Robert Reich: The GOP Voted Against Protecting IVF
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You may recall that Trump said during his debate with VP Harris that he
would be a champion for IVF. He said he would not only protect I F but
require insu...
UPCOMING!!!
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UPCOMING READINGS/BOOK TALKS (in formation) ~~Boggs Center, Tuesday,
September 24, 6p, Detroit, MI ~~Pages Bookshop w/ Peter Werbe, Wednesday,
September 25...
The Radical Idea of Treating Children Like People
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As we open enrollment for the Fall 2024 cohort of my 6-week course, Teacher
Tom's Play-Based Learning, I'm reminded once again how radical our ideas
are...
Dental Improvements? Not Today
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Why did I so easily believe the rumors that Mulgrew would be announcing
improvements to dental today? We could just call me a sucker and call it a
day. But...
Measures of Happiness and State Politics
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A new study has been published gauging the level of resident happiness
based on three factors:
Emotional and physical well-being weighed the most at 50...
Polikoff Makes NCLB Type Accountability Call
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By Thomas Ultican 9/17/2024 An article by Professor Morgan Polikoff,
University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education, is a
throwback to the...
OK: License Stripping May Have Been Illegal
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The Saga of Summer Boismier, the teacher who dared to provide students with
a link to a library that would loan books, is still not over. If you're new
t...
Bomb Threats in Schools
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever experienced a bomb threat in your school. I
have, perhaps a half-dozen times over the span of a few years, teaching at
both ...
Number 18 — A barely-hanging-on Blogoversary
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Blogoversary #18 SEPTEMBER 14, 2006 I started this blog while I was still
teaching, in 2006. I had just begun my 31st year as an educator. Just like
in pre...
wish upon a star
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[Header Photo by Phil Botha on Unsplash] there they werelike
childrenwishing upon a starthoughts and prayers blood was everywhere —P.L.
Thomas
Education and the November Election
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If Kamala Harris wins the Presidency, public education isn’t likely to be
shaken up as much as it needs to be. If Donald Trump is elected and has his
way, ...
Could there be a "Silver Wave" for Harris/Walz?
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Bill McKibben raises this question, and goes beyond the obvious concern
that those of us who are seniors (I am 78) have for Social Security and
Medicare....
13 Presenters Who Will Ruin Your Day
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The Thirteen Presenters Who Will Ruin Your First Day Back From August, 2019
PETER GREENE AUG 29 READ IN APP It’s been a great summer. You’ve had a
chance t...
August’s Parent Engagement Resources
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“Your families are your students’ first teachers. We need to treat them
with that respect.” @karen_mapp @NimahGobir How to Strengthen School-Family
Partner...
La visión comienza con nosotros
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“El poder no concede nada sin demandas”. Estas palabras de Frederick
Douglass fueron una de las primeras lecciones que aprendí cuando era una
joven organiz...
Dear AD55 Voters: She Se Puede!
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Click here for image I am so grateful for your support in the March primary
LACDP race …I do not…
The post Dear AD55 Voters: She Se Puede! first appeared...
Student "Growth" Measures Are STILL Biased
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This caught my attention:
New Jersey school districts may soon be evaluated differently, *with a
greater emphasis on student growth* as compared to stud...
Time to Rein in Vouchers
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Universal voucher programs have, in many states led to substantial budget
stress (Baker, 2024;[1] Hager, 2024). Initial cost estimates in Florida
were that...
A Challenge for the UFT and NYSUT
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After my July 23 blog post, a legal eagle fanboi reached out to a member of
The Crack Team with a solution to the plight of those waiting years to have
a...
AIN’T IT AWFUL
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As the terrible feelings of dread and angst spread across the world the
great majority of the American people feel powerless before the onslaught
of those ...
15 Questions for the Candidates
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Those citizens who fantasize about defying tyranny from within fortified
compounds have never understood how liberty is actually threatened in a
modern bur...
Bibliography for History Posts on This Blog
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I remember when school reformers insisted the biggest problem
in education was that teachers didn't come from the best colleges.
Bibliography
VER...
We are making a CPESS documentary!
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In 2020, I was approached by Deborah Meier and Jane Andrais and I decided
we should document the story of Central Park East Secondary School (CPESS).
This ...
Volunteer in 2024
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Be the change, volunteer and make the difference! Let’s face it, the world
is in turmoil, and divisive politics in our country is threatening our
democracy...
The Sky is Falling, or is it?
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Well, this is the first anniversary of the introduction of Generative AI in
the form of ChatGPT to the world of education. Before it was a week old,
over o...
Vote NO on the UFT Contract. Here is Why:
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The best reason to vote no on this contract is this: UFT Unity* lied* to us
in 2018. They misrepresented that contract. It was predicated on deals we
wer...
Metaphors in ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech
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In this article, we will explore the powerful use of metaphors in Martin
Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” ...
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Testimony to the CPS Truancy Task Force
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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
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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.
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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...
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*Defeating the Purpose of Education*
*Updated: May 2024*
*Most people would agree that the primary purpose of education is to
prepare children for a good a...
THERE IS A TEACHER SHORTAGE. NOT!
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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...
Abortion: Only For Those Who Need It!
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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...
Book Banning Turns to Dick and Jane
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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[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
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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!
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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
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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!
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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 Fundamental Redesign of Our Schools
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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
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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
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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"
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*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 …?
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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
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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)
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A new Commissioner will have as much impact on our state ed system as a new
meteorologist will have on …
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Déjà vu: 2019 ELA Assessment: Dear Board of Regents
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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...
The World According to Michelle Rhee
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The men behind the curtain fashioning the brave new world of corporate run
education in America! Michelle Rhee is the founder of StudentsFirst, The
New T...
Blockchain: Life on the Ledger
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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
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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?
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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...
Capturing the Spark
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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. . . .
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
The MAP Test
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Teachers will be voting this afternoon on the contract that has been
tentatively agreed upon. I am asking all teachers to not allow an
evaluation system th...
CURMUDGUCATION: Do Poor Students Get the Worst Teachers? : Do Poor Students Get the Worst Teachers? This has been open to debate forever, but the debate has gotten more spirited ever since the Obama administration made it a matter of policy that poverty just doesn't matter if you have an awesome teacher in the room. There are three real answers to this question. Let's consider each one. No, They
Torlakson Appoints New Personnel Services Director - Year 2016 (CA Dept of Education) : State Schools Superintendent Tom Torlakson Appoints Valarie Bliss as Director of Personnel Services Division SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced today the appointment of Valarie Bliss as the new Personnel Services Division Director at the California Department of Educa
Empowering Trans Students with Super Powers | Schott Foundation for Public Education : Empowering Trans Students with Super Powers [Click for a printable PDF] Over the past few years, in partnership with the Arcus Foundation , Schott has supported the work of Massachusetts grantee BAGLY , the Boston Alliance of Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Youth, to elevate the voice of trans students in
Coalition for Public Education/Coalición por la Educación Pública: Understanding Public-Sector Privatization Strategies in the Age Of Trumpism : Understanding Public-Sector Privatization Strategies in the Age Of Trumpism "The Cartel has created a vast array of think tanks and advocacy organizations to distribute questionable and deeply flawed research studies to confirm that corporate and virtual
Capo Unified sends critical audit on Oxford charter schools to D.A. - The Orange County Register : Capo Unified sends critical audit on Oxford charter schools to D.A. A critical audit that alleges fraud at Oxford Preparatory Academy, which has two campuses in south Orange County, is being referred to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. Board members with the Capistrano Unified School Di
The Gilmer Mirror - Pastors for Texas Children Become a Rising Voice Against School Vouchers : Pastors for Texas Children Become a Rising Voice Against School Vouchers Rev. Charles Foster Johnson, the executive director of Pastors for Texas Children, a multi-denominational network of about 2,000 church leaders around the state who work to support public schools, speaks to Baptist pastors in Waco
Visit your senator: Vote "no" for DeVos - Network For Public Education : Visit your senator: Vote “no” for DeVos Toolkit 3 Here is a link that provides contact information on your Senators. The link to the Senator’s website will give you the address of their home offices in your state. Schedule a visit, or, drop by and hand deliver a letter. We supply a model below that you can copy and paste, or
Why Don't You Just MAKE Them? | Blue Cereal Education : Why Don't You Just MAKE Them? "Why don't you just make them ______?" The most adorable befuddlement comes over non-educators when the subject of student learning or behavior is brought up. It’s completely understandable. Many of them have rose-damaged memories of their own school years – teachers wielding yardsticks, parents spanking and gro
What Comes Between Fake News and Students? Educators : What Comes Between Fake News and Students? Educators Every week, David Stuart hands out a current news article to his world history students so they can digest and evaluate the credibility of the sources. One day this fall, Stuart, now in his tenth year at Cedar Springs High School in Michigan, distributed a couple of stories about the 2016 p
Educate Louisiana | Barriers to learning for children in poverty. : BARRIERS TO LEARNING FOR CHILDREN IN POVERTY. These days, the average person can spend a minimum amount of time in a classroom and recognize the effects that poverty has on children. Education reformers like to claim that accepting this fact is the same as saying that poor children can’t learn. Of course, poor children can learn.
Debacle: How a Promising Charter School Failed – Capital & Main : Debacle: How a Promising Charter School Failed In 2014, when teachers at Los Angeles’ Jefferson High School opened their own charter school, the Student Empowerment Academy , they hoped to bring the larger world into their classrooms. They wanted to show kids opportunities outside of their neighborhood, where academics often took a
Student canvassers helped elect charter friendly school board | Richmond Confidential : Student canvassers helped elect charter friendly school board If you’re a Richmond resident and a registered voter, chances are a Students for Education Reform Action Network (SFER AN) canvasser knocked on your door in the months leading up to the Nov. 8 elections. The group of high school and college students
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: If teacher unions are the problem, why are wealthy suburban parents trying to clout their kids into CPS? : If teacher unions are the problem, why are wealthy suburban parents trying to clout their kids into CPS? Rauner wasn't the first or last to game the system. QUESTION... If Chicago Public Schools are so awful -- the fault of the teachers union of course --why ar
Edujournalism and the Continuing Adventures in Post-Truth: Technology Edition | the becoming radical : Edujournalism and the Continuing Adventures in Post-Truth: Technology Edition Mainstream America appears, as usual, to be a bit behind the times, but in Trumplandia, there is a sort of shallow postmodernism going on (although postmodernism has been supplanted by post-postmodernism and a slew of
North Carolina Power Grab, Day 2: Arrests and Lawsuit Threats - The Atlantic : Republicans Forge Ahead With Their North Carolina Power Grab As GOP efforts to restrain gubernatorial power rolled forward, Governor-elect Roy Cooper, a Democrat, threatened to sue, and activists were arrested for disrupting the legislature. DURHAM, N.C.—A Republican effort to handcuff incoming Democratic Governor Roy
Ed Notes Online: Norm in The Wave: The Fallacies of School Choice Marketing Campaign, Part 1 : Norm in The Wave: The Fallacies of School Choice Marketing Campaign, Part 1 The Fallacies of School Choice Marketing Campaign, Part 1 By Norm Scott Published Dec. 16, 2016 http://www.rockawave.com/node/237809?pk_campaign=Newsletter In last week’s column ( http://www.rockawave.com/news/2016-12-09/School_
Teacher leaders tackle work with renewed vigor | American Federation of Teachers : Teacher leaders tackle work with renewed vigor Teams of K-12 educators from locals around the nation gathered with AFT President Randi Weingarten on Dec. 10 for an online meeting about the school-related topics they'll tackle in 2016-17 as part of the AFT Teacher Leaders Program. Thirteen participating sites (repre
Notice - Important Community Conversation Session on January 9, 2017 - Wait What? : Notice – Important Community Conversation Session on January 9, 2017 Education advocates are invited to attend an important and free Community Conversation on EARLY LEARNING SUCCESS THROUGH COLLABORATION The event will take place on January 9, 2017 8:15 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. SHERATON HARTFORD SOUTH, ROCKY HILL Presente
Recent Important Coverage of Betsy DeVos, Part 2 | janresseger : Recent Important Coverage of Betsy DeVos, Part 2 After today, this blog will begin a two-week holiday break. Look for a new post on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Good wishes for the holidays! Here is the second half of a two-part post— yesterday and today—to summarize recent news coverage about Betsy DeVos You may feel you already know
Hanna Skandera, Undersecretary of Education?? | deutsch29 : Hanna Skandera, Undersecretary of Education?? According to the December 15, 2016, Politico Pro , controversial New Mexico Commissioner of Education Hanna Skandera “is under close consideration for education deputy secretary or undersecretary in the Trump administration.” The New Mexico Senate took four years to confirm Skandera, and it w
Special Nite Cap: Catch Up on Today's Post 12/15/16 Featured Post Alert: @NAACP Holding Charter School Hearings Across Nation – Cloaking Inequity CURMUDGUCATION: David Coleman Messes Up Again by mike simpson / 8min