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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Diane in the Evening 5-23-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all

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Rahm: No Money for Schools But Millions for….

Even as Rahm Emanuel says he has no money for schools, none at all, the cupboard is bare….. He somehow managed to find $55 million to build a private basketball stadium. Now, this is a mayor with priorities!


Scott Walker Determined to Privatize Wisconsin Schools

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is following the ALEC script:
More charters
More vouchers
Lower standards for entry into teaching
Did he ask the voters if they want to get rid of public education? No.

LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 5-23-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all

mike simpson at Big Education Ape - 1 hour ago
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: [image: Click on picture to Listen to Diane Ravitch] Chicago: Most Disgusting Editorial on Mass Closings by dianerav The Chicago Tribune would have advised American troops to lay down their arms when defeat seemed certain. They would have advised appeasement in the 1930s. This is an editorial board that cares not a whit for 40,000 children (not their children, after all) or for public education. The Chicago Tribune editorial board is composed of Quislings. This is their advice to teachers: **********************... more »