The Huge Web of Propaganda and Mind Control
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Thanks to Ronald Reagan and your GOP, the working class was not only robbed
of their opportunities for economic advancement with 'trickledown"
economi...
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...
When Schools Are Businesses
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Tech writer Cory Doctorow writes a lot these days about enshittification,
for instance in this piece that spins from Prime's continued addition of
advert...
Breaking the Public Schools
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Breaking the Public Schools: Red states are enacting universal education
vouchers, threatening budget calamity and potentially degrading student
achievement.
High Tech Devices: Addiction, Dependency, or Hype?
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“We used to talk more before we had fire.” The New Yorker cartoon about the
possible decrease in Neanderthal communication after the invention of fire
poke...
The Secret to a Happy and Satisfactory Marriage
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"This was a happy and satisfactory marriage," writes Doris Lessing in her
novel *The Summer Before the Dark*, "because both she and Michael had
underst...
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
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Aspiring Teachers Get New Help Paying For College
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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
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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.
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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...
Look at Me! The Problem with Quotas, Caps, and Disparaging Special Education Look at Me! The Problem with Quotas, Caps, and Disparaging Special Education Special education, which includes gifted education, is about helping students who learn differently. It’s distressing when a student needs academic support and there is none, or when quotas and caps get in the way of a child’s needs. It’s also c
Education Gurus 30 - Global Gurus Education Gurus 30 - Global Gurus Diane Ravitch is Research Professor of Education at New York University and a historian of education. She is also president and co-founder of the Network for Public Education, with 350,000 followers. She blogs at dianeravitch.net, Her blog has had more than 32 million page views since she started it April 26, 2012. From 1991 to 1
Great News! Two Civil Rights Legal Teams Join to Fight Theft of Public Schools! | Diane Ravitch's blog Great News! Two Civil Rights Legal Teams Join to Fight Theft of Public Schools! This is great news! The Education Law Center and the Southern Poverty Law Center have joined to fight privatization. AMICUS BRIEF SUPPORTS APPEAL CHALLENGING MICHIGAN’S UNCONSTITUTIONAL DIVERSION OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO P
The Growth Mindset Problem (Carl Hendrick) | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice The Growth Mindset Problem (Carl Hendrick) This appeared in Aeon , March 11, 2019 “Dr Carl Hendrick is the co-author of What Does This Look Like In The Classroom: Bridging The Gap Between Research And Practice (2017). He holds a PhD in education from King’s College and lives in Berkshire, England wher
Repenning edges closer to facing Goldberg in runoff for L.A. school board seat - Los Angeles Times Repenning edges closer to facing Goldberg in runoff for L.A. school board seat With nearly all votes tallied for a pivotal Los Angeles school board seat, Heather Repenning holds second place by 31 votes, a margin that is probably enough to get her into a runoff against Jackie Goldberg, election offi
CURMUDGUCATION: OK: The Four Day Week OK: The Four Day Week Oklahoma has been a great demonstration of what happens when state leaders decide that they just don't want to spend money on education. Oklahoma has led the nation in education spending cut s, and schools and teachers have paid the price. But Oklahoma performed an interesting little experiment, one that is apparently about to end. The p
What We Lose By Commodifying Education – redqueeninla What We Lose By Commodifying Education I’m frustrated by the howls of shocked people across this country following Tuesday’s College Admissions scandal . There are so many layers of context, missed, when we focus merely on privilege and its purchases. This is a scandal that every family of children in America’s cities, at least, feel every sin
TFA CEO’s Recent Podcast Interview | Gary Rubinstein's Blog TFA CEO’s Recent Podcast Interview For the past six years, Elisa Villanueva Beard has been a CEO of Teach For America. Over the years I have followed her various speeches and interviews to get a sense if TFA is evolving at all about its historically distorted view of education in this country. In a podcast called SwampED , hosted by form
Who’s Afraid of Public Schools? | gadflyonthewallblog Who’s Afraid of Public Schools? Public schools are the bogeymen of American life. We so often hear the bedtime story of “Failing Schools” that it’s no wonder some folks will do anything to ensure their kids get in elsewhere. And let’s be honest. It’s the same impulse behind the latest college admissions cheating scandal . A group of wealthy –
NYC Public School Parents: Mayoral control hearings and video: It's time for a change Mayoral control hearings and video: It's time for a change I just came from the NY Senate hearings on mayoral control, where Senator Shelley Mayer, chair of the Education Committee, Senator John Liu, chair of the NYC Education Committee, and Senators Robert Jackson, Velmanette Montgomery and others asked piercin
Education Reformers Keep Pushing the Same Old Stuff | Teacher in a strange land Education Reformers Keep Pushing the Same Old Stuff One of the people I respect most, in edu-journalism, is Joan Richardson . Mostly, this is because I used to read her fine pieces in the Detroit Free Press, and later, her work as editor of Kappan magazine, and she always seemed like the epitome of a concept that gets
Teachers union votes to authorize strike against Sacramento City Unified Teachers union votes to authorize strike against Sacramento City Unified The teachers union at Sacramento City Unified School District announced Friday that its members have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The Sacramento City Teachers Association spent three weeks collecting votes , and said turnout was 70 percen
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all Texas: Owner of Migrant Shelters Cashes in on Charters by dianeravitch / 26min The New York Times published a searing account of the charter schools operated by Southwest Key. “At East Austin College Prep in Texas, raccoons and rats invade offices and classrooms. Whe
Southwest Key, Known for Migrant Shelters, Cashes In on Charter Schools - The New York Times Southwest Key, Known for Migrant Shelters, Cashes In on Charter Schools The schools are struggling with debt even as the charity sits on tens of millions. At East Austin College Prep in Texas, raccoons and rats invade offices and classrooms. When it rains, the roof of the main building leaks. Room 106 was
Testimony at California SBOE about Gülen charter school | Cloaking Inequity TESTIMONY AT CALIFORNIA SBOE ABOUT GÜLEN CHARTER SCHOOL On Thursday I went to the California Board of Education to offer public testimony about the California SBOE approval of Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana. Here is my testimony: I am Julian Vasquez Heilig, Professor and Education Chair for the California NAACP. Donal
CURMUDGUCATION: Micro-Credentials 101: Do We Need Badges? Micro-Credentials 101: Do We Need Badges? Micro-credentials are one of the hot rising ideas in the education space. To understand the basics, go look at your child's Xbox or PlayStation. For most of the major games, there is an accompanying set of achievements, or badges. Every time a player achieves a particular task (kill 50 zombies with
Judge Tells DeVos She Can’t Delay “Significant Disproportionality Rule” in Special Education | janresseger Judge Tells DeVos She Can’t Delay “Significant Disproportionality Rule” in Special Education The goal at school ought to be providing appropriate curricula and support to enable each child to realize her or his promise. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, special education
Teacher Tom: The Promise Of Democracy The Promise Of Democracy A cooperative is an enterprise that is owned and operated by its customers. It's a model for organizing people toward common ends that's been around for centuries and over that time it has been successfully applied to both non-profit and for-profit ventures alike. I've spent the better part of the past two decades, more than half of m
About That College Admissions Scandal: Use of a Fake Nonprofit Was Critical | deutsch29 About That College Admissions Scandal: Use of a Fake Nonprofit Was Critical On March 12, 2019, I happened to be discussing with a few of my students the extent to which some individuals will go in order to benefit from academic fraud because college admission is a high-stakes issue. Little did we know, that ve
California: Charter Advocates Rally to Fight Accountability and Regulation | Diane Ravitch's blog California: Charter Advocates Rally to Fight Accountability and Regulation While the State Board of Education was deliberating the fate of the low-performing Thrive Charter Schools, which they voted to close down, the charter lobby rallied thousands of allies in front of the State Capitol in Sacramen
New Truth For America podcast episode: How TFA network to make $$ | Cloaking Inequity NEW TRUTH FOR AMERICA PODCAST EPISODE: HOW TFA NETWORK TO MAKE $$ Truth For America is a podcast about Teach For America (TFA) that provides voice to educators, parents, students, and other key stakeholders. Truth For America is co-hosted by Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig and Dr. T. Jameson Brewer. Episode 18 feature
Jersey Jazzman: Only You Can Prevent Bad Tax Policy Discussions Only You Can Prevent Bad Tax Policy Discussions When I started this blog up again earlier this year, I told myself I wasn't going to waste a lot of time debunking nonsense in the local media. Life is short and there's a lot to write about. But some stuff I come across is so bad, I just can't let it go : Q. Gov. Phil Murphy wants to r
Marie Corfield: @NJSenatePres 's @Path2ProgressNJ & the 800lb Gorillas In The Room @NJSenatePres 's @Path2ProgressNJ & the 800lb Gorillas In The Room Expert analysis and witnesses are essential to the successful outcome of a trial, but in the court of public opinion, politicians often fail to enlist experts who may raise red flags about the policies they're trying to sell to the general public. I
Badass Teachers Association Blog: Public Education Funding MUST become a National Priority! Public Education Funding MUST become a National Priority! It is clear that President Trump has an agenda that does not support public education. His recent budget proposal is evidence of this. This year’s 2019 budget proposal includes the following cuts: - $2 billion from the Supporting Effective Instructi
Thurmond Swears in Linda Darling-Hammond to SB. - Year 2019 (CA Dept of Education) Thurmond Swears in Linda Darling-Hammond to SB. SACRAMENTO—Linda Darling-Hammond, Governor Gavin Newsom’s choice to lead the California State Board of Education, was sworn into office today by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, who serves as the Board’s Executive Secretary. “Linda Darling-Ham
California: Who Chose the Members of the Charter Task Force? | Diane Ravitch's blog California: Who Chose the Members of the Charter Task Force? The task force appointed to reform California’s weak charter school law has 11 members; six of them have ties to the charter industry. Two of the 11 are part of the California Charter School Association, the official lobbying group, which spends $20 mill
Privatization Is Fundamentally An Attack on Democracy. The Teachers Strikes Show Why. Privatization Is Fundamentally An Attack on Democracy. The Teachers Strikes Show Why. Charter schools are anti-democratic by nature. (Ray Chavez/MediaNews Group/The Mercury News via Getty Images) One key feature of the Trump era is a renewed public focus on the issue of democracy. Last year’s congressional elect
Affirmative Action for White People Separate and Unequal: The Real Education Scandal Is America’s Affirmative Action Program for White People While the conversations surrounding the newly uncovered college cheating scandal have focused on the advantages of the wealthy, the hypocrisy of those who demonize affirmative action, and the outrageous hubris of the elite, there is one indisputable fact th
NC virtual charter school wants to separate from Pearson | Raleigh News & Observer A virtual charter school ‘divorce’ leaves 2,400 students caught in the middle RALEIGH More than 2,400 students are caught in the middle of a fight between one of North Carolina’s two virtual charter schools and the for-profit education company that receives millions of dollars a year to manage the school. N.C. Conn
Book shows how leaders cemented segregation in New Orleans schools How New Orleans leaders built a segregated city Using schools as the building blocks, New Orleans leaders cemented residential segregation that persists today according to a new book R eview: “Race & Education in New Orleans” by Walter C. Stern (Louisiana State University Press, 2018) Just over 100 years ago, the first public high
Selective Outrage: Revisiting the Atlanta School Cheating Scandal – Have You Heard Selective Outrage: Revisiting the Atlanta School Cheating Scandal In March of 2013, thirty five Atlanta educators, all of them Black, were charged with racketeering and conspiracy for allegedly changing student answers on standardized tests from wrong to right. The teachers were accused of the worst-possible wrongd
Trump’s Proposed 2020 Budget Favors the Rich, Increases Inequality, and Shorts Public Education | janresseger Trump’s Proposed 2020 Budget Favors the Rich, Increases Inequality, and Shorts Public Education Nobody paid much attention to President Trump’s 2020 federal budget proposal for education when it was released on Monday. The 2020, K-12 education budget is similar to what Trump and Education
CURMUDGUCATION: Maybe We Should Talk About College Readiness Again Maybe We Should Talk About College Readiness Again College and career ready. College and career ready. College and career ready. How long have we been reading and listening to that magical phrase, quietly at first and now omnipresent as the euphemism of choice for people who no longer dare say "Common Core." It is a hollow phrase,
Opposing Mediocre Minds: Einstein on Education | Live Long and Prosper Opposing Mediocre Minds: Einstein on Education Today, March 14 is Pi day (3.14) and the birthday (#140) of Albert Einstein. Albert Einstein is remembered as the physicist who developed the theories of special, and general relativity . the laws of physics are the same for all non-accelerating observers, and that the speed of li
Charter Profiteer in Arizona Plans to Open Charter Chain in North Carolina | Diane Ravitch's blog Charter Profiteer in Arizona Plans to Open Charter Chain in North Carolina Last year, the Arizona Republic wrote an expose of the millions made by Glenn Way, founder of a charter chain in Arizona, primarily by real estate deals and construction of the schools by “related” companies. He previously ran
Choosing Democracy: SCUSD Budget Fiasco- 2 SCUSD Budget Fiasco- 2 Big Education Ape: UPDATE: Community leaders come together to launch 'Save Sac Schools' from state takeover | abc10com #Unite4SACKids #WeAreSCTA #WeAreCTA #strikeready #REDFORED #SCTA #CTA - https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2019/03/community-leaders-come-together-to.html Big Education Ape: Choosing Democracy: SCUSD Plans for Te
What Linda Darling-Hammond's Appointment Means for Education What Linda Darling-Hammond's Appointment Means for Education Democrats once fought to keep her from becoming Obama's education secretary. Now she's set to lead California's State Board of Education, where she could influence the national party's education stances When Barack Obama was first assembling his White House Cabinet in late 200
The diversity gap for public school teachers is actually growing across generations The diversity gap for public school teachers is actually growing across generations Editor's Note: This post is part of " Teacher diversity in America ," a series from the Brown Center on Education Policy that examines minority underrepresentation among public educators in the U.S. The public teacher workforce has
A hidden scandal: America's school students exposed to water tainted by toxic lead | Environment | The Guardian A hidden scandal America's school students exposed to water tainted by toxic lead Elevated levels of lead have been found in schools across the US, alarming experts who say it is particularly harmful to children W hen Shakima Thomas came home one day last October, she found a piece of p
Operation Varsity Blues: One Corrupt Tree in the Forest of White Wealth Privilege | radical eyes for equity Operation Varsity Blues: One Corrupt Tree in the Forest of White Wealth Privilege It’s called the American Dream because you have to be asleep to believe it. — George Carlin Andrew Lelling, the US attorney for Massachusetts, made a nearly laughable opening claim in his press conference abou
CURMUDGUCATION: OH: Beating Back School Takeovers OH: Beating Back School Takeovers If there is any benefit at all to the complete hash of the takeover of Lorain City Schoo ls, it's that it has brought renewed attention to Ohio's terrible takeover law and renewed energy to attempts to bust that law. There are actually two proposals floating around currently, both bipartisan. State Reps. Kent Smit
5 Key Trends in the Teacher Workforce - NEA Today 5 Key Trends in the Teacher Workforce Thanks largely to a nationwide campaign by educators, the country is finally talking about how we can recruit, support and retain teachers. This is an important discussion, says Richard Ingersoll, professor of education and sociology at the University of Pennsylvania, because “the teaching force has been trans
Six Things More Important than that Desperate Housewife Cheating to Get Her Kid into a Prestigious College | Teacher in a strange land Six Things More Important than that Desperate Housewife Cheating to Get Her Kid into a Prestigious College I was mildly shocked by the network news leading off with the ‘cheating to get into college scandal’ last night. Were they just sick of starting each broadca
The Benefits of Libraries for Teachers and Students - Teacher Habits The Benefits of Libraries for Teachers and Students For a long time, libraries have served as sanctuaries for many students and teachers. Libraries aren’t being visited as often as they once were , but educators can still benefit from utilizing libraries in their lessons. Additionally, they provide a place of solitude and refuge
Louisiana Bamboozles! – Educate Louisiana Louisiana Bamboozles! Raise your hand if you’ve ever checked your weight against one of those charts that tells you how much you should weigh based on your height. You know. The ones with unrealistic goals that you immediately dismiss because of their ridiculousness. Well, I have. I can tell you that in all my 35 adult years, even at my thinnest and best
DeVos opens door to taxpayers funding religious orgs by stopping enforcement of church-state separation rule DeVos opens door to taxpayers funding religious orgs by stopping enforcement of church-state separation rule S ecretary of Education Betsy DeVos has announced she will no longer enforce the provision of federal law that bans religious organizations from being funded with taxpayer dollars f
Improving Democracy: Ranked Choice Voting Improving Democracy: Ranked Choice Voting In the end, the ultimate winner has the support of at least half of voters — not a terribly radical idea in a democracy. ” – Lawrence Lessig In Los Angeles, the allegedly cash-strapped school district will spend approximately $2.4 million in the special elections to replace disgraced former Board member Ref Rodrig
CURMUDGUCATION: NY: Rochester, Mayoral Control, Vultures, and the Problems of Democracy. NY: Rochester, Mayoral Control, Vultures, and the Problems of Democracy. It has been almost a decade since a mayoral school coup was a hot topic in Rochester . Mayor Robert Duffy wanted to implement NYC style mayoral control. There seemed to be support for the move; the superintendent even had a nifty portfol
Politicians Forget that Cut Scores on Standardized Tests Are Not Grounded in Science | janresseger Politicians Forget that Cut Scores on Standardized Tests Are Not Grounded in Science Last week the NY Times ‘ Dana Goldstein and Manny Fernandez reported on a political fight in Texas over the scoring of the STAAR—the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness—the state’s version of the achiev
Pam Harbin Wants to Go From Pittsburgh School Board Watchdog to School Board Member | gadflyonthewallblog Pam Harbin Wants to Go From Pittsburgh School Board Watchdog to School Board Member My friend Pam Harbin is trying to undergo a startling metamorphosis. She wants to transform from an education activist into a Pittsburgh School Director. Now that Board President Lynda Wrenn is stepping down a
California’s Teachers Are Finally Going After the Original Sin That Wrecked the State’s Public Schools – Mother Jones California’s Teachers Are Finally Going After the Original Sin That Wrecked the State’s Public Schools “There’s no reason that California shouldn’t be the state that spends the most on students.” On February 20, just before Oakland’s teachers went on strike, Carmelita Reyes organi
How for-profit charter schools are ripping off California taxpayers How for-profit charter schools are ripping off California taxpayers Across California and the country, corporations are expanding their ownership and operation of charter schools and their profits, subsidized by taxpayers. In California, 34 charter schools operated by five for-profit education management organizations enroll abou
California: Tony Thurmond Called Me | Diane Ravitch's blog California: Tony Thurmond Called Me Many of the readers of this blog were disappointed, as was I, to see that the new Superintendent of Public Instruction in California, Tony Thurmond, appointed a task force to review charter law in which six of the 11 members are or were connected to the charter industry. We know how hard that industry h
Don't Be Fooled: Charter Schools Are Not About Choice - LA Progressive Don’t Be Fooled: Charter Schools Are Not About Choice In a moral society, “Single Payer” is the singular, optimal solution. Steve Lopez says : “…There’s a place for both [innovative, popular charters and regular district schools], and a need for greater support of all public schools”. These are separate, and non-touching, conc
Teachers speak out at Indianapolis rally to defend public education - World Socialist Web Site Teachers speak out at Indianapolis rally to defend public education On Saturday, over a thousand teachers from across Indiana rallied in the state Capitol to oppose the growing attacks on public education. The rally, sponsored by the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA), was officially billed as th
NYC Public School Parents: John Pane of RAND writes to correct my post on Teach to One and my response John Pane of RAND writes to correct my post on Teach to One and my response About two weeks ago, I posted a history of the program Teach to One (TtO): how it had first been developed in NYC Department of Education as a blended learning math program called School of One, how after it had spun off
Argosy University Collapse Exemplifies Lax Protection of Students—and Taxpayers—Under DeVos | janresseger Argosy University Collapse Exemplifies Lax Protection of Students—and Taxpayers—Under DeVos Argosy University, a for-profit college serving 8,800 students at 22 sites across the country , shut down suddenly last Friday. Actually the collapse has been happening since 2017, but somehow across A
Betsy DeVos’s $5 billion school tax-credit plan is being slammed. And not by whom you might think. - The Washington Post Betsy DeVos’s $5 billion school tax-credit plan is being slammed. And not by whom you might think. You might think that allies of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos would applaud the announcement that the Trump administration is seeking $5 billion for a federal tax credit program
Principals As Instructional Leaders: Hype and Reality | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice Principals As Instructional Leaders: Hype and Reality Six years ago, I published a post on the highly popular slogan of principal as instructional leader. Following up on this blog’s post of Chicago Mayor’s Rahm Emmanuel’s publicized reversal of his initial school reform beliefs and what he
The True Cost Of This Election In LAUSD5 – redqueeninla The True Cost Of This Election In LAUSD5 The $100K PAC-drop of Eli Broad was heard around LA this week, but it’s not the first or even tenth time this sort of thing has gone on. It’s basically just SOP to use money as a political bludgeon, at the last second – for after when the polls are open and association with shady doings will no longer
Thrive Public Schools Renewal Petition Hearing on Friday | tultican Thrive Public Schools Renewal Petition Hearing on Friday 3/11/2019 by T. Ultican Thrive Public Schools has petitioned the state of California to renew its charter. San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) and the San Diego County Office of Education (COE) both recently denied Thrive’s renewal petition. It is the last hope for th
The Unbearable Whiteness of Being: The Permanent Vacation from Race | radical eyes for equity The Unbearable Whiteness of Being: The Permanent Vacation from Race Over my spring break last week, I made a trip to IUPUI in Indianapolis to present as part of a series spanning their academic year, White Racial Literacy Project Speakers Series , addressing whiteness as part of their diversity and inclu
How far will Ca lifornia go on charter schools? ‘Common sense regulations’ or ‘an extended middle finger’—how far will California go on charter schools? With new fast-tracked transparency rules for charter schools in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has fulfilled a January pledge to bring “long overdue” accountability measures to this growing sector of public schools. But the open meeting and disclo
Education Reform’s Deep Blue Hue: Are School Reformers Right-Wingers or Centrists—or Neither? - Education Next : Education Next Education Reform’s Deep Blue Hue Are school reformers right-wingers or centrists — or neither? Introduction Close observers of 21st-century education reform know that champions of charter schooling, teacher evaluation, and accountability are routinely characterized as ri
CURMUDGUCATION: Gigging, Progress, and the Unmaking of American Work Gigging, Progress, and the Unmaking of American Work This is not really about education, and it is totally about education. Over at The Nation, Malcolm Harris has written a review of Sarah Kessler's Gigged: The End of the Job and the Future of Work. It's a thoughtful and worthwhile read, even if you decide not to tackle the enti
Education Law Prof Blog Ensuring Racial Equality – from Classrooms to Bathrooms – Depends on Federal Regulations Trump Wants to Roll Back Derek W. Black , University of South Carolina The Trump administration is considering eliminating one of the federal government’s most basic tools for preventing racial discrimination. When the government runs or funds programs, those programs are obligated to
The Math Of Finite Resources And Fixed Margins – redqueeninla The Math Of Finite Resources And Fixed Margins In a moral society, “Single Payer” is the singular, optimal solution. Steve Lopez says : “…There’s a place for both [innovative, popular charters and regular district schools], and a need for greater support of all public schools”. These are separate, and non-touching, concepts. The latter
Federal Judge Vacates Betsy DeVos’ Special Education Regulation “Delay” | deutsch29 Federal Judge Vacates Betsy DeVos’ Special Education Regulation “Delay” On July 1, 2018, states and local education agencies (LEAs) receiving federal funding were supposed to be in compliance with US Department of Education (USDOE) “2016 Regulations” in order to demonstrate consistency across states in determining
How Sacramento City Unified got into financial crisis How Sacramento City Unified got into financial crisis (NOT A WORD ABOUT CORPORATE DARK MONEY AND THE IMPACT ON SAC CITY SCHOOLS) Sacramento City Unified School District is chipping away at expenses in a last-ditch effort to close its $35 million budget gap, but time is running out and a state takeover seems imminent. The unprecedented rejectio
Take All The Space You Need (For Now) | The Jose Vilson TAKE ALL THE SPACE YOU NEED (FOR NOW) It was a humid summer afternoon. I ventured with my son to a few stores along East 86th Street, enjoying parts of the city we don’t normally venture. I wore a black and orange Free Minds Free People shirt, my young one a white t-shirt and shorts. The sidewalks felt like people were walking shoulder to sh
Schools Matter: The Mind Trust’s Neo-colonial War on Parents: Part One The Mind Trust’s Neo-colonial War on Parents: Part One I am busy finishing my new book--a follow-up to Hoosier School Heist that will be released next year--and will be blogging again this summer. Please read John Harris Loflin's new and significant piece posted below. Thanks! Doug Martin The Mind Trust’s Neo-colonial War on P
All about Fla SB 7070 - YouTube ALL ABOARD THE CRAZY TRAIN: All about Fla SB 7070 Already, on the second day of this year’s legislative session, the Florida Senate Education Committee decided it would be a good idea to advance another controversial omnibus education bill to the full senate floor. Sometimes referred to as a “train bill,” this type of legislation is expressly prohibited by the stat
CURMUDGUCATION: Bug-In-Ear Coaching: Why Is This Still A Thing? Bug-In-Ear Coaching: Why Is This Still A Thing? You're a young teacher, working hard to get the hang of running a classroom, sequencing instruction, monitoring a roomful of students, tracking the clock, and otherwise managing your role as educational Boss Of The Room. It reminds you of when you first started driving, and it was taxin
California: Did Tony Thurmond Give the Charter Task Force to the Charter Lobby? | Diane Ravitch's blog California: Did Tony Thurmond Give the Charter Task Force to the Charter Lobby? Last November, there was a bitter contest for the position of Superintendent of Public Instruction in California. The charter lobby pumped millions of dollars into the campaign of Marshall Tuck, former CEO of Green D
CURMUDGUCATION: ICYMI: Actually Nice Out Edition (3/10) ICYMI: Actually Nice Out Edition (3/10) Here's an assortment of goodies to read from last week. I know I say this all the time, but it takes readers to make a piece of writing spread. So always share what you think needs to be shared. Everyone can amplify the important voices, and these days that is super-important. Winning At Any Cost Arkan
Is Career And Technical Education Good News Or Bad? Is Career And Technical Education Good News Or Bad? In the last two decades of education reform, a great deal of emphasis has been put on sending high school graduates to college. President Obama in his 2009 State of the Union address proclaimed that by 2020 America would " once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world
Reading Instruction, The Attack on Teachers, and Two Areas of Concern Reading Instruction, The Attack on Teachers, and Two Areas of Concern Almost every day there’s another report attacking teachers for how they teach reading. It divides parents and teachers. It’s also dangerous at a time when there’s a teacher shortage and teachers are banding together to try to save not only their profession, b
Jersey Jazzman: The Case For Stable, Adequate, and Predictable School Funding The Case For Stable, Adequate, and Predictable School Funding Here in New Jersey, we're entering budget season -- and that means the beginning of the annual ritual of declaring "winners and losers" in state aid to school districts. Governor Phil Murphy just released his budgetary plan for schools, showing which district
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