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8-8-14 Hemlock on the Rocks

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Fwd: Common Core is the Most Dangerous Domestic Spying Program : Freedom Outpost
Even the Department of Education, though, admits that privacy is a concern, and that some of the data gathered may be "of a sensitive nature."  The information collected will be more than sensitive; much of it will also be completely unrelated to education.  Data collected will not only include grades, test scores, name, date of birth and social security number, it will also
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How education reform drives gentrification | Al Jazeera America
Emma Christ, center, a Cleveland High School senior, at a rally organized by the Portland Student Union and the Portland Teachers Solidarity Campaign. The rally attracted students, parents and other unions in support of teachers during contract negotiations.Stephanie Yao Long/The Oregonian/Landov

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Wall Street Hearts Charter Schools, Gets Rich Off Them | FDL News Desk
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8-7-14 Hemlock on the Rocks
Hemlock on the Rocks: CURMUDGUCATION: NYC Looks For Teachers on CraigslistCURMUDGUCATION: NYC Looks For Teachers on Craigslist: The NYC Teaching Collective (formerly the NYC Teaching Residency) seems to be have hatched from a simple idea-- why pay TFA to provide us w...by Rene Diedrich / 1h hide  //  saveKeep the Public in Public SchoolsProtest against school cuts in Culver City, California.Photo/