the Destroy Public Education Movement
by mike simpson / 3d
A Layman’s Guide to the Destroy Public Education Movement A Layman’s Guide to the Destroy Public Education Movement By Thomas Ultican / Tultican The destroy public education (DPE) movement is the fruit of a relatively small group of billionaires. The movement is financed by several large non-profit organizations. Nearly all of the money spent is free of taxation. Without this spending, there woul
US Schools Hiring Private Companies To Spy On Students' Social Media | PopularResistance.Org
by mike simpson / 3d
US Schools Hiring Private Companies To Spy On Students' Social Media | PopularResistance.Org US SCHOOLS HIRING PRIVATE COMPANIES TO SPY ON STUDENTS’ SOCIAL MEDIA The following article is part of a series of articles dedicated to exposing the militarization of schools and universities. To read more about the issues facing young people and to join the IYSSE, visit iysse.com . More than 100 school d
“Personalized Learning”: The Difference between a Policy and a Strategy | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice
by mike simpson / 3d
“Personalized Learning”: The Difference between a Policy and a Strategy | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice “Personalized Learning”: The Difference between a Policy and a Strategy “Personalized learning”–and whatever it means–has been the mantra for policymakers. technology entrepreneurs, and engaged practitioners for the past few years. Mention the phrase and those whose bent i
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CURMUDGUCATION: DeVos, Truth, Free Speech, the Constitution, and Cognitice Dissonance
by mike simpson / 4d
CURMUDGUCATION: DeVos, Truth, Free Speech, the Constitution, and Cognitice Dissonance DeVos, Truth, Free Speech, the Constitution, and Cognitice Dissonance The National Constitution Center is an interesting place. The "nonprofit, nonpartisan institution devoted to the United States Constitution" was signed into existence by Ronald Reagan and the groundbreaking was attended by Bill Clinton. Locate
Macklemore and Michael Bennett buy “Teaching for Black Lives” book for all Seattle secondary humanities teachers – I AM AN EDUCATOR
by mike simpson / 4d
Macklemore and Michael Bennett buy “Teaching for Black Lives” book for all Seattle secondary humanities teachers – I AM AN EDUCATOR Macklemore and Michael Bennett buy “Teaching for Black Lives” book for all Seattle secondary humanities teachers Grammy award winning artist Macklemore and three time NFL pro bowler Michael Bennett team up to purchase the new critically acclaimed book, Teaching for B
Shaquille O'Neal Joins Communities In Schools National Board of Directors : Communities In Schools
by mike simpson / 4d
Shaquille O'Neal Joins Communities In Schools National Board of Directors : Communities In Schools Shaquille O'Neal Joins Communities In Schools National Board of Directors Arlington, VA— Communities In Schools (CIS), the national organization dedicated to empowering at-risk students to stay in school and on a path to a brighter future, is delighted to welcome NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal a
The voucher program we really need is not for school — it’s for after
by mike simpson / 4d
The voucher program we really need is not for school — it’s for after The voucher program we really need is not for school — it’s for after Betsy DeVos can better serve working parents by supporting their aftercare needs A t 3 p.m. when most schools let out, some kids will stay back to attend an after-school program, some will be picked up by parents, relatives or paid caregivers to be taken home
Florida private schools get nearly $1 billion in state scholarships with little oversight, Sentinel finds - Orlando Sentinel
by mike simpson / 4d
Florida private schools get nearly $1 billion in state scholarships with little oversight, Sentinel finds - Orlando Sentinel Schools Without Rules: An Orlando Sentinel Investigation Florida private schools rake in nearly $1 billion in state scholarships with little oversight. Part 1 of 3 Parts By Leslie Postal, Beth Kassab and Annie Martin Staff Writers P rivate schools in Florida will collect ne
Checks and Balances Help Protect Us from Betsy DeVos | janresseger
by mike simpson / 4d
Checks and Balances Help Protect Us from Betsy DeVos | janresseger Checks and Balances Help Protect Us from Betsy DeVos Sam Tanenhaus, the former editor of the NY Times Book Review , is quite a writer, and it is fascinating to contrast the Betsy DeVos we’ve come to know in the months since she became U.S. Secretary of Education with the Betsy DeVos we meet in Tanenhaus’s Vanity Fair profile of th
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A tale of two covers - YouTube
by mike simpson / 4d
A tale of two covers - YouTube A tale of two covers A tale of two covers - YouTube
Will Bezos Heed Other Education Philanthropy Mistakes? | Education News | US News
by mike simpson / 4d
Will Bezos Heed Other Education Philanthropy Mistakes? | Education News | US News Will Bezos Heed Other Education Philanthropy Mistakes? The world’s richest man is heading down a path of charitable giving that has tripped up some of his contemporaries. AMAZON FOUNDER JEFF Bezos is the latest tech giant to splash onto the education philanthropy scene, announcing plans to develop a network of presc
Leading Democratic Congressman Honored by National Alliance for Public Charter Schools | Diane Ravitch's blog
by mike simpson / 5d
Leading Democratic Congressman Honored by National Alliance for Public Charter Schools | Diane Ravitch's blog Leading Democratic Congressman Honored by National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Hakeem Jeffries from Brooklyn is one of the leaders of the Democratic Party in Congress. He is considering a bid to be chair of the Democratic Caucus . On September 13, he was honored by the National Al
We’re All Civics Teachers – Constitution Day, 2018 – Live Long and Prosper
by mike simpson / 5d
We’re All Civics Teachers – Constitution Day, 2018 – Live Long and Prosper We’re All Civics Teachers – Constitution Day, 2018 WE’RE ALL CIVICS TEACHERS A middle school social studies teacher once commented to me that he had trouble teaching his curriculum because so many of the students in his classroom were reading “below grade level.” My response was, “We’re all reading teachers.” A few days ag
Despite F Ratings, Dyslexia Charter School Has Gotten Repeated State Approval
by mike simpson / 5d
Despite F Ratings, Dyslexia Charter School Has Gotten Repeated State Approval Despite F Ratings, Dyslexia Charter School Has Gotten Repeated State Approval Interest in charter schools for students with disabilities is on the rise. Will such schools destroy the Individuals with Disabilities Act’s (IDEA) rights of children? IDEA is the reauthorization of the 1975 Public Law 94-142 . While parents m
Multifaceted reforms needed to reach California’s education goals, research project finds | EdSource
by mike simpson / 5d
Multifaceted reforms needed to reach California’s education goals, research project finds | EdSource Multifaceted reforms needed to reach California’s education goals, research project finds Studies organized by Stanford document need for better data systems, more funding and more early ed Researchers on Monday released a massive collection of education studies timed to inform the next California
Join us next month in Indy to discuss privacy & online learning! | Parent Coalition for Student Privacy
by mike simpson / 5d
Join us next month in Indy to discuss privacy & online learning! | Parent Coalition for Student Privacy JOIN US NEXT MONTH IN INDY TO DISCUSS PRIVACY & ONLINE LEARNING! Next month in Indianapolis, the Network for Public Education will be holding our annual conference on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20-21. More info and how to register here . I will be participating in two amazing panels focused on h
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You caused charter school corruption, so stop whining
by mike simpson / 6d
You caused charter school corruption, so stop whining You caused charter school corruption, so stop whining Opinion: You've elected and re-elected individuals who built a system that some of them can use to get rich. On your money. Eddie Farnsworth makes no apologies. And he shouldn’t. Farnsworth is the Republican legislator who is making millions for himself by cleverly using taxpayer dollars av
"Punitive Discipline Policies Have Proven to Be Destructive to Children"
by mike simpson / 6d
"Punitive Discipline Policies Have Proven to Be Destructive to Children" “Punitive Discipline Policies Have Proven to Be Destructive to Children” Janine Jackson: Nothing says America 2018 like a spate of stories on how back-to-school shopping includes bulletproof backpacks. Arming teachers and gearing kids up like commandos are presented as more-or-less reasonable responses to concerns about scho
At G20, Betsy DeVos puts America last
by mike simpson / 6d
At G20, Betsy DeVos puts America last At G20, Betsy DeVos puts America last On September 5 th , 2018, in what can only be described as a mind-boggling stab to the gut of Americans, the US Secretary of Education committed US education to the globalist agenda of collectivism, corporatism, and social engineering; to a global agenda that was decidedly rejected by a diverse array of Americans through
Black Boxes, Student Data & Playing Moneyball for Education – Seattle Education
by mike simpson / 6d
Black Boxes, Student Data & Playing Moneyball for Education – Seattle Education BLACK BOXES, STUDENT DATA & PLAYING MONEYBALL FOR EDUCATION We’re rapidly entering a world of evidence-based decision making in public education. These decisions will be powered by vast amounts of data run through proprietary black boxes that parents will have no way of understanding. The approach is called Moneyball
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If I Were Secretary of Education – A Classroom Teacher’s Fantasy | gadflyonthewallblog
by mike simpson / 6d
If I Were Secretary of Education – A Classroom Teacher’s Fantasy | gadflyonthewallblog If I Were Secretary of Education – A Classroom Teacher’s Fantasy I will never be Secretary of Education. Frankly, I’m just not qualified. I’m only a classroom teacher. The powers that be don’t trust someone like me with that kind of responsibility. It’s okay to give me a roomful of impressionable children every
DeVos; You Don't Know Dick | YourTango
by mike simpson / 7d
Who Is Betsy DeVos' Husband? New Details About Dick DeVos Jr. | YourTango Who Is Betsy DeVos' Husband? New Details About Dick DeVos Jr. He's heir to a fortune. Betsy DeVos, the Secretary of Education, is mainly known for her support of school voucher programs and charter schools. In layman's terms, she wants to privatize public education. But who is Betsy DeVos’ husband? Well, there’s no doubt ab
Betsy DeVos Wants To Make It Easier For Religious Schools To Avoid Title IX
by mike simpson / 7d
Betsy DeVos Wants To Make It Easier For Religious Schools To Avoid Title IX Betsy DeVos Wants To Make It Easier For Religious Schools To Avoid Title IX The proposed rule would prevent people from knowing which religious colleges discriminate against women and LGBT students. The US Department of Education wants to make it easier for religious schools to reject the gender equity law Title IX, accor
Top Posts This Week 9/15/18
by mike simpson / 7d
Top Posts This Week 9/15/18 KJ and Michele Rhee: Sacramento Charter High School Students Hold Walk-Out in Protest of School’s Recent Changes | FOX40 Teacher Pay: What Teachers Want Americans to Understand | Money Sac High boss resigns, blasts St. Hope leaders for ‘history of neglect’ This Week In Trump's 'Alternative Facts' : NPR Stop Corporate Surveillance In Schools: A Movement Supporting Peopl