ALEC Has A New Voucher Push
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ALEC has set a new goal-- 25 by 2025. That means having 25 states adopt
school voucher programs by the end of next year. To push that goal, ALEC
has a new ...
Forget the “Undecided.” Focus on the Timid.
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I read the NY Times daily (I know, I know…) and am an avid follower of
their political focus groups. Little sketched heads with thumbnail
descriptors (“Bil...
Andrew Cuomo (still) has much to answer for
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Trump was the worst on COVID. But Cuomo was pretty bad. The disgraced
former governor was questioned by a MAGA committee in congress - but even
though they...
Normal Meets Weird: Debate
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Normal Meets Weird: And normal wins by a knockout in Tuesday’s Harris-Trump
debate.
*Father of Child Killed in Ohio Crash Begs Trump, Vance To Stop
Politi...
TONITE!!!!
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The Chicago Tribune included my book in its art column this week: “If we’re
unlikely to get a fall arts season that speaks directly to our political
moment...
wish upon a star
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[Header Photo by Phil Botha on Unsplash] there they werelike
childrenwishing upon a starthoughts and prayers blood was everywhere —P.L.
Thomas
Another Oklahoma Education Blunder
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By Thomas Ultican 9/8/2024 Under the suspect leadership of Oklahoma’s
Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ryan Walters, the education
department released...
Keeping the Dumpster Fires Burning
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“I have had countless men repeat my ideas back to me as if they were theirs
– as if I would not remember having come up with those thoughts in the
first pl...
Education and the November Election
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If Kamala Harris wins the Presidency, public education isn’t likely to be
shaken up as much as it needs to be. If Donald Trump is elected and has his
way, ...
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....
13 Presenters Who Will Ruin Your Day
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The Thirteen Presenters Who Will Ruin Your First Day Back From August, 2019
PETER GREENE AUG 29 READ IN APP It’s been a great summer. You’ve had a
chance t...
August’s Parent Engagement Resources
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“Your families are your students’ first teachers. We need to treat them
with that respect.” @karen_mapp @NimahGobir How to Strengthen School-Family
Partner...
La visión comienza con nosotros
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“El poder no concede nada sin demandas”. Estas palabras de Frederick
Douglass fueron una de las primeras lecciones que aprendí cuando era una
joven organiz...
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...
A Challenge for the UFT and NYSUT
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After my July 23 blog post, a legal eagle fanboi reached out to a member of
The Crack Team with a solution to the plight of those waiting years to have
a...
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...
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
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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 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...
La. BESE Member James Garvey’s School Grading “Lie”: Read His Full Speech Here | deutsch29 : La. BESE Member James Garvey’s School Grading “Lie”: Read His Full Speech Here On March 29, 2017, the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) held a 6 1/2-hour special meeting on the state plan to be submitted to the US Department of Education in April 2017 in compliance with the Ever
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Privatization of Public Schools : Privatization of Public Schools I previously posted the long memo called Real Choice vs. False Choice: The Repercussions of Privatization Programs for Students, Parents, and Public Schools that Senator Patty Murray sent to her colleagues in late March about the privatization of public schools. She does credit in laying out real wo
"Storm the Heavens": Notes From the Weather Underground on Resistance to Trump : "Storm the Heavens": Notes From the Weather Underground on Resistance to Trump Weather Underground Organization founding members Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn speak in San Francisco, California, February 20, 2009. (Photo: Steve Rhodes ) Those of us living within the borders of the United States currently find ourse
Editorial: How many third-graders would Jesus suspend? - NonDoc : Editorial: How many third-graders would Jesus suspend? O ur Monday editorials are written on Sunday. Hence, this examination of SB 81 was crafted on Easter. That bill (embedded below), authored by Sen. Ron Sharp ( R-Shawnee ) and Rep. Jadine Nolan ( R-Sand Springs ), would lower the minimum grade level from sixth to third for certa
In a city of corruption at the top, they go after an activist teacher. | Fred Klonsky : In a city of corruption at the top, they go after an activist teacher CPS teacher Sarah Chambers at an opt-out rally in front of Saucedo Academy, 2014. Photo: Fred Klonsky On a cold February afternoon in 2014, dozens of parents, teachers and students gathered on the front steps of old Harrison High School in L
Kindergartens fail to let kids play - Business Insider : I've been in education for 20 years, and there's a disturbing trend afoot in kindergartens around the US Being a kindergartner today is very different from being a kindergartner 20 years ago. In fact it is more like first grade. Researchers have demonstrated that 5-year-olds are spending more time engaged in teacher-led academic learning ac
Educating the Disadvantaged | National Affairs : Educating the Disadvantaged Rising social and economic inequality has become a national preoccupation. The growth of inequality is held at least partly responsible for everything from the recent increase in racial tension to anti-immigrant sentiment to the election of President Donald Trump. Most Americans also view inequality as a problem in itsel
CURMUDGUCATION: EdTech To Teachers: Who Needs You? : EdTech To Teachers: Who Needs You? If you want to see a fully-refined expression of edtech disdain for actual teachers, check out this article by Dr. Karen Beerer, "Greatest Lesson: Teacher Buy-in Is Overrated ." Beerer is VP of Professional Development for Discovery Education. She's held that job since 2012-- before that she was Asst. Super at
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all : Monday Monday Diane Ravitch's blog A site to discuss better education for all Gary Rubinstein: “College or Die” by dianeravitch / 56min Gary Rubinstein has become a master at unmasking “miracle” claims, you know, the schools where 100% of the students in a poor neighborhood (formerly served by a public school) graduate or 100% go
Democrats link party rivals to DeVos as 2018 fights emerge - POLITICO : Democrats link party rivals to DeVos as 2018 fights emerge Teachers unions and others are attacking charter supporters in California, New York and New Jersey for doing the administration's 'dirty work.' LOS ANGELES — It’s rare that Democrats are cast as puppets of the Trump administration. But on the issue of education, many
Education Reform That Works | tultican : Education Reform That Works The Teacher Powered Schools (TPS) movement has a history of success and is now in more than 100 schools. It won’t make anyone rich but it just might bring a new area of positive growth in the teaching and learning process. It could be argued that TPS has been around since Socrates. More recently, Debra Meier’s efforts to democra
School Choice, Neoliberalism Hurt Public Goods and Education - The Atlantic : How School Choice Turns Education Into a Commodity Schools are a public good that extreme market proliferation would eventually destroy. Buoyed by Donald Trump’s championing of a voucher system—and cheered on by his education secretary Betsy DeVos—Arizona just passed one of the country's most thoroughgoing policies in f
Corporate childcare looks like an Arby’s. Put in the middle of the worst traffic arteries. But it’s all about the money. | Fred Klonsky : Corporate childcare looks like an Arby’s. Put in the middle of the worst traffic arteries. But it’s all about the money. It will be a Learning Experience, for sure. Now that it is almost summer I will bring my old Schwinn up from the basement and start riding i
Beware the “Miracle” School Claim | radical eyes for equity : Beware the “Miracle” School Claim Published on Easter Sunday 2017 in the Post and Courier , Paul Bowers offered what I suspect will be a slow and painful series of unfortunate evidence that will discredit claims of educational miracles at Meeting Street Elementary @Brentwood; in this case, the public/private partnership elementary scho
Using busing to combat kindergarten truancy | 89.3 KPCC : Using busing to combat kindergarten truancy A study released last week reveals an unexpected approach to help schools reduce chronic student absenteeism: making sure kids ride the school bus. “A lot of the work done that’s been done in absenteeism focuses on looking at characteristics of the child or the family,” such as poverty or student
Connecticut has spent upwards to $1 Billion on corporate welfare programs with limited oversight - Wait What? : Connecticut has spent upwards to $1 Billion on corporate welfare programs with limited oversight Since taking office, Governor Dannel Malloy and his administration have shoveled hundreds of millions of dollars in “corporate aid” to dozens of companies as part of their ongoing efforts to
More Comments on Personalization Continuum (Tom Hatch) | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice : More Comments on Personalization Continuum (Tom Hatch) Tom Hatch is an Associate Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University. I met Tom at Stanford University when his wife, Karen Hammerness, was a graduate student and took one of my classes. Hatch had worked closely with Ted Size
NaughtyBots Part 3: Advocacy and Marginalization | Truth in American Education : NaughtyBots Part 3: Advocacy and Marginalization This is the third part in a four-part NaughtyBots series about the #commoncore Project: How Social Media is Changing the Politics of Education . Advocacy The BotNet, or naught, issue was addressed in the previous installment so there is no need to address it again. Thi
College Or Die | Gary Rubinstein's Blog : College Or Die Chalkbeat Tennessee recently reported that the new director of charter schools in Memphis is the former principal of the Charles A. Tindley Accelerated charter school in Indiana. I went to the school’s website and found that the school’s motto, which they have painted in large letters on the walls of one of their hallways is, “College Or Di
Why Are You Looking For The Living Among The Dead? | The Jose Vilson : Why Are You Looking For The Living Among The Dead? “While they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them. As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen!” – The Gospel According to
Badass Teachers Association: Rahm Suspends Teacher For Fighting Injustice by Jake Jacobs : Rahm Suspends Teacher For Fighting Injustice by Jake Jacobs Originally posted at: https://truthagainstthemachine.com/index.php/2017/04/13/rahm-suspends-teacher-fighting-injustice/ A day before spring break, Chicago teacher Sarah Chambers was fired without being given an explanation. An email from the Chicag
Special Nite Cap: Catch Up on Today's Post 4/16/17 Featured Post Dept of Ed Hires Anti-Civil Rights Crusader to Protect Student’s Nonexistent Civil Rights | gadflyonthewallblog NYC Public School Parents: The push for privatization