I Don’t Know What to Do with My Parents
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I don’t know what to do with my parents. My father and mother both died in
2017. My father in late June. And then my mother in early December, just
several...
Jennifer Rubin: The Lies of Donald Trump
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Jennifer Rubin of the Washington Post wrote a summary of Trump’s lies. No
one can detail all of them, there were so many. During Trump’s term in
office, th...
Musk's Robot Co-Teacher
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The amount of sheer crap being cranked out to promote "AI" in education is
staggering, a veritable Mauna Loa of marketing puffery masquerading as
serious a...
In Praise of Social Studies
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In my long and checkered career as a classroom teacher, I taught
instrumental and vocal music, mathematics, ESL and the occasional oddball
middle school cl...
A Poem about Teaching (Ann Staley)
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I knew Ann Staley as a student in one of my classes soon after I came to
Stanford to teach over four decades ago. Over the time she was in graduate
school,...
Seattle School Board Meeting 10/9/2024
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It appears to have been a very disjointed meeting.
We open to President Liza Rankin with a mask on. She sounds like she has a
bad cold. Good of her to t...
Education Support, More Harm than Help
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By Thomas Ultican 10/10/2024 In California, we have the Fiscal Crisis and
Management Assist Team (FCMAT – pronounced fick-mat) which is more often
the bane...
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...
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.” ...
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
...
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 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...
California Charter Schools and REAL Local Control SB 808 Because of the significant investment in time and resources reviewing proposed charter school petitions prior to accepting or rejecting a petition, the local school board is best equipped to make decisions regarding education programs and needs within its jurisdiction. Local school districts must have the authority to authorize locally cont
When Community and Labor Join Forces: Parent, Student and Teacher Partnerships | Schott Foundation for Public Education : When Community and Labor Join Forces: Parent, Student and Teacher Partnerships Partnerships have the potential to build power. On March 31, Schott hosted a webinar, the penultimate of our 25th Anniversary series , “When Community and Labor Join Forces: Parent, Student and Teac
Right Wing “Think Tank” engaged in effort to persuade teachers to be climate change deniers - Wait What? : Right Wing “Think Tank” engaged in effort to persuade teachers to be climate change deniers The Heartland Institute is an Illinois based conservative “think tank” and advocacy group that is focused on building support for conservative ideas such as charter schools and vouchers, all while pro
Gene V Glass: Education in Two Worlds: What Goes Around Comes Around: Voucher Scammers Get Scammed : What Goes Around Comes Around: Voucher Scammers Get Scammed Republicans in the Arizona legislature recently passed a significant expansion of the "Empowerment Scholarship" program -- a thinly disguised voucher program adopted years ago and slightly expanded in each subsequent year. Originally inte
What I'm reading... - Lily's Blackboard : What I’m reading… So much to read…so little time . Whenever I scan what’s available on NEA’s online properties , I’m amazed by all the great content that’s just a click away. Here’s what I’m reading now. See what else you find when you explore! How Much Does the Public Understand About Effective Teaching and Learning? This article, based on a first-ever s
Minority teachers in U.S. more than doubled over 25 years — but still fewer than 20 percent of educators, study shows - The Washington Post : Minority teachers in U.S. more than doubled over 25 years — but still fewer than 20 percent of educators, study shows The number of minority teachers more than doubled in the United States over a 25-year period but still represent less than 20 percent of th
CURMUDGUCATION: IN: Welcome UPSTART Pre-K Cyberschool : IN: Welcome UPSTART Pre-K Cyberschool You probably thought this was going to be one of those posts where I made fun of some trend in education by extending it to its logical yet absurd extreme. Sadly-- I mean, really sadly-- that is not the case. "Seriously, dude. What the hell." Meet UPSTART , a company that... well, let me just quote from
Hitting Left with the Klonsky Brothers #11. | Fred Klonsky : Hitting Left with the Klonsky Brothers #11. Just because you missed the live version of Hitting Left with the Klonsky Brothers episode #11 doesn’t mean you can’t hear it. Downloadable here. Our in-studio guest was long-time education and immigration activist from Chicago, Jose Rico. Jose Rico worked with my brother back in the day on sm
Charters and the Illinois Governors race. | Fred Klonsky : Charters and the Illinois Governors race. Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner takes a back seat to nobody when it comes to support for charter schools. He even names them after himself. The list of names of Democrats who want to take him out is growing. They all seem to me to be an undifferentiated mass. Except for the size of their bank accou
Automated Education + Chasing Skills + Debt = Social Control – Wrench in the Gears : Automated Education + Chasing Skills + Debt = Social Control Originally posted to Facebook November 2015: I posted the scenario below in November of 2015 as a Facebook note. Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve come across a number of items having to do with skills, automation, and human capital management, so I t
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Fill Out Your Invoice and Send It to the Legislature : Fill Out Your Invoice and Send It to the Legislature Friday Open Thread Teens Take a Stand : Learning about your rights - a program on Friday, April 21st at the Douglass Truth Library from 4-5:30 pm. We are now in the home stretch for this legislative session but it's a safe bet that the budget will not be don
Charter Schools Are Bilking California Taxpayers | Crooks and Liars : Charter Schools Are Bilking California Taxpayers In The Public Interest , an organization that researches and reports on the effects of privatization, has just released a comprehensive study entitled " The Failure of Policy Planning In California Schools ." As the title suggests, it's not pretty. With the Secretary of Education
Touched by autism: We need to be learners and advocates : Touched by autism: We need to be learners and advocates In just a little way, it touched minutes of my life. The little girl and the little boy were seated in the row in front of me. On an airplane, it’s better to have kids in front of you, because behind you, they’ll sometimes kick the seat. Dad was with them. Mom across the aisle. Even a
Students gather to reclaim the role they played as leaders in the Civil Rights era | The Lens : Students gather to reclaim the role they played as leaders in the Civil Rights era Isaiah Institute Ambassador Andrew Young speaks with students from St. Augustine High School. It happened on a recent Saturday, three days ahead of the 49th anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassinat
One Trick for Not Being a Jerk to Students - Teacher Habits : One Trick for Not Being a Jerk to Students I admit that I am sometimes a jerk to my students. I try not to be. I really do. I know the damage it causes, both to the kid and the classroom culture. I know that one bad experience with me can ruin twenty previous good ones. I know that being a jerk makes me feel bad about myself. It does n
Missouri reverses course on aid to religious organizations - SCOTUSblog : Missouri reverses course on aid to religious organizations Next week the justices are scheduled to hear oral argument in Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Comer , in which a Missouri church is challenging the state’s denial of its application for a grant to resurface the playground used by its daycare center. In reject
DeVos Pick to Head Civil Rights Office Once Said She Faced Discrimination for Being White - ProPublica : DeVos Pick to Head Civil Rights Office Once Said She Faced Discrimination for Being White Candice Jackson’s intellectual journey raises questions about how actively she will investigate allegations of unfair treatment of minorities and women. The new acting head of the U.S. Department of Educa
Rep. Dingell, AFT President Weingarten to join AROS for National ‘Build Schools, Not Walls’ launch | The Michigan Chronicle : Rep. Dingell, AFT President Weingarten to join AROS for National ‘Build Schools, Not Walls’ launch On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) and American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten will join the Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools and dozens of publ
Democrats ask GAO to examine tax-credit programs as Trump pushes public dollars for private schools - The Washington Post : Democrats ask GAO to examine tax-credit programs as Trump pushes public dollars for private schools Senate Democrats are asking the Government Accountability Office to examine state programs that offer tax credits in exchange for donations for private-school scholarships, ar
Ed Notes Online: on CPE1: Norm in The Wave - Legendary Progressive School Under Assault : on CPE1: Norm in The Wave - Legendary Progressive School Under Assault CPE1 Update: Parent and teacher reps met for hours yesterday with the Chancellor's "team" which included Phil Weinberg, Laura Feijoo, Louis Herrera, Yolanda Torres. A group of supporters sat on the steps of Tweed as a show of support. A 1
Bible classes in schools can lead to strife among neighbors : Bible classes in schools can lead to strife among neighbors A federal lawsuit was filed recently against the Mercer County, West Virginia Board of Education, challenging a Bible program in the elementary schools. The plaintiffs are the Freedom From Religion Foundation and two parents and their children. One parent and both children hav
Education Law Prof Blog : New Report Paints California's Charter Schools As Economic Boondoggle That Has Little to Do with Student Need, Cost Efficiency, or Quality A new report on California's charter schools may be one of the most scathing to date--in part because it does more than examine student achievement. Achievement studies inevitably raise methodological and interpretation debates. More
Erie Pennsylvania’s Schools Are a Canary in the Coal Mine of Education : Erie Pennsylvania’s Schools Are a Canary in the Coal Mine of Education Jay Badams has reached the limits of his patience. As superintendent of Erie, Pennsylvania schools since 2009, he’s dealt with the chronic underfunding of his schools for years. Every year, he and his staff grapple with ever more painful budget cuts. He a
High School Graduation—Rahm’s Plan Worse than Ohio’s Terrible Plan, But Arne Loves It | janresseger : High School Graduation—Rahm’s Plan Worse than Ohio’s Terrible Plan, But Arne Loves It I had imagined it would be pretty hard to come up with worse high school graduation requirements than the new Ohio plan endorsed by Governor John Kasich. Watching the state move toward the implementation of our
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: On Hitting Left Today : On Hitting Left Today Jose Rico joins us for conversation about Chicago schools and immigration tomorrow on Hitting Left with the Klonsky Brothers at 11AM 105.5 FM in Chicago, www.lumpenradio.com. live streamed around the galaxy. Jose was part of the board's Latino Advisory Committee that resigned in mass in February to protest inequitable cu
Have Silicon Valley Teachers Using Technology Daily Altered Their Classroom Practice? (Part 3) | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice : Have Silicon Valley Teachers Using Technology Daily Altered Their Classroom Practice? (Part 3) Eleven percent (N=4) of the teachers answered both yes and no. These teachers made a distinction between how they taught lessons before they had new tech
Governor Carney Is NOT Letting The Sunshine In!!!! – Exceptional Delaware 2017 : Governor Carney Is NOT Letting The Sunshine In!!!! In February, Delaware Governor John Carney brought back the Family Services Cabinet Council through Executive Order #5 . Many in Delaware thought this was a good thing. But apparently transparency took a backseat to this return. The group met on Wednesday, April 5th,
Special Nite Cap: Catch Up on Today's Post 4/13/17 Featured Post Fourth Circuit Vacates the Order Protecting Gavin Grimm, But Casts Him As a Modern Human Rights Leader - Education Law Prof Blog Edgar Villanueva: Though Hell or High Water: The #FundSouth Movement is Strong | Schott Foundation for Public Education by mike simpson / 10min Though Hell or High Water: The #FundSouth Movement is Strong