Sunday, February 10, 2013

UPDATE: Well, it’s about time, the new #unionism + Satire or reality… – @ the chalk face

Satire or reality… – @ the chalk face:


Well, it’s about time, the new #unionism

I keep hearing about this, the new unionism, the new unionism. What the is it?
Well, as far as education unionism is concerned, high stakes testing seems to be one of the primary targets of criticism. And we finally have acknowledgement of this very important fact from the CEO of the NEA. By the way, who ISN’T blogging for the Huffington Post these days?
Now that the national organization recognized the resistance to high stakes testing as a tool of privatization, then local associations must lead the way however they can. Close friend and colleague in Florida, Ceresta 


Satire or reality…

The Simpsons have been using satire for quite a long time, but this recent episode is sadly  close to reality.
The plot of this show: Bart Simpson is absent from the high-stakes test and his score will determine if his school is closed or stays open.  I recommend you watch the full episode online or on-demand via your television provider.  You will laugh and cry at the same time.
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