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Friday, September 17, 2010
UC regents wrestle with underfunded retirement, executive pay - latimes.com
UC regents wrestle with underfunded retirement, executive pay - latimes.com
“A thick, dank, fetid cloud…” � JD2718
“A thick, dank, fetid cloud…” � JD2718
“A thick, dank, fetid cloud…”
Yesterday, September 16, 2010, almost 100 teachers from throughout the Bronx rallied in front of the Theodore Roosevelt building on Fordham Road to protest a sexually-harassing principal and his protection by Joel Klein. Richard Bost, the principal of Fordham Leadership Academy for Business and Technology was found to have sexually harassed a secretary in his school, has faced numerous other allegations. He was fired, and immediately reinstated by Tweed.
Eighteen months ago, March 13, 2009, 400 teachers from throughout the Bronx protested Iris Blige, another abusive principal in the same building, at Fordham HS of the Arts, for her outrageous actions against her employees. That time, students exiting the building watched
What can you do if your child's school is increasing class sizes? | California Watch
What can you do if your child's school is increasing class sizes? | California Watch
What can you do if your child's school is increasing class sizes?
As class sizes swell across the state and many districts are reducing their school year, parents can expect fewer parent-teacher conferences, less individual attention for their child, and less school in general. Educators worry about the impact larger class sizes will have on students and suggest more parents volunteer in the classroom. They also recommend parents spend time helping their children with homework. (Here are some tips.) Lastly, parents can contact the governor or their child’s school district to voice their concerns. Here is contact information Gov. Schwarzenegger and the central office number for the state’s 30 largest districts serving children in the K–3 grades.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Phone: 916.445-2841
E-mail: gov.ca.gov/interact#email
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Media Advisories | U.S. Department of Education
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
Rehabilitation Services Commissioner to Participate in Panel Discussions on Disability Employment
Lynnae Ruttledge, commissioner of the U.S. Department of Education's Rehabilitation Services Administration, will participate in panel discussions examining disability employment issues as part of the 2010 U.S. Business Leadership Network Annual Conference and Expo Monday in Chicago.
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
Department of Education Opens Exhibit of Art Works from Maryland High School Students
The U.S. Department of Education will host the opening of Maryland High School Artists: A Juried Exhibition, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Department’s Auditorium on Monday, Sept. 20 at 400 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, D.C.
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
Education Technology Director to Participate in Panel Discussion, 'The Online Learning Imperative'
Karen Cator, director of the U.S.
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
U.S. Education Department's Carl Harris to Participate in Panel Discussion on Education, Innovation
Carl Harris, deputy assistant secretary for policy and state technical assistance at the U.S. Education Department, will participate in a panel discussion on education and innovation as part of the 2010 Marshall Forum on Transatlantic Affairs Friday at Hillside New Tech High School in Durham, N.C.
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
Education Secretary Arne Duncan Participates in Back to School with the Historymakers, Joins Rev. Al Sharpton and Roger Wilkins for a Visit to Dorothy I. Height Community Academy Public Charter School
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Rev. Al Sharpton and Pulitzer prize-winning author, distinguished professor and journalist Roger Wilkins will visit Dorothy I. Height Community Academy Public Charter School on Friday, Sept. 17 as part of the "Back-to-School With The HistoryMakers" initiative. A Dorothy I.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
Education Secretary Duncan, other Education Department Officials, to participate in Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 40th Annual Legislative Conference
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Russlynn Ali and John Wilson, Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, will participate in several sessions during the Congressional Black Caucus’ 40th Annual Legislative Conference Sept. 16-17 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
No Need to Wait for Superman; How Heroes Inspire Students In One L.A. Classroom � InterACT
No Need to Wait for Superman; How Heroes Inspire Students In One L.A. Classroom � InterACT
No Need to Wait for Superman; How Heroes Inspire Students In One L.A. Classroom
Sgt. Jason Thomas, 9/11 Hero photo by Lt. J. Higgins
Being a Social Studies teacher is the greatest job in the world. You get the privilege of guiding today’s youth in their understanding of today’s world issues, conflicts, and paradigms through intellectual discourse, debate, and analysis.
You get to make history come alive.
Such was the case this week as we hit the 9th anniversary of the September 11th tragedy in New York City, and
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