Heather Cox Richardson: The Indictment of Trump
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I thought I would ignore the story you have read about in every
publication: the unprecedented indictment of a former President of the
United States. Speci...
Be Careful What You (Say You) Wish For
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AKA: Why can't we just have the real conversation about the real issues on
the table.
Legislators and advocacy groups promoting anti-inclusive bills across...
UFT Unity Works for Mayor Eric Adams
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams has a great ally in the UFT Unity Caucus. For one
thing, they both share the same slogan. They "get stuff done." They've
screwed us ...
This and That
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In "*Stuff You Can't Make Up" *stories, out of Northshore School District
from KIRO tv:
*High on cocaine with a loaded gun – that’s what Redmond police ...
The Perils of Contract Negotiations
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Back in the day any UFT Delegate could propose a bargaining demand, the
list of demands was long, really long. A delegate came to the microphone,
“Al, if w...
My Education PD Viewpoint
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Just like many people out there, I have been experimenting with ChatGPT. In
a recent chat with my Chat AI app, I asked for an overall analysis of a
subject...
Creatures Of Excess
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Midden (or kitchen midden) is the archeological term for a heap of garbage.
One millennia's trash is another's anthropological gold. Studies of middens
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Brad Lander is not registering the Aetna contract
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 8, 2023Chloe Chik, (646)
761-2914cchik@comptroller.nyc.govpress@comptroller.nyc.gov Comptroller
Lander Declines to Register Medic...
Mainstream Media Fails Educational Research (Still)
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From CNN: This sounds really compelling; it fits into a cultural narrative
that breast feeding is superior to using baby formula. This sounds really
compel...
Khanmigo
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Khan Academy, which began as a project by its founder, Sal Khan, to bring
free internet tutelage to schoolchildren, then got in bed with College
Board and ...
The DeSantis Final Solution for Public Schools
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While the Yalie would-be dictator, Ron DeSantis, has declared that he is
Governor of the state where “woke goes to die,” more and more Americans
increas...
Another Birthday, Another Bike Ride
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In a few days, Lord willing, I will turn 82, and that means it’s time for
another attempt at biking my age. I began this exercise in putting off the
inevi...
ETS and Carnegie Team Up for ‘Zombie’ Ed Policy
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By Thomas Ultican 6/4/2023 Educational Testing Service (ETS) and Carnegie
Foundation are partnering to create assessments for competency-based
education, c...
Kiss Her Good-Bye
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“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...
Let’s talk about Dana Kriznar
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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...
Former Success Academy Teacher Speaks Out
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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
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“Just six more minutes left / We’ve done all we could do / And whatever
happens next / I’m glad I’m here with you …” ...
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The post What Spongeb...
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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First all Vegan In-and-Out Burger
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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
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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
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The wife of President John Quincy Adams.
As early as 1744, Ben Franklin had worried that wood as a fuel for heating
and cooking was becoming scarce ...
Two years later
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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
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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...
2022 Medley #3 – A teacher shortage, or not?
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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 ...
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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...
Addendum to Mission Hill Statement
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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!
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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.
Gootloader infection cleaned up
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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
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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]
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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...
Judi Togel
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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
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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...
NEA teachers' union nixes longtime gadfly's bid to cover convention : NEA teachers' union nixes longtime gadfly's bid to cover convention When the USA’s largest teachers’ union gathers in Boston this weekend for its annual business meeting, a longtime journalist and gadfly who has dutifully covered the gathering for nearly two decades won’t be there. Mike Antonucci, a Sacramento-based freelancer
CURMUDGUCATION: Why Your ESSA Plan Is Nonsense : Why Your ESSA Plan Is Nonsense At EdWeek, Andrew Ujifusa offers an explanation. In " Here's Why You Can't Understand Your State's New Plan for Education " he points the finger at jargon and offers some rather fun analytics for education argle-bargle. The top four bits of balonial verbage are, in descending order, stakeholder, engagement, profession
Los Angeles Times: Cheerleading for Privatization and the Trum-DeVos Agenda | Diane Ravitch's blog : Los Angeles Times: Cheerleading for Privatization and the Trum-DeVos Agenda The Los Angeles Times editorial board published an editorial today chastising the California Teachers Association for resisting privatization of public education via charters. I assume that this editorial was in no way inf
Should We Be Grateful? | educarenow : Should We Be Grateful? In an odd turn of events, and with little explanation, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has decided to return the state’s School Reform Office back to the Department of Education. Why is this odd? Well, maybe it isn’t odd. What is odd is that Snyder initially removed the SRO from the Department of Education and placed it under the control
We Lost a Dear Friend of Public Libraries and Public Schools: Joan Kramer of Los Angeles | Diane Ravitch's blog : We Lost a Dear Friend of Public Libraries and Public Schools: Joan Kramer of Los Angeles Joan Kramer, a hero of public libraries, public education, and the common good, died a few days ago. Joan was a hero to all who knew and loved her. This is a tribute from some of her friends who k
CURMUDGUCATION: Ed Reform v 6.3 Accountability Lite : Ed Reform v 6.3 Accountability Lite Full disclosure-- I made the number 6.3 out of the air, because frankly I've lost track of the various versions of ed reform that we've seen. But we're definitely on to something new. The new ed reform has staked out a position against bureaucracy and paperwork. This conversation starts with a Rick Hess piec
Resisting Cultural Appropriation: A Human Response to the Inhumanity of Privilege | radical eyes for equity : Resisting Cultural Appropriation: A Human Response to the Inhumanity of Privilege When I posted K. Tempest Bradford’s argument “that cultural appropriation is indefensible,” the first comment I received (from a white man) suggested cultural appropriation is unavoidable, mostly discounting
Where Should Foundations Put Their Money? - The Atlantic : Charitable Giving Is Only a Small Part of What Foundations Do With Their Money Most of their capital doesn’t wind up in grants, but in investments. Is the latter the key to maximum impact? Foundations make up a big part— about a sixth —of all the charitable giving that happens in the U.S. But some would argue that their biggest impact com
In The Land Of Bill Gates, A Standoff Over Money For Schools | GOOD Education : In The Land Of Bill Gates, A Standoff Over Money For Schools Not one of Washington State’s 13 resident billionaires pays a dime in income tax. ZACHARY WARREN SPENDS A LOT OF HIS TIME THINKING ABOUT CHAIRS. Desk chairs, to be more specific. Though there’s a range of chair sizes in the classroom where he’s taught for ye
CT Voices for Children is absolutely right about CT budget situation - Wait What? : CT Voices for Children is absolutely right about CT budget situation Statement from CT Voices June 30, 2017; Connecticut Voices for Children strongly believes that a fiscally responsible and stable state budget is the cornerstone for equitable economic growth . The only way to build a strong foundation for long-te
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Student Data Deletion Day - Wouldn't That Be Great : Student Data Deletion Day - Wouldn't That Be Great From Education Week: Bradley Shear is a lawyer who focuses on digital privacy and social media. He's also the father of two elementary-aged children who attend the public schools in Maryland's Montgomery County. A little over a year ago, Shear says, the focus of
Trump’s proposed cuts to education funding creates friction in charter school community | EdSource : Trump's proposed cuts to education funding creates friction in charter school community his should be a time of celebration for charter school advocates. Both President Donald Trump and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos have focused their education agenda on providing parents with more choices, w
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all : Friday News Diane Ravitch's blog A site to discuss better education for all National Education Policy Center: New Research on Virtual Charter Schools 1 by dianeravitch / 22min The National Education Policy Center has released new research on virtual charter schools that shows variation among those in different states, though all
New school board member Kelly Gonez isn't as pro-charter as many donors to her campaign - LA Times : New school board member Kelly Gonez isn't as pro-charter as many donors to her campaign Incoming Los Angeles school board member Kelly Gonez at times sounds little like someone charter-school backers would spend millions to help elect, which they did. In a recent interview with The Times, she said
Jersey Jazzman: The Charter School Free-Riding Problem : The Charter School Free-Riding Problem There's a piece by NY Daily News Editorial Board member Alyssa Katz that's been passing around the edu-bloggosphere to the great consternation of charter school cheerleaders. The piece points out, in personal terms, an issue that those of us who study charters have known about for a while: The usual en
Badass Teachers Association: Stressed Out (A Work in Regress) by Matt Prestbury : Stressed Out (A Work in Regress) by Matt Prestbury I get stressed out Every time they roll a test out My parents say "go on and do your best now" My teacher says "go on and do your best now" But how can I rest now When I know this test counts For nothing But my teacher's firing Bring in TFA and pay them so much less
GOING TO THE SOURCE, A TEACHER’S THOUGHTS ON TEACHER RETENTION. « Dad Gone Wild : GOING TO THE SOURCE, A TEACHER’S THOUGHTS ON TEACHER RETENTION. On occasion I have been blessed to have others willing to share their thoughts and experiences with me. As often as permissible I am honored to share these thoughts and experiences with you. It’s no secret that I have grave concerns about the teaching p
NYC Educator: Reverend Al and His Pals Support Mayoral Control : Reverend Al and His Pals Support Mayoral Control You can stop holding your breath. Al Sharpton has finally weighed in on the mayoral control issue, and he strongly supports it. You won't be surprised that some of his friends support it too. Mike Bloomberg was a big fan, and Arne Duncan has also supported it . Newt Gingrich has yet t
Silicon Valley's Influence on Public Education | Truth in American Education : Silicon Valley's Influence on Public Education The New York Times published an interesting article about how Silicon Valley companies have pushed coding into public schools. Natasha Singer writes: At a White House gathering of tech titans last week, Timothy D. Cook, the chief executive of Apple, delivered a blunt messa
John White’s Teaching Experience with Chicago Public Schools | deutsch29 : John White’s Teaching Experience with Chicago Public Schools It seems that so much surrounding Louisiana state superintendent John White is, well, muddy. On June 23, 2017, former Louisiana state superintendent Paul Pastorek published an op-ed that the Shreveport Times entitled, “Pastorek: Why John White Should Not Get the
Rachael Stickland testifies before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education | Parent Coalition for Student Privacy : RACHAEL STICKLAND TESTIFIES BEFORE THE U.S. HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION On Wednesday, June 28, 2017, Parent Coalition for Student Privacy co-chair Rachael Stickland was invited to testify before
This Week in Education Organizing - June 30, 2017 | Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools : This Week in Education Organizing - June 30, 2017 Welcome to the Fight-Back! For the next few weeks, in addition to our usual news and organizing round-up, the AROS NewsBlast will feature information about our new initiative to fight the Trump/DeVos budget proposal and privatization agenda. Please watch the News
Special Nite Cap: Catch Up on Today's Post 6/29/17 Featured Post Introversion in a Time of Loss | radical eyes for equity 5 resources to help LGBTQ youth | EdSource by mike simpson / 10min 5 resources to help LGBTQ youth | EdSource