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Reframing the Refrain: Choice as a Civil Rights Issue | Cloaking Inequity: Reframing the Refrain: Choice as a Civil Rights IssueStudent achievement data in the U.S. show long-standing and persistent gaps in minority versus majority performance (Vasquez Heilig & Darling-Hammond, 2008). Public concern about pervasive inequalities in traditional public schools, combined with growing political, parental, and corporate support, has created the expectation that school choice is the solution for poor and minority youth (Vasquez Heilig, Williams, McNeil, & Lee, 2011). As a result, many reforme
Arne Duncan reflects on 'white suburban moms' comment | MSNBC: MORNING JOE, 11/21/13, 8:02 AM ETArne Duncan reflects on ‘white suburban moms’ comment11/21/13 09:00 AMfacebook twitter 2 save share group 6By Michele RichinickEducation Secretary Arne Duncan reflected on his recent comment about “white suburban moms” opposing educational reforms on Thursday’s Morning Joe.“My wording was clumsy and I apologize for it,” he said. “My message was very, very simple: When you raise standards, that’s a challenging thing. I was challenging state school chief officers to do a better job of articulating why
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Mayor 1% and other good reads: Mayor 1% and other good readsI'm catching up on my reading. Here's what I'm plowing through:Mayor 1%: Rahm Emanuel and the Rise of Chicago's 99% by Kari Lyderson (Haymarket Books)Here's a handbook for the anti-Rahm candidate in 2015. It's well-researched and remarkably up-to-date considering how fast things are moving.Filling The Seat; The Pathway to the Superintendency for One African-Americn Woman Superintendent by Shelly Davis-Jones (Brand N Stone).Dr. Davis-Jones is the Supt of Dist. 149 in Chicago's south suburb of Calumet City
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Editorial: Sacramento school board should apologize, return unearned stipends - Editorials - The Sacramento Bee
Editorial: Sacramento school board should apologize, return unearned stipends - Editorials - The Sacramento Bee: Editorial: Sacramento school board should apologize, return unearned stipendsBy the Editorial BoardPublished: Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 - 12:00 amEditorial: When you attack the SCUSD School Board Members please disclose your association with Corporate Education Reform, Your Membership on
LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 11-21-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: Anthony Cody: Is Common Core a Fiasco?Another insightful essay about Common Core by Anthony Cody. His earlier essay–10 Reasons to Oppose Common Core–was widely reposted and tweeted. This is how a fiasco begins, he writes: “The fiasco begins with a grand idea, planned with a bold vision. People set their sights on a goal beyond any
11-21-13 Wait What?
Wait What?: Update: “Strap up [my gun], there will be head injuries”Thursday morning, November 21, 2013 and Capital Preparatory Magnet School Principal Steve Perry’s outrageous tweet is still featured on his twitter page. Dr. Steve Perry@DrStevePerry “The only way to lose a fight is to stop fighting. All this did was piss me off. It’s so on. Strap up, there will be head injuries.” Strap up […]T
11-21-13 The Answer Sheet
The Answer Sheet: N.Y. school principals write letter of concern about Common Core testsA group of eight prominent school superintendents from around New York State have drafted a letter to parents expressing their deep concerns about the validity of new Common Core-aligned standardized tests that state education officials are giving to students in grades three through eight — and in just a few w
11-21-13 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Growth Boundaries Plan and Amendment 12 VoteAmendment #12 - McLaren and Peaslee - Growth Boundaries will be reviewed annually (with a lot of input and data) PASSESPatu - includes where it has to come to Board? Yes.Carr - feels redundant - I know what you are doing but I feel like Tracy &Co are doing this already.Peaslee - not directing staff but acknowledging c
Assessing your WriMos | Teaching Between the Lines
Assessing your WriMos | Teaching Between the Lines: Assessing your WriMosposted in My Story, NaNoWriMo, Writing by LauraIf your students are feverishly writing novels as fast their little fingers can fly across the keyboards, anxious to meet theirNaNoWriMo word goals by the end of November, you may be wondering how best to assess their work during this glorious month of literary abandon. Since it
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teacherken at Daily Kos: young people & dismal future for RepublicansbyteacherkenFollow Email 17 Comments / 17 NewBear with me for this.Last night I had occasion to attend a fundraiser for a PAC for an important Democrat. When this Democrat was running for the office currently held, s/he drew the line against marriage equality. S/he had already supported civil unions and legal rights, bu
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: Great Interactive: “Why are we building new walls to divide us?”The Guardian has published an excellent, though sad, interactive titled Why are we building new walls to divide us? It’s a perfect addition to The Best Sites To Learn About Walls That Separate Us.by Larry Ferlazzo / 1h skip // saveNovember’s (2013) Best Tweet
11-21-13 Fred Klonsky | Running for our pensions. | VOTE 4 Fred Klonsky
Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.: The in box. Illinois’ working families have no candidate for governor.Todd Mertz is a high school teacher and IEA political activist. Friends and Colleagues It is time we have an Illinois governor stand up for public education, students, teachers, employee unions, and collective bargaining rights. If
11-21-13 @ The Chalk Face
@ THE CHALK FACE: Higher Ed, Corporate Reform Has Arrived: Featuring Maryland’s Nancy GrasmickThough much of corporate reform focuses on the K-12 classroom, its well-financed, invasive influence certainly does not stop with the public high school. Imposing philanthropy and its fast friend, the business of education, also aim to control America’s college and university classrooms. Higher education
11-21-13 Perdido Street School
Perdido Street School: UFT Leadership Defends The ADVANCE Teacher Evaluation System Once AgainExcellent report from James Eterno from yesterday's Delegate's Assembly: No speakers were permitted to oppose a Unity Caucus resolution reinforced the UFT's support for the evaluation law. However, the UFT is calling for a moratorium on using the results of high stakes tests for teacher evaluations until
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Turning the neediest overcrowded Chicago schools into beggars
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Turning the neediest overcrowded Chicago schools into beggars: Turning the neediest overcrowded Chicago schools into beggarsBBB calls parent protest a "knee-jerk reaction" to overcrowdingThe Mayor runs the schools the way he runs the city. It's a two-tier system with wealthiest and politically-connected getting the lion's share of the resources while the po
Higher Ed, Corporate Reform Has Arrived: Featuring Maryland’s Nancy Grasmick | deutsch29
Higher Ed, Corporate Reform Has Arrived: Featuring Maryland’s Nancy Grasmick | deutsch29: Higher Ed, Corporate Reform Has Arrived: Featuring Maryland’s Nancy GrasmickNovember 21, 2013Though much of corporate reform focuses on the K-12 classroom, its well-financed, invasive influence certainly does not stop with the public high school. Imposing philanthropy and its fast friend, the business of educ
Full Funding Friday #11 | WeArePCAPS
Full Funding Friday #11 | WeArePCAPS: Full Funding Friday #11Posted on November 21, 2013by wearepcapsThe Full Funding Friday Campaign moves into its 11th week.Here are the schools where rallies are planned for this Friday. We really appreciate all the people who have volunteered to come out and join with school staff, parents and students. As before, we will have flyers and other materials on hand
Magnet Schools, Anti-Poverty Measures and LAUSD – redqueeninla
Magnet Schools, Anti-Poverty Measures and LAUSD – redqueeninla: Magnet Schools, Anti-Poverty Measures and LAUSDWritten by redqueeninla in Education Let’s do a little thinking about magnet schools in LAUSD.Currently, there are 696 schools in LAUSD. 476 of these are classified as “Elementary”, of which 39 are financially dependent charter schools (FDC). 85 are classified as “Middle”, of which 4 are
Portland Public Schools teachers contract: District's declaration of impasse starts clock toward possible strike | OregonLive.com
Portland Public Schools teachers contract: District's declaration of impasse starts clock toward possible strike | OregonLive.com: Portland Public Schools teachers contract: District's declaration of impasse starts clock toward possible strikeBargaining teams from both sides insist they do not want a walkout, which would affect nearly 50,000 students and their families. After nearly eight months o
NYC Educator: No Context for You!
NYC Educator: No Context for You!: No Context for You!There are few things more fundamental than reading. This is particularly true if you're an educator of any stripe. One of the most gratifying things I've done, as an ESL teacher, was to get kids to read books in English. To many of my students, this seems an insurmountable task. Getting them to face up to it is an act of seduction as much as an
The Making of an Education Catastrophe- Mark Naison- Notorious Phd Coalition for Public Education/Coalición por la Educación Pública
Coalition for Public Education/Coalición por la Educación Pública: The Making of an Education Catastrophe- Mark Naison- Notorious Phd Mark Naison is Professor of History and African American Studies at Fordham University. He is the author of four books and over 200 articles on African American politics. During the last five years, he has begun presenting historical "raps" in Bronx school
11-21-13 Major Bill Actions Education - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress
Education - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress: Bill Introduced: S.Res. 295: A resolution expressing the support for the designation of October 20, 2013, as the "National Day on Writing".A resolution expressing the support for the designation of October 20, 2013, as the "National Day on Writing".5h skip // saveBill Introduced: S. 1659: Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2
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Special Late Nite Cap UPDATE 11-20-13 #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
Nite Cap UPDATEUPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATECORPORATE ED REFORM Seattle education activists arrested for trespassingGroup 'Africatown' teaches culturally-based curriculum for black students9 57min skip // saveCareer-Oriented Education vs. the Liberal ArtsBy John Tierney Reinvention and resilience across the nationRead more Last week, as part of the American Futures series here, I wrote two pieces
11-20-13 Ms. Jablonski's Class Blog
Ms. Jablonski's Class Blog: Representatives from 132 Developing Countries Walk Out of Climate Change ConferenceThe Guardian reports that representatives of the most of the world's nations walked out on talks at the Warsaw conference on global warming today after representatives of wealthier nations, including the United States, European Union and Australia, said they would refuse to discuss the qu
Last Stand for Children First: Let Me Help - An Open Letter to Michelle Rhee
Last Stand for Children First: Let Me Help - An Open Letter to Michelle Rhee: Let Me Help - An Open Letter to Michelle Rhee Dear Michelle,I remember when I was a young teacher in Boca Raton. I was invited to assemble a polo team to compete in for a cup at the local club. I immediately asked my fellow TFA recruit Scooter Nelson to join me and he had a friend who was an outstanding Number One. U
LAO projects huge Prop. 98 increase for K-12, community colleges next year | EdSource Today
LAO projects huge Prop. 98 increase for K-12, community colleges next year | EdSource Today: LAO projects huge Prop. 98 increase for K-12, community colleges next yearNovember 20th, 2013 | Add a Comment | By John FensterwaldThe Legislative Analyst’s Office is projecting that the surplus in the state’s General Fund, assuming there is not a recession in coming years and spending remains relatively f
APNewsBreak: Mo. ed. chief advised ballot group - SFGate
APNewsBreak: Mo. ed. chief advised ballot group - SFGate: APNewsBreak: Mo. ed. chief advised ballot groupBy DAVID A. LIEB, Associated PressUpdated 4:06 pm, Wednesday, November 20, 2013FILE -- In this July 2, 2009 file photo, newly selected Missouri Commissioner of Education Chris Nicastro outlines her goals for the state's primary and secondary education system at a press conference at the Capitol
A guilty verdict today in DeKalb Schools case that fueled... | Get Schooled | www.ajc.com
A guilty verdict today in DeKalb Schools case that fueled... | Get Schooled | www.ajc.com: A guilty verdict today in DeKalb Schools case that fueled parent doubts about district KENT D. JOHNSONPat Reid looks back at a sheriffs deputy before being handcuffed and headed to jail after being found guilty of racketeering charges in court Wednesday afternoon November 20, 2013.Previous PostsCobb respond
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James Baldwin said it best: "For these are all our children, and we will profit by or pay for whatever they become."A BIG EDUCATION APE NITE CAPmark as readBrown’s choice: California ignores annual survey on states’ use of ed data | EdSource TodayBrown’s choice: California ignores annual survey on states’ use of ed data | EdSource Today: Brown’s choice: California ignores annual survey o
Brown’s choice: California ignores annual survey on states’ use of ed data | EdSource Today
Brown’s choice: California ignores annual survey on states’ use of ed data | EdSource Today: Brown’s choice: California ignores annual survey on states’ use of ed dataNovember 20th, 2013 | Add a Comment | By John FensterwaldCalifornia, in gray, is the only state that didn’t report this year to the Data Quality Campaign’s 9th annual analysis. Two states in orange, Arkansas and Delaware, reported a
Council holds hearing on funding for public schools | Philadelphia Public School Notebook
Council holds hearing on funding for public schools | Philadelphia Public School Notebook: Council holds hearing on funding for public schoolsby thenotebook on Nov 20 2013 Posted in Latest news="" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; padding: 0px 2px;">Share on emailMore Sharing ServicesCOMMENTS (0)PRINTPhoto: Isaac RiddleCouncil members Mark Squilla, David Oh, and Jannie Black
11-19-13 THE WHOLE CHILD BLOG - Thanks to Millions of Professionals Who Support Our Students Everyday
Thanks to Millions of Professionals Who Support Our Students Everyday — Whole Child Education: Thanks to Millions of Professionals Who Support Our Students EverydaySupported, the fourth tenet of the ASCD Whole Child Initiative, says that each student has access to personalized learning and is supported by qualified caring adults. While teachers, administrators, and parents are often the most recog
AFT's Harvey Weinstein to Host Screening of MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM - BWWMoviesWorld
AFT's Harvey Weinstein to Host Screening of MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM - BWWMoviesWorld: AFT's Harvey Weinstein to Host Screening of MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOMNovember 2011:502013Print ArticleEmail Link👤by Movies News Desk Related:The American Federation of Teachers and The Weinstein Company are bringing the story of Nelson Mandela's life and his message of social justice, reconciliation
Investing in the Future | National Opportunity to Learn Campaign | Education Reform for Equity and Opportunity
Investing in the Future | National Opportunity to Learn Campaign | Education Reform for Equity and Opportunity: Investing in the Future: Revenue Options to GiveEvery Child the Opportunity to LearnNew Report is Powerful Advocacy Tool for Fair School FundingToday the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center and the Opportunity to Learn Campaign are pleased to releaseInvesting in the Future: Revenue Op
Education Spending in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia: Matthew Steinberg and Rand Quinn | Penn GSE Press Room
Education Spending in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia: Matthew Steinberg and Rand Quinn | Penn GSE Press Room: EDUCATION SPENDING IN PENNSYLVANIA AND PHILADELPHIA: MATTHEW STEINBERG AND RAND QUINNProfessors Matthew Steinberg and Rand Quinn are experts on education funding and education policy. In a recent studyprepared for the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Education, Steinberg and Quinn fou
Does Common Core Matter? An Excellent 2012 Musing by Tom Loveless | deutsch29
Does Common Core Matter? An Excellent 2012 Musing by Tom Loveless | deutsch29: Does Common Core Matter? An Excellent 2012 Musing by Tom LovelessNovember 20, 2013The Education Week article below was written in April 2012 by Brookings Institute member Tom Loveless.In it, Loveless argues why having “common standards” across states will likely produce no monumental gains for states adopting Common Cor
Who Writes the Songs? | Taking Note
Who Writes the Songs? | Taking Note: Who Writes the Songs?by JOHN MERROW on 20. NOV, 2013 in 2013 BLOGSI write the songs that make the whole world sing.I write the songs of love and special things.I write the songs that make the young girls cry.I write the songs, I write the songs.No doubt that the Barry Manilow tune is now playing in the heads of most readers.[1] But who “writes the songs” in
11-20-13 Schools Matter
Schools Matter: Update on Data Quality Campaign to Judge All Knowledge on Corporate NeedsA Jane Roberts clip from the Memphis Corporate Appeal yesterday on DQC:. . . .In 2012, Tennessee scored six, including that it was among a handful of states taking steps to ensure that teachers — and students training to be teachers — know how to read data so they can better meet student needs. “We’ve seen a l
Cali Education Headlines Wednesday, November 20, 2013
FCMAT » Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team: Teachers union members, parents protest $1-billion iPad planEducation HeadlinesFCMAT provides links to California K-12 news stories as a service to the industry. However, some stories may not be accessible because of newspapers' subscription policies.Wednesday, November 20, 2013Monterey Peninsula USD prepares to make final settlement payment
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BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK AM POSTS mark as readLISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 11-20-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for allDiane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: As Students Are Buried in Debt, US DOE Pulls in $42.5 Billion in ProfitsThis is an astonishing article. The US Department of Education is making profits from student loans while th
