Almost A New Decade Edition (12/29)
Yep, soon anything from the 1900s will be "a long time ago." But we can meditate on how experience fades into the dim past some other day. Right now we'll just worry about last week. Here's some of the worthwhile reading; it's a short list because holiday time. Remember to amplify the stuff that speaks to you!
How Ibram X. Kendi's Definition of Antiracism Applies to Schools
If you don't know Kendi's work yet, you should catch up. Here KQED takes a look at how it applies directly to schools. Start thinking about racism before you get back from vacation.
The Stories We Were Told About Education Technology (2019)
Audrey Watters takes a look at the year in ed tech, employing her gift for blowing away the smoke and cutting through the bullshit. This read is a little depressing, but important.
While City Services Suffer, MNPS Plans $45.6 Million For Charter Expansion
Andy Spears looks at one more instance of how Tennessee's charter gravy train keeps running at the expense of the public good.
Reasons Children Have Reading Problems That Corporate Reformers Don't Talk About
Nancy Bailey takes a look at some of the factors that can affect children's reading, even if they aren't part of the reformster playbook.
Massachusetts Nonprofit Receives $57 Million from Arkansas Waltons
The indispensable Mercedes Schneider looks into one more astro-turfy charter-promoting group and finds a big fat pile of Walton money.
The PISA Problem
The Have You Heard podcast looks at the regular testing chicken littling. And if, like me, you don't really have a chance to listen to podcasts, there's a transcript for us dinosaurs.
Ten Ideas To Save The World In 2020
Looking for ways to have a more positive impact on the planet? Here's some simple starter ideas from a fine blogger who is also my daughter.
How Ibram X. Kendi's Definition of Antiracism Applies to Schools
If you don't know Kendi's work yet, you should catch up. Here KQED takes a look at how it applies directly to schools. Start thinking about racism before you get back from vacation.
The Stories We Were Told About Education Technology (2019)
Audrey Watters takes a look at the year in ed tech, employing her gift for blowing away the smoke and cutting through the bullshit. This read is a little depressing, but important.
While City Services Suffer, MNPS Plans $45.6 Million For Charter Expansion
Andy Spears looks at one more instance of how Tennessee's charter gravy train keeps running at the expense of the public good.
Reasons Children Have Reading Problems That Corporate Reformers Don't Talk About
Nancy Bailey takes a look at some of the factors that can affect children's reading, even if they aren't part of the reformster playbook.
Massachusetts Nonprofit Receives $57 Million from Arkansas Waltons
The indispensable Mercedes Schneider looks into one more astro-turfy charter-promoting group and finds a big fat pile of Walton money.
The PISA Problem
The Have You Heard podcast looks at the regular testing chicken littling. And if, like me, you don't really have a chance to listen to podcasts, there's a transcript for us dinosaurs.
Ten Ideas To Save The World In 2020
Looking for ways to have a more positive impact on the planet? Here's some simple starter ideas from a fine blogger who is also my daughter.
CURMUDGUCATION: ICYMI: Almost A New Decade Edition (12/29)
