ETS and Carnegie Team Up for ‘Zombie’ Ed Policy
-
By Thomas Ultican 6/4/2023 Educational Testing Service (ETS) and Carnegie
Foundation are partnering to create assessments for competency-based
education, c...
ICYMI: Still Here Edition (6/4)
-
*We are going through some challenging times here, so while regular readers
may have noticed output slowing down a bit, we're still at it. Just
handling a ...
DoE did not collaborate with UFT on calendar
-
The DoE released next year’s calendar – and they did not run it by the UFT
first. Should the UFT leadership have been pissed? Of course. Making
matters wor...
Kiss Her Good-Bye
-
“Ellen smiled and nodded. ‘Just like their father.’ She was proud of them;
she watched until they were out of sight. ‘Isn’t it funny to watch children
grow...
The General Theory Of The Second Best
-
*It is well known that the attainment of a Paretian optimum requires the
simultaneous fulfillment of all the optimum conditions. The general theorem
...
Is “E Pluribus Unum” a Pipe Dream?
-
“Out of Many, One” was the motto of the United States from 1782 until 1956,
when it was replaced by “In God We Trust.” Even now, the Latin phrase, E
Plurib...
Insider Accounts of Classrooms
-
Insider books and films about financial finagling (e.g., “Wall Street,”)
baseball (e.g.,Michael Lewis’s Moneyball), the drug trade and police (e.g.
HBO’s, ...
Grassroots Education Network- May 2023 Newsletter
-
The NPE Grassroots Education Network is a nationwide network of over 195
grassroots organizations that have joined together to preserve, promote,
improve...
77
-
It was May 23, 1946, when Sylvia Livingston Bernstein gave birth to her
second child, a boy, about 2½ years younger than his older sister Judith.
Then th...
Let’s talk about Dana Kriznar
-
There is a good chance she will be DCPS’s interim super come June 2nd, for
at least six months, and because the superintendent job will be so
unattractiv...
WHY SHOULD WE MAP OUT IDEAS?
-
My path to discovering the power of technology for mind mapping and
empowering young writers. Over the dozen or so years that I have been
blogging about ed...
Former Success Academy Teacher Speaks Out
-
For over 10 years I have been observing and writing about the Success
Academy charter network. Every time I think that there’s no way that I can
learn anyt...
What Spongebob Taught Me About Optimism In The Now
-
“Just six more minutes left / We’ve done all we could do / And whatever
happens next / I’m glad I’m here with you …” ...
Read More
The post What Spongeb...
Metaphors in ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech
-
In this article, we will explore the powerful use of metaphors in Martin
Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” ...
Read more
First all Vegan In-and-Out Burger
-
I am thrilled to announce that I have decided to open the nation’s first
all-vegan in-and-out burger joint right here in Kalamazoo! This has been a
dream o...
The Genius of Stop-Sign Organizing
-
I am so excited about what it means to organize right now. Not only are
there unprecedented federal resources on the table to spark
transformational change...
1825
-
As early as 1744, Ben Franklin had worried that wood as a fuel for heating
and cooking was becoming scarce in the settled regions of the Thirteen
Colo...
Two years later
-
It’s been two years since Joe Biden was inaugurated as our 46th President.
His presidency has been an astounding success in many ways. First and
foremost, ...
Testimony to the CPS Truancy Task Force
-
I prepared testimony for one of two public hearings held by the Chicago
Public Schools Truancy Task Force, a body mandated by state legislation.
The meetin...
Skin Deep
-
She spends so much time on her outward appearance. There is never a hair
out of place. Her makeup is perfect and her clothes are stylish and match
to ...
There Is A Teacher Shortage.Not.
-
THERE IS A TEACHER SHORTAGE. And just to be sure you understand, it’s not
that teachers don’t want to teach. It’s not that there aren’t enough
teachers cer...
2022 Medley #3 – A teacher shortage, or not?
-
A teacher shortage, or not? NOT A TEACHER SHORTAGE I’ve often posted
teacher shortage rants on this blog, and I’ll continue to do so, but the
phrase needs ...
-
*Defeating the Purpose of Education*
*Most people would agree that the primary purpose of education is to
prepare children for a good and productive life. ...
THERE IS A TEACHER SHORTAGE. NOT!
-
There is a teacher shortage.And just to be sure you understand, it's not
that teachers don't want to teach.It's not that there aren't enough
teachers certi...
Addendum to Mission Hill Statement
-
Follow up blog, Dear friends and colleagues, My friend and long-time
colleague, Bonnie Brownstein, had some interesting thoughts about my Blog
in regards t...
Abortion: Only For Those Who Need It!
-
NOTE: This post contains my opinions on Catholicism based on my experiences
as a child in the 1960's and 70's. Take what you like and leave the rest. I
m...
Hello world!
-
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then
start writing!
The post Hello world! first appeared on Just another WordPress site.
Gootloader infection cleaned up
-
Dear blog owner and visitors, This blog had been infected to serve up
Gootloader malware to Google search victims, via a common tactic known as
SEO (Search...
Book Banning Turns to Dick and Jane
-
Breaking News: Dateline February 4, 2022 - Parents in Dimwitty, Alabama
have asked the Dimwitty Board of Education to ban the children's primer *Fun
with...
On the Edge of Silence
-
“There is but one truly serious philosophical problem and that is suicide.
Judging whether life is or is not worth living amounts to answering the
fundamen...
Have You Heard Has a New Website
-
TweetHave You Heard has a new website. Visit us at
www.haveyouheardpodcast.com to find our latest episodes and our entire
archive. And be sure to check out...
Follow me at Substack
-
I've moved. Follow me at Substack
I'm now posting regularly at Substack. You can subscribe for free to my new
Edu/Pol blog at michaelklonsky.substack.com
...
Aspiring Teachers Get New Help Paying For College
-
[image: colorful classroom pattern]
*; Credit: shuoshu/Getty Images*
Cory Turner | NPR
New rules kick in today that will help aspiring teachers pay for c...
Tips Akses Situs Judi Qq Tanpa Perlu Takut Nawala
-
Kegiatan berjudi slot melalui situs judi qq online, sekarang sudah
dilakukan oleh banyak penjudi Indonesia. Tentu, Kamu yang sedang membaca
artikel ini a...
GA run-offs need your help!
-
Extremely important. Volunteer if you can. Thank you if you are already
doing so. Out of state opportunities here: Ralph …
Continue reading →
The Threat of Integration
-
I have lived in the same house in the Miracle Mile section of Los Angeles
for over 30 years, where up until now I have had little or no interaction
with th...
We fight for a democracy worthy of us all!
-
The nation stands at a crossroads, said NEA President Lily Eskelsen García
in her final keynote address to the 2020 NEA Representative Assembly and
it’s up...
A Citizens’ Rebellion 2020
-
The United States began to form after the rebellion against the King of
England when the settlers in the colonies along the eastern coast reacted
to the in...
A Fundamental Redesign of Our Schools
-
I climbed the hill leading up to one of my favorite coffee shops in Seattle
this morning to enjoy a coffee while taking in a phenomenal view of the
city o...
The Passing Of Chaz 1951-2020 Age 69
-
I am the son of Chaz and like to inform you that he passed away this
afternoon from the COVID virus. My father passed in peace beside his loved
ones. We ar...
Thoughts on schooling in the era of COVID-19
-
Well, a whole lot has changed since I returned to blogging a month and half
ago. In case you didn't notice, and I'm sure everyone reading this did,
there's...
NAEP scores and "the science of reading"
-
*Sent to US News. They just informed me that they no longer publish
letters to the editor. *
*Re: “National reading emergency” November 12*
*[https://www...
2019 NAEP Scores: Achievement Gap or …?
-
Here you go: A ‘Disturbing’ Assessment: Sagging Reading Scores,
Particularly for Eighth-Graders, Headline 2019’s Disappointing NAEP Results
NAEP 2019: Re...
Cara Menang Bermain Judi Bola Online
-
Bermain judi bola online tentu saja memiliki kesenangannya tersendiri baik
itu mendapatkan keuntungan maupun ketika menantikan hasil skor pada sebuah
perta...
A Storm is Coming! (…again)
-
A new Commissioner will have as much impact on our state ed system as a new
meteorologist will have on …
Continue reading →
Déjà vu: 2019 ELA Assessment: Dear Board of Regents
-
Dear Board of Regents,
I have copied below an email I sent to you almost a year ago, after the
2018 ELA assessment's computer-based testing failures and mo...
Judi Togel
-
Permainan Judi Togel Online Mudah Dijalankan Di Indonesia Permainan judi
online Indonesia terpercaya kini memang menjadi salah satu tempat bermain
game yan...
Blockchain: Life on the Ledger
-
Originally posted on Wrench in the Gears:
I created this video as a follow up to the one I prepared last year on
Social Impact Bonds. It is time to examine...
New Local Businesses in Sacramento
-
Starting a new local business in Sacramento is a monumental task, but can
be accomplished with footwork, perseverance and knowledge. One must learn
the loc...
3rd Grade Reading: Who is Failing?
-
Education Trust Midwest has just released its study on third grade reading
and, predictably, the results aren’t great. This study uniquely compares
Michiga...
Opting out of the Dinosaur (end of year test)
-
Today I sent in a second letter to refuse PARCC/CMAS for my son, Luke. The
first email I sent at the beginning of the year was not sufficient as they
requi...
Resurrection
-
I realized it's Lent, but this blog, bless Jesus Christ, can't wait.
Ok, so with that said, I plan to discuss Class Action suits in existence,
as well as w...
IDEA Is Still The Law Of The Land
-
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know the US Department of
Education (USDOE) rescinded 72 Dear Colleague and other letters of
explanation to ...
Education Is a Civic Question
-
In their final post to end Bridging Differences' decade-long run, Deborah
Meier and Harry Boyte urge readers to put the energy, talents, wisdom, and
hard w...
Site News: New Home for Education News & Commentary
-
Quick! Get over there! The daily education news roundup and education
commentaries that you're probably looking for are now being published over
at The Gra...
An Open Letter to NC Lawmakers
-
An Open Letter to NC State Lawmakers and NC State Superintendent Mark
Johnson: I am a NC native, voter, and public school teacher. I am
addressing you all ...
The Secret to Fixing Schools (My Next Bestseller)
-
The Secret to Fixing Schools (My next bestseller) Prologue I just finished
watching a fascinating documentary on Netflix entitled, “The Secret”. The
film p...
Farewell, Sleep
-
Today is the official last day of my spring break. I've done a scientific
survey: My natural bedtime is 2 AM, and my natural wake up time is 9:41
AM. Tom...
Education Bloggers Daily Highlights 3/2/2017
-
Education Bloggers Daily Highlights 3/1/2017 Education Bloggers Daily
Highlights Courtesy of Big Education Ape A special thank you to education
blogger Mik...
Capturing the Spark
-
It’s been a long time since InterACT was an active education blog, though I
remain quite proud of what we did here. Those of us who wrote blog posts
here h...
Random Musings and Observations. . . .
-
I’ve been gone a while from the blogging scene. Some of my more regular
readers no doubt noticed but did not hassle me about it. Thank you for
that. Sinc...
WTU Peterson Slate: Not a 1 Woman Dictatorship
-
Candi Peterson & GeLynn Thompson
Candidates for WTU Prez & GVP 2016By Candi Peterson, WTU Gen. Vice President
*Statements or expressions of opinions herein...
MY NEW BLOG
-
My new blog will consist of fictitious headlines, meant to be a blend of
humor and satire. I apologize ahead of time if any other satirical site has
simila...
Thank you
-
Dear Readers,
Thank you for visiting *The Perimeter Primate*. This blog is being retired
for the time being. Although I no longer post here, I do still s...
I am Retiring
-
I have some news: I am retiring from the PBS NewsHour and Learning Matters.
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other
conte...
Flaws at the Heart of Current Education Reforms
-
Originally posted on Creative by Nature:
“Teaching is an art form rooted in the wise and careful use of educational
research and assessment tools. When gove...
How schools are turning ‘joy’ into a character strength — and why it’s an awful idea - The Washington Post : How schools are turning ‘joy’ into a character strength — and why it’s an awful idea Back in March I published a post titled, “ Now some schools are testing kids for their ‘grit’ and ‘joy’ levels. Really .” For years we’ve heard of schools viewing “grit” as a character strength and moving
Media Coverage from last night’s 2nd Congressional District Debate - Wait What? : Media Coverage from last night’s 2nd Congressional District Debate For pictures and a video of the debate go to: http://www.norwichbulletin.com/ The following is the media coverage from the debate; Norwich Bulletin – Congressional candidates do battle on guns, climate change – http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/201
NY Advocates Walk 150 Miles for Equity | Schott Foundation for Public Education : NY Advocates Walk 150 Miles for Equity In 2003, parents and advocates marched 150 miles from New York City to Albany to herald a court case that claimed New York State was failing to provide quality education to public school students. The court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, and the state committed to allocating
World Premiere of “Backpack Full of Cash” in Philadelphia | Diane Ravitch's blog : World Premiere of “Backpack Full of Cash” in Philadelphia If you live anywhere near Philadelphia, you should not miss the premiere of the stunning documentary “ Backpack Full of Cash .” It is an expose of the corporate education reform movement. It has the potential to inform the public about the billionaire-funded
CURMUDGUCATION: PA: Bad Charter Bill Still Not Dead : PA: Bad Charter Bill Still Not Dead Like that bad enchilada that you just can't keep down, Pennsylvania's HB 530 just keeps coming back. In fact, it appears it will be back this Monday. I wrote about this damn thing last summer , and it has ben kicking around since early 2015. The bill was floated by Mike Reese , who was actually trained to be
Obama’s real education legacy: Common Core, testing, charter schools - The Washington Post : Obama’s real education legacy: Common Core, testing, charter schools President Obama went to a high-performing D.C. high school this week to tout the “progress” his administration has made in public education, America’s most important civic institution. To mark the legacy moment, he brought along the two
[Sponsored Message] Five Signs Of A Privatized Charter School : Five Signs Of A Privatized Charter School Charter schools as a form of K-12 education have been around for 25 years. In those 25 years however, many charter school founders and managers have sought increased public funding and decreased public oversight into school operations, resulting in schools that are essentially privatized. Cha
STUDY: Race Impacts Student Referrals for Gifted, Special Education | Colorlines : STUDY: Race Impacts Student Referrals for Gifted, Special Education Study author Rachel Fish: “This subjectivity has implications for inequalities in education by race and ethnicity.” School buses and drivers at the Atlantic Express Transportation Crop. in Queens, New York, on February 20, 2013 in New York City. Ph
Magnolia charter schools fight to stay open after LAUSD ‘death sentence’ : Magnolia charter schools fight to stay open after LAUSD ‘death sentence’ A leader of two high-performing, independent charter schools in the San Fernando Valley says she’s “very confident” they can avoid shutdowns by appealing their denied renewal petitions to the county and possibly the state. The Los Angeles Unified scho
Reflections from a Nasty Woman: What's at Risk for Women Who "Come Forward"? - Teacher in a Strange Land - Education Week Teacher : Reflections from a Nasty Woman: What's at Risk for Women Who "Come Forward"? Never let anyone say that this election season hasn't been a remarkable series of teachable moments. Just one example: the terms "rape culture" and "sexual assault" have become part of the o
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Looking back on the Chicago anti-Trump protest : Looking back on the Chicago anti-Trump protest "I was wondering what happened with my rally in Chicago and other rallies where we had such violence. She’s the one, and Obama, that caused the violence. They hired people, they paid them $1,500, and they’re on tape saying, be violent, cause fights, do bad things." -- DT
CURMUDGUCATION: My Visit To Preschool : My Visit To Preschool I'm in Seattle for almost a week, visiting my daughter, her husband, their newborn son, and their almost two-year-old son. This provides all manner of entertainment (you'll notice blogging has run a little slow), but today it provided an opportunity for me to be a visiting grampa (actually, my grandparental name is "Gump") at my grands
As MA Question 2 Funding Nears $32 Million, DFER Files a New Ballot Committee | deutsch29 : As MA Question 2 Funding Nears $32 Million, DFER Files a New Ballot Committee On November 08, 2016, Massachusetts voters will be deciding whether or not to lift the cap on the number of charter schools in the state. The ballot measure, known as Question 2, would open the door for “up to 12 new charter scho
Education Law Prof Blog : Courts Dividing Over Transgender Students' Rights, Creating Problems of Authority and Predictability Earlier this summer, a federal district court judge in Texas rejected that the Department of Education's position that Title IX protects transgender students' access to bathrooms consistent with their gender identity. That opinion was in contrast to the Fourth Circuit Cou
Greed Is Destroying K-12 Education System | Huffington Post : Greed Is Destroying K-12 Education System We now know the results of rampant greed among the politicians in those states that are cutting education budgets in their K-12 school systems. They would rather preserve the wealth of the wealthiest one percent than see any value in governments or governing of any kind. The cuts are for the mo
Man who hit mayor with pie calls charges ‘trumped up’ | The Sacramento Bee : Man who hit mayor with pie calls charges ‘trumped up’ Sean Thompson, the activist facing assault charges after shoving a pie into the face of Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, criticized the charges against him Thursday. “These are trumped-up charges. This was a pie to the face of a mayor. It didn’t create a lasting injury
Ex-California Sen. Ron Calderon to be sentenced in corruption case | The Sacramento Bee : Ex-lawmaker Ron Calderon to be sentenced in corruption case More than three years after FBI agents raided the Capitol office of former state Sen. Ron Calderon , the corruption case against the Montebello Democrat finally comes to an end. Calderon, who pleaded guilty in June to one count of mail fraud for acc
Discussing race in the classroom: 'Are all white people racist'? - CSMonitor.com : Discussing race in the classroom: 'Are all white people racist'? UNDERSTANDING EACH OTHER A high school teacher in Norman, Okla. is under fire for this assertion. But how should the conversation about race relations be framed? One high school teacher’s bold premise – that "all white people are racist, period" – is
School choice too often leads to segregation - Baltimore Sun : School choice too often leads to segregation One of Donald Trump 's sons, in a speech at the 2016 Republican National Convention, stated that through his father's plan for school choice, every student would have the same educational opportunities that he and his siblings received. Does he mean that everyone should be able to attend th
See New Details on ESSA Funding for Healthy, Safe, Well-Rounded Students - Politics K-12 - Education Week : See New Details on ESSA Funding for Healthy, Safe, Well-Rounded Students One of the big goals of the Every Student Succeeds Act was to give states and districts significantly more say in how they spend their federal dollars . As part of that effort, Congress collapsed a bunch of small feder
Congressional candidates do battle on guns, climate change : Congressional candidates do battle on guns, climate change WILLIMANTIC – The candidates running for the 2nd Congressional District sounded off on college affordability, defense spending and gun control at their debate Thursday at Eastern Connecticut State University. Republican Daria Novak and Libertarian Dan Reale joined Green Party ca
Special Nite Cap: Catch Up on Today's Post 10/20/16 Featured Post SANDRA STOTSKY: Test-based accountability: The best we can do? | NewBostonPost The US Department of Education’s Digital Promise to advance the ed-tech field and