Top Posts This Week 9/15/18
Posts This Week 9/15/18
Why LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner Wants To Talk About Teacher Quality Right Now: LAist
by mike simpson / 18min
Why LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner Wants To Talk About Teacher Quality Right Now: LAist Why LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner Wants To Talk About Teacher Quality Right Now This week, the head of the Los Angeles Unified School District delivered his first major policy speech, four months after he took on the job. It was an opportunity for Superintendent Austin Beutner to lay out challenges
School-year screen-time rules from a teacher | Salon.com
by mike simpson / 49min
School-year screen-time rules from a teacher | Salon.com School-year screen-time rules from a teacher Kids need to manage their online activities — and parents need to help them do it ast year " Fortnite " invaded my middle school classroom — as I believe it did to middle school classrooms across the country. Students who were usually on task and high-performing were nodding off and " forgetting
“Montessori, Inc.” Pre-K: Predictive Profiling for Power and Profit – Wrench in the Gears
by mike simpson / 1h
“Montessori, Inc.” Pre-K: Predictive Profiling for Power and Profit – Wrench in the Gears “Montessori, Inc.” Pre-K: Predictive Profiling for Power and Profit This week Jeff Bezos of Amazon announced plans to direct $2 billion, in part, to the creation of a “Day 1 Academies Fund,” which would underwrite the costs of full-scholarship “tier one” Montessori model preschools in low-income communities.
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Amendment 8 Behind the Scenes: Political ideology, religion, dark money, billionaires, and of course, the money trail | LWVeducation
by mike simpson / 19h
Amendment 8 Behind the Scenes: Political ideology, religion, dark money, billionaires, and of course, the money trail | LWVeducation Amendment 8 Behind the Scenes: Political ideology, religion, dark money, billionaires, and of course, the money trail Florida’s 652 charters run the gamut from small ‘mom and pop’ charters to large chains organized by for-profit management companies. Some serve chil
Stop the Voucher Tax Scam - Network For Public Education
by mike simpson / 21h
Stop the Voucher Tax Scam - Network For Public Education Stop the Voucher Tax Scam There is no nice way to say it–it’s a tax scam to promote vouchers . Twelve states have designed ingenious ways to use the U.S. tax code so that businesses and the wealthy can make money when they “contribute” to voucher programs. Here is how it works. A business or taxpayer makes a donation to a state voucher “sch
Incorrect Data Drives Major Education Decisions | The Report | US News
by mike simpson / 22h
Incorrect Data Drives Major Education Decisions | The Report | US News When the Data’s No Good Serious education policy decisions are being driven by data. The problem is, it’s not always accurate. IT'S BEEN A ROUGH YEAR for education data – one that's challenged the accuracy of federal databases, uncovered discrepancies that call into question major policy decisions and now, with another school
THE ALTERNATIVE REALITY OF LAUSD SUPT. AUSTIN BEUTNER - Perdaily.com
by mike simpson / 1d
THE ALTERNATIVE REALITY OF LAUSD SUPT. AUSTIN BEUTNER - Perdaily.com THE ALTERNATIVE REALITY OF LAUSD SUPT. AUSTIN BEUTNER What is most disingenuous about the L.A. Times "Reporter" Howard Blume's latest article entitled "LAUSD chief signals desire to limit teacher job protections and change funding rules" is that virtually nothing in the article is even remotely true. And worst yet, ersatz "Repor
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LAUSD chief signals desire to limit teacher job protections and change funding rules
by mike simpson / 1d
LAUSD chief signals desire to limit teacher job protections and change funding rules LAUSD chief signals desire to limit teacher job protections and change funding rules Los Angeles schools Supt. Austin Beutner has yet to lay out his plans to help the nation’s second-largest school district shore up its finances and improve its academics. But on Thursday, in a speech to an invitation-only audienc
The New Standardized Morality Test. Really.
by mike simpson / 1d
The New Standardized Morality Test. Really. The New Standardized Morality Test. Really. I'm not really sure how to start this, because -- well, I'll just let the lede on this press release speak for itself: IOWA CITY, Iowa—ACT, the nonprofit developer of the ACT® test and other assessments taken by millions of individuals worldwide, announced today that it was selected by the Crown Prince Court i
Discriminatory School Discipline is a Crisis! We Must Lead. | Cloaking Inequity
by mike simpson / 1d
Discriminatory School Discipline is a Crisis! We Must Lead. | Cloaking Inequity DISCRIMINATORY SCHOOL DISCIPLINE IS A CRISIS! WE MUST LEAD. When I was teaching at UT Austin, school discipline was a dissertation topic that students wanted to investigate, but there weren’t available faculty at the institution that were conducting research in the area at the time. As a result, student interest in th
Since 'Citizens United,' Just 15 Groups Account for 75 Percent of the $800+ Million in Dark Money Spent on US Elections
by mike simpson / 1d
Since 'Citizens United,' Just 15 Groups Account for 75 Percent of the $800+ Million in Dark Money Spent on US Elections Since 'Citizens United,' Just 15 Groups Account for 75 Percent of the $800+ Million in Dark Money Spent on US Elections "Policy ideas and candidates' positions should be promoted by organizations who are proud to be engaged in our public arena, not secretive front groups designe
Students are waging war on sexist and racist school dress codes — and they’re winning - Vox
by mike simpson / 2d
Students are waging war on sexist and racist school dress codes — and they’re winning - Vox Students are waging war on sexist and racist school dress codes — and they’re winning Traditional dress codes punish marginalized students disproportionately, but this anti-racist, anti-sexist dress code could fix that. Emma Stein was just a freshman when she was cited for a dress code violation at her sch
Wealthy People Are Destroying Public Schools, One Donation At A Time
by mike simpson / 2d
Wealthy People Are Destroying Public Schools, One Donation At A Time Wealthy People Are Destroying Public Schools, One Donation At A Time Recent news stories about wealthy folks giving multi-million donations to education efforts have drawn both praise and criticism , but two new reports by public education advocacy groups this week are particularly revealing about the real impact rich people hav
Stunning New Report: How Can Our Society Repay A Long Education Debt to Our Poorest Communities? | janresseger
by mike simpson / 2d
Stunning New Report: How Can Our Society Repay A Long Education Debt to Our Poorest Communities? | janresseger Stunning New Report: How Can Our Society Repay A Long Education Debt to Our Poorest Communities? How can our society overcome nearly a quarter century of catastrophic public education policy designed by neocons, supply side economists, billionaire privatizers, and the American Legislativ
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Sac High boss resigns, blasts St. Hope leaders for ‘history of neglect’
by mike simpson / 2d
Sac High boss resigns, blasts St. Hope leaders for ‘history of neglect’ Sac High boss resigns, blasts St. Hope leaders for ‘history of neglect’ Sacramento Charter High School’s top administrator has resigned just days after students left classes in protest and she blasted St. Hope administrators for what she said was the school’s “sustained history of neglect from above” and their “reactionary fi
Education Law Prof Blog: Network for Public Education Conference to Feature Groundbreaking Report on the Privatization of Education | National Education Policy Center
by mike simpson / 2d
Education Law Prof Blog: Network for Public Education Conference to Feature Groundbreaking Report on the Privatization of Education | National Education Policy Center Education Law Prof Blog: Network for Public Education Conference to Feature Groundbreaking Report on the Privatization of Education This summer, the Network for Public Education and the Schott Foundation released on new report on th
Arizona charter schools are behaving badly, and only you can stop it
by mike simpson / 2d
Arizona charter schools are behaving badly, and only you can stop it Angry over sleazy charter school financial dealings? Don't get mad. Vote Arizonans are upset over state Rep. Eddie Farnsworth’s scheme to walk away from his charter schools with up to nearly $30 million of taxpayer dollars. The outburst of indignation and disgust is fitting, given that this is just the latest of Republic reporte
American public schools need help. To achieve change, we need to vote | Randi Weingarten | The Guardian
by mike simpson / 2d
American public schools need help. To achieve change, we need to vote | Randi Weingarten | Opinion | The Guardian American public schools need help. To achieve change, we need to vote By casting their ballots and running for office, determined educators are fighting for change A s students and teachers return to school each year, so do I. As the American Federation of Teachers president, I visit
You Have Read the Diane Ravitch Blog but Did You Know Diane Has A Website Too
by mike simpson / 2d
Diane Ravitch You Have Read the Diane Ravitch Blog but Did You Know Diane Has A Website Too ARTICLES IN HER OWN WORDS SCHEDULE PHOTOS RESOURCES
We ALL Deserve a Vote | Schott Foundation for Public Education
by mike simpson / 3d
We ALL Deserve a Vote | Schott Foundation for Public Education We ALL Deserve a Vote It’s election season again. And with that comes a barrage of PSA’s and famous people reiterating that the most important thing you can do is vote . Yet, in the 2016 presidential election only 58% of eligible voters went to the polls. ONLY 58 PERCENT! Almost half of people that could vote, either were not able to
Teacher strikes: Teachers of the world, unite. You have nothing to lose but your pain!
by mike simpson / 3d
Teacher strikes: Teachers of the world, unite. You have nothing to lose but your pain! Teachers of the world, unite. You have nothing to lose but your pain! Strikes can help ensure class cabinets are fully stocked n the run-up to a new school year, I was proud to contribute $100 to the parent teacher association at my son’s school for classroom supplies. It seemed an uncontroversial ask — of cour
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New York’s Democratic Primary is a Showdown for Charter School Politics - Progressive.org
by mike simpson / 3d
New York’s Democratic Primary is a Showdown for Charter School Politics - Progressive.org New York’s Democratic Primary is a Showdown for Charter School Politics The upcoming New York primary could redefine the Democratic party in the state—and could mean drastic change for the charter school industry. The upcoming September 13 primary in New York could re-energize and redefine the Democratic par
Defiant DeVos Ignores Judge's Order, Ends Union Release Time | News of the Week | thechiefleader.com
by mike simpson / 3d
Defiant DeVos Ignores Judge's Order, Ends Union Release Time | News of the Week | thechiefleader.com Defiant DeVos Ignores Judge's Order, Ends Union Release Time Plans to Unilaterally Ban Telecommuting Option For Employees Despite the ruling last month by U.S. District Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson that struck down President Trump’s May Executive Orders seeking to force Federal unions out of the wo
Brett Kavanaugh White House emails released by Cory Booker cite Cleveland voucher case | cleveland.com
by mike simpson / 3d
Brett Kavanaugh White House emails released by Cory Booker cite Cleveland voucher case | cleveland.com Brett Kavanaugh White House emails released by Cory Booker cite Cleveland voucher case WASHINGTON, D.C. - A landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld the legality of Cleveland's school voucher system was cited in emails to and from current Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh released Th
Geofeedia Touted Surveillance Of Students To Sell Services To Police
by mike simpson / 4d
Geofeedia Touted Surveillance Of Students To Sell Services To Police CIA-BACKED FIRM TOUTED SOCIAL MEDIA SURVEILLANCE OF STUDENTS TO SELL SERVICES TO EVANSTON POLICE Emails obtained by Lucy Parsons Labs reveal that Geofeedia touted social media surveillance of middle and high school students by its suburban Chicago police customers in an effort to sell their services to Evanston police. Geofeedia
A Measure of This Teacher | The Jose Vilson
by mike simpson / 4d
A Measure of This Teacher | The Jose Vilson A MEASURE OF THIS TEACHER This is how it had to be. 90° weather permeated a musty classroom, untouched since mid-summer when custodians and school aides moved furniture away then into the center to wax the floors. My old room’s furniture found its way into this room as well. The first two days of setting up my classroom involved lifting bookshelves, set
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Teacher Pay: What Teachers Want Americans to Understand | Money
by mike simpson / 4d
Teacher Pay: What Teachers Want Americans to Understand | Money 7 Big Things You Should Understand About Teacher Pay, According to Teachers Chances are you’ve witnessed a teacher at work. They taught you in your childhood and adolescence; they graded your tests and essays. Perhaps they also served as your high school soccer coach or drove the bus you took to school each day. They may now be sheph
LADY LIBERTY: Why is Murphy covering up Christie’s $10 million loan to failing charter school? |
by mike simpson / 4d
LADY LIBERTY: Why is Murphy covering up Christie’s $10 million loan to failing charter school? | LADY LIBERTY: Why is Murphy covering up Christie’s $10 million loan to failing charter school? The New Jersey state education department has refused to release public documents that might shed light on former Gov. Chris Christie’s loan of $10 million in state funds to a failing Newark charter school a
Education Research Report:Quality Counts 2018: Grading the States
by mike simpson / 5d
Education Research Report: Quality Counts Quality Counts 2018: Grading the States First Installment: Quality Counts 2018: Grading the States This 22nd edition of Quality Counts , an annual state-by-state assessment of public education, paints a portrait of middling performance overall with patches of high achievement, along with perennial struggles to improve on the part of states mired at the bo
Does Teacher Diversity Matter for Students’ Learning? - The New York Times
by mike simpson / 5d
Does Teacher Diversity Matter for Students’ Learning? - The New York Times Does Teacher Diversity Matter for Students’ Learning? Research shows that students, especially boys, benefit when teachers share their race or gender. Yet most teachers are white women. As students have returned to school, they have been greeted by teachers who, more likely than not, are white women. That means many studen
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Arizona Lawmakers Cut Education Budgets. Then Teachers Got Angry. - The New York Times
by mike simpson / 5d
Arizona Lawmakers Cut Education Budgets. Then Teachers Got Angry. - The New York Times THE TEACHERS' MOVEMENT ARIZONA LAWMAKERS CUT EDUCATION BUDGETS. THEN TEACHERS GOT ANGRY Early on the morning of March 14, Kelly Berg went to her closet and picked out a bright red blouse. Until recently, she had rarely worn red, but she was heading to the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, and a red top would te
The Other Side Of School Safety | PopularResistance.Org
by mike simpson / 5d
The Other Side Of School Safety | PopularResistance.Org THE OTHER SIDE OF SCHOOL SAFETY Above photo: Jalijah Jones, 16, poses for a portrait at his home in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on July 22, 2018. In December 2017, Jones was Tasered at school by a police officer while already being restrained by four school security guards following an altercation with another student. At the time, Jones was 15 yea
DeVos' advocacy - high profile to under radar | Opinion | The Journal Gazette
by mike simpson / 5d
DeVos' advocacy - high profile to under radar | Opinion | The Journal Gazette DeVos' advocacy - high profile to under radar WASHINGTON – Education Secretary Betsy DeVos came to Washington, to promote the cause of her life – school choice. Republicans controlled both the House and Senate. President Donald Trump had promised a $20 billion program. But more than a year and a half later, the federal
There Is Virtually No Difference Between Nonprofit and For-Profit Charter Schools
by mike simpson / 6d
There Is Virtually No Difference Between Nonprofit and For-Profit Charter Schools There Is Virtually No Difference Between Nonprofit and For-Profit Charter Schools Every single charter school in the United States of America is either a disaster or a disaster waiting to happen Stop kidding yourself. Charter schools are a bad deal. It doesn’t matter if they’re for-profit or nonprofit . It doesn’t m
Stop Corporate Surveillance In Schools: A Movement Supporting People-Powered Classrooms (Webinars 9/11& 12/28 ) – Seattle Education
by mike simpson / 6d
Stop Corporate Surveillance In Schools: A Movement Supporting People-Powered Classrooms (Webinars 9/11& 12/28 ) – Seattle Education STOP CORPORATE SURVEILLANCE IN SCHOOLS: A MOVEMENT SUPPORTING PEOPLE-POWERED CLASSROOMS (WEBINARS 9/11& 12/28 ) Exciting news and updates! Classrooms, Not Computers has found a new title for its campaign: Stop Corporate Surveillance in Schools: A Movement Supporting
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Those Who Seek to Privatize Public Schools are Working WITHIN the System!
by mike simpson / 6d
Those Who Seek to Privatize Public Schools are Working WITHIN the System! Those Who Seek to Privatize Public Schools are Working WITHIN the System! Since the anonymous New York Times Opinon piece claiming there’s a critic in the White House, at least one comedian has referenced the 2006 remake horror movie When a Stranger Calls. The babysitter contacts the police to get threatening phone calls tr
Top Posts This Week 9/8/18
by mike simpson / 6d
Top Posts This Week 9/8/18 LOIS WEINER: A Lesson Plan for Organized Labor Randi Weingarten Labor Day Message: It’s the union movement that can and must be the catalyst for change #LaborDay #RedForEd #Solidarity @aft
