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James Baldwin said it best: 

"For these are all our children, and we will profit by or pay for whatever they become."


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CTU’s Karen Lewis: Make your own honey to save public schools | Reclaim Reform
CTU’s Karen Lewis: Make your own honey to save public schools | Reclaim Reform: CTU’s Karen Lewis: Make your own honey to save public schoolsPosted on January 13, 2014by Ken PrevitiPresident Karen Lewis and the Chicago Teachers Union have decided to fight back against the attacks on public education, teachers and students.They have a resolution to fight Democrats and Republicans who along with “Ma
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Wait! Weren’t We Told the Common Core Was Initiated By “The States”? | Truth in American Education
Wait! Weren’t We Told the Common Core Was Initiated By “The States”? | Truth in American Education: Wait! Weren’t We Told the Common Core Was Initiated By “The States”?Filed in Common Core State Standards by Shane Vander Hart on January 13, 2014 • 0 Comments3710We’ve been told by Common Core advocates that they were developed by “the states.”  The Huffington Poston Friday published a defense of th
by mike simpson / 59min 
Agencies Can Apply For Energy Efficiency Funds - Year 2014 (CA Dept of Education)
Agencies Can Apply For Energy Efficiency Funds - Year 2014 (CA Dept of Education): State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Announces LocalAgencies Can Apply For Energy Efficiency FundsSACRAMENTO—Eligible local educational agencies (LEAs) can now apply for $65 million for planning energy efficiency projects in the second round of funding under voter-approved Proposition 39, State Superintendent of Public
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1-13-14 the becoming radical | A Place for a Pedagogy of Kindness by P. L. Thomas, EdD
the becoming radical | A Place for a Pedagogy of Kindness (the public and scholarly writing by P. L. Thomas, Furman University): TCR: REVIEW: Writing Instruction That WorksWriting Instruction That Works: Proven Methods for Middle and High School Classrooms reviewed by Paul Thomas — January 10, 2014 Title: Writing Instruction That Works: Proven Methods for Middle and High School Classrooms Author(s
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Charter schools should educate, not discriminate | Al Jazeera America
Charter schools should educate, not discriminate | Al Jazeera America: Charter schools should educate, not discriminateby Amy B. Dean @amybdean January 13, 2014Immigrant children deserve excellent schooling tooTopics: Education Immigration Charter SchoolsJabin Botsford/The Washington Post/Getty ImagesPublic schools have historically been key institutions in our nation of immigrants. They provide a
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Billionaire-backed education “reform” organizations attack California teachers - World Socialist Web Site
Billionaire-backed education “reform” organizations attack California teachers - World Socialist Web Site: Billionaire-backed education “reform” organizations attack California teachersBy Dan Conway 13 January 2014The coming year will witness multiple attempts—in the form of lawsuits, ballot initiatives and state-sponsored legislation—all of which are aimed at removing job protections and democrat
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BATS Swarm in Austin, TX March 1 and 2
BATS Migration Scheduled in Austin, TX March 1 and 2Registration and Info Now Available! Network for Public Education Conference in Austin, TX March 1 and 2 | Cloaking InequityRegistration and Info Now Available! Network for Public Education Conference in Austin, TX March 1 and 2 | Cloaking Inequity:Registration and Info Now Available! Network for Public Education Conference in Austin, TX March 1
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The Problem With Sec. Duncan Playing HR Guru :: Frederick M. Hess
The Problem With Sec. Duncan Playing HR Guru :: Frederick M. Hess: The Problem With Sec. Duncan Playing HR Guruby Frederick M. Hess  •  Jan 13, 2014 at 2:36 pmCross-posted from Education Week Print Send RSS ShareI like our earnest Secretary of Education. I think he means well. That said, I've had serious reservations about the way he has approached his office, including his approach to Race to the
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Lists and Social Media | My Island View
Lists and Social Media | My Island View: Lists and Social MediaJanuary 13, 2014 by tomwhitbyAs a tweeter of education tweets (many, many education tweets), I often find myself on lists that people put out as recommendations. Whenever that happens there will be a number of people who will pass their judgment over the quality of the list or the quality of the qualifications of individuals on that li
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Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: New CPS Network Chief was at the center of Kansas testing scandal
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: New CPS Network Chief was at the center of Kansas testing scandal: New CPS Network Chief was at the center of Kansas testing scandalThe word is that BBB has appointed Randy Josserand as District 3 Network chief. The news left lots of teachers I know, shaking their heads.Who is Josserand, you ask? Most recently, he's worked as a deputy chief of 25 high schools and 24
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1-13-14 Ed Notes Online
Ed Notes Online: The Corporate Ed Reform DogExclusive: PS 106 Library Funds Diverted by Sills as Llloyd-Bey Ignored ComplaintsI'm heading down to PS 106 right now for The Wave - I was just interviewed in my house by Telemundo who sent their truck over to the school. I just got a call from a teacher who told me how the school was allocated about 3 grand a year for books but the books never arrived.
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Jan. 14: No More Excuses Rally in Albany | National Opportunity to Learn Campaign #NoMoreExcuses
Jan. 14: No More Excuses Rally in Albany | National Opportunity to Learn Campaign | Education Reform for Equity and Opportunity: Jan. 14: No More Excuses Rally in AlbanyPosted on: Monday January 13th, 2014The Alliance for Quality Education and Citizen Action NY will be hosting a rally in Albany, NY, on Jan. 14. "No More Excuses, Educate Every Student" will bring together students, parent
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1-13-14 THE WHOLE CHILD BLOG - I Saw the Future on a Snow Day — Whole Child Education
I Saw the Future on a Snow Day — Whole Child Education: I Saw the Future on a Snow DayWhenever I think about personalized learning, I drift toward the ways adults learn. We know what we like, how we remember things, the topics that interest us, and the best ways to absorb new information. It's easy for us. I know I'm a kinesthetic learner so I recall things much better if I'm active. For example,
by mike simpson / 5h 
Independent charter schools: Siphoning off public money to private interests : Dunn County News
Independent charter schools: Siphoning off public money to private interests : Dunn County News: Independent charter schools: Siphoning off public money to private interests1Print EmailJanuary 11, 2014 1:15 pm  •  SEN. KATHLEEN VINEHOUT For THE NEWS(0) CommentsWisconsin Sen. Kathleen VinehoutEnlarge Photo“Will the Legislature allow statewide expansion of charter schools, and how will that affect m
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Veteran Democrat George Miller to retire - David Rogers - POLITICO.com
Veteran Democrat George Miller to retire - David Rogers - POLITICO.com: Veteran Democrat George Miller to retire564  'I am comfortable that it is the right time,' Miller said. | AP PhotoBy DAVID ROGERS | 1/13/14 11:47 AM ESTCalifornia Rep. George Miller, Nancy Pelosi’s strong right arm and one of the top Democratic legislators of his generation, is stepping down at the end of this year after four
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P.S. 321 High-Stakes Testing Foes Hope for a Win After Years of Battle - Park Slope - DNAinfo.com New York
P.S. 321 High-Stakes Testing Foes Hope for a Win After Years of Battle - Park Slope - DNAinfo.com New York: P.S. 321 High-Stakes Testing Foes Hope for a Win After Years of BattleBy Leslie Albrecht on January 13, 2014 7:20am @ReporterLeslieSlideshowView Full CaptionPARK SLOPE — It's been a long, hard battle, but P.S. 321 parents, teachers and administrators could soon get a taste of victory in thei
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FCMAT » Cali Education Headlines Monday, January 13, 2014
FCMAT » Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team: L.A. Unified surveys prices others pay for iPads, similar devicesEducation HeadlinesMonday, January 13, 2014FCMAT provides links to California K-12 news stories as a service to the industry. However, some stories may not be accessible because of newspapers' subscription policies.California Democrats push for transitional kindergarten for all
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The Schools Chicago's Students Deserve
Chicago Teachers Union | The Schools Chicago's Students Deserve: The Schools Chicago's Students DeserveThe Schools Chicago’s Students Deserve is a 2012 Chicago Teachers Union study which argues in favor of proven educational reforms to dramatically improve the education of more than 400,000 students in a district of 675 schools.These reforms are desperately needed and can lead Chicago towards the
by mike simpson / 6h 
Charter school hearings: Calling all edushysters | Seattle Education
Charter school hearings: Calling all edushysters | Seattle Education: Charter school hearings: Calling all edushystersThe Washington State Charter School Commission is holding hearings in Seattle today, January 13th.The commission is to review applicants and decide on charter schools that will be established in our state unless the lawsuit that appears to be proceeding through the courts is succes
by mike simpson / 7h 
Gov. Brown vows to start debate over teacher pensions - ContraCostaTimes.com
Gov. Brown vows to start debate over teacher pensions - ContraCostaTimes.com: Gov. Brown vows to start debate over teacher pensionsBy Don Thompson Associated PressPOSTED:   01/12/2014 02:41:40 PM PST | UPDATED:   ABOUT 2 HOURS AGO SACRAMENTO -- In Gov. Jerry Brown's promise to start paying off California's massive liabilities, the largest single unfunded debt will not be seeing any additional pay-
by mike simpson / 7h 
Morning Wink 1-13-14 AM Posts #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK  AM POSTSPortland Public Schools students and union supporters plan march on school board during contract negotiations | OregonLive.comPortland Public Schools students and union supporters plan march on school board during contract negotiations | OregonLive.com: Portland Public Schools students and union supporters plan march on school board during contract negotia
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Portland Public Schools students and union supporters plan march on school board during contract negotiations | OregonLive.com
Portland Public Schools students and union supporters plan march on school board during contract negotiations | OregonLive.com: Portland Public Schools students and union supporters plan march on school board during contract negotiationsDozens of community members last month rallied outside the district office to support teachers during ongoing contract negotiations. Students plan on marching on t
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Feminist Teacher, Ileana Jiménez, Launches School Tour of India « Feminist Teacher
Feminist Teacher, Ileana Jiménez, Launches School Tour of India « Feminist Teacher: Feminist Teacher, Ileana Jiménez, Launches School Tour of IndiaStudents at the Sanskriti School in New Delhi talked with me about gender and sexuality in Indian culture (photo credit: Ileana Jiménez)This last week, I kicked off my tour of schools in India to talk about teaching feminism in schools globally. I’m tak
by mike simpson / 8h 
What is Randi Doing Right that brought out The Flying Monkeys
What is Randi Doing Right that brought out  The Flying Monkeys Why I Defend Randi | Diane Ravitch's blogWhy I Defend Randi | Diane Ravitch's blog: Why I Defend RandiA reader who calls himself or herself “Democracy” left comments criticizing me for defending Randi Weingarten–or perhaps for not attacking her.Here is my response to Democracy:Democracy, you ask a good question, and I will answer as be
by mike simpson / 8h 
How the Rise of Women in Labor Could Save the Movement | The Nation
How the Rise of Women in Labor Could Save the Movement | The Nation: How the Rise of Women in Labor Could Save the MovementA new wave of female labor leaders are winning by thinking big. Bryce Covert January 10, 2014  ShareAi-jen Poo, director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, speaks at a rally urging fair immigration reform for laborers. (womentogether/Flickr)“While birthing ROC I have b
by mike simpson / 8h 
LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 1-13-14 Diane Ravitch's blog A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: New Rochester Mayor Pledges More Charter SchoolsUpstate New York has had its share of failed charter schools. Some years back, Edison Schools had a charter school in Rochester, which was a disaster and later shuttered by its state authorizer.  Not far away another charter (acquired by Imagine Schools)  in Syracuse was shut down due
by mike simpson / 8h 
1-13-14 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: My Latest NY Times Post: Learning Prepositions & Using Badly Translated Signs For Language LearningMy latest New York Times post for English Language Learners is on prepositions AND language-learning with badly translated signs. It includes a student interactive and teaching ideas. You might also be interested in The Be
by mike simpson / 8h 
1-13-14 Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher
Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.: Keeping retirement weird. 450 years of teaching experience.When I retired from teaching in June of 2012, I walked out of my building on the last day of school with nothing in my hands. Anne picked me up and we drove to the airport. All the retirement celebrating had been done. My union honored me and
by mike simpson / 9h 
1-13-14 Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement"
Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement": “What Do Parents Want in Their Child’s School?”What Do Parents Want in Their Child’s School? is a good post by Bill Carozza summarizing a semi-recent poll of parents by the Fordham Institute. I had thought I had posted about the survey already, but I couldn’t find it, so I guess I just thought I had…. Of course, I have post
by mike simpson / 9h 
1-13-14 Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement"
Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement": “What Do Parents Want in Their Child’s School?”What Do Parents Want in Their Child’s School? is a good post by Bill Carozza summarizing a semi-recent poll of parents by the Fordham Institute. I had thought I had posted about the survey already, but I couldn’t find it, so I guess I just thought I had…. Of course, I have post
by mike simpson / 9h 
1-13-14 Wait What?
Wait What?: Malloy administration action raises more ethics questions…Stefan Pryor, Governor Malloy’s Commissioner of Education, is no stranger to ethics issues. Pryor and his operatives at the State Department of Education are now engaged in activities that raise even more potential ethics violations. As reported yesterday in a post entitled, “Pryor schedules Corporate Education Reform Industry L
by mike simpson / 9h 
The Educated Reporter: Deadlines Approaching For Journalism Fellowships
The Educated Reporter: Deadlines Approaching For Journalism Fellowships: Deadlines Approaching For Journalism FellowshipsDeadlines are approaching for several journalism fellowships, including one designed specifically for education reporters. Each provides an extraordinary opportunity to step away from the daily grind of the beat and consider how you want the next chapter of your career to play o
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1-13-14 The Answer Sheet
The Answer Sheet: Weingarten slams teacher evaluation by student test scoresRandi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, the country’s second largest teachers union, has been a supporter of the Common Core State Standards for a long time but she has expressed concern in the last year over the way the standards are being implemented, saying that the rollout  was “far wors
by mike simpson / 9h 
1-13-14 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle Schools This WeekMonday, Jan. 13thCurriculum and Instruction Policy Committee meeting from 4:30-6:30 pm. AgendaDiscussion of Policy 3130, student assignment, Policy 2415, high school graduation requirement, CTE review, Equitable Access Annual report, math adoption progress reportI will be unable to attend this meeting but it does look interesting.Charter Co
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1-13-14 Schools Matter
Schools Matter: California Readers--Read This and ActK-12 News Network has obtained an email that the United Way sent to its partner groups advertising an informational session held by Superintendent John Deasy that will provide details on the rollout of Local Control Funding Formula councils. These councils, part of Local Control Accountability Plans, must by law include community members, parent
by mike simpson / 9h 
1-13-14 Scathing Purple Musings | Color me purple in Florida
Scathing Purple Musings | Color me purple in Florida, red in Washington, dark sky-blue in Israel and public school in Education: Skepticism in the Florida Senate on Common Core Roll-OutPam Stewart will be back at the legislature to deliver Florida’s own set of Common Core Standards, but it’s quite clear that senators on both sides of the aisle are skeptical of her being able to deliver on the enti
by mike simpson / 9h 
teacherken at Daily Kos 1-13-14: Republicans are "Enemies of the Poor"
Daily Kos: Krugman: Republicans are "Enemies of the Poor": Krugman: Republicans are "Enemies of the Poor"In his Monday column, Krugman tells us it is difficult for Republican with national ambitions are having a difficult time talking about the poor because of their well-earned reputation for reverse Robin-Hoodism, for being the party that takes from the poor and gives to the r
by mike simpson / 9h 
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit 1-13-14
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: L.A. UNIFIED SURVEYS PRICES OTHERS PAY FOR iPADS, SIMILAR DEVICESBy Howard Blume. Los Angeles Times | http://lat.ms/1awjkeF In Perris, Pinacate Middle School students Raul Curil, 13 and Marco Fuentes, 12, in Mark Synnott's journalism class, work on Chromebook devices producing their electronic newspaper, the Puma Press. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Tim
by mike simpson / 9h 
1-13-14 Perdido Street School
Perdido Street School: Again I Ask, Why No Blame For Bloomberg And Walcott?The Post does another story on horror school PS 106 this morning:Kids at Queens’ notorious “School of No” have been forced to pay for a bizarre fifth-grade party at which their principal makes them dress up as little brides and grooms, The Post has learned — as the DOE announce that it would probe conditions at the school.
by mike simpson / 9h 
An Urban Teacher's Education: What's Best for Kids
An Urban Teacher's Education: What's Best for Kids: What's Best for KidsIf you've spent any time in schools or in school district offices, there's a good chance you've heard someone implore others to remember that it's important to keep students in mind when making decisions.Although not always, this is sometimes a underhanded insult. It suggests that others may have ulterior motives (presumably s
by mike simpson / 9h 
4 Questions Parents Should Ask About Student Data Security - High School Notes (usnews.com)
4 Questions Parents Should Ask About Student Data Security - High School Notes (usnews.com): 4 Questions Parents Should Ask About Student Data SecurityBy KELSEY SHEEHYJanuary 13, 2014 RSS Feed PrintLax protocols for student data could put teens’ privacy at risk, experts say.Student data has the ability to transform education, experts say.Teachers can tailor instruction using student grades, and co
by mike simpson / 9h 
Departments of Education and Justice Endorse Restorative, not Punitive, School Discipline | janresseger
Departments of Education and Justice Endorse Restorative, not Punitive, School Discipline | janresseger: Departments of Education and Justice Endorse Restorative, not Punitive, School DisciplinePosted on January 13, 2014 by janressegerOn Wednesday, January 8, Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan issued new guidance to reduce zero tolerance discipline policies in the
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Tennessee Student Ethan Young: "We Need Change, But Not Common Core" - Living in Dialogue - Education Week Teacher
Tennessee Student Ethan Young: "We Need Change, But Not Common Core" - Living in Dialogue - Education Week Teacher: Tennessee Student Ethan Young: "We Need Change, But Not Common Core"By Anthony Cody on January 13, 2014 6:49 AMVideos of teenagers occasionally "go viral," racking up thousands of views on YouTube. But rarely do they feature discussions of education poli
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UCLA POLICE HARASS JUDGE DAVID CUNNINGHAM - Perdaily.com
UCLA POLICE HARASS JUDGE DAVID CUNNINGHAM - Perdaily.com: UCLA POLICE HARASS JUDGE DAVID CUNNINGHAM (Mensaje se repite en EspañolI am a twice graduate of UCLA. You may have recently read or heard the news about  African-American Superior Court Judge David Cunningham III, who was pulled over just steps away from UCLA by campus police. He was verbally berated, then physically assaulted and detained
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Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: WEEKEND QUOTABLES
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: WEEKEND QUOTABLES: WEEKEND QUOTABLESRoger Ailes (NYT)Fox News Chief Exec. Roger Ailes “I’m walking around, and I feel just all this anger. I can’t figure out where it’s coming from.” -- NYT Sunday Book Review Eric Holder “A routine school disciplinary infraction should land a student in the principal’s office, not in a police precinct.” -- New York TimesMark Anderson
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Record year for Ohio charter school failures is unnerving proponents | The Raw Story
Record year for Ohio charter school failures is unnerving proponents | The Raw Story: Record year for Ohio charter school failures is unnerving proponentsBy George ChidiSunday, January 12, 2014 22:17 ESTTopics: charter school ♦ charter schools ♦ Ohio charter school ♦ Talented Tenth Leadership Academy The charter school movement in Ohio has to contend with a rash of failing schools in Columbus. Of
by mike simpson / 19h 
Educators air academic alternative to increased student testing - NorthJersey.com
Educators air academic alternative to increased student testing - NorthJersey.com: Educators air academic alternative to increased student testingSUNDAY JANUARY 12, 2014, 10:09 PMBY  GEORGE WIRTSTAFF WRITERTHE MONTCLAIR TIMESPAGES: 1 2 3 > DISPLAY ON ONE PAGE | PRINT | E-MAILMontclair public schools could take a different route in assessing their students' academic achievement.STAFF PHOTOS BY GEOR
by mike simpson / 20h 
empathyeducates – Columbus Has 17 Charter School Failures In One Year
empathyeducates – Columbus Has 17 Charter School Failures In One Year: 123PreviousNextColumbus Has 17 Charter School Failures In One YearPhotograph; Sam Greene | Dispatch | The school on S. 6th Street is one of four Olympus schools shuttered.Felony theft, filth, and failure to meet payroll, and still, the public funds keep coming. A sponsorship is all you need and regardless of your record you too
by mike simpson / 20h 
L.A. Unified surveys prices others pay for iPads, similar devices - latimes.com
L.A. Unified surveys prices others pay for iPads, similar devices - latimes.com: L.A. Unified surveys prices others pay for iPads, similar devicesComments18EmailShare33In Perris, Pinacate Middle School students Raul Curil, 13 and Marco Fuentes, 12, in Mark Synnott's journalism class, work on Chromebook devices producing their electronic newspaper, the Puma Press.(Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times
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Don't pull the parent trigger in Georgia. It will exacerbate... | Get Schooled | www.ajc.com
Don't pull the parent trigger in Georgia. It will exacerbate... | Get Schooled | www.ajc.com: Don't pull the parent trigger in Georgia. It will exacerbate school-to-prison pipeline. COMMENT(9) 1 8 1 11Some child advocates believe the parent trigger bill could lead to more kids being suspended and expelled, both of which contribute to Georgia's school-to-prison pipeline. (Kent Johnson/AJC)Previous
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Honey, School Reform, Democrats and Republicans | Reclaim Reform
Honey, School Reform, Democrats and Republicans | Reclaim Reform: Honey, School Reform, Democrats and RepublicansPosted on January 12, 2014by Ken PrevitiWe have all been trained since youth to trust certain brands for wholesome contents. We believed in those brands out of some experience; but as the brands remain, and contents change, many of us continue to believe and trust that old brand name.Ho
by mike simpson / 20h 
Nite Cap 1-12-14 #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 CAPThe Top 8 Things That Are Just Like Apartheid, By Grant Wiggins - The Jose Vilson | The Jose VilsonThe Top 8 Things That Are Just Like Apartheid, By Grant Wiggins - The Jose Vilson | The Jose Vilson: The Top 8 Things That Are Just Like Apartheid,
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