Cyber Security News
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From Tech Crunch (bold mine):
*On January 7, at 11:10 p.m. in Dubai, Romy Backus received an email from
education technology giant PowerSchool notifying ...
Civics
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“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to
think critically. Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true
education.”...
W.B. YEATS, MEET W.H. AUDEN and MATTHEW ARNOLD
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Prior to the November election, I invoked the poetry of W.B. Yeats, asking
his question, And what rough beast, its hour come round at last, Slouches
towar...
First Day Statement by the White House
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This statement was released by the White House today after Trump’s swearing
in. Be sure to read the last two pledges: The first promises to restore the
nam...
Because of the Beauty Part
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Before moving to the Center of the Universe, the sidewalk in front of our
old school was a long, tempting hill down which the children would
regularly r...
January 20, 2025
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Once again, we have to deal with his autocratic abuse of presidential
power, his constitutional ignorance, his obstruction of justice and
concealment, ...
Supporting Teachers
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How do we help teachers be better?
Robert Pondiscio is fond of pointing out that A) you go into battle with
the army you have, not the one you wish you h...
Heroes, Hypocrisy, and Hubris
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“One of the grimmer realizations of Sarkis’s youth had been the discovery
that knowing you were being an ass did not actually stop you from
continuing to b...
SPI Partners with Airbnb.org for Emergency Housing
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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond secures access to free emergency housing
for Pasadena Unified educators and school staff through partnership with
Airbnb...
A Man’s World (pt. 3): Gaiman Edition
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[Header Photo by Museums of History New South Wales on Unsplash] I am
currently reading Haruki Murakami’s newest novel, The City and Its
Uncertain Walls. I...
TIMSS Scores Down Don’t Panic
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By Thomas Ultican 1/13/2025 The latest round of international testing
showed that US math scores fell between the 2019 assessment and the 2023
exam. Every ...
Retiree Advocate Town Hall: The ARISE Campaign
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I am excited to be working on a UFT election campaign through Retiree
Advocate. Our first event is a Town Hall this Sunday at 7:30. Please
register if you ...
Ed Tech Digest
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Ten years ago, in another somewhat futile attempt to reduce the backlog
of resources I want to share, I began this occasional “Ed Tech Digest” post
where...
The Five Musketeers
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One for all and all for one … and in a modern update, One in Five, a
Texas-based foundation that grew out of the Uvalde tragedy to help patrol
schools and ...
Site Index - Updated December 31, 2024
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When I was teaching,
I got tired of hearing how bad American educators were.
*My Promise *
WHEN I STARTED BLOGGING IN 2011, I said I planned to speak ...
Perhaps this is a meaningless ramble
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but I am choosing to reflect on a number of disparate topics that are
currently on my mind. Perhaps I should start by explaining that I have been
at leas...
December Parent Engagement Resources
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Parent involvement in schools ⬆️. 87% of K–12 students from
English-speaking families had parents who reported attending a general
school meeting in 2019, ...
The 2024 NPE “Coal in the Stocking” Awards
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At NPE, we know who is naughty and nice when it comes to supporting our
public schools and their students.
The post The 2024 NPE “Coal in the Stocking” A...
Juntos lo haremos
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En el año que viene, tendremos que tomar decisiones difíciles sobre quienes
queremos ser en cada comunidad y como nación. Ha sido un año muy intenso.
Desde...
WTF, Democratic Caucus?
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Why is the failure of this current budget bill being blamed on Republicans
when almost every single Democrat voted against it? If only half of the
Dems had...
In Memoriam: Nikki Giovanni
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The literary and cultural world has lost an irreplaceable voice with the
passing of Nikki Giovanni. As one of the most celebrated poets and
activists of ou...
Education Has Failed and What Can We Do Next?
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Education has failed to prepare children for the world today. Despite the
increased investment, impactful reforms, hardworking teachers and school
leaders,...
Defining Productivity, Cost, and Efficiency
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Recycled material here… The central problem with US public schools is often
characterized as an efficiency problem. We spend a lot and don’t get much
for i...
Number 18 — A barely-hanging-on Blogoversary
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Blogoversary #18 SEPTEMBER 14, 2006 I started this blog while I was still
teaching, in 2006. I had just begun my 31st year as an educator. Just like
in pre...
Student "Growth" Measures Are STILL Biased
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This caught my attention:
New Jersey school districts may soon be evaluated differently, *with a
greater emphasis on student growth* as compared to stud...
AIN’T IT AWFUL
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As the terrible feelings of dread and angst spread across the world the
great majority of the American people feel powerless before the onslaught
of those ...
The Sky is Falling, or is it?
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Well, this is the first anniversary of the introduction of Generative AI in
the form of ChatGPT to the world of education. Before it was a week old,
over o...
Vote NO on the UFT Contract. Here is Why:
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The best reason to vote no on this contract is this: UFT Unity* lied* to us
in 2018. They misrepresented that contract. It was predicated on deals we
wer...
Metaphors in ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech
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In this article, we will explore the powerful use of metaphors in Martin
Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” ...
Read more
Testimony to the CPS Truancy Task Force
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I prepared testimony for one of two public hearings held by the Chicago
Public Schools Truancy Task Force, a body mandated by state legislation.
The meetin...
There Is A Teacher Shortage.Not.
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THERE IS A TEACHER SHORTAGE. And just to be sure you understand, it’s not
that teachers don’t want to teach. It’s not that there aren’t enough
teachers cer...
Book Banning Turns to Dick and Jane
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Breaking News: Dateline February 4, 2022 - Parents in Dimwitty, Alabama
have asked the Dimwitty Board of Education to ban the children's primer *Fun
with...
Have You Heard Has a New Website
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TweetHave You Heard has a new website. Visit us at
www.haveyouheardpodcast.com to find our latest episodes and our entire
archive. And be sure to check out...
Follow me at Substack
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I've moved. Follow me at Substack
I'm now posting regularly at Substack. You can subscribe for free to my new
Edu/Pol blog at michaelklonsky.substack.com
...
Aspiring Teachers Get New Help Paying For College
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[image: colorful classroom pattern]
*; Credit: shuoshu/Getty Images*
Cory Turner | NPR
New rules kick in today that will help aspiring teachers pay for c...
Tips Akses Situs Judi Qq Tanpa Perlu Takut Nawala
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Kegiatan berjudi slot melalui situs judi qq online, sekarang sudah
dilakukan oleh banyak penjudi Indonesia. Tentu, Kamu yang sedang membaca
artikel ini a...
The Threat of Integration
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I have lived in the same house in the Miracle Mile section of Los Angeles
for over 30 years, where up until now I have had little or no interaction
with th...
We fight for a democracy worthy of us all!
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The nation stands at a crossroads, said NEA President Lily Eskelsen García
in her final keynote address to the 2020 NEA Representative Assembly and
it’s up...
The Passing Of Chaz 1951-2020 Age 69
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I am the son of Chaz and like to inform you that he passed away this
afternoon from the COVID virus. My father passed in peace beside his loved
ones. We ar...
The Fight For Our Children
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*The number of suicides among people ages 10 to 24 nationally increased by
56 percent between 2007 and 2017, according to a new federal report showing
the ...
Read to Self: Just a Kid and a Book.
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Date: Monday, January 5, 2020 Place: My classroom Student: Mrs.Mims, could
we start doing Read to Self again because I got this great book for
Christmas an...
Keeping Progressive Schools Alive
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Dear Friends and Colleagues, Happy New Year and a special thanks to those
who respond to past blogs about choice, et al. I always mean to respond to
each c...
Reminiscences
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I just finished dumping the rest of my lesson plans. I guess I held on to
the calculus ones for so long because I spent so much time working on them
an...
Just Asking for some Teachers I know.
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Recently Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers stated, We must … recognize that
part of supporting our kids in the classroom means supporting the educators
who t...
Cara Menang Bermain Judi Bola Online
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Bermain judi bola online tentu saja memiliki kesenangannya tersendiri baik
itu mendapatkan keuntungan maupun ketika menantikan hasil skor pada sebuah
perta...
A Critique of Standards-Based Grading
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It first happened to me about ten years ago. I was beginning my third year
of teaching in a new school in Washington, DC. Social studies teachers were
si...
My First and Last Visit to Hudson Yards
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Figuring I did not need to invite any more darkness and vulgarity into my
head than that provided on a daily basis from Trump’s White House, and
after read...
The World According to Michelle Rhee
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The men behind the curtain fashioning the brave new world of corporate run
education in America! Michelle Rhee is the founder of StudentsFirst, The
New T...
Whose Opinions Matter in Education World?
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It's hard to identify education heroes and sheroes. And perhaps even harder
to pinpoint just whose work is slanted, paid-for and dishonest.
Blockchain: Life on the Ledger
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Originally posted on Wrench in the Gears:
I created this video as a follow up to the one I prepared last year on
Social Impact Bonds. It is time to examine...
New Local Businesses in Sacramento
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Starting a new local business in Sacramento is a monumental task, but can
be accomplished with footwork, perseverance and knowledge. One must learn
the loc...
Lesson Plan: Rhyme and Rhythm in Poetry
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I’ve started a recent unit on poetry with my class. I’m not a poet, and I’m
not a poetry fan (I don’t hate it, but I’m a prose gal), so this makes it
harde...
The Apotheosis of Betsy DeVos
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Betsy Devos has drawn few headlines in recent months, and that is a good
thing for the Secretary of Education. Her tenure began with Vice President
Mike P...
Education Is a Civic Question
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In their final post to end Bridging Differences' decade-long run, Deborah
Meier and Harry Boyte urge readers to put the energy, talents, wisdom, and
hard w...
Site News: New Home for Education News & Commentary
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Quick! Get over there! The daily education news roundup and education
commentaries that you're probably looking for are now being published over
at The Gra...
Should We Be Grateful?
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In an odd turn of events, and with little explanation, Michigan Governor
Rick Snyder has decided to return the state’s School Reform Office back to
the Dep...
An Open Letter to NC Lawmakers
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An Open Letter to NC State Lawmakers and NC State Superintendent Mark
Johnson: I am a NC native, voter, and public school teacher. I am
addressing you all ...
The Secret to Fixing Schools (My Next Bestseller)
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The Secret to Fixing Schools (My next bestseller) Prologue I just finished
watching a fascinating documentary on Netflix entitled, “The Secret”. The
film p...
Farewell, Sleep
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Today is the official last day of my spring break. I've done a scientific
survey: My natural bedtime is 2 AM, and my natural wake up time is 9:41
AM. Tom...
REPORT: States With the Best and Worst Schools
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States With the Best (and Worst)Schools
By *Evan Comen, Michael B. Sauter, Samuel Stebbins and Thomas C. Frohlich*
January 20, 2017- http://247wallst.com
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Test Refusal = People Power
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In recent months, social media has been ablaze with talk of regular folk
taking action to resist the Trump agenda. Protests are a daily occurrence,
and ev...
Random Musings and Observations. . . .
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I’ve been gone a while from the blogging scene. Some of my more regular
readers no doubt noticed but did not hassle me about it. Thank you for
that. Sinc...
AB 934: A LEGISLATIVE FIX FOR VERGARA?
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By Michael Stratford | in the Politco Morning Education Report | via email
05/24/2016 10:00 AM EDT :: Two national education groups are backing a
Califor...
MY NEW BLOG
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My new blog will consist of fictitious headlines, meant to be a blend of
humor and satire. I apologize ahead of time if any other satirical site has
simila...
Thank you
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Dear Readers,
Thank you for visiting *The Perimeter Primate*. This blog is being retired
for the time being. Although I no longer post here, I do still s...
I am Retiring
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I have some news: I am retiring from the PBS NewsHour and Learning Matters.
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other
conte...
New Beginnings: Kickstarter and EdWeek Teacher
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Greetings to InterACT readers one and all! If you’ve been following posts
here recently you might recall that I’m moving my blogging activity to
other loca...
Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School
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*“With Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School closing, Newark families must
move on.”* The Star-Ledger (NJ), 6/25/2013
NEWARK — Bobby and Troy Shanks saw the...
Charter schools are public schools that operate with more flexibility than traditional district schools. Yet, many people mistakenly refer to them as "private," or say they simply don't understand what category they fall into. We wanted to answer some of the common questions we have received about charter schools. So, we turned to James Merriman, chief executive officer of the New York City Charter School Center for some answers.
James D. Merriman is Chief Executive Officer of the New York City Charter School Center, and is one of New York's leading experts in charter school law, authorizing, and operations. Before joining the NYC Charter School Center in 2007, he worked at the Walton Family Foundation where he helped develop and
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Diane Ravitch in Savannah: Don’t let reformers and politicians destroy public schools | Get SchooledDiane Ravitch in Savannah: Don’t let reformers and politicians destroy public schools10:56 am Jun...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Billions v. Millions: New 501(c)(4) goes on the air against the NJEA | Strictly PoliticsBillions v. Millions: New 501(c)(4) goes on the air against the NJEAPosted on June 16, 2011 by Jane RohAPUpda...
blogs.courierpostonline.com - AP The school choice movement in New Jersey is going pro. Better Education for Kids (B4K), a new 501(c)(4), went on the air today with a $1 million Philly and NYC market TV ad campaign to counter t...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Lance Hill on the way the privatizers have hijacked the word “reform” « Parents Across AmericaLance Hill on the way the privatizers have hijacked the word “reform”by leoniehaimsonSee Lance Hill’s i...
examiner.com - Last week, Governor Chris Christie unveiled legislation that would allow private, for-profit companies to take over failing public schools. Christie has also pushed for more charter schools and a ...
nydailynews.com - Brannan, Gibb/Getty Five Gifted and Talented programs were canceled this year after too few students qualified. Five city school districts will not have gifted and talented programs for kindergartn...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - The Executive Viewpoint: Department of Education says welcome back waivers - TheHill.comThe Executive Viewpoint: Department of Education says welcome back waiversBy Margaret Spellings - 06/16/11 06...
blogs.wsj.com - By Danny YadronMINNEAPOLIS –White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer’s appearance here at the Netroots Nation gathering was expected to be rough. But a chorus of boos from President Barack...
news.firedoglake.com - MINNEAPOLIS – Sen. Al Franken will give a speech tomorrow at Netroots Nation about the need for progressive infrastructure as a firewall to protect the middle class. In this excerpt from tomorrow’s...
baycitizen.org - Insisting "there is simply no justification" for current troop levels in Afghanistan, Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) called on President Obama to change the military mission there. During a speech Fr...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Daily Kos: NN11 - 2nd day sessions over, now we partyNN11 - 2nd day sessions over, now we partybyteacherkenShare3 2 PERMALINK1 COMMENTBut first a brief diary on the events of the day.In the 1st se...
news.cnet.com - I have a skeptical view of education. It doesn't seem to be that those who have more of it necessarily become more interesting, or even more useful. As my evidence, might I present this cell phone ...
blog.angryasianman.com - Hey internets. Join me in welcoming the next Angry Reader of the Week, spotlighting you, the very special readers of this website. Over the years, I've been able to connect with a lot of cool folks...
whitehouse.gov - The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 17, 2011 Today, for the first time in history, the United Nations adopted a resolution dedicated to advancing the basic huma...
hispanicallyspeakingnews.com - Published at 2:19 pm, June 17, 2011 Photo Credits: Arizona School Official Says Ethnic Studies Programs Promote Resentment Against Whites As the debate over ethnic studies programs in Tucson, Arizo...
action.firedoglake.com - The AARP Board of Directors is set to allow cuts to Social Security benefits, according to news reports. Social Security is under assault, and we need to quickly organize to protect its future. Sig...
preaprez.wordpress.com - We are off for a long weekend in New Orleans. It is mid-June so it is no surprise that it is warm and steamy. But that hasn’t kept us from enjoying the city that they almost let be destroyed follow...
gothamschools.org - by Philissa Cramer Assembly members are accusing the city of cutting school funds after getting state aid. (City Room) Escaping poverty through education is less American than one might think. (Ins...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - On the new Rhee-lite DC ChancellorOn the new Rhee-lite DC Chancellorby adminThis was originally posted by ‘DrDemocracy’, in response to Bill Turque’s coverage of the confirmation hearings of Kaya H...
smartmoney.com - Anthony Weiner just resigned from the House of Representatives, his 12-year political career ended by Twitter indiscretion. In doing so, Weiner walks away with retirement benefits that are far more...
teamsternation.blogspot.com - You bet your sweet ass they did. The Citizens United decision gave the green light for people like the Kochs to give unlimited amounts of money secretly to political campaigns. But we can track som...
democraticunderground.com - Source: BloombergBy Alex KowalskiJune 17 (Bloomberg) -- Confidence among U.S. consumers dropped more than forecast in June as households contended with higher prices that are eating into incomes am...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Daily Kos: NN11 - 2nd day sessions over, now we partyNN11 - 2nd day sessions over, now we partybyteacherkenShare3 2 PERMALINK1 COMMENTBut first a brief diary on the events of the day.In the 1st se...
theuptake.org - A tense confrontation between progressive bloggers and notorious right-wing blogger Andrew Breitbart at Netroots Nation 2011 in Minneapolis. 100ProofPolitics.com confronts Andrew Breitbart at Netro...
mediaite.com - Video Andrew Breitbart has been rather busy lately. Last week, he effectively stole the spotlight from Andrew Weiner at the congressman’s own press conference and, now, he faced a confrontation aft...
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