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Invited Testimony: Same Shift, Different Day for Latinos and African Americans | Cloaking Inequity
Invited Testimony: Same Shift, Different Day for Latinos and African Americans | Cloaking Inequity: Invited Testimony: Same Shift, Different Day for Latinos and African AmericansWill the tracking of Latinos and African Americans into “practical” careers redouble? Will politicians and districts pass it off as “choice”? Morgan Smith from the Texas Tribune wrote:Only high school students who pursue an honors plan or a diploma specializing in math and science will have to take algebra II under recommendations that the Texas State Board of Education preliminarily approved Thursday.Despite an initia
LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 11-24-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: Lecker: Toxic Stress Hurts ChildrenWhen I visited Finland, which is widely recognized as one of the top performing nations in the world, every educator spoke of their goals. They want their students to be happy, healthy, and enthusiastic learners. They did not care about test scores. The years from the beginning of school (at age 7) to high school graduation is considered a “standardized-testing-free zone,” as Pasi Sahlberg put iti6 by dianeravitch / 1h More Charters for Idaho?A reader sends this comment: “Dr. Ravitch refers to
11-24-13 Ed Notes Online
Ed Notes Online: JFK: Political Thoughts....during a reception at the National Gallery of Art, the Kennedys were supposed to take an elevator to greet their guests. But the elevator was not working, and when they stepped out, the lieutenant said, he was so close to Mrs. Kennedy that he could smell her perfume. Here is how he remembers what happened next: “I’m in my mannequin face, and she said words to the effect, “Jack, let’s take theby ed notes online / 1h Lisa Donlan Judges Bloomberg Ed Legacy in Comparison to the Old SystemThe argument ed deformers made for mayoral control wascorruption, c

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11-24-13 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: Infographic: “Lunches From Around The World”I’m adding this infographic to The Best Sites For Learning About The World’s Different Cultures: Explore more infographics like this one on the web’s largest information design community – Visually. Infographic by Chef Worksby Larry Ferlazzo / 11h   Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of th
Daily Kos byteacherken: Danger Lurks in That Mickey Mouse Couch
Daily Kos: Danger Lurks in That Mickey Mouse Couch: Danger Lurks in That Mickey Mouse CouchbyteacherkenFollowis the title of this New York Times column by Nick Kristof that I hope will encourage you to turn on your televisions tomorrow, not for football, but to watch a documentary titled Toxic Hot Seaton HBO.The background is simple -  furniture, including that made specifically for children, cont
11-24-13 @ The Chalk Face
@ THE CHALK FACE: Safe Spaces for Teachers’ Professional Voices in a Public SphereSafe Spaces for Teachers\’ Professional Voices in a Public Sphere. via Safe Spaces for Teachers’ Professional Voices in a Public Sphere.by plthomasedd / 15min YESTERDAYCommon Core Unrest Obvious in 17 StatesProponents of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are fond of saying that CCSS “has been adopted by 45 state
11-24-13 the becoming radical | A Place for a Pedagogy of Kindness
the becoming radical | A Place for a Pedagogy of Kindness (the public and scholarly writing by P. L. Thomas, Furman University): Safe Spaces for Teachers’ Professional Voices in a Public SphereIt is a bittersweet irony that words are mostly inadequate to express my appreciation to be nominated for and then recognized with the National Council of Teachers of English 2013 George Orwell Award—”establ
11-24-13 Perdido Street School
Perdido Street School: Perdido Street School Blog Finally On The TwitterHere - realitybasededucator@perdidostschool Still holding out on the Facebook though.Screw Zuckerberg.by reality-based edu... / 17min skip  //  saveNew York Only State STILL Committed To InBloom Data ProgramThe Associated Press covers the inBloom mess in New York State:NEW YORK (AP) — After months of debate about the risks of
DIARY OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER!: Write 50 Times:"I Will Turn in My Progress Report":Why is This Still Happening?
DIARY OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER!: Write 50 Times:"I Will Turn in My Progress Report":Why is This Still Happening?: Write 50 Times:"I Will Turn in My Progress Report":Why is This Still Happening?I was talking to my lil sis the other night, and she told me about an incident she had with my nephew's teacher. Keep in mind two things. One, my nephew is a senior in high school. Two,
Common Core Unrest Obvious in 17 States | deutsch29
Common Core Unrest Obvious in 17 States | deutsch29: Common Core Unrest Obvious in 17 StatesNovember 23, 2013Proponents of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are fond of saying that CCSS “has been adopted by 45 states and the District of Columbia.” However, it seems that they refuse to mention the CCSS resistance that has found its way into state offices–often resulting in formal hearings.Belo
How do we stop the revolving door of new teachers? | Get Schooled | www.ajc.com
How do we stop the revolving door of new teachers? | Get Schooled | www.ajc.com: How do we stop the revolving door of new teachers? COMMENT(5) 0 10 1 13View Larger Teacher turnoverPrevious PostsThat celebratory shouting: 7,500 high school seniors learning they were admitted to UGA todayNovember 22, 2013Coming Monday: Will state Supreme Court ruling stabilize DeKalb school board or upend it? Novemb
Philadelphia Speaks Out at Gubernatorial Forum | WeArePCAPS
Philadelphia Speaks Out at Gubernatorial Forum | WeArePCAPS: Philadelphia Speaks Out at Gubernatorial ForumPosted on November 24, 2013by wearepcapsA. Gubernatorial Candidates Forum (Video)If you were unable to attend or watch the PA. Gubernatorial Candidates Forum earlier at Temple University, click the Link below to catch the video made by Media Mobilizing Project(Note: The Video starts at the 14
NPE National Conference 2014| The Network For Public Education
The Network For Public Education | NPE National Conference 2013: NPE National Conference 2014admin November 24, 2013 NPE National Conference, NPE NewsThe Network for Public Education is pleased to announce our first National Conference. The event will take place on March 1 & 2, 2014 (the weekend prior to the world-famous South by Southwest Festival) at The University of Texas at Austin.At the

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Ivy Academia Charter School | California Father
Ivy Academia Charter School | California Father: Ivy Academia Charter Schoolby California Father on November 23, 2013 · Leave a CommentOnce in junior high, I asked Miss Casey (on whom, like most of the 7th grade boys, I had a crush) if teachers ever went to the bathroom. She laughed at my joke and I have tried to make other pretty women laugh ever since.By the way, she told me that, yes, in fact,
Nite Cap 11-23-13 #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
James Baldwin said it best: "For these are all our children, and we will profit by or pay for whatever they become."A BIG EDUCATION APE NITE CAP mark as readTeachers, Parents, and Children: Be Very Afraid of the Grand High Corporate Reformer, Melinda Gates | Teachers' Letters to Bill GatesTeachers, Parents, and Children: Be Very Afraid of the Grand High Corporate Reformer, Melinda Gates
Teachers, Parents, and Children: Be Very Afraid of the Grand High Corporate Reformer, Melinda Gates | Teachers' Letters to Bill Gates
Teachers, Parents, and Children: Be Very Afraid of the Grand High Corporate Reformer, Melinda Gates | Teachers' Letters to Bill Gates: Teachers, Parents, and Children: Be Very Afraid of the Grand High Corporate Reformer, Melinda GatesPosted on November 23, 2013by Teachers'LettersToBillGatesGrand High Witch: Witches of England  Teachers of the US… You are a disgrace! Miserablewitches teachers… You
NYC Public School Parents: Videos and account of hearings on the dangers of inBloom and private data-sharing in Albany and Chicago
NYC Public School Parents: Videos and account of hearings on the dangers of inBloom and private data-sharing in Albany and Chicago: Videos and account of hearings on the dangers of inBloom and private data-sharing in Albany and ChicagoVideo  of Wednesday’s excellent NY Assembly hearings in Albany on inBloom and student privacy are online and below, including riveting critiques from many of the Ass
Coop Goes to High School Part 9 – On My Own Terms | Lefty Parent
Coop Goes to High School Part 9 – On My Own Terms | Lefty Parent: Coop Goes to High School Part 9 – On My Own TermsNovember 23rd, 2013 at 13:20Me bottom row 2nd from the left and some of my JLO comradesLiving life on my own terms, at my own cadence, surrounded by those with whom I could share a sense of real collaboration and community, that’s what I wanted. Not some day in the future after I’d ju
Texas Democrats Are Running an All-Female Ticket - The Wire
Texas Democrats Are Running an All-Female Ticket - The Wire: Texas Democrats Are Running an All-Female TicketCONNOR SIMPSONAPShould the primaries go as expected, Texas democrats will for the first time in history run two women for the state's top positions. On Saturday, in front of roughly 500 supporters gathered inside the San Antonio College gymnasium, the Texas Tribune reports state Senator Let
11-23-13 Saturday Matinée Special Double Feature News Breakout
Saturday Matinée Special Corporate Reform School Girls News BreakoutSpecial  Sneak Preview - Witch Hunter starring Campbell Brown  News BreakComing to a theater near you! mark as readPUBLIC ENEMY on Thanksgiving (Thanks-taking!) Week | Bill AyersPUBLIC ENEMY on Thanksgiving (Thanks-taking!) Week | Bill Ayers: PUBLIC ENEMY on Thanksgiving (Thanks-taking!) WeekMonday, November 25th 7:00 pm – Harvard
PUBLIC ENEMY on Thanksgiving (Thanks-taking!) Week | Bill Ayers
PUBLIC ENEMY on Thanksgiving (Thanks-taking!) Week | Bill Ayers: PUBLIC ENEMY on Thanksgiving (Thanks-taking!) WeekMonday, November 25th 7:00 pm – Harvard Book Store 1256 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA   Tuesday, November 26th 7:00pm – Broadside Bookshop 247 Main Street Northampton, MAby billayers / 5min The deep-thinking wisdom of RUSH LIMBAUGH today:“I mean, it’s true, folks. There’s no advise
▶ Leonie Haimson on Data Privacy and inBloom - YouTube
▶ Leonie Haimson on Data Privacy and inBloom - YouTube: Leonie Haimson on Data Privacy and inBloom Parents Across America Co-Founder Leonie Haimson discusses inBloom and data security at Fosco Park in Chicago on November 22, 2013, at a forum hosted by Parents United for Responsible Education and More Than A Score. Go to Parents Across America.
Many Homeless Children and Families in the United States are Still Invisible | First Focus
Many Homeless Children and Families in the United States are Still Invisible | First Focus: Many Homeless Children and Families in the United States are Still InvisibleBy Cara BaldariNovember 22, 2013Yesterday the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released new data indicating that 222,197 people in families were homeless as of January 2013, a 7.2 percent decrease since 2012. I
2nd Banana 11-23-13 Recap of Last Week's Best Post #EDchat #EDreform #RealEdTalk #p2 #1u
BIG EDUCATION APE 2ND BANANARECAP OF LAST WEEK'S BEST POSTCapistrano School Board Rejects Teachers’ Proposal - California Teachers AssociationCapistrano School Board Rejects Teachers’ ProposalContact: Vicki Soderberg (949) 463-6951 (cell); vsoderberg@cuea.org; Bill Guy (619) 709-0028 (cell); bguy@cta.org Ambiguous Offer To Negotiate Begins With Veiled ThreatSeattle Schools Community Forum: Ingraha
Morning Wink 11-23-13 AM Posts #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK  AM POSTS mark as readWhat’s part of white privilege wasn’t clear?Reflections on Teaching » Blog Archive » What’s part of white privilege wasn’t clear?: What’s part of white privilege wasn’t clear?Jose Luis Vilson has been picking at the scab of race around issues in ed reform recently. This post about the “white suburban mom” gaffe US Secretary of Education Duncan