SPS Finances Show Cracks
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Back in February of this year, I asked via public disclosure for the
following travel information:
- Names of Board members who attended the Council of G...
My Restroom Humiliation
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Last week, I was humilated in front of my students by an administrator for
needing to use the bathroom. It was awful. This year is my 22nd teaching
public ...
The Plot to Undermine Public Education
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The Network for Public Education and the Education Law Center hosted
investigative reporter Nick Surgey of Documented, the investigative
nonprofit that s...
How to Improve Public Schools: Involve ‘Outsiders’
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The problem with the truism “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child” is that
most villagers have no direct connection to children or to the schools they
go to...
A New Dawn Arises
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“Truth can break the gates down, truth can howl in the street; unless truth
is pleasing, personable and easy to like, she is condemned to stay
whimpering a...
In Case You’re Listening — Annual Blogoversary Post
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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 previous years,
howe...
9/12
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I did not want to write about 9/11 on 9/11. I was in Christopher Columbus
High School. Teaching Math. My AP showed me the news, but I assumed that it
was a...
Abolish School Supply Lists, Too
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My son and I ran over to a super convenience store (you’ll know which one)
to do some last-minute grocery shopping when we happened upon ...
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The Worst Medical School In The United States
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Deciding which medical school to attend is one of the most important
decisions a future doctor can make. While there are...
The post The Worst Medical Sc...
Multiple acting Oscars in one picture
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Not necessarily for that picture.
I can think of two pictures in which the actors appearing during their
careers won a total of 8 Oscars
*Bad Day at Bla...
Teacher Shortage, or Good Job Shortage?
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We have long heard the statement that 3 out of every 5 new teachers will
leave the profession in the first five years. However, it seems that the
survey on...
Roll-Back Advanced Placement
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By Thomas Ultican 8/29/2023 Advanced Placement (AP) in high school is an
assault on good pedagogy. Teacher and author, Annie Abrams, reports, “The
College ...
Jacksonville Van Winkle
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Saturday, a violent racist young white man decided that it was time for him
to murder Black people for being Black. I do not apologize if that’s too
blunt ...
WHY IS ‘WOKE’ DANGEROUS?
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July 4, 2023: First and foremost, a “woke” populus scares the stuffing out
of grifter politicians. Imagine trying to convince people to ignore facts
and bu...
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...
Got Standards?
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When I was teaching I noticed that new standards, objectives, goals, and
buzzwords, goals, objectives and standards got rolled out every few years
or so, 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...
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...
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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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...
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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.
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 …
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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 GarcÃa
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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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...
The Ugly Facts About Ed-Reform, Partisan Bickering and the Resistance | Seattle Education : The Ugly Facts About Ed-Reform, Partisan Bickering and the Resistance I find it disturbing how quickly basic facts are flushed down the memory hole. Yes, Betsy Devos is the extreme example of the type of privatizer destroying public education, but the Democrats – with Obama at the helm – opened the door. D
A key component of Rauner’s anti-union agenda is ruled unconstitutional. No right-to-work in Illinois. A win. | Fred Klonsky : A key component of Rauner’s anti-union agenda is ruled unconstitutional. No right-to-work in Illinois. A win. A major win in court yesterday. From Local 150 of the International Union of Operating Engineers. Since becoming Illinois Governor, Bruce Rauner has made local ri
Live from Buffalo – Billionaire School Board Member’s War on Ed Pleas e join Internet radio host Dr. James Avington Miller Jr. as he reports live from Buffalo on the antics of billionaire school board member Carl Paladino who is notorious for his recent offensive remarks about President Obama and Michele Obama. Were school board member Paladino's latest racist remarks and actions the straw that b
CURMUDGUCATION: Plutocrat Romney Endorses DeVos : Plutocrat Romney Endorses DeVos Mitt Romney's willingness to prostrate himself has been one of the many unpleasant surprises of the last year. At first, he was one of the GOP voices of reason, calling Trump a phony and a fraud who was “playing members of the American public for suckers.” Then Herr Trump waved the Secretary of State job, and Mitten
Grit, Education Narratives Veneer for White, Wealth Privilege – Medium : Grit, Education Narratives Veneer for White, Wealth Privilege Political leaders and the mainstream media feed two enduring claims to the public, who nearly universally embraces both: Doing well in school and attaining advanced education are essential to overcoming any obstacles, and the key to succeeding in school is grit, e
How To Leak To ProPublica | PopularResistance.Org : How To Leak To ProPublica We are a team of investigative journalists devoted to exposing abuse of power. If you’ve got evidence showing powerful people doing the wrong thing, here’s how to let us know while protecting your identity. Our job is to hold people and institutions accountable. And it requires evidence. Documents are a crucial part of
CURMUDGUCATION: ICYMI: Last Gasp Weekend Edition (1/8) : ICYMI: Last Gasp Weekend Edition (1/8) Some readings from the week. Share what speaks to you, so that it can speak to other folks. 10 New Years Resolutions for Those Taking Charge at US Department of Education Rick Hess of the American Enterprise Institute is reformster through and through, and Betsy DeVos has contributed to AEI, but this s
Teachers union boss slams Trump’s pick for Education Secretary - NY Daily News : Teachers union boss slams President–elect Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. Education Secretary The head of the nation’s largest teachers union ripped President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Education Department, saying the selection could harm public schools. The Senate has scheduled a Wednesday confirmation
Who's in Donald Trump's Cabinet? - The Atlantic : The Donald Trump Cabinet Tracker A guide to the business tycoons, generals, and conservative politicians the president-elect has nominated to run his administration as they navigate the Senate confirmation process Billionaire’s Row. All the President’s Generals . The Congressional Cabinet . President-elect Donald Trump has assembled a government-i
2017: Toward a Year of Resistance and Rising Up! DUMP the TRUMP!!! | Bill Ayers : 2017: Toward a Year of Resistance and Rising Up! DUMP the TRUMP!!! I’ve been on book tour for months, and it’s not done yet. Going to Cuba this week, then Washington DC, Ohio, Boston, NOLA, and more. I call it the “DEMAND the IMPOSSIBLE Rainbow Queer Insurgent Road Trip Toward a Future Worth Having.” Onward!!! It’s
Second Sunday. | Fred Klonsky : Second Sunday. Like many Louisiana towns — perhaps 300 of them, according to official estimates — St. Joseph can’t afford to maintain and improve its water system, he said. More than half of the 528 families in town make less than $50,000 a year, according U.S. Census Bureau data. In 2015, the town raised $115,883 charging fees for water, gas and other services;$11
How Finland’s youngest learners obey the rules — by fooling around in school - The Hechinger Report : How Finland’s youngest learners obey the rules — by fooling around in school Master teacher reveals secrets of the world’s best education system Children in Eastern Finland in what is considered one of the most important activities of the day: recess. Photo: William Doyle It is lunch time at the
Russ on Reading: Ten Questions for Betsy DeVos : Ten Questions for Betsy DeVos As I am sure you are aware, Senate hearings on Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Education begin Wednesday, January 11, 2017. When the nomination was first announced, I wrote of my concern to my Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey. Toomey sent back a letter indicating his full-throated support of DeVos. This time I a
TBFURMAN: Weaponized Twitter and Actual Work : Weaponized Twitter and Actual Work Arg..... I can't work anymore. It so interferes with blogging. I've been having a wonderful time on Twitter, saying provocative things to stir the pot. And I must say I've learned quite a bit about photo editing. I can make Trump's already commodious chin look like something out of a medical training film. I really
Ed Patru, Friend of– and Mouthpiece for– Betsy DeVos | deutsch29 : Ed Patru, Friend of– and Mouthpiece for– Betsy DeVos I have been doing a lot of reading about Trump’s nominee for US secretary of education, Michigan billionaire Betsy DeVos, and I have noticed a recurring defender of DeVos, Ed Patru, “spokesman for Friends of Betsy DeVos, a group of supporters.” We could even just write the tag t
Mother Crusader: Demand that Senators Who Have Received DeVos Money Recuse Themselves : Demand that Senators Who Have Received DeVos Money Recuse Themselves On January 11, 2017 The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP) will hold the confirmation hearing for Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education. Recently, Politico released the paperwork DeVos filed with the Committee prior to her
Should the NYS Commissioner Remove Carl Paladino from the Buffalo School Board? Are Abhorrent, Racist Comments Protected by the First Amendment? | Ed In The Apple : Should the NYS Commissioner Remove Carl Paladino from the Buffalo School Board? Are Abhorrent, Racist Comments Protected by the First Amendment? Carl Paladino, answering a questionnaire from an online Buffalo publication made outrageo
Special Nite Cap: Catch Up on Today's Post 1/7/17 Featured Post Protest the Confirmation of Billionaire Betsy DeVos - New U.S. Senate Education Committee Members | Truth in American Education Will Trump and DeVos cripple
