Merry Christmas to All!
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Wherever you are, I wish you a very Merry Christmas. I wish you happiness,
joy, and many reasons to smile in the year ahead. I don’t know about you,
but I ...
Some Christmas Tunery
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Here at the Institute (where the Board of Directors still firmly believe in
Santa Claus), we like our seasonal music, both as consumers and as
producers,...
Finding Light in Winter by Mary Pipher
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The mornings are dark, the late afternoons are dusky, and before we finish
making dinner, the daylight is gone. As we approach the darkest days of the
ye...
Last Minute Gift Ideas!
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We've been bombarded with "last minute" gift idea promotions since at least
mid-November, but now, finally, the last minute is truly upon us. As a
publi...
Cartoons about the Holiday Season
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Here are some cartoons that got me to smile about this time of year. I hope
they will do the same for you. Happy holidays to all of my readers. Enjoy!
HAIRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAIRY HANUKKAH TOO!
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*HAIRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAIRY HANUKKAH TOO!*
* The Big Hairy Education Ape Spreads Holiday Cheer! Ah, December! The time
of year when the air tur...
About the Social Security Fairness Act
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On December 21, 2024, the US Senate passed the Social Security Fairness
Act, otherwise known as HR 82, a bill that restores full Social Security
benefits t...
Apologies to Dan Alicea
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I want to truly apologize to Daniel Alicea. On November 30, Dan wrote a
blog post about how, despite millions of dollars being available, Mulgrew
refused...
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...
Big Lies of Education: Grade Retention
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The Big Lie of grade retention in the US is that it is often hidden within
larger reading legislation and policy, notably since the 2010s: Westall and
Cumm...
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...
Peace through Beauty
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I am and always have been more musical than I have been verbal. I have
always found beauty in sound. Often it can be purely instrumental, such as
playing...
San Diego School Board Election Outcomes
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By Thomas Ultican 12/17/2024 Before the recent election, I wrote
recommendations for several school board seats in San Diego County. The San
Diego County R...
SPI Supports SB 48 to Keep ICE Off School Campuses
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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond sponsors Senate Bill 48 to keep
Immigration and Customs Enforcement off of school campuses, protecting
school attendance...
Schrödinger’s Cat
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Schrödinger’s cat is a famous thought experiment in which the renowned
scientist pondered how a cat in a closed box could be thought of as
simultaneously a...
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...
November Parent Engagement Resources
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Greeting a family in their preferred language is a small gesture that
demonstrates respect and eagerness to connect with parents. Creating a
Welcoming Envi...
Try Substack?
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Seems like the popular new thing. Here’s my first try – it’s about
yesterday’s UFT Retired Teachers Chapter meeting – first ever not run by
Unity. (Spoiler...
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...
In a stunning development, where as I usually am seated in the back of the hall at both IEA and NEA Representative Assemblies, this year I am seated in the first seat of row one in the hall. Perhaps leadership believes they can buy me off with this. It is possible. It is nice up there. Seated with me are my followers.
Tonight is Friendship Night at the NEA Representative Assembly. Arne Duncan is not invited. At least by the delegates.
They voted in favor of a New Business Item that offers up a condemnation of the Obama Education boss. Second year in a row.
But that didn’t keep President Dennis Van Roekel from including a strong call for an early no strings
As a follow-up to my previous piece, “Unschooling Rather Than Highschooling”, I want to bring you up to date on my two kids’s unschooling sagas as they continue to choose to chart their own course as young adults. Neither Eric or Emma has chosen to go to college (though Emma has taken several community college and university extension classes). Instead, they have continued to launch their own projects, some successful and others significant failures, but all profound learning experiences moving them along their developmental paths.
It’s ironic that neither has chosen to enroll in higher education given the family pedigree. Their four grandparents all have college degrees, including one PhD. Their mom has two Masters, one in public health and a second in marriage and family therapy, while I have two Bachelors, one in speech and the other in computer science.
I saw a post from Monty Neil that NEA has endorsed the SOS March. That's an excellent development and as it should be and I'm totally happy for both organizations. I hope it's an accurate report.
I just don't get how an organization that endorses the SOS March can also possibly consider a crazy-early endorsement of President Obama without extracting a single conciliatory gesture from him first.
The SOS March has several Guiding Principles that are in opposition to several of the President's policies, as set out in the Blueprint and in the Race to the Top. It's an event that is in the whole opposed to Barack Obama's policies, not the policies of some yet-to-be-determined Republican, or the policies of a yet-to-be-determined primary challenger to the President.
From high-stakes testing, to school closures based on test scores, to teacher evaluations based on test scores, to punitive and competitive funding contests, to ending political and corporate influences on assessment decisions, to curriculum developed by
chicagonewscoop.org - Mayor Rahm Emanuel and new leaders of Chicago Public Schools have been pushing for a longer school day and year to raise student performance. But last week’s state test results show that charter ...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - 15 of 31 “F” Schools in Florida are Charter Schools | Scathing Purple Musings15 of 31 “F” Schools in Florida are Charter SchoolsPosted on July 2, 2011 by Bob SikesRick Scott’s pretty pleased with h...
dissentmagazine.org - IN A nation as politically and ideologically riven as ours, it’s remarkable to see so broad an agreement on what ails public schools. It’s the teachers. Democrats from various wings of the party, v...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Probe shows union-busting Michelle Rhee wrote Michigan anti-teacher law » peoplesworldProbe shows union-busting Michelle Rhee wrote Michigan anti-teacher lawPrint Email to a Friendby: MARK GRUENBER...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - NEA Adopts Resolution Criticizing Arne Duncan - Teacher Beat - Education WeekNEA Adopts Resolution Criticizing Arne Duncanby Stephen SawchukWith a few minor amendments, the NEA's Representative Ass...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: More from brother Fred at the NEA RAMore from brother Fred at the NEA RAby Mike KlonskyHey bro,Just a quick note during a break in the first session. The main event t...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Tell President Obama to Protect Pell Grants - Hispanically Speaking NewsTell President Obama to Protect Pell GrantsLatino students struggling to afford higher education are at risk of losing the op...
schooltechconnect.com - I'm just going to come out and say it--- for a meeting of 10k educators, there's a surprisingly weak Twitter stream coming out of the NEA Representative Assembly at McCormick Place. It started to p...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - NEA's Obama Endorsement: Will They, or Won't They? - Teacher Beat - Education WeekNEA's Obama Endorsement: Will They, or Won't They?by Stephen SawchukSo will the National Education Association's de...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Economist's View: Why the Wealthy Need the Welfare StateWhy the Wealthy Need the Welfare StateWe have forgotten what it was like before the welfare state (I prefer the term social insurance state),...
hispanicallyspeakingnews.com - Published at 5:17 pm, July 2, 2011 Photo Credits: A Day Without Immigrants- Georgia After a state-wide ‘Day without Immigrants’ where people refused to go to work or shop and businesses shut their ...
democraticunderground.com - Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution"I'm living in a constant state of fear they'll be picked up," said the daughter of illegal immigrants. The American-born Loganville teen was among roughly 10,00...
emptywheel.firedoglake.com - Well the Obama Administration slid some pretty big news into the holiday weekend trash dump, and for once it is very good news. In a late filing in the Northern District of California (NDCA) case o...
preaprez.wordpress.com - The NEA RA in Chicago will go on until next Tuesday. This is a long affair. The first two days are mainly logistical discussions within the state caucuses. So a little humorous relief is good and w...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - I Hope This Is Not A Good Indication Of What The Dept. Of Ed Is Doing About Family Engagement | Engaging Parents In School...I Hope This Is Not A Good Indication Of What The Dept. Of Ed Is Doing Ab...
washingtonpost.com - Trying to get your kids to read a book over the summer? Here are a few book lists — including some from popular singers such as Taylor Swift and Cody Simpson — that may give you some ideas.Scholast...
denverpost.com - The organizers of SlutWalk Denver are hoping the event's attention-grabbing name will do just that - make people pay attention to sexual assault issues. The first SlutWalk started in Canada after a...
beinglatino.wordpress.com - Get into the weekend spirit with the help of this little guy who loves to dance! Do your pets have any special talents?______________________________________________________________ Disclaimer: The...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Two Useful School Reform Articles | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day...Knovio Makes Creating An Audio/Visual Web Presentation As Easy As Pie Knovio might end up being one of the best Web 2.0 ap...
vidayfamilia.univision.com - La niciativa es un nuevo enfoque innovador que abarcará toda la NASA y que facilitará misiones a comunicar y ofrecer a los estudiantes de todas las instituciones de educación superior. - Thinkstock...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - NEA Adopts Resolution Criticizing Arne Duncan - Teacher Beat - Education WeekNEA Adopts Resolution Criticizing Arne Duncanby Stephen SawchukWith a few minor amendments, the NEA's Representative Ass...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: More from brother Fred at the NEA RAMore from brother Fred at the NEA RAby Mike KlonskyHey bro,Just a quick note during a break in the first session. The main event t...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Tell President Obama to Protect Pell Grants - Hispanically Speaking NewsTell President Obama to Protect Pell GrantsLatino students struggling to afford higher education are at risk of losing the op...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - NEA Adopts Resolution Criticizing Arne Duncan - Teacher Beat - Education WeekNEA Adopts Resolution Criticizing Arne Duncanby Stephen SawchukWith a few minor amendments, the NEA's Representative Ass...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: More from brother Fred at the NEA RAMore from brother Fred at the NEA RAby Mike KlonskyHey bro,Just a quick note during a break in the first session. The main event t...
schooltechconnect.com - I'm just going to come out and say it--- for a meeting of 10k educators, there's a surprisingly weak Twitter stream coming out of the NEA Representative Assembly at McCormick Place. It started to p...
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