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Thursday, June 13, 2019

Investigating the Corporate Fingerprints in the Media Attacks on Teachers and Colleges of Education

Investigating the Corporate Fingerprints in the Media Attacks on Teachers and Colleges of Education

Investigating the Corporate Fingerprints in the Media Attacks on Teachers and Colleges of Education

A media rollout of criticism towards teachers and their COEs mostly over reading, has fueled debate about what teachers know about teaching. Are these reports what they seem, or is something else going on? None of these commentaries look at the effects of Common Core State Standards. Look closely and one finds corporate school reform fingerprints.
If reformers can break the parent/teacher bond, they can convince parents to sign on to unproven charters, choice, Teach for America, or putting their child online for their schooling. So, it is important to scan these negative reports carefully. Start by recognizing negative titles.
Here are two examples:
This title criticizes teachers and their education schools in one fell swoop! Originally printed in 2006, it’s the foundation of complaints in recent reports.
One author is Kate Walsh, president of the board of the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ). The NCTQ is a think tank funded by groups like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Teach for America founder, Wendy Kopp, CONTINUE READING: Investigating the Corporate Fingerprints in the Media Attacks on Teachers and Colleges of Education