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Incentives And Behavior In DC's Teacher Evaluation System
Shanker Blog » Incentives And Behavior In DC's Teacher Evaluation System: Incentives And Behavior In DC’s Teacher Evaluation SystemPosted by Matthew Di Carlo on October 17, 2013A new working paper, published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, is the first high quality assessment of one of the new teacher evaluation systems sweeping across the nation. The study, by Thomas Dee and James Wy
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: I found some of the disappeared school-closing kids
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: I found some of the disappeared school-closing kids: I found some of the disappeared school-closing kidsWhitenizing ChicagoAlmost half the youngsters most affected by Mayor Rahm Emanuel's school shutdowns did not enroll this fall in the new schools where officials planned for them to go. Hundreds of them are MIA.CPS spent $233 million preparing "welcoming school
Louisiana Educator: "Rigor" is the Word!
Louisiana Educator: "Rigor" is the Word!: "Rigor" is the Word!Rigor mortis (Latin: rigor "stiffness", mortis "of death")This Advocate article is just another in a long list of propaganda pieces designed to continue the process of ramming though the Common Core in our state public schools. In the first line of the article, Will Sentell continues to frame the
10-17-13 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: "Classroom Management Q&As: Expert Strategies for Teaching" is an edited compilation from my Ed Week teacher advice column, along with new materials.Resources From All My BlogsIn addition to this blog, I regularly post at several other sites: Engaging Parents In School: Weekly Posts At Classroom Q & A With
10-17-13 Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.
Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.: Dan Biss has been quiet lately. We won’t be. State Senator Dan Biss from Skokie, Illinois. A couple of dozen IEA retirees and active teachers will be in front of State Senator Dan Biss’s Skokie district office tomorrow evening around 4:30. It’s at 3706 Dempster. Why Biss’ office. Biss is a member of
See You in the Center - Bridging Differences - Education Week
See You in the Center - Bridging Differences - Education Week: See You in the CenterBy Mike Petrilli on October 17, 2013 9:26 AMThe CenterYou might be right that our differences are too big to bridge; perhaps the generational divide is part of the problem. I'm a child of the 1980s and the Reagan Revolution. The idea that unions are essential to democracy, for instance, never made much sense to me;
10-17-13 @ The Chalk Face
@ THE CHALK FACE: Neil Gaiman Should Be U.S. Secretary of Education: “Things can be different”Neil Gaiman Should Be U.S. Secretary of Education: \”Things can be different\”. via Neil Gaiman Should Be U.S. Secretary of Education: “Things can be different”.by plthomasedd / 1h 10-16-13 @ The Chalk Face@ THE CHALK FACE: More Common Core in the Real WorldI have already explored how the real-world conse
10-17-13 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Where to go for Mann Building newsFor continuing information on the situation at the Mann building, and the broader issue of the crisis of education for African-American students, interested readers can visit the More4Mann web site. There is a Twitter feed as well at @More4Mann.Other news sources include Africatown Education and Innovation Center, and Creativity No
10-17-13 Schools Matter
Schools Matter: Diane Ravitch and Reformers' FeelingsWhen Diane Ravitch, in Reign of Error, discusses charter schools, she makes it clear that not all charters impose a “no-excuses” mentality. When discussing the reformers’ public relations machine and its “well-honed message,” she analyses their language and writes, “when they speak of “no-excuses,” they mean boot camp culture.”In a rational worl
More Thoughts on Interpreting Educational/Economic Research: DC Impact Study | School Finance 101
More Thoughts on Interpreting Educational/Economic Research: DC Impact Study | School Finance 101: More Thoughts on Interpreting Educational/Economic Research: DC Impact StudyPosted on October 17, 20130Today brings us yet another opportunity to apply common sense interpretation to an otherwise seemingly complex research study – this time on the “effectiveness” of the DC Impact teacher evaluation s
In the suburbs, conflicting emotions over new school mandates | Hechinger Report
In the suburbs, conflicting emotions over new school mandates | Hechinger Report: In the suburbs, conflicting emotions over new school mandatesBy Sara NeufeldFORT WASHINGTON, Pa. — Upper Dublin High School had the 10th highest SAT scores of any public school in Pennsylvania last year. It occupies a gleaming, just-completed $119 million building where a sushi chef supplements the cafeteria offering
Neil Gaiman Should Be U.S. Secretary of Education: “Things can be different” | the becoming radical
Neil Gaiman Should Be U.S. Secretary of Education: “Things can be different” | the becoming radical: NEIL GAIMAN SHOULD BE U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION: “THINGS CAN BE DIFFERENT”Some people view the world differently than others.Some people view education and schools differently than others.Some people view children, books, and libraries differently than others.And then there is Neil Gaiman.I have
TO LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 10-17-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: A Teacher in Hawaii Reviews “Reign of Error”Diane Aoki felt that something was wrong, terribly wrong, as No Child Left Behind changed the schools. It felt even worse when Race to the Top came in. Everyone told her, “don’t worry, this too will pass,” but it only got worse every year. When she read “Reign of Error,” it all made sense
10-17-13 Ed Notes Online
Ed Notes Online: Staten Island Democratic Club Calls for John King ResignationLoretta Prisco introduced this resolution last night at her Staten Island Democratic club, a progressive club on SI. It was passed unanimously. I'm not big on the calls for King to resign. He is helping the movement against ed deform with every word he utters. I would focus on Merryl Tisch and put pressure on the Democra
10-17-13 Perdido Street School
Perdido Street School: NYSED Commissioner John King Channels Christine QuinnNew York State Senator Lee M. Zeldin had a meeting with NYSED Commissioner John King yesterday.Zeldin said in a press release that the meeting "went well," in that neither he nor King threw anything at each other and they both got to make their respective points about Common Core and the SED reform agenda.Given h
Stanford professor finds Failed DC Chancellor Michelle Rhee’s teacher evaluation system was effective | EdSource Today
Stanford professor finds Failed DC Chancellor Michelle Rhee’s teacher evaluation system was effective | EdSource Today: Stanford professor finds Failed DC Chancellor Michelle Rhee’s teacher evaluation system was effectiveOctober 17th, 2013 | Add a Comment | By John FensterwaldMichelle Rhee ~ Photo courtesy of Neighborhood CentersScore one for Michelle Rhee and performance pay.A study released Wedn
Parents seek communication with SRC - Philly.com
Parents seek communication with SRC - Philly.com: Parents seek communication with SRCBy Susan Snyder, Inquirer Staff WriterPOSTED: October 16, 2013Five weeks into the school year and under a cloud of fiscal uncertainty, the Philadelphia School Reform Commission on Tuesday night got an earful about the need to improve interaction with parents."You've undermined whatever people have tried to bu
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Special Late Nite Cap EXTRA 10-16-13 #EDCHAT #P2 #BATsACT #RealEdTalk
Nite Cap EXTRAEXTRA EXTRA EXTRA EXTRAThe Purpose-Driven EducationFirst, answer the question yourself: What is the core purpose of publicly funded education in America? Then, ask yourself: Would most Americans agree with you? Click the headline to read the full post. Questions? Email websupport@epe.org.5 by Nancy Flanagan / 31min The debt deal’s gift to Teach For AmericaUnobtrusively slipped into t
10-16-13 Jersey Jazzman
Jersey Jazzman: Another Broad Super Is Failing in Montclair, NJThis is a really remarkable story, but it requires a bit of set up: Eli Broad, one of the richest men in America, runs a private, unaccredited "academy" to train budding school leaders in corporate education reform. I put "academy" in quotes because the thing is really a book club: six weekends over ten months, whic
Special Late Nite Cap UPDATE 10-16-13 #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
Nite Cap UPDATEUPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATECORPORATE ED REFORMIt’s Official: Gov. Corbett Hurt Philly Schools for No Good ReasonHe delayed a $45 million payment and got work rules changed. Was it worth it?BY JOEL MATHIS | OCTOBER 16, 2013 AT 12:37 PMSHARE ON EMAIL3 COMMENTSThe good news is: Gov. Tom Corbettfinally released $45 million the state owed to Philly public schools. The bad news? Lots of
Bridging The Digital Divide With Technology In Schools [EdSurge] - The Jose Vilson | The Jose Vilson
Bridging The Digital Divide With Technology In Schools [EdSurge] - The Jose Vilson | The Jose Vilson: Bridging The Digital Divide With Technology In Schools [EdSurge]by JOSE VILSON on OCTOBER 16, 2013in MR. VILSONThe Digital DivideEdSurge, a popular education technology website, recently invited me to write an article for them. My mouth was agape at the offer, mainly because everyone knows I won’t
Sac City Unified chief Raymond to leave district in December - Education - The Sacramento Bee
Sac City Unified chief Raymond to leave district in December - Education - The Sacramento Bee: Sac City Unified chief Raymond to leave district in DecemberBy Loretta Kalblkalb@sacbee.comPublished: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013 - 5:33 pmLast Modified: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013 - 5:41 pmSacramento School Superintendent Jonathan Raymond, second from left, listens to speakers in support of not closing schoo
Education chief defends cancellation of Common Core forums
Education chief defends cancellation of Common Core forums: Education chief defends cancellation of Common Core forums ALBANYNew York Education Commissioner John King on Tuesday defended the decision to cancel four upcoming forums on the state's new education standards, saying the scene at the first meeting in Poughkeepsie "made it impossible to have constructive dialogue."In his first p
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James Baldwin said it best: "For these are all our children, and we will profit by or pay for whatever they become."A BIG EDUCATION APE NITE CAPTODAYAsthma Shouldn't Kill – Every School Needs a Nurse | National Opportunity to Learn Campaign | Education Reform for Equity and OpportunityAsthma Shouldn't Kill – Every School Needs a Nurse | National Opportunity to Learn Campaign | Education
NYC Public School Parents: Send in your comments on the DOE's C4E plan by Friday 5 PM!
NYC Public School Parents: Send in your comments on the DOE's C4E plan by Friday 5 PM!: Send in your comments on the DOE's C4E plan by Friday 5 PM!The deadline for comments on the NYC’s Contracts for Excellence plan (or non-plan) is this Friday, October 18 at 5:00 PM. We have a sample letter you can use with plenty of bullet points about all the violations of law in the public process and deplor
Asthma Shouldn't Kill – Every School Needs a Nurse | National Opportunity to Learn Campaign | Education Reform for Equity and Opportunity
Asthma Shouldn't Kill – Every School Needs a Nurse | National Opportunity to Learn Campaign | Education Reform for Equity and Opportunity: Asthma Shouldn't Kill – Every School Needs a NursePosted on: Wednesday October 16th, 2013By John Jackson, President & CEO of the Schott Foundation, and Susan Gobreski, Executive Director of EdVoters PATell State and Federal Leaders:Every School Needsa Full-
How The Federal Government Is Hurting Native American Students
How The Federal Government Is Hurting Native American Students: How The Federal Government Is Hurting Native American StudentsPosted: 10/16/2013 4:40 pm EDT | Updated: 10/16/2013 6:06 pm EDTAs Congress squabbles over ending the federal government shutdown, Jim Gross, the superintendent of Selfridge Public School District #8 in North Dakota, looks on in skepticism.He grew up on Standing Rock Indi
Not Recommended | EduShyster
Not Recommended | EduShyster: Not RecommendedResearcher, writer and former TFA corps member Catherine Michna. Catherine Michna’s passionate declaration that she’ll no longer write letters of recommendation for students applying to Teach for America set off a firestorm. But the Tulane University research fellow is not the ivory tower bomb thrower that her critics make her out to be.Michna’s critiqu
NYC Educator: Danielson by the Numbers
NYC Educator: Danielson by the Numbers: Danielson by the NumbersDanielson doesn't bother me that much. I look at what's required, and I think that looks like good teaching. Of course everyone should be prepared. Of course everyone should enter the classroom with a plan and have a vision of what will happen. Everyone should have goals for the students.I also believe strongly in student engagement.
Educator Preparation and the Common Core: A Voice from the Field | LFA: Join The Conversation - Public School Insights
Educator Preparation and the Common Core: A Voice from the Field | LFA: Join The Conversation - Public School Insights: Educator Preparation and the Common Core: A Voice from the FieldBy Anne O'Brien on October 16, 2013One of the greatest challenges that the education community faces in implementing the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) initiative is ensuring that the education workforce is ready
Early Childhood Education Programs: Play — Whole Child Education
Early Childhood Education Programs: Play — Whole Child Education: THE WHOLE CHILD BLOGEarly Childhood Education Programs: PlayOctober 16, 2013 by ASCD Whole Child BloggersThomas Armstrong, education expert, author, and Whole Child Podcast guest, just can't say enough about the importance of play. The chapter "Early Childhood Education Programs: Play" is excerpted from Armstrong's ASCD bo
A Professional At Work | Taking Note
A Professional At Work | Taking Note: A Professional At Workby JOHN MERROW on 16. OCT, 2013 in 2013 BLOGS, TEACHINGFirst I want to tell you about a terrific teacher–and then invite you to watch her at work. When I met Maria Eby, she was wearing a fluorescent green wig and was dressed all in green. As she passed me, I smiled and said something like “You’re either early for Halloween or late for St.
Nice guy. Can’t run a school | JD2718
Nice guy. Can’t run a school | JD2718: Nice guy. Can’t run a schoolOCTOBER 16, 2013 PM31 3:12 PMtags: Learning Environment survey, principals, school administratorsIn some schools a staff hates the principal – thinks he’s horrible, doesn’t trust him. Sometimes a staff adores a principal – thinks she does a great job, takes her at her word.But what would you think if a staff likes the guy in charg
Gates Foundation report supports why DISD should include student surveys in annual teacher evaluations | Dallas Morning News
Gates Foundation report supports why DISD should include student surveys in annual teacher evaluations | Dallas Morning News: Gates Foundation report supports why DISD should include student surveys in annual teacher evaluationsBy Bill McKenzie / Editorial Columnistwmckenzie@dallasnews.com11:52 am on October 16, 2013 | Permalink3402Mike Miles is proposing that DISD students participate in reviews
Report: Student loan woes mirror mortgage problems | Hechinger Report
Report: Student loan woes mirror mortgage problems | Hechinger Report: Report: Student loan woes mirror mortgage problemsBy Jon MarcusComplaints from students about the way financing companies are handling student loans are eerily similar to the problems that frustrated mortgage-holders in the wake of the financial crisis, and cost some of them their homes, according to a government report.Source:
A teacher quits. A husband rejoices. | Get Schooled | www.ajc.com
A teacher quits. A husband rejoices. | Get Schooled | www.ajc.com: A teacher quits. A husband rejoices. COMMENT(24) 2 24 73 102View Larger New teachersPrevious PostsGrand jury indicts Cherokee school board member Kelly MarlowOctober 15, 2013Two arrests in cyber bullying death. The kids charged are 12 and 14. October 15, 2013Do zero tolerance policies on drinking go too far? October 14, 2013By Mau
State Board set to release LCFF accountability templates early SI&A Cabinet Report – News & Resources
SI&A Cabinet Report – News & Resources: State Board set to release LCFF accountability templates earlyBy Tom ChorneauWednesday, October 16, 2013The California State Board of Education is hoping to have draft templates for guiding district accountability activities tied to the Local Control Funding Formula ready for public review in November – more than three months ahead of schedule.The te
10-16-13 @ The Chalk Face
@ THE CHALK FACE: More Common Core in the Real WorldI have already explored how the real-world consequences of Common Core are guaranteed to do far more harm than good; we have decades of how standards and testing fail even their most nuanced advocates’ claims. Sarah Carr (excellent journalist and author of Hope Against Hope) offers an often disturbing window into the good intensions of […]5 by pl
Blogs and Connected Educators | My Island View
Blogs and Connected Educators | My Island View: Blogs and Connected EducatorsOctober 16, 2013 by tomwhitbyA Weblog, or a Blog, as it has become to be known, is a form of writing that entered the scene with the advent of the Internet and personal publishing. It could be described as a digital magazine feature article or a digital news article depending on the content. What makes it unique however i
Cali Education Headlines Wednesday, October 16, 2013
FCMAT » Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team: California more accepting of Common Core education overhaul than other statesEducation HeadlinesWednesday, October 16, 2013Two Lodi Unified campuses could become magnet sitesLodi Unified officials unveiled plans Tuesday to convert Parklane and Sutherland elementary schools into K-6 campuses, proposing two magnet schools that will focus on sci
Morning Wink 10-16-13 AM Posts #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK AM POSTSTODAY10 Things You Should Know About the Common Core | NEA Today10 Things You Should Know About the Common Core | NEA Today: 10 Things You Should Know About the Common CoreOctober 16, 2013 by twalker Filed under Featured News, Top StoriesLeave a CommentBy Tim WalkerAn enormous effort to implement the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is underway in more
