A Note to a Reader about October 7
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A reader of the blog, who shall remain nameless, sends comments repeatedly
to justify or minimize the massacre of Israeli civilians by Hamas
terrorists. He...
MEMES THAT MADE ME LAUGH TODAY 10-8
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*MEMES THAT MADE ME LAUGH TODAY*
Big Education Ape: MEMES THAT MADE ME LAUGH TODAY 10-7
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Trump's Dark Money
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*“The evil man is a source of fascination; ordinary persons wonder what
impels such extremes of conduct. A lust for wealth? A common motive,
undoubte...
When We Let Young Children Lead
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One of the reasons I'm inspired by working with young people is that they
lack a deep sense of "pastness," largely because they have so little
individual...
SCOTUS Won't Take On Parent Protest Lawsuit
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You will recall, back what seems like a thousand years, folks like Chris
Rufo whipped some counter-factual frenzies about the supposed presence of
Critic...
OK Supt. Solicits for… Trump Bibles (??)
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Oklahoma superintendent Ryan Walters supports putting a Trump bible in
every Oklahoma classroom and then some. The October 04, 2024, Advocate
reports that ...
BEWARE ‘THE SCIENCE OF READING’
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“The Science of Reading” is a real thing, so real that it’s required by law
in schools in 40 states and the District of Columbia. They have been
ordered b...
Science of Learning; an Education Fraud
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By Thomas Ultican 10/2/2024 On September 24, The 74 headline read, “What
Happens When a 48K-Student District Commits to the ‘Science of Learning’ –
In Fred...
Only 1% of math teachers say they use AI “a lot”
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In the Spring of 2024, RAND found that 82% of surveyed math teachers
have never used AI tools for their mathematics teaching. 1% said they use
it “Often.” ...
“Union Mouth”
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So—when we’re immersed in the pre-election floodwaters of political revenge
speech, it’s easy to snicker at the misfortune, if that’s the word, of
right-wi...
Prime Palindromes
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I haven’t done a math puzzle in a while. Maybe a year? But I play with
math. A lot. If I see puzzles, why not share them? What is the largest
4-digit prime...
¿Cuál es el poder de su voto?
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En People's Action, creemos que la gente como tu y yo podemos tomar las
decisiones correctas para nuestras vidas y la de nuestro país. Por eso
estamos pasa...
September’s Parent Engagement Resources
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A Back-to-School Guide for Connecting with Families is from ASCD. What all
parents can learn from the troubled AI in Los Angeles schools
https://t.co/4I5Q7...
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...
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....
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...
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
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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 …
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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 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...
Will Randi Weingerten Thwart Trump’s Plan? - Fast Forward – Forward.com : Will Teacher’s Union Head Randi Weingerten Thwart Trump’s Infrastructure Plan? Teachers union leader Randi Weingarten is shaping up to be one of President Trump’s toughest opponents, especially when it comes to implementing his ambitious $1 trillion infrastructure plan. Axios reports that Weingerten’s clout goes way beyond
Name Calling in the Time of Trump - Living in Dialogue : Name Calling in the Time of Trump By Michelle Strater Gunderson. Last week a group of my first grade girls was taking an unusually long time in the bathroom. When you teach little ones you get a sixth sense for when something is going on. I knocked on the door and said, “Dear ones, whatever can be keeping you?” The ring leader answered me w
CURMUDGUCATION: MI: A Blueprint for Education? : MI: A Blueprint for Education? First announced in Governor Rick Snyder's January 2016 State of the State address, the 21st Century Commission has been working diligently at an educational blueprint for Michigan. The final report on charting the edu-journey for Betsy Devos's home state, and it is a hefty 146 pages. I've read it so that you don't hav
Navigating the Scylla and Charybdis of Research in Education | radical eyes for equity : Navigating the Scylla and Charybdis of Research in Education “ Teaching children according to their individual ‘learning style’ does not achieve better results,” reports Sally Weale , “and should be ditched by schools in favour of evidence-based practice, according to leading scientists.” Narrowly about learn
SKrashen: WEBINAR, Tuesday evening, March 14 - S. Krashen : SKrashen: WEBINAR, Tuesday evening, March 14 S. Krashen Has Some Priorities For Betsy Devos WEBINAR: Stephen Krashen Tuesday evening Tuesday, March 14th from 7-8pm MST Link to zoom conference call: https://zoom.us/j/161756919 Join Uniting4Kids for our next video conversation featuring educational researcher, linguist and political activi
Upcoming Debate: Charters and Vouchers are the Answer – Cloaking Inequity : Upcoming Debate: Charters and Vouchers are the Answer Join us in person or online for Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig vs. Chris Stewart debating the motion Charters and Vouchers are the Answer. Watch in person at Sacramento State or you can view on Facebook LIVE here . Chris Stewart is Director of Outreach and External Affairs
Expanded View of the ELA/ELD Framework Resources - Curriculum Frameworks (CA Dept of Education) : Expanded View of the ELA/ELD Framework Resources A Collection of Resources That Support the Implementation of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework. The California Department of Education (CDE) continues to develop and collect resources critical to implementing the Californ
DeVos tells big-city school superintendents she believes in ‘great public schools’ — but some remain skeptical - The Washington Post : DeVos tells big-city school superintendents she believes in ‘great public schools’ — but some remain skeptical Education Secretary Betsy DeVos told urban school superintendents on Monday that her agency intends to support their work and that “great public schools”
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Badmouthing Public Schools When You Have no other Argument : Badmouthing Public Schools When You Have no other Argument Washington Policy Center Doesn't Fool Anyone Remember when I put up this meme on Education Savings accounts that compared it to parents asking for park savings accounts? I thought it was pretty clever. Well, the folks over at the Washington Polic
A Florida court decision about third-graders and testing falls ‘on the side of stupid’ - The Washington Post : A Florida court decision about third-graders and testing falls ‘on the side of stupid’ A picture of the scene in a Florida court Aug. 12, where a judge heard a lawsuit by parents against state education officials. This was drawn by Peyton Mears, an 11-year-old who was at the hearing to s
Critics of Trump’s trans bathroom policy point to bullying and suicide – VICE News : “Children, not ideology” Critics of Trump's trans bathroom policy point to bullying, violence, and suicide Lawmakers and educators from both sides of the aisle have come out strongly against the Trump administration’s decision to revoke the Obama-era policy protecting transgender students under Title IX by allowi
'Fund education first' deadline touted, questioned - NonDoc : ‘Fund education first’ deadline touted, questioned Beware of AstroTurf Ed Reformers Astroturf lobbying refers to political organizations or campaigns that appear to be made up of grassroots activists but are actually organized and run by corporate interests seeking to further their own agendas. Such groups are often typified by innocen
New Texas Lawsuit: VAM-Based Estimates as Indicators of Teachers’ “Observable” Behaviors | VAMboozled! : New Texas Lawsuit: VAM-Based Estimates as Indicators of Teachers’ “Observable” Behaviors Last week I spent a few days in Austin, one day during which I provided expert testimony for a new state-level lawsuit that has the potential to impact teachers throughout Texas. The lawsuit — Texas State
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all : Start the Week with Diane New Jersey Parent: Why Is the State Requiring Third Grade Students to Take the PARCC Test on a Computer? 5 by dianeravitch / 32min I have earlier reported studies showing that students post higher scores when they take tests with pencil and paper, rather than on computers. Some children do not have keybo
Len Boselovic’s Heard off the Street: John Kasich's unreal world of education | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette : John Kasich's unreal world of education By Len Boselovic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A lot of people have eagerly embraced the notion that if only government, or schools, or whatever else ails us were run more like a business, things would be a whole lot better. Ohio Gov. John Kasich, the McKee
OPINION: Protecting our public schools in Wake County | Columns | technicianonline.com : OPINION: Protecting our public schools in Wake County If you’ve been following politics recently, I’m sure the controversy surrounding our new U.S. secretary of education, Betsy DeVos, isn’t at all new. As I’ve thought about DeVos’ record as a Michigan lobbyist for charter schools and our own public school is
Parent Summit 2017 | Parents United for Public Education : Parent Summit 2017 Saturday, April 29, 2017 – 9a – 3pm Saint Joseph’s University 5600 City Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131 Parents from around the city are joining together for our 2nd Annual Parent Summit, a day of UNITY and Education. This summit is designed to empower family leadership in schools, unite families around the city a
Shared Anxieties Of Parenting And Screen Time And Screen Time : NPR Ed : NPR : Parent Anxiety, Screen Time And Learning In The Digital Age "If I can get them out the door with pants on, I feel like we've won the day." A lot of parents can probably relate to those words from a stressed out dad, who's trying to deal with big issues of parenting amid the normal chaos of just getting them to school.
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: WEEKEND QUOTABLES : WEEKEND QUOTABLES Aspire Early College Prep English teacher Eleshia Smith leads a chant during a rally outside of Aspira Business and Finance High School Aspira charter teacher Marines Martinez “Aspira just finally agreed to our terms. It’s just a tentative agreement, but we did note that Aspira is finally listening to us." -- Tribune Valerie Str
The History of the Office for Civil Rights' Power - The Atlantic : The Office for Civil Rights's Volatile Power The influence of the office has waxed and waned with each administration. How will it fare under Betsy DeVos? Here is a question nobody asked Betsy DeVos at her confirmation hearing to become the eleventh secretary of education: Is the U.S. Department of Education a civil-rights agency?
For-Profit Schools: Trump Delays Enforcing New Rules, Lifting Shares - WSJ : For-Profit Schools: Trump Delays Enforcing New Rules, Lifting Shares Education Department delays ‘gainful employment’ rule to resolve industry concerns It isn’t exactly 2006 again, but for-profit colleges are riding high on Wall Street. Stocks in the industry, some left for dead five months ago, have climbed rapidly sinc
Student Biographical Data: is your school giving test vendors this “extra” information about your child? – Missouri Education Watchdog : Student Biographical Data: is your school giving test vendors this “extra” information about your child? It is end of year, high-stakes testing season again. PARCC, SBAC, SAGE, FCAT, CMAS*, AIR, Questar, Pearson. These words trigger anger for parents, many opt t
JOSE GASPAR: A parental talk like no other | Columnists | bakersfield.com : JOSE GASPAR: A parental talk like no other Parents can shield their children from only so much before they catch on that something is amiss. Sooner or later parents must have a talk with their children about an issue that is usually kept quiet. For a countless number of Kern County families, parents who are in the country
Coalition for Public Education/Coalición por la Educación Pública: Still Separate/Still Unequal: 62 Years After Brown vs. Board, U.S. Schools Are Resegregating : Still Separate/Still Unequal: 62 Years After Brown vs. Board, U.S. Schools Are Resegregating Why GAO Did This Study Recent literature shows that poor and minority students may not have full access t o educational opportunities . GAO was
Education Law Prof Blog : Is the Historic Role of the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights in Jeopardy or Simply Undergoing an Expected Shift? James Murphy's new article in the Atlantic offers a excellent and compelling overview of the Office for Civil Rights. He details the various people who have headed the Office over the last fifty years and the major policies they have pursued.
Congress Has Just Done Away with ESSA Accountability Rules: This Is Not a Tragedy | janresseger : Congress Has Just Done Away with ESSA Accountability Rules: This Is Not a Tragedy In 2001, Congress passed No Child Left Behind (NCLB), a new reauthorization of the 1965 federal education law. NCLB imposed test-based accountability on all of America’s public schools. Because NCLB and its punitive, te
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Not buying this NYT piece about how Rahm's principals fixed Chicago schools : Not buying this NYT piece about how Rahm's principals fixed Chicago schools The principals that are making gains are making them, not because of the system, but in spite of CPS . -- Principals Assoc. Pres. Troy LaRavier I'm not sure who in Rahm Emanuel' s oversized City Hall PR Dept. plant
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Who Are These Groups? : Who Are These Groups? In my effort to keep up with who's who in ed reform in Washington State, here's a list of some groups you may run into. Campaign for Student Success (a coalition group) We are a diverse group of education advocates, parents, community leaders and fighters for equity. This group runs the gamet from Asian Pacific Islande
Michael Flynn, Karma, And Ohio Charter School Connects : Michael Flynn, Karma, And Ohio Charter School Connects What is it about karma that eventually winds up biting you in the arse? Michael Flynn should certainly know something about that subject. The guy who exhorted stalwarts in Cleveland at the Republican National Convention in July to Lock Her Up! could himself be vulnerable to being locked
Sometimes Florida Voucher School Gain Scores Are, Uh, Negative… | deutsch29 : Sometimes Florida Voucher School Gain Scores Are, Uh, Negative… One of the individuals present at Donald Trump’s address of Congress on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, was Denisha Merriweather, a graduate student who years earlier received a Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (i.e., voucher) that was delivered by the nonprofit
CURMUDGUCATION: FL: Court Rules in Favor of Stupid : FL: Court Rules in Favor of Stupid Florida, land of more stupid education rules than you can shake a dead alligator at, embarked on a new level of stupid last year when it fought to keep some third graders from moving on to fourth grade. As you may recall, Florida is one of the states with a third grader retention law, declaring that third grad
WILL THE DENVER PLAN BECOME THE NASHVILLE PLAN « Dad Gone Wild : WILL THE DENVER PLAN BECOME THE NASHVILLE PLAN Last week, Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) Director of Schools Dr. Shawn Joseph announced that the district was preparing to undergo a realignment that would change how the central office supervises the district. According to Joseph, the move will create four zones, each with its
NYC Public School Parents: Why dumping the ESSA regs is not a big deal; and what is : Why dumping the ESSA regs is not a big deal; and what is There has been an unnecessary amount of angst and ink spilled on the blogs and elsewhere over the fact that Congress has voted on eliminating the ESSA regulations on accountability. It bears repeating that the law itself -- the Every Student Succeeds Act -
Special Nite Cap: Catch Up on Today's Post 3/12/17 Featured Post Patti The Parent Teacher Conference Helper Doll.. - YouTube Seattle Schools Community Forum: Ethnic Studies in Seattle Schools by mike simpson / 11min Seattle