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 ...
The Care of Humans
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We have had a rough couple of weeks here, weeks that have provided ample
opportunity to reflect on medical care.
We talk about it in the abstract as if it...
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...
Parents Saying No to Smartphones (Olivia Reingold)
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“Olivia Reingold co-created and executive produced Matthew Yglesias’s
podcast, “Bad Takes.” She got her start in public radio, regularly
appearing on NPR f...
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]
*; 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...
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
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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...
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Washington State School Funding Updates : Washington State School Funding Updates Here's the latest. The GOP-majority Senate passed their budget plan, SB 5875 , two days ago after many hours of debate with the vote coming in the middle of the night. It passed 25-24. In terms of fulfilling McCleary, here are their main points: - no new revenue . The Republicans fin
Starving Schools to Feed Privatization | Teaching Tolerance - Diversity, Equity and Justice : Starving Schools to Feed Privatization Submitted by Lisa Applegate on March 22, 2017 Blogs and Articles: Rights Teaching President Donald Trump’s budget proposal —which includes slashing the Department of Education’s budget by 13.5 percent and allocating $1.4 billion for school choice initiatives—was rel
Facts-Only History | Blue Cereal Education : Facts-Only History Good morning, class. Today begins the roughly three days we have allotted by our state-mandated curriculum to cover the causes, major events, and impact of the American Civil War. Unlike past units in which I’ve sometimes been guilty of inflicting my personal opinions and interpretations on your instead of just teaching you history ,
Heritage Foundation Alum Critical of Transgender Rights to Lead HHS Civil Rights Office - ProPublica : Heritage Foundation Alum Critical of Transgender Rights to Lead HHS Civil Rights Office Roger Severino, the new head of the Office for Civil Rights within Health and Human Services, has opposed transgender patients’ rights, same-sex marriage and Planned Parenthood. The Trump administration has q
Mike Flynn secretly met Turkish officials to plan illegal ‘dead of night’ extradition of fugitive cleric : Mike Flynn secretly met Turkish officials to plan illegal ‘dead of night’ extradition of fugitive cleric Former CIA Director James Woolsey said that he attended a secret meeting in September with ousted Trump national security adviser Adm. Mike Flynn to plan a covert operation to “whisk away
American Federation of Teachers President to support Cornell grad student unionization | News | ithaca.com : American Federation of Teachers President to support Cornell grad student unionization American Federation of Teachers President and Cornell University alumna Randi Weingarten has announced she will rally Saturday with Cornell graduate workers to get out the vote. Weingarten will speak at
Placing Students Last Doesn’t Make America Great | Schott Foundation for Public Education : Placing Students Last Doesn’t Make America Great Federal budget director Mick Mulvaney, recently revealed that President Trump’s “skinny budget” proposal titled, “ America First: A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again ,” was largely culled from Trump’s speeches and interviews throughout his campaig
CURMUDGUCATION: How Not To Teach Writing : How Not To Teach Writing Imagine how crazy it would be. An English teacher stands in front of a class and explains, "For every thought you have about the prompt, there is only one correct sentence that can use to express that thought. I'll be grading your essays based on how many of the correct sentences you use." Nobody teaches writing that way. Nobody
Hannah Skandera Booted from Consideration as DeVos Assistant | deutsch29 : Hannah Skandera Booted from Consideration as DeVos Assistant According to Politico’s March 23, 2017, Morning Education, controversial New Mexico education commissioner Hannah Skandera will not be joining US ed sec Betsy DeVos in DC as assistant education secretary. (Note: A December 2016 Politico Pro article had Skandera u
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all : Freaky Friday Diane Ravitch's blog A site to discuss better education for all Wisconsin Community Schools Threatened by Voucher Expansion 2 by dianeravitch / 16min Governor Scott Walker has been a champion of vouchers and charters. He has pushed hard to expand vouchers for religious schools. Some districts will not even lose stud
Parents strongly object to report calling for local funding of special education | EdSource : Parents strongly object to report calling for local funding of special education State Board of Education President Michael Kirst called a report urging California officials to dismantle the current special education funding system “provocative and bold.” After listening to two hours of the public’s reac
How much less are Baltimore traditional schools getting next year? | People for Public Schools : How much less are Baltimore traditional schools getting next year? That’s a question People for Public Schools put back on the table at the March 21 meeting of the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners. Representing People for Public Schools, Edit Barry read the following statement: Dear Dr. Sa
Parents Protest US Education Secretary's School Visit : Parents Protest US Education Secretary's School Visit WASHINGTON — Dozens of parents and neighbors on both sides of the U.S. debate about school-choice issues protested against Education Secretary Betsy DeVos as she visited a public school near the nation's capital Thursday. DeVos, who was one of the more controversial choices President Dona
If it’s Friday, it’s Hitting Left with the Klonsky Brothers. | Fred Klonsky : If it’s Friday, it’s Hitting Left with the Klonsky Brothers. This morning’s guests on our radio show/podcast, Hitting Left with the Klonsky Brothers are noted education historian and corporate education reform critic, Diane Ravitch, and poet founder of Louder than a Bomb , Kevin Coval. Diane will be talking with my bro
Louisiana Educator: John White's Plan for the Implementation of the New ESSA law should be rejected : John White's Plan for the Implementation of the New ESSA law should be rejected Notice: Special BESE meeting for consideration of the Louisiana plan for the implementation of ESSA, Wednesday, March 29, 1:00 P. M. John White is a one trick pony. He still believes that the only reason our students
Education Law Prof Blog : California's Suspensions Are Down, But Racial Disparities Persist By Jonathan D. Glater While school suspension rates have fallen sharply in recent years in California, the racially disproportionate impact of this form of punishment has persisted. That is the headline conclusion of the latest report on education in the United States from the Brookings Institution’s Brown
“Something Is Happening and You Don’t Know What It Is…” | janresseger : “Something Is Happening and You Don’t Know What It Is…” Bob Dylan - The Ballad of a Thin Man from Vasco Cavalcante on Vimeo . After reading John Merrow’s reflection on what is happening in the Trump-DeVos Department of Education , I woke up in the night thinking of Bob Dylan. John Merrow covered education for the PBS NewsHour
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Diane Ravitch and Kevin Coval are our guests today on Hitting Left. : Diane Ravitch and Kevin Coval are our guests today on Hitting Left. Diane Ravitch First batter up on the Klonsky Brothers, Hitting Left show this morning is ed activist, historian, and author Diane Ravitch. Diane's latest book, "Reign of Error: The Hoax of the Privatization Movement and the Danger
U.S. Secretary Of Education DeVos Crafts A Policy That Benefits Her Friends : U.S. Secretary Of Education DeVos Crafts A Policy That Benefits Her Friends A March 20 Bloomberg News story reveals that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos made a decision regarding student loans that will financially benefit one of her well-heeled friends. This decision will likely set a pattern for her secretariat. Ameri
Louisiana School Boards Assn. Confronts Louisiana’s ESSA State Plan Rush Job | deutsch29 : Louisiana School Boards Assn. Confronts Louisiana’s ESSA State Plan Rush Job On March 13, 2017, US ed sec Betsy DeVos contacted state superintendents to let them know that there are now two possible deadlines for submission of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) state plans: April 03, 2017, or September 18, 2
What the Dickens is going on? | The Merrow Report : What the Dickens is going on? From one perspective, these are the worst of times for American public education. In his inaugural address, President Trump told the nation that we have an “education system flush with cash but which leaves our young and beautiful students deprived of all knowledge.” His proposed budget acts on his words, cutting fe
Schadenfreude: Republicans’ American Healthcare Act | Reclaim Reform : Schadenfreude: Republicans’ American Healthcare Act The American Healthcare Act: The Republican Response (Schadenfreude)
Educator Guides for GLSEN Programs | GLSEN : Educator Guides for GLSEN Programs Planning for Back to School? Looking for ways to support Day of Silence? Interested in being more LGBTQ-inclusive during pride month? You’ve come to the right place! Check out the guides below for specific tools and tips related to GLSEN programs, days of action and more! Ready to supplement your curriculum? Explore o
Court Brief to Protect Federal Funding for Schools - Year 2017 (CA Dept of Education) : State Superintendent of Public Instruction Files Court Brief to Protect Federal Funding for Schools SACRAMENTO — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson filed a court brief Wednesday supporting Santa Clara County’s request to halt an executive order by President Donald Trump that threatens to
Special Nite Cap: Catch Up on Today's Post 3/23/17 Featured Post Betsy DeVos’s “School Choice” Fallacy | New Republic Ethnic Studies Courses Break Down Barriers and Benefit Everyone—So Why the Resistance? by J. Gabriel Ware — YES!