Last Thoughts from the Board
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I actually left the Board meeting last night before the last 10 minutes
because President Rankin was going on and on without saying much. But I
thought ...
PA: A Voucher Bill, Again
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Voucherphiles in Pennsylvania has tried to push vouchers again and again
and again and again and again and again. They've been particularly
encouraged by o...
Raising People Who Think for Themselves
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I recognized them as the nice family from our building, their son, who
looks to be approaching 4, was straddling one of those wooden, peddle-less
"str...
GYO and Matt Damon’s Mom
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I hope this message finds you well. I am thrilled to share some exciting
news about our Western Michigan University Grow Your Own (GYO) program,
which is g...
A Call for Segregation, Exclusion and Caste
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By Thomas Ultican 5/8/2024 Republicans, following the lead of Manhattan
Institute’s Christopher Rufo, are out to end Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion (DEI) ...
DOE latest class size “plan” no plan at all
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For immediate release: May 8, 2024 Contact: Leonie Haimson, 917-435-9329;
leonie@classsizematters.org Leonie Haimson, Executive Director of Class
Size M...
No more student data sales by College Board/ACT!
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Here is the presentation we gave to parents from many states throughout the
nation, with tips on how to ensure their children’s data is not sold by the
Col...
How Did It Come to This?
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Duval County Public Schools has named its two finalists for the
Superintendent’s position: Christopher Bernier (Lee County, FL former
superintendent who re...
THE BOY WHO CRIED 'FAKE NEWS!' AN ORWELLIAN TALE
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*THE BOY WHO CRIED 'FAKE NEWS!'*
*AN ORWELLIAN TALE*
Introduction
Once upon a current era, in the towering shadows of opulence and power,
dwelt Donald...
FINDING AND BUILDING COMMUNITY
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AI Requires Entirely Different Communities (Part 7 of 7) A few years ago, I
created the Facebook site, Education For Their Future Not Our Past. I was
aware...
An ‘Education President’ (revisited)
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If you believe that honest government is part of the solution and not, as
Ronald Reagan famously said, ‘the problem,’ and if you believe that public
educat...
April’s Parent Engagement Resources
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How a Humboldt Park school is helping parents learn English and gain
confidence is from Chalkbeat. Reminded of two great .@IESResearch resources
after read...
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...
Critical Race Theory Is About You, and All of Us
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Recently, Christina Cross, a Black woman sociologist at Harvard, found her
work at the crosshairs of the same person who brought us the bastardization
of...
Let’s recall just how bad a president Trump was!
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For the record, concerning Covid:, this is from Quora: ———- President Trump
tweeted that 17,000 people died from Swine Flu under Obama. How does this
compa...
March 5, 2024: The time for delay has passed
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It is time to open the ballot sitting on my kitchen counter. Only, the more
I learn of politics, the…
The post March 5, 2024: The time for delay has pass...
A Change of Plans
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Last September, in a piece titled Where We Expect To Retire, I informed
folks that we were planning to move to Kendal Crosslands Communities, the
Crossla...
Wisdom from the Sage of Mount Vernon
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Words of wisdom appropriate to our time. …from George Washington, America’s
first President, on President’s Day. (Edited and updated from a previous
post) ...
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 ...
2023 In Review And What’s To Come In 2024
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2023 is almost complete and it was a busy, challenging, rewarding, and fun
year. The news of the world was sometimes too much to watch. Countries were
dest...
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...
Lying Liars of the NYC DOE
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The APPR travails continue.
When last I blogged I shared how my principal, XXXXXXXX XXXXX of PS XXX did
an end run around me. I was refused to be obser...
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*
*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!
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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...
Hello world!
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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.
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
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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 Citizens’ Rebellion 2020
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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
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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...
Education Bloggers Daily Highlights 3/2/2017
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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
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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...
ACLU Video. What to do if ICE is at your door. | Fred Klonsky : ACLU Video. What to do if ICE is at your door. ACLU Video. Qué hacer si el ICE está en su puerta. | Fred Klonsky ACLU Video. What to do if ICE is at your door. | Fred Klonsky :
CURMUDGUCATION : Catch up with CURMUDGUCATION The Wealth Gap: Worse Than You Think 96 by Peter Greene / 1d How much is whiteness worth? The answer turns out to be "a whole heck of a lot." A new report with the unsexy title " Asset Value of Whiteness " has been released jointly by Demos and the Institute for Assets and Social Policy (Brandeis University), two left-tilted thinky tanks. The research
CURMUDGUCATION: The Hard Right's Planning Document for Education : The Hard Right's Planning Document for Education Well, this is kind of scary. We're going to do this two parts. First we're going to look at the Center for National Policy's documented proposed plans for education. Then, because you probably don't know who this poorly named group represents, I'll show you why their desire to creat
Jersey Jazzman: Jersey Jazzman Spring 2017 Tour : Jersey Jazzman Spring 2017 Tour Turns out I'm doing a lot of speaking and panels over the next few months. Not all events are open to the public, but I thought it would still be useful to give a schedule. Scroll down for details on each event. If you attend any of these, make sure to come up and say, "Hi!" - Panel: Franklin C.A.R.E.S. Wednesday, F
With DeVos, We’re Likely To See A Charter School To Prison Pipeline | PopularResistance.Org : With DeVos, We’re Likely To See A Charter School To Prison Pipeline We need to get cops out of schools and invest in an accountable public education system, IPS’ Karen Dolan told the Real News Network. “This is a terrible harbinger for what is facing our children,” Karen Dolan told the Real News regardin
Vouchers: a Love Story – Have You Heard : Vouchers: a Love Story Big Education Ape: Why I’m Saying Farewell to EduShyster – Have You Heard - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2017/02/why-im-saying-farewell-to-edushyster.html Have You Heard kicks off season 2 with a look at all things voucher-y. Jack Schneider and I talk about the history of school vouchers, the movement’s strange bedfellows, an
‘Bad Dude’? No, but Deported Anyway - The New York Times : ‘Bad Dude’? No, but Deported Anyway By no standard of common sense or decency should Guadalupe García de Rayos have been a priority for deportation. Ms. Rayos, a 35-year-old mother of two, was arrested on Wednesday by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Phoenix. On Thursday she was deported to Mexico, a country she left 21 years
Ending charter wars: 'The problem is the problem' - NonDoc : Ending charter wars: ‘The problem is the problem’ M y previous post discussed the first issue of two that should inform the OKCPS school board election: making teaching a team sport . It drew upon the work of former PBS education reporter John Merrow, who wrote in 2011 that instead of focusing primarily on “making a better teacher,” Ame
Teachers Don All Black To Protest DeVos’ Confirmation For Ed Secretary | PopularResistance.Org : Teachers Don All Black To Protest DeVos’ Confirmation For Ed Secretary If you see a sea of teachers dressed in black this week, there’s a reason why. Teachers and supporters of public education are donning all-black outfits this week to protest the confirmation of U.S. Secretary of Education nominee B
Ed Notes Online: Irony surealism: I’m Just Wild About Betsy (sort of) - Norm in The Wave : Irony surealism: I’m Just Wild About Betsy (sort of) - Norm in The Wave Published Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 at www.rockawave.com I’m Just Wild About Betsy (sort of) By Norm Scott While most of my colleagues rend their clothes in anguish over Betsy DeVos becoming education secretary after VP Mike Pence had to br
GREATER SACRAMENTO PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE: Know Your Rights - Immigration : Know Your Rights - Immigration GREATER SACRAMENTO PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE: Know Your Rights - Immigration :
Keeping retirement weird. Immigration raids and a citizen’s responsibility in the Time of Trump. | Fred Klonsky : Keeping retirement weird. Immigration raids and a citizen’s responsibility in the Time of Trump Our guest on yesterday’s Hitting Left radio show with the Klonsky brothers was dean of the Chicago City Council’s Hispanic and Progressive Caucuses, Alderman Ricardo Muñoz of the 22nd Ward.
The Rise of Crony Appointees and the Inexpert Ruling Class | radical eyes for equity : The Rise of Crony Appointees and the Inexpert Ruling Class Imagine the U.S. president appointing the Secretary of Education based almost entirely on that appointee being connected, and not because of a wealth of experience and expertise in public education. No, this is not about Trump and Betsy DeVos—or at leas
Badass Teachers Association: BETSY DEVOS: The Illusion of Choice by Jake Jacobs : BETSY DEVOS: The Illusion of Choice by Jake Jacobs Originally posted at: https://medium.com/@NYArteacher/betsy-devos-the-illusion-of-choice-f2a0ea0044d4#.akqx4jkyy Since the nomination of Betsy DeVos for Secretary of Education, the nation has been contemplating her pet issue, school choice. School choice sounds grea
Trump to Dems: 'Pocahontas is now the face of your party' - CNNPolitics.com : Trump to Dems: 'Pocahontas is now the face of your party' Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump taunted Democrats by telling them "Pocahontas is now the face of your party" -- his insult of choice for Sen. Elizabeth Warren -- during a meeting with senators earlier this week, sources told CNN. The President also used t
Seattle Schools Community Forum: That Was Short : That Was Short It appears my hiatus is coming to an end. It's kind of Godfather-like - I keep trying to do less but I keep getting pulled back in. But there are too many stories popping up. I think it important to keep up with: - what is happening (or not) in Olympia - what is happening with Advanced Learning (I attended both the Board Work Sessio
DeVos Public School Visits: A Brief Guide | deutsch29 : DeVos Public School Visits: A Brief Guide If US Ed Sec Betsy DeVos is truly interested in the goings-on at public schools, she should first contact the school and arrange a visit. DeVos should not spring a “pop-in” on stakeholders. Admin should not surprise their faculty and students with a DeVos pop-in. DeVos should be certain that parents
Creswell follow-up responses to Commission in opposition to a comprehensive federal student database | Parent Coalition for Student Privacy : Creswell follow-up responses to Commission in opposition to a comprehensive federal student database Following Cassie Creswell’s testimony on behalf of our Coalition on January 5, 2017 to the Commission on Evidence-Based Policy, the Commission sent her some
Special Nite Cap: Catch Up on Today's Post 2/10/17 Featured Post BAT Educators: Why Did You Go Into This Profession? by Priscilla Sanstead and Dr. Michael Flanagan Badass Teachers Association: Prominent DeVos critics urge protesters: Don’t block her way into public schools. She needs to see them. - The