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Big Education Ape: John Thompson: The Debate About Reopening Should Not Be Politicized | Diane Ravitch's blog - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/02/john-thompson-debate-about-reopening.html
Big Education Ape: New York Times: Scientists Say Schools Should Reopen | Diane Ravitch's blog - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/02/new-york-times-scientists-say-schools.html
Big Education Ape: The week in coveducation: 'Ghost students' examined - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/02/the-week-in-coveducation-ghost-students.html
Big Education Ape: LAUSD: The CDC Guidelines Do Not Meet Needs of Urban Districts | Diane Ravitch's blog - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/02/lausd-cdc-guidelines-do-not-meet-needs.html
Big Education Ape: Biden’s follow-the-science mantra on school meets political reality - POLITICO - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/02/bidens-follow-science-mantra-on-school.html
Big Education Ape: Randi Weingarten on New CDC Guidelines for Reopening Schools | Diane Ravitch's blog - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/02/randi-weingarten-on-new-cdc-guidelines.html
Big Education Ape: Reckless School Reopenings Cause Long-Term Academic Deficits | gadflyonthewallblog - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/02/reckless-school-reopenings-cause-long.html
The Shame of Swedish Education: J’Accuse! (Part 1 + 2) | Diane Ravitch's blogThe Shame of Swedish Education: J’Accuse! (Part 1) | Diane Ravitch's blog The Shame of Swedish Education: J’Accuse! (Part 1) The following article was written by Swedish high school teacher Filippa Mannherheim and translated by retired Swedish educator Sara Hjelm. It appeared in the Swedish publication Expressen. Sweden adopted a free-market system of schooling in the early 1990s, and the results
Abel Meeropol, author of Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit” mentioned by UFT | JD2718Abel Meeropol, author of Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit” mentioned by UFT I get this newsletter in my email. And it is true. But maybe a bit incomplete. Abel Meeropol was a member of the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) – but not in 1937 when he wrote “Bitter Fruit” ( Billie Holiday first sang it two years later, as “Strange Fruit” and it became a signature song .) The UFT did not yet exist.
Agenda for the California State Board of Education (SBE) meeting on February 24, 2021 - State Board of Education (CA Dept of Education)SBE Agenda for February 24, 2021 - State Board of Education (CA Dept of Education) Agenda for the California State Board of Education (SBE) meeting on February 24, 2021 Important Notice Please note, the February 24, 2021 State Board of Education meeting will be held as a teleconference; Room 1101 (board room) will be closed to the public. Please see SBE Meeting Logistics section below for options
NYQUIL AND TYLENOL – Dad Gone WildNYQUIL AND TYLENOL “The point is that, whenever we propose a solution to a problem, we ought to try as hard as we can to overthrow our solution, rather than defend it. Few of us, unfortunately, practice this precept; but other people, fortunately, will supply the criticism for us if we fail to supply it ourselves.” ― Karl Popper, The Logic of Scientific Discovery Nearly a decade ago, upon foundi
Education Matters: CATCH UP WITH MR. G - THIS WEEK IN DCPSEducation Matters CATCH UP WITH MR. G THIS WEEK IN DCPS Who listens to teachers in DCPS? Nobdoy. by Unknown / 42min The answer is apparently no one. On the one hand, I am glad after a week of unrest, the district listened to students and changed their ham-fisted and tone-deaf "take off the mask" campaign but incredibly disappointed again at the realization nobody with any authority listens to and
TENNESSEE EDUCATION REPORT + THIS WEEK'S WILDNESS Dad Gone Wild Nobody reads it, everybody quotes it.Dad Gone Wild – Nobody reads it, everybody quotes it. THIS WEEK'S WILDNESS Dad Gone Wild Nobody reads it, everybody quotes it. NYQUIL AND TYLENOL by TC Weber / 19h “The point is that, whenever we propose a solution to a problem, we ought to try as hard as we can to overthrow our solution, rather than defend it. Few of us, unfortunately, practice this precept; but other people, fortunately, will s
TEACHER TOM THIS WEEK IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONTeacher Tom The Central Challenge of Our Time 100+ 1d "You Can't Play" 400+ 1d That's the Real Work of Being a Parent 400+ 2d Leaving Our Children Illiterate in Body and Spirit 500+ 3d Always Raising One Another 100+ 4d Even If We've Forgotten 100+ 7d Teacher Tom
SSPI TONY THURMOND: STUFF THIS WEEK FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONCalifornia Department of Education SSPI TONY THURMOND STUFF THIS WEEK FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SBE Agenda for February 24, 2021 12h Agenda for the California State Board of Education (SBE) meeting on February 24, 2021. Online Training on Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program: How to Apply 1d The CDE NSD announces the new voluntary online training course: FFVP: How to Apply, Course
THIS WEEK WITH NEWBLACKMAN (IN EXILE) #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER #BLACKHISTORYMONTHNewBlackMan (in Exile) THIS WEEK WITH NEWBLACKMAN (IN EXILE) Making Belafonte: An Appreciation with Terrance McKnight by Mark Anthony Neal / 11h ' Harry Belafonte is known as one of history’s most successful and iconic pop stars. The “King of Calypso” brought us the Banana Boat Song (Day-O), Matilda, and his album Calypso was the first million-selling LP by a single artist. While his ongoing care
THIS WEEK Education Research ReportEducation Research Report Report ignores a plethora of literature on the deleterious impact of test-based accountability by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 4d A recent report from the Hoover Institution’s Education Success Initiative argues that state and federal officials should retain what it calls “results-based” accountability systems that use standardized assessments of students followed by consequen
THIS WEEK IN EDUCATION Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... The latest news and resources in education since 2007Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... | The latest news and resources in education since 2007 Pres. Biden’s State Of The Union Address Is Likely To Take Place On Feb. 23rd – Here Are Teaching & Learning Resources by Larry Ferlazzo / 9h janeb13 / Pixabay President Biden’s first State of the Union address is tentatively scheduled for February 23rd . You might be interested in The Best (& Most In
KEEP UP/ CATCH UP WITH DIANE RAVITCH'S BLOG A site to discuss better education for all #REDFORED #tbats #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER #BLACKHISTORYMONTH #RIPKARENLEWISDiane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all KEEP UP/ CATCH UP WITH DIANE RAVITCH'S BLOG A site to discuss better education for all The Shame of Swedish Education: J’Accuse! (Part 1) by dianeravitch / 27min The following article was written by Swedish high school teacher Filippa Mannherheim and translated by retired Swedish educator Sara Hjelm. It appeared in the Swedish publ
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THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Friday, February 12, 2021 #REDFORED #tbats #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER #BLACKHISTORYMONTH #RIPKARENLEWISBig Education Ape THE TOP BANANA TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Hite offers school tour to show Philadelphia is ready for hybrid reopening https://philadelphia.chalkbeat.org/2021/2/11/22279300/hite-offers-school-tour-to-show-philadelphia-is-ready-for-hybrid-reopening via @ChalkbeatPHL 3 Teachers On The Push To Return To The Classroom http://feeds.scpr.org/~r/893KpccSouthernCaliforniaNews-Education/~
CDC Releases New Guidelines For Reopening Schools : NPRCDC Offers Clearest Guidance Yet For Reopening Schools The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its much-anticipated, updated guidance Friday to help school leaders decide how to safely bring students back into classrooms and/or keep them there. Rather than a political push to reopen schools, the update is a measured, data-driven effort to expand on old recommendations and advise
Christina Groeger: How Education Embedded Inequality | Diane Ravitch's blogChristina Groeger: How Education Embedded Inequality Historian of education Christina Groeger writes that Americans have long believed that education is the key to equality, but she thinks that this faith is misplaced . She writes: “The best way to increase wages and reduce wage inequalities in the long run is to invest in education and skills,” wrote economist Thomas Piketty in his landmark Cap
Milla Granson (Lily Ann Granderson), Black Educator Hall of Fame - Philly's 7th WardMILLA GRANSON (LILY ANN GRANDERSON), BLACK EDUCATOR HALL OF FAME E’ry day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org , will highlight a Black Educator Hall of Famer . But, don’t forget, e’ry month is Black History Month … February is just the Blackest . Today, our featured Black Educator is Milla Granson. Milla Granson , was born Lily Ann Grand
CURMUDGUCATION: School Choice: Branding for an Open MarketSchool Choice: Branding for an Open Market Coming up with the right name for a policy initiative is a critical step in framing a conversation and controlling the narrative. The classic example is the abortion debate, in which one side is "pro-choice" and the other is "pro-life," carefully selected terms that frame each side as champions of an undeniable good. Just watch supporters of "defund the
NewBlackMan (in Exile) TODAY #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER #BLACKHISTORYMONTHNewBlackMan (in Exile) NewBlackMan (in Exile) TODAY Big Education Ape: THIS WEEK WITH NEWBLACKMAN (IN EXILE) - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/02/this-week-with-newblackman-in-exile-blm.html To Be Young, Black & Revolutionary: 'Judas & the Black Messiah' Review by Stephane Dunn 21 by Mark Anthony Neal / 18h To Be Young, Black & Revolutionary: Judas & the Black Messiah Review By Stephane
A VERY BUSY DAY Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... The latest news and resources in education since 2007 #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER #BLACKHISTORYMONTHLarry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... | The latest news and resources in education since 2007 A VERY BUSY DAY Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... The latest news and resources in education since 2007 Big Education Ape: THIS WEEK IN EDUCATION Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... The latest news and resources in education since 2007 - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/02/this-week-i
NANCY BAILEY: $100M For Children “Learning Faster Than Ever Before” In Tennessee?!$100M For Children “Learning Faster Than Ever Before” In Tennessee?! $100M For Children “Learning Faster Than Ever Before” In Tennessee?! Tennessee lawmakers just signed off on a $100 Million program called Reading 360. Sixty million is federal Covid-19 relief money and $40 million federal grant money. What is this? Why Tennessee? Will other states follow? While the media bombards the public with
Teacher Tom: The Central Challenge of Our TimeThe Central Challenge of Our Time Most people seem to think that preparing children to serve the economy is the primary goal of education. Indeed, many seem to think that it's the primary job of childhood. Adults obsessively ask young children what they are going to be when they grow up. Our policy makers fret about the jobs of tomorrow, parents worry that their preschool choice will ultimately
My Interview with Karen Lewis at Annual NPE Conference in 2015 | Diane Ravitch's blogMy Interview with Karen Lewis at Annual NPE Conference in 2015 Network for Public Education National Conference: Diane Ravitch in Conversation with Karen Lewis from Schoolhouse Live on Vimeo . I think you will enjoy watching this spirited discussion between me and Karen Lewis at the annual NPE conference in Chicago in 2015. I spoke more than she did because I wanted to make it as easy as possibl
Big Data on Learning Loss Is Not the Point: Teachers Know How to Use Formative Assessments to Guide Their Work with Each Child | janressegerBig Data on Learning Loss Is Not the Point: Teachers Know How to Use Formative Assessments to Guide Their Work with Each Child Recently on the news, I heard an education researcher discussing the importance of using standardized tests to measure something called “learning loss” across racial, ethnic, and regional groups of children during the pandemic. Like so many others, this so-called expert
Anxiety over Pandemic Learning Loss (Alfie Kohn) | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom PracticeAnxiety over Pandemic Learning Loss (Alfie Kohn) Alfie Kohn has been writing and speaking about education, human behavior and parenting for more than two decades. His most recent book was “Schooling Beyond Measure and Other Unorthodox Essays About Education,” Anguish and even anger are entirely appropriate reactions to the fact that coronavirus infection rates are still too high in most areas to
Biden School Reopening Plan Now Has a Survey | deutsch29: Mercedes Schneider's BlogBiden School Reopening Plan Now Has a Survey In December 2020 , President Biden pledged to reopen most schools in his first 100 days in office– dependent upon sufficient resources to protect students and staff during the Coronavirus pandemic. Months later, in February 2021 , the Biden administration is catching flack for a seriously modified version of that pledge– 51 percent of K-8 schools open
Education Matters: The year before Pratt-Dannals was fired he got stellar reviews.The year before Pratt-Dannals was fired he got stellar reviews. I mention this because the school board recently rated superintendent Greene highly effective, a sentiment I don’t think the majority of staff and, at this point, families would agree with. I have a different take than the school board one that comes from being in the classroom and doing the novel thing of actually talking to teache
Online Training: FFVP: How to Apply - Nutrition (CA Dept of Education)Online Training: FFVP: How to Apply The California Department of Education (CDE) Nutrition Services Division (NSD) announces a new online training course: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP): How to Apply, Course Number 460 . You may access the course on the CDE FFVP: How to Apply web page . This course provides an overview of the FFVP and the FFVP grant application process. As a reminder,
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THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Wednesday, February 10, 2021 #REDFORED #tbats #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER #BLACKHISTORYMONTH #RIPKARENLEWISBig Education Ape THE TOP BANANA TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Chicago Teachers Union OKs Deal To Return To Class, With Vaccines Promised | 89.3 KPCC - https://www.scpr.org/news/2021/02/10/96570/chicago-teachers-union-oks-deal-to-return-to-class/ Council members offer support to three Philadelphia school board nominees - Chalkbeat Philadelphia - https://philadelphia.chalkbeat.org/2021/2/10/22277243
Harry T. Moore, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member - Philly's 7th Ward #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER #BLACKHISTORYMONTHHarry T. Moore, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member - Philly's 7th Ward HARRY T. MOORE, BLACK EDUCATOR HALL OF FAME MEMBER E’ry day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org , will highlight a Black Educator Hall of Famer . But, don’t forget, e’ry month is Black History Month … February is just the Blackest . Today, our featured Black Educator i
School Ratings, Rankings and Wrongdoing – Have You HeardSchool Ratings, Rankings and Wrongdoing School ranking season is on us once again, which means that Have You Heard co-host Jack Schneider is in a lather. Episode #106 is devoted to demystifying the “brutal pessimism” of school rankings and ratings, from higher education to K-12. And who better to join us than Akil Bello, Senior Director of Advocacy and Advancement at FairTest? Complete transcrip
Today: First 100 days Summit for Civil Rights | Cloaking InequityTODAY: FIRST 100 DAYS SUMMIT FOR CIVIL RIGHTS We are very pleased that HUD Secretary designate, Marcia L. Fudge will be the featured guest at our First 100 days Summit for Civil Rights this Thursday, February 11, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Eastern Time. It will be hosted (virtually) by the University of Kentucky School of Education, the University of Minnesota Law School, Case Western Reserve Univ
Will Secretary of Education Cardona Grant Standardized Test Waivers to States? | Ed In The AppleWill Secretary of Education Cardona Grant Standardized Test Waivers to States? Secretary of Education Designee Cardona testified at his Senate Education Committee confirmation hearing (Watch here ); committee members have five minutes to ask and receive answers: a preview of Cardona policies? Maybe. One of the first questions was whether he would grant waivers allowing states not to administer s
Choosing Democracy: antiracismdsa: Defend DACA, TPS, the Immigrant CommunityDefend DACA, TPS, the Immigrant Community By Greisa Martinez Rosas, Javier H. Valdes, and Marisa Franco The first two weeks of Joe Biden’s presidency brought relief to millions of people across the country, including those who fight for immigrant justice. So far, we have seen several immigration actions by the Biden administration—including the restoration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arriva
CURMUDGUCATION: HI: A Houseless VillageHI: A Houseless Village It started with this tweet: Reactions were peak tl;dr, with most people not making it past the tweet. But click past to the story , and then on to the contest itself , and you quickly see there' a lot to this. I'm no expert on Hawaii. My ex-wife lived there for a few years and my sister-in-law and her husband lived on O'ahu for a while. My wife and I visited for about a w
WHY QUIBBLE? – Dad Gone WildWHY QUIBBLE? “I was naive and thought we could express our feelings to each other- not suppress them and keep holding them back. Well, it was what I felt, and why should I be untrue to myself? I came to believe the importance that if you feel something strong enough then you should say it.” ― George Harrison, I, Me, Mine On Monday, I listened to Tennessee’s Governor Bill Lee give his State Of Th
RFA: Learning Communities for School Success Program (CA Dept of Education)Request for Applications Learning Communities for School Success Program Due: Friday, March 26, 2021 The Learning Communities for School Success Program (LCSSP) provides funds to local education agencies (LEAs) to support programs aimed at improving student outcomes by reducing truancy and supporting students who are at risk of dropping out of school or are victims of crime. The LCSSP is the res
NewBlackMan (in Exile) TODAY #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER #BLACKHISTORYMONTHNewBlackMan (in Exile) NewBlackMan (in Exile) TODAY Big Education Ape: THIS WEEK WITH NEWBLACKMAN (IN EXILE) - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/02/this-week-with-newblackman-in-exile-blm.html “This Woman’s Work”: Why Cicely Tyson Is So Important to Black Women’s Respect in Hollywood by Stephane Dun by Mark Anthony Neal / 13h “This Woman’s Work”: Why Cicely Tyson Is So Important to Black W
A VERY BUSY DAY Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... The latest news and resources in education since 2007 #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER #BLACKHISTORYMONTHLarry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... | The latest news and resources in education since 2007 A VERY BUSY DAY Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... The latest news and resources in education since 2007 Big Education Ape: THIS WEEK IN EDUCATION Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... The latest news and resources in education since 2007 - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/02/this-week-i
DID YOU MISS DIANE RAVITCH'S BLOG TODAY? A site to discuss better education for all #REDFORED #tbats #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER #BLACKHISTORYMONTH #RIPKARENLEWISDiane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all DID YOU MISS DIANE RAVITCH'S BLOG TODAY? A site to discuss better education for all Big Education Ape: KEEP UP/ CATCH UP WITH DIANE RAVITCH'S BLOG A site to discuss better education for all - https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/02/keep-up-catch-up-with-diane-ravitchs.html Warning: Beware of Norway! by dianeravitch / 9min Will
Teacher Tom: "You Can't Play"You Can't Play We were playing with cardboard boxes and cardboard blocks. A group of three-year-olds began to play a game that involved standing in a rough circle around a box while drumming on it together with long blocks. Before long they began to chant which allowed them to find a mutual rhythm. Periodically, they would then all fall down on the ground in a kind of pig pile. After a lull they
David Berliner on the Travesty of Public Funds for Religious Schools | Diane Ravitch's blogDavid Berliner on the Travesty of Public Funds for Religious Schools David Berliner, a distinguished scholar of American education, is writing a long essay about the dangers of public funding for religious schools. Currently numerous red states are considering proposal to expand vouchers and transfer more public funds to religious schools, typically without accountability. Their actions will ove
NYC Educator: UFT Delegate Assembly February 10, 2021--Debate Upon DebateUFT Delegate Assembly February 10, 2021--Debate Upon Debate UFT President Michael Mulgrew --We're more than halfway through this wonderful school year. Hope everyone is safe. Asks for a moment of silence for former CTU President Karen Lewis. Middle schools --They needed testing capacity. They do not need an agreement with UFT. State approved city plan with 20% testing per building per week. We d
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THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Wednesday, February 10, 2021 #REDFORED #tbats #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER #BLACKHISTORYMONTH #RIPKARENLEWISBig Education Ape THE TOP BANANA TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES What’s at Stake in the Fight Over Reopening Schools | The New Yorker - https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/whats-at-stake-in-the-fight-over-reopening-schools 100 Best Education Reform Books of All Time - BookAuthority - https://bookauthority.org/books/best-education-reform-books?t=bs3jz3&s=author&book=0525655379 on @bookauthor
Teachers Are Not the Problem, They Are the Solution – So Work With ThemTeachers Are Not the Problem, They Are the Solution – So Work With Them By Colleen O’Connor Time to be blunt. Teachers, students and children are the new electoral battering rams amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Just as I wrote in June of last year, the 2020 Presidential election it was “not Biden v. Trump, but COVID-19 v. Trump).” And the GOP’s own confidential postmortem report (as quoted on Politi
Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member - Philly's 7th WardIDA B. WELLS-BARNETT, BLACK EDUCATOR HALL OF FAME MEMBER E’ry day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org , will highlight a Black Educator Hall of Famer . But, don’t forget, e’ry month is Black History Month … February is just the Blackest . Today, our featured Black Educator is Ida B. Wells-Barnett. Ida B. Wells-Barnett was an activist in
Why Does the Thomas B. Fordham Institute Control Education Policy in Ohio? | Diane Ravitch's blogWhy Does the Thomas B. Fordham Institute Control Education Policy in Ohio? Writing in ohiocapital.com, Jeanne Melvin and Denis Smith denounced the central role that the Thomas B. Fordham Institute plays in directing education policy in Ohio. TBF is the think tank of the Ohio Republican Party; that party has controlled the state in recent years. It is curious that TBF directs education policy in
Thoughts on the Legacy of Karen Jennings Lewis - LA ProgressiveThoughts on the Legacy of Karen Jennings Lewis When I think of Karen Jennings Lewis, I not only think of someone who led the most important teacher’s strike in modern US history, but someone who did more to undermine the Obama Administration’s attacks on teachers unions and public schools than any other person in the country. By going head to head with Rahm Emmanuel, Obama’s first chief of staff
One Nation Mumbles God (Is the Pledge Constitutional?) | Blue Cereal EducationOne Nation Mumbles God (Is the Pledge Constitutional?) You've probably heard that I'm working on a follow-up to "Have To" History: Landmark Supreme Court Cases because I mention it every chance I get and won't talk about anything else so why aren't more of you buying my book do you hate truth and America? Along the way, I'm posting rough drafts and ramblings that may or may not make it into the
Teacher Tom: That's the Real Work of Being a ParentThat's the Real Work of Being a Parent When parents complain, "He doesn't listen to me" what they really mean is that their kid doesn't do what they want them to do when they want them to do it. Believe me: they are listening to you. They are almost always listening to you. You just disagree with what they opted to do, or continue doing, after listening to your words. Of course, some of the time
Chicago teachers union approves the reopening plan – Fred KlonskyChicago teachers union approves the reopening plan. – Fred Klonsky CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION APPROVES THE REOPENING PLAN The need to reopen schools safely is nearly universally agreed upon. “Safely” being the operative word. But these are uncharted waters and I don’t envy teacher unions in districts across the country as they try to represent the safety concerns of educators, students and their fami
Check Out this Fine New Book on Social Justice Unionism: “Teachers Unions and Social Justice” | janressegerCheck Out this Fine New Book on Social Justice Unionism: “Teachers Unions and Social Justice” Rethinking Schools just published an excellent new handbook, Teachers Unions and Social Justice: Organizing for the Schools and Communities our Students Deserve . I call it a handbook because it was written as a guide for teachers union social justice advocacy and organizing. But it is also a handbook f
A VERY BUSY DAY Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... The latest news and resources in education since 2007 #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER #BLACKHISTORYMONTHLarry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... | The latest news and resources in education since 2007 A VERY BUSY DAY Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... The latest news and resources in education since 2007 Big Education Ape: THIS WEEK IN EDUCATION Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... The latest news and resources in education since 2007 - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/02/this-week-i
Frontline Dispatches: The struggle for Racial Justice in the Schools during the time of COVID–A conversation with Gerald Lenoir and Jesse Hagopian – I AM AN EDUCATORFrontline Dispatches: The struggle for Racial Justice in the Schools during the time of COVID–A conversation with Gerald Lenoir and Jesse Hagopian I am beyond excited to join my dad, Gerald Lenoir, in an online conversation about the struggle for racial justice in the schools during the COVID era on Wednesday, February 10th, at 7pm EST/4pm PST. From racial justice in schools during COVID, to the
CURMUDGUCATION: This Is Not An Anti-Teacher Gotcha MomentThis Is Not An Anti-Teacher Gotcha Moment So I posted this on Twitter, and drew the response pictured here There's a special group of folks among those who hate teacher unions and the teachers who belong to them. You'll remember these folks from back in the days when we were going to use test-based teacher ratings to fire our way to greatness. Their story of the US public education system is som
Mike Klonsky's Blog: The good ones are leaving us too soon.The good ones are leaving us too soon. As everyone has heard by now, former CTU Pres. Karen Lewis passed yesterday, leaving a tear in my eye but also great memories for me to hold on to. Some of my fondest include our (Susan and my) occasional breakfast meetings at Meli's on Wells Street just to touch base and have a few laughs. Another was from an event we held for Jonathan Kozol back in 2012.
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THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Tuesday, February 9, 2021 #REDFORED #tbats #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER #BLACKHISTORYMONTHBig Education Ape THE TOP BANANA TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES CTU Statement on the Passing of President Emerita Karen Lewis | Diane Ravitch's blog - https://wp.me/p2odLa-ttX via @dianeravitch NYC Educator: UFT Executive Board February 8, 2021 Middle Schools Open, UFT District Rep. Runs for City Council Without UFT Endorsement - http://nyceducator.com/2021/02/uft-executive-board-february-8-2021.htm
Emma Tai: Karen Lewis Taught Us to Believe That We Could Win | Diane Ravitch's blogEmma Tai: Karen Lewis Taught Us to Believe That We Could Win Emma Tai is executive director of United Working Families of Chicago. She describes in Jacobin the powerful lesson that she learned from Karen Lewis. She writes: At a time of austerity and teacher demonization, Chicago Teachers Union president Karen Lewis — whose death at age sixty-seven was announced today — dared to believe that educ
CURMUDGUCATION: PA: A Reminder That Charter Schools Are BusinessesPA: A Reminder That Charter Schools Are Businesses Who do you suppose might have said the following: During the last few years, we’ve created a complete business ecosystem at The Waterfront. This strategic purchase was the natural next step as we continue to expand our operations. A: A classroom teacher B: A building principal C: A corporate VP in charge of mergers and acquisitions D: The CEO of
Teaching WandaVision: A Textset on Pastiche – radical eyes for equityTeaching WandaVision: A Textset on Pastiche Early in the semester of my first-year writing seminar, we consider and reconsider openings in essays, an interrogation of students’ experiences with the mechanical “introduction” with the obligatory thesis sentence. We examine, for example, several Beginnings from Barabara Kingsolver’s essays in High Tide in Tucson and Small Wonder . Two essay beginni
Rest in Power, Karen Lewis | Schott Foundation for Public EducationRest in Power, Karen Lewis Today we learned that Karen Lewis — educator, organizer, and pathbreaking labor leader — has passed away . She leaves us with a legacy of unwavering commitment to children, public education, and racial justice. After teaching chemistry for 22 years, Lewis was elected president of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) along with fellow members of Caucus of Rank and File Educ
Pitiful – UNDERWHELMING - YARBRO CALLS FOR BEP UPDATE - Tennessee Education ReportPitiful – Tennessee Education Report PITIFUL That’s how Tennessee Education Association (TEA) President Beth Brown described the state of education funding in Tennessee. The Chattanooga Times-Free Press reports on Brown’s remarks, which come just as Gov. Bill Lee prepares to deliver his State of the State address tonight. Brown notes: “Our funding is so low the only neighboring state we beat is M
Charlotte Hawkins Brown, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member + WHEN WILL BLACK LIVES MATTER IN SCHOOL? - Philly's 7th Ward #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER #BLACKHISTORYMONTHCharlotte Hawkins Brown, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member - Philly's 7th Ward CHARLOTTE HAWKINS BROWN, BLACK EDUCATOR HALL OF FAME MEMBER E’ry day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org , will highlight a Black Educator Hall of Famer . But, don’t forget, e’ry month is Black History Month … February is just the Blackest . Today, our feature
In the Absence of COVID Safety Plans, Teachers Are Resigning and Retiring EarlyIn the Absence of COVID Safety Plans, Teachers Are Resigning and Retiring Early This should have been Cheryl Dubberly’s 40th year as a music teacher, but in August 2020, she resigned from her position with the Duval County Board of Education in Jacksonville, Florida. “It was dreadful to think about continuing,” Dubberly told Truthout . “I would not have been able to stay safe because I was respo
Remembering a dinner with Karen and Coach John. – Fred KlonskyREMEMBERING A DINNER WITH KAREN AND COACH JOHN. Singing back-up with Karen Lewis at my 2012 retirement party. “Take a load off, Fanny.” There will be and should be plenty of those who will talk about the union leader, Karen Lewis, who died yesterday at the young age of 67. I remember one memorable evening in New Orleans. Anne and I were there on a brief holiday. My cell phone notifications went
Teacher Tom: Leaving Our Children Illiterate in Body and SpiritLeaving Our Children Illiterate in Body and Spirit I prioritize reading books. Growing up, our daughter got to know me as a father who read books in the morning and in the afternoon. My wife and daughter are book readers as well. Our homes have always had book-lined walls. I also read a lot as a young boy. I remember keeping a stack of the books I'd completed at the foot of my bed as if they wer
Karen Lewis 1953 – 2021 | JD2718Karen Lewis 1953 – 2021 This is not an obituary. I could not do her justice. But one summer I flew to Chicago then on to Minneapolis, and while in Chicago I spoke (indirectly) to Karen, and in Minneapolis I met her, and it makes a little story. Here’s how I told it, the evening after the one and only time I met Karen Lewis. AFT Convention 2016 – Meeting the President JULY 21, 2016 PM31 12:40 PM
Hoping for a Stronger Focus on Public Education in 2021 and Beyond | Truth in American EducationHoping for a Stronger Focus on Public Education in 2021 and Beyond We need a Secretary of Education who has classroom teaching experience beyond grade 5 and has administered a middle or high school for at least a couple of years or so. This experience gives teaching faculty a chance to understand and tell us a little bit about a candidate’s supervisory style. No need for a particular ethnicity o
DOWN AT THE FACULTY LOUNGE – Dad Gone WildDOWN AT THE FACULTY LOUNGE “Id Faciam What I hate I love. Ask the crucified hand that holds the nail that now is driven into itself, why.” ― Catullus The phone rang this morning, It was my pal Slatsky, “Come on down to the Faculty Lounge and grab lunch with me.” When I got there, Slats was sitting at the bar with an empty shot glass and a half-filled beer in front of him. I raised my eyebrows an
NewBlackMan (in Exile) TODAY #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER #BLACKHISTORYMONTHNewBlackMan (in Exile) NewBlackMan (in Exile) TODAY Big Education Ape: THIS WEEK WITH NEWBLACKMAN (IN EXILE) - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/02/this-week-with-newblackman-in-exile-blm.html Coffee & Books – Marc Lamont Hill talks with Dr. Yaba Blay, Author, 'One Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race' by Mark Anthony Neal / 19h 'On this episode of Coffee & Books , host Marc Lamont Hill is in
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The Network for Public Education Mourns the Loss of Karen Lewis - Network For Public EducationThe Network for Public Education Mourns the Loss of Karen Lewis Friends of public education have lost a true friend and hero with the passing of the Chicago Teachers Union’s leader, Karen Lewis. Our President Diane Ravitch was her admirer and dear friend. This morning she wrote on her blog. “It is with immense sadness that I share with you the news that the brilliant, charismatic Karen Lewis has
CURMUDGUCATION: Donors Chose Monday: Books. Just Books.Donors Chose Monday: Books. Just Books. Researchers actually took a look at teacher fundraising via Donors Chose and other micro-philanthropy sites. Some of t he patterns that emerged are not exactly surprising--the site is used for "triage and not extras," and more prevalent in states where funding of schools is less than optimal. As I've said before, Donors Choose shouldn't be a thing. The nee
Additional Guidance for 75 cent Rate Increase + CACFP Meal Patterns Training Slides and Resources - Nutrition (CA Dept of Education)Additional Guidance for 75 cent Rate Increase - Nutrition (CA Dept of Education) Additional Guidance for 75 cent Rate Increase Coronavirus (COVID-19) Main Web Page This communication provides additional guidance on the identification, accounting treatment, use, and reporting requirements of the supplemental $0.75 rate increase payments (supplemental increase) that the California Department of Edu
Google Lawsuit, COPPA, Investigating and Blocking Ad Trackers in Children’s Apps | Parent Coalition for Student PrivacyGOOGLE LAWSUIT, COPPA, INVESTIGATING AND BLOCKING AD TRACKERS IN CHILDREN’S APPS There was some big news last week on the children’s privacy front: A District Judge has ruled that Google and the apps they sell on their “store” cannot dodge a lawsuit brought by the New Mexico Attorney General. Previously, a state court had said the case couldn’t proceed, but thanks to this decision , Google will
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THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Monday, February 8, 2021 #REDFORED #tbats #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER #BLACKHISTORYMONTHBig Education Ape THE TOP BANANA TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Keep Schools Open All Summer, And Other Bold Ideas To Help Kids Catch Up https://www.scpr.org/news/2021/02/08/96514/keep-schools-open-all-summer-and-other-bold-ideas/ via @kpcc Read to Succeed bill would fail reading again in South Carolina https://www.thestate.com/opinion/op-ed/article248928394.html In a reversal, Philadelphia teachers
Karen Lewis, Chicago Union Leader Who Set Off A Wave Of Teacher Activism, Dies | WBEZ ChicagoKaren Lewis, Chicago Union Leader Who Set Off A Wave Of Teacher Activism, Dies Karen Lewis, the woman credited with resurrecting the Chicago Teachers Union and helping to revive teacher unions across the country, has died. “Karen did not just lead our movement. Karen was our movement,” the union said in a statement. “She bowed to no one, and gave strength to tens of thousands of Chicago Teachers
What Will YOU Do in 2021 to Make This a Better Country? | Teacher in a strange landWhat Will YOU Do in 2021 to Make This a Better Country? First—I didn’t think this question up. It was a meme, posted by my friend Betsy Coffia, Commissioner in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, who said this: What will it look like to truly love and fight for your country, this year? What bubbled up first for me was ‘Ask not what your country can do for you…’ but Betsy’s thousands of followers di
Shanker Blog: Re-Imagining School Discipline: A Plea To Education Leaders | National Education Policy CenterShanker Blog: Re-Imagining School Discipline: A Plea To Education Leaders In many large urban school districts, there are more security employees than counselors. In the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system, for example there is one security guard for every 147 students , while the counselor-to-student ratio is 1:217. In addition, based on 2015-16 data, Groeger et al. ( 2018 ) found
Teacher Tom: Always Raising One AnotherAlways Raising One Another The other day I was walking along the sidewalk, just me and my own thoughts. As I came to the crosswalk, a woman approached at an angle that meant our paths would cross. I slowed my walk slightly and she responded by speeding up a bit so that we wouldn't collide. My actions guided her's and her actions guided mine, and so we passed one another without incident and went
Republicans hope to distract from their party's extremists by 'Q'ing teachers - Alternet orgRepublicans hope to distract from their party's extremists by scapegoating teachers - Alternet.org Republicans hope to distract from their party's extremists by 'Q'ing teachers Republicans think they have their new plan to divide and conquer and distract the nation from extremists within their own party and the attack on the U.S. Capitol. They're going to attack teachers for not wanting to go int
NANNIE HELEN BURROUGHS + MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member - Philly's 7th WardNannie Helen Burroughs, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member - Philly's 7th Ward NANNIE HELEN BURROUGHS, BLACK EDUCATOR HALL OF FAME MEMBER E’ry day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org , will highlight a Black Educator Hall of Famer . But, don’t forget, e’ry month is Black History Month … February is just the Blackest . Today, our featured
Dana Goldstein: Randi Weingarten Says She Can Get Teachers Back in Schools - The New York TimesRandi Weingarten Says She Can Get Teachers Back in Schools - The New York Times The Union Leader Who Says She Can Get Teachers Back in Schools In cities and suburbs where schools remain closed, teachers unions are often saying: not yet. Can Randi Weingarten change that? Randi Weingarten, the nation’s most powerful teachers union president, has a message: She wants to get students back in the nati
Karen Lewis, Historic Leader of Chicago Teachers Union, Has Died | Diane Ravitch's blogKaren Lewis, Historic Leader of Chicago Teachers Union, Has Died It is with immense sadness that I share with you the news that the brilliant, charismatic Karen Lewis has died. As leader of the Chicago Teachers Union, she led the union to strike for “the schools our children deserve.” She understood that the union had to organize families and communities, not just their own members. She fearless
Is America's Educational System Becoming More Pluralistic? - The AtlanticIs America’s Educational System Becoming More Pluralistic? The past year has produced a cross-class coalition for educational choice that reaches deep into the suburbs . President Joe Biden has made it clear that he wants to “reopen school doors as quickly as possible,” and that he’s willing to spend generously to make this happen. But he’s not going to get his wish. Even if Congress passes the
Russ on Reading: Read Aloud Winners: The Trickster Tales of Gerald McDermottRead Aloud Winners: The Trickster Tales of Gerald McDermott Everyday is a good day for a read aloud, of course, but some books make better read alouds than others. Among my favorites are the trickster tales as winningly told and exquisitely illustrated by Gerald McDermott. McDermott was not only a world class artist, his illustrations just literally jump off the page at you, but also an expert i
Crazy George Will and “Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading.” – Fred KlonskyCRAZY GEORGE WILL AND “CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING AND LEADING.” George Will, the conservative writer frets that Illinois, which he calls “the worst-governed state,” is losing population. He has figured out why. The chief problem in Illinois, according to George, is progressive education and a proposal calling for reflective and culturally responsive teaching. I only wish it were so. Forget a
A VERY BUSY DAY Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... The latest news and resources in education since 2007 #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER #BLACKHISTORYMONTHLarry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... | The latest news and resources in education since 2007 A VERY BUSY DAY Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... The latest news and resources in education since 2007 Big Education Ape: THIS WEEK IN EDUCATION Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... The latest news and resources in education since 2007 - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/02/this-week-i
Biden Administration Adds “Reformers” to Key Roles in Department of Education | Diane Ravitch's blogBiden Administration Adds “Reformers” to Key Roles in Department of Education Here we go again. Before either Secretary-designate Miguel Cardona or Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten have been confirmed by the Senate, key jobs in the Department of Education are being filled by staff from the Gates Foundation and DFER, both of which are champions of bad ideas and antagonists of public schools. From my
Lots of New Voucher Proposals Popping Up in State Legislatures: Did Betsy DeVos Leave a Legacy? | janressegerLots of New Voucher Proposals Popping Up in State Legislatures: Did Betsy DeVos Leave a Legacy? Despite that Trump’s privatizer-in-chief, Betsy DeVos has left Washington, D.C. and that President Biden has focused on supporting neighborhood public schools and finally getting them open full time after months of COVID-19 disruption, there is growing concern about the number of bills currently in st
Story time: Julian Reads for Kids in English and Spanish | Cloaking InequitySTORY TIME: JULIAN READS FOR KIDS IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH In this virtual schooling world due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was an honor to be asked to read a book for the Fayette County Public Schools “Virtual Mentors Read Program.” I read Carlos and the Squash Plant by Jan Romero Stevens, a book for elementary students, in English and Spanish. I also read The Broken Bike Boy and the Queen of 33r
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THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Saturday, February 6, 2021 #REDFORED #tbats #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER #BLACKHISTORYMONTHBig Education Ape THE TOP BANANA TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Education Research Report: Teaching pupils empathy measurably improves their creative abilities - http://educationresearchreport.blogspot.com/ Report: California Wastes $600 Million Per Year On Cyberschools - https://www.forbes.com/sites/petergreene/2021/02/06/report-california-wastes-600-million-per-year-on-cyberschools/ North Ogden Mo
CATCH UP WITH CURMUDGUCATION + ICYMI: Hooray for the Sports Ball Edition (2/7)CURMUDGUCATION: ICYMI: Hooray for the Sports Ball Edition (2/7) Hooray for the Sports Ball Edition My understanding is that there will be some sort of contest today in which millionaires will chase a bag of air up and down a plastic field. But since none of them are Steelers, who really cares. I'll catch up later. And if you're killing time today until the sportsballfest begins, here's some readi
Jersey Jazzman: January, 2021 Update on NJ COVID School Opening Plans: Still Racially Biased, Still Inadequately Funded For ManyJanuary, 2021 Update on NJ COVID School Opening Plans: Still Racially Biased, Still Inadequately Funded For Many The estimable Colleen O'Dea from NJ Spotlight News continues to do New Jersey a service by updating the data on school instructional models during the pandemic. I've been collecting her updates, including the latest one from late in January , and matching it to enrollment and funding
A few thoughts on School Funding and Pandemic Relief – School Finance 101A few thoughts on School Funding and Pandemic Relief I keep getting asked the same questions regarding my thoughts on the current stimulus proposals for schools. So here’s a quick attempt at summarizing my thoughts. The pandemic has had at least three different types of effects on school funding. First , the pandemic has highlighted the need for a short term infusion of resources to make existin
A Teacher in California: The Madness of Test Obsession | Diane Ravitch's blogA Teacher in California: The Madness of Test Obsession A teacher in California, who must remain anonymous to protect her job, wrote this post. CAASP testing is the Common Core test produced by the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC). “We are 100% virtual, and teachers just had to sign an affidavit regarding CAASPP testing. I cannot believe they are STILL going forward with this. They e
Teachers on Dilemmas of Remote and Hybrid Instruction | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom PracticeTeachers on Dilemmas of Remote and Hybrid Instruction After I wrote a post on the dilemmas of hybrid teaching a few days ago, I heard from two teachers for whom I have the highest respect. In my judgment, their comments are worthwhile for readers of this blog. Steve Davis teaches in the San Francisco Bay area. I met Steve 15 years ago when I observed his lessons for a study I was doing at the ti
EdAction in Congress February 7, 2021 - Education VotesEdAction in Congress February 7, 2021 Americans support Biden’s COVID-19 package by big margins Stressing the need to act quickly, congressional Democrats laid the groundwork for passing President Biden’s COVID-19 package with a simple majority vote via the budget reconciliation process. Early Friday morning, after a chaotic process called “vote-a-rama,” the Senate voted 51-50 to advance the bud
Jeff Bryant: Voucher Programs and Charter Schools - LA ProgressiveVoucher Programs and Charter Schools - LA Progressive Voucher Programs and Charter Schools Betsy DeVos Is Gone, But Her Education Agenda Is Rolling Out Across the Country Supporters of public education and school teachers were relieved to see Betsy DeVos leave her job as head of the Department of Education, knowing full well the education policies she and former President Trump supported would go
The week in coveducation: Stitt outlines #oklaed goalsThe week in coveducation: Stitt outlines #oklaed goals Monday, Feb. 1, marked the beginning of the 2021 legislative session , where Gov. Kevin Stitt used his State of the State address to touch on his goals for the Oklahoma education landscape. Also this week — a superintendent at a Fairfax county school district has been suspended by the school’s board owing to new sanctions by federal and stat
Republicans look to "Q" UP Democrats on school reopenings | TheHillRepublicans look to pummel Democrats on school reopenings | TheHill Republicans look to pummel Democrats on school reopenings Republicans are pummeling Democrats on school reopenings, believing it will be a potent wedge issue in the midterm elections and offer the GOP a path back to winning suburban voters. Explosive battles are playing out in Democratic-led cities and states over how quickly pub
Open Letter to Dr. Hite Regarding School District Facility Issues + Parents United Response to the SDP Reopening Plan – Parents United for Public EducationOpen Letter to Dr. Hite Regarding School District Facility Issues – Parents United for Public Education Open Letter to Dr. Hite Regarding School District Facility Issues Dr. William Hite Superintendent, School District of Philadelphia 2/20/2020 Dr. Hite: We, Parents United for Public Education, are deeply concerned with multiple aspects of the facility issues notification process, clean up proced
VIDEO: Sacramento City Unified Air Cleaner Controversy – CBS SacramentoSacramento City Unified Air Cleaner Controversy – CBS Sacramento Sacramento City Unified Air Cleaner Controversy The Sacramento City Teachers Association claims hundreds of air purifiers have been removed from classrooms for testing after the district spent millions on the machines. Sacramento City Unified Air Cleaner Controversy – CBS Sacramento
Educators: Beware “The City Fund” and Its Many Tentacles of Privatization | Diane Ravitch's blogEducators: Beware “The City Fund” and Its Many Tentacles of Privatization This article was co-authored by a group of educators who oppose privatization. They have identified the primary driver of privatization in their different communities: The City Fund, subsidized primarily by corporate “reformers” Reed Hastings and John Arnold. The City Fund is led by experienced privatizers who have tried t
Education Matters: Why is DCPS misleading families about testing during a pandemic.Why is DCPS misleading families about testing during a pandemic. As testing season fast approaches, not even a pandemic and the threat of getting sick is deterring DCPS. Instead of striving to keep people safe, they have referred back to cajoling families to send their children into schools, which sadly seems to be the only tool in their tool kit. The district has sent out a letter to the DHR fa
Is It Safe to Resume In-Person Instruction? | Diane Ravitch's blogIs It Safe to Resume In-Person Instruction? It is easy to be confused about whether it’s safe to resume in-person instruction. Schools in Europe, which were quick to reopen a few months ago, are closed now due to a resurgence of COVID-19. Experts, including the new head of the CDC, say it’s safe to reopen, even if teachers have not been vaccinated. Steven Singer does not agree . From the onset o
Chicago Teachers At Odds With District Over School Reopening | 89.3 KPCCChicago Teachers At Odds With District Over School Reopening The city of Chicago and its teachers are fast approaching a showdown. Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools have been planning to reopen for some in-person classes next week. But the Chicago Teachers Union is concerned about the logistics of returning to school while the pandemic is still raging. In a letter to staff and fami
About That JAMA Article on COVID Transmission and Reopening Schools | deutsch29: Mercedes Schneider's BlogAbout That JAMA Article on COVID Transmission and Reopening Schools On January 26, 2021, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published this “viewpoint” regarding COVID-19 and in-poerson school attendance, entitled, “Data and Policy to Guide Opening Schools Safely to Limit the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 Infection.” It seems that in the press, the conclusion of this study has been red
NewBlackMan (in Exile) TODAY #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER #BLACKHISTORYMONTHNewBlackMan (in Exile) NewBlackMan (in Exile) TODAY Big Education Ape: THIS WEEK WITH NEWBLACKMAN (IN EXILE) - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/02/this-week-with-newblackman-in-exile-blm.html Melissa Harris-Perry on The Aims and Remains of American Journalism by Mark Anthony Neal / 17h 'For The Nation , Melissa Harris-Perry offers her antidotes for reviving media in the US.' The New Conve
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