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Seattle Schools Community Forum: Friday Open ThreadToday will see the long-awaited hearing on the Washington State charter school law. Charlie or I hope to make the hearing and will let you know what is said/outcomes.What a long week it has been. President Smith-Blum told the audience last night that she planned to sleep in today (and that was at the beginning of the meeting). I plan to take some time off next week myself. Thanksgiving IS a gooby Melissa Westbrook / 10min 11-21-13 Seattle Schools Community ForumSeattle Schools Community Forum: Growth Boundaries Plan and Amendment 12 VoteAme
Corbett’s PA: Finding more ways to punish kids | Parents United for Public Education: Corbett’s PA: Finding more ways to punish kidsPosted on November 22, 2013 by HELENGYMLeave a comment(Signe Wilkinson for the Philadelphia Daily News, 3/14/2012)On Wednesday, the State Board of Education voted 3-2 to implement mandatory Keystone graduation exams beginning with this year’s ninth grade class. The exams are end of course state-level tests which will determine 1) whether you pass the class; and 2) count toward graduation. A failure to pass the exams could result in our children not receiving thei
How the Kennedy Tragedy Made Me a Better Teacher: How the Kennedy Tragedy Made Me a Better Teacherby ERNIE MCCRAY on NOVEMBER 22, 2013 · 0 COMMENTSin CIVIL RIGHTS, EDUCATION, FROM THE SOUL, HISTORY, SAN DIEGOBy Ernie McCrayOn November 22, 1963, I was a twenty-five year old sixth grade teacher enjoying my second year serving students at Perry Elementary. Before recess that day we had gotten the news that the president was shot.The radio in our classroom verified what we had heard with the words “President John Fitzgerald Kennedy is dead.”We were absolutely stunned. But, as a result of this man
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Food For Change The Story of Cooperation in America
Trailer – Food For Change: Food for Change Trailer from Home Planet Pictures on Vimeo.Food For Change is a feature-length documentary about the history of the co-op movement and food co-ops today. The goal of the film is to raise awareness nationally about the cooperative economic model, promote cross-sector cooperative collaboration, and provide cooperative education to co-op members, college stu
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: 4 STORIES + A PRESS RELEASE ON “TESTING THE TEST”: The headline says students will be tested …that isn’t quite true
4LAKids - some of the news that doesn't fit: 4 STORIES + A PRESS RELEASE ON “TESTING THE TEST”: The headline says students will be tested …that isn’t quite true: 4 STORIES + A PRESS RELEASE ON “TESTING THE TEST”: The headline says students will be tested …that isn’t quite trueAltered state plan will test students in English and mathBY HOWARD BLUME - LATIMES.COM HTTP://LAT.MS/1FQVVYLStudents concen
LISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 11-22-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: How Do You Spell Disaster? A Round-Up of Bloggers on Duncan’s Gaffe About the MomsJonathan Pelto has collected a long list of posts by bloggers around the nation, reacting to Duncan’s amazing statement that “white suburban moms” are opposed to Common Core because they were disappointed to discover that their child is not so brillia
11-22-13 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.: Lunch bets and phone calls on the pension bill.The IEA and their partners in the We Are One coalition of state public employee unions are finally mobilizing for what may be a special session of the Illinois General Assembly. The GA leaders in Springfield have notified the representatives that they may
11-22-13 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: You Can Now Add Maps To PinterestPinterest has just added the ability to add maps to your Pinterest boards. You can read moare about it at TechCrunch and Mashable. You can see an example below. It could be a helpful feature for students. However, since Pinterest is presently blocked in most Districts, I doubt it will used m
11-22-13 Ed Notes Online
Ed Notes Online: Jim Vail: Should Karen Lewis Run for Mayor?Jim Vail poses an interesting question at Second City Teacher along with an interesting analysis. I missed Karen at Brooklyn College the other day. Might have been a fun question to ask.Chicago Mayor Karen Lewis? Should Karen Lewis Run for Mayor?By Jim VailWhen it comes to politics, it's pretty dismal.The reason we the workers are losing,
11-22-13 Wait What?
Wait What?: Capital Prep Steve Perry’s shocking record of failure on student bullyingMore than 18 months after a serious bullying incident occurred at Capital Preparatory Magnet School, Steve Perry has yet to properly implement the corrective action plan that was developed in response to the event. According to former parents and teachers at Capital Prep, as well as documents related to the state’
11-22-13 The Answer Sheet
The Answer Sheet: JFK quiz: How much do you know?Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you know that Friday, Nov. 22, is the 50th anniversary of the assassination of president John F. Kennedy. How much do you know about his life and times? Test yourself: 1) Which is not true about John F. Kennedy’s father, Joseph Patrick Kennedy? a) He made a […] by Valerie Strauss / 4h 11-21-13 The Answer
11-22-13 teacherken at Daily Kos
teacherken at Daily Kos: NY TIMES: Democracy Returns to the SenateFor five years, Senate Republicans have refused to allow confirmation votes on dozens of perfectly qualified candidates nominated by President Obama for government positions. They tried to nullify entire federal agencies by denying them leaders. They abused Senate rules past the point of tolerance or responsibility. And so they were
11-22-13 Perdido Street School
Perdido Street School: Failed Movie Director Lectures About Education ReformFrom the NY Post:M. Night Shyamalan, who directed “The Sixth Sense,” focused on education for his recently published book, “I Got Schooled.”At the apartment of former CNN anchor Campbell Brown, who founded the Parents’ Transparency Project, Shyamalan spoke to a group that included Grace Hightower, Katie Couric, Alexandra P
Fake and Real Student Voice | Ideas and Thoughts
Fake and Real Student Voice | Ideas and Thoughts: Fake and Real Student Voice Here’s the lastest video educator’s are jacked about:I like much about this video. I like the message. I like the way it’s shot. I like the girls. What I don’t like is the perception that this is the girl’s invention. It’s not. These girls are likely no more into inventing and making than most girls their age. While I mi
State board approves biology books; orders factual checks on two | Dallas Morning News
State board approves biology books; orders factual checks on two | Dallas Morning News: State board approves biology books; orders factual checks on twoBy Terrence Stutztstutz@dallasnews.com1:56 am on November 22, 2013 | Permalink110AUSTIN – State Board of Education members late Thursday tentatively approved new high school science books that include full coverage of evolution without the disclaim
Judge Smails Tells Danny Noonan He Is Not College Ready southbronxschool.com
http://www.southbronxschool.com: Judge Smails Tells Danny Noonan He Is Not College ReadyIn the 1980 hit comedy,"Caddyshack" (Which I have watch hundreds of times), caddy extraordinaire Danny Noonan attempts to curry favor with Judge Smails to win Bushwood's caddy scholarship. This coming on the heels of the untimely death of Carl Lipbaum, the original winner who suddenly died of a severe
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Chicago Tonight's panel of "experts". No teachers allowed.
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Chicago Tonight's panel of "experts". No teachers allowed.: Chicago Tonight's panel of "experts". No teachers allowed.Just watched Chicago Tonight show on dropout prevention. Shouldn't have eaten first.The panel, which included CPS' new accountability chief John Barker, must have set the world record for empty, meaningless cliches abut Common Core
Japan's Cutthroat School System: A Cautionary Tale for the U.S. - Noah Berlatsky - The Atlantic
Japan's Cutthroat School System: A Cautionary Tale for the U.S. - Noah Berlatsky - The Atlantic: Japan's Cutthroat School System: A Cautionary Tale for the U.S.A new book shows how fixating on testing and achievement can backfire. "No Child Left Behind." "Race to the Top." The names suggest mobility, progress, moving on up and not falling back. The goal of education, according
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Special Late Nite Cap UPDATE 11-21-13 #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
Nite Cap UPDATEUPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATECORPORATE ED REFORMAfter federal threat, California agrees to administer both math and English tests this springStudents taking a test. ; Credit: knittymarie/Flickr (cc by-nc-nd) California’s Department of Education announced Thursday that it’s backing down from a plan to give students just one of the new math and English standardized tests this spring. “T
Top Sacramento City schools administrator tapped as interim superintendent - Our Region - The Sacramento Bee
Top Sacramento City schools administrator tapped as interim superintendent - Our Region - The Sacramento Bee: Top Sacramento City schools administrator tapped as interim superintendentBy Loretta Kalblkalb@sacbee.comPublished: Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 - 8:32 pmSara NoguchiBoard members for Sacramento city schools tapped a top district administrator Thursday night to serve as interim superintendent a
CMD Exposes America’s “Highest Paid Government Workers” | PR Watch
CMD Exposes America’s “Highest Paid Government Workers” | PR Watch: CMD Exposes America’s “Highest Paid Government Workers” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Friday Thorn, friday_thorn@prwatch.org- Hint: They aren’t your local teachers, nurses and social workers - New initiative will expose the CEOs who take over public services and divert millions of tax dollars out of communities and into their p
Pearson's Big Ed Biz Is Under Fire - Mon., Nov. 18, 2013
Pearson's Big Ed Biz Is Under Fire - Mon., Nov. 18, 2013: Pearson's Big Ed Biz Is Under FireBy Jack O'Dwyer PR exec Kate James, who is leaving the Gates Foundation to be chief corporate affairs officer at Pearson at the start of the year, will bring lots of controversy with her when she delivers the annual Distinguished Lecture to the Institute for PR Thursday at the Yale Club.The IPR website does
Heresy or Reality?: Todd Mertz tells it like it is. | Reclaim Reform
Heresy or Reality?: Todd Mertz tells it like it is. | Reclaim Reform: Heresy or Reality?: Todd Mertz tells it like it is.Posted on November 21, 2013by Ken PrevitiA) The attacks against public education are spearheaded by the scapegoating of teachers – past and present teachers.B) The support of one liberal issue does NOT justify the actual corporate sponsored, ALEC written, Illinois constitution i
Choosing Democracy: How Charter Schools Are Undermining Public Education
Choosing Democracy: How Charter Schools Are Undermining Public Education: How Charter Schools Are Undermining Public EducationStan KarpNovember 14, 2013 | Somewhere along the way, nearly every teacher dreams of starting a school. I know I did.More than once during the 30 years I taught English and journalism to high school students in Paterson, New Jersey, I imagined that creating my own school
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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 CAP mark as readIn face of big fines, Torlakson retreats from conflict with feds over testing | EdSource TodayIn face of big fines, Torlakson retreats from conflict with feds over testing | EdSource Today: In face of big fines, Torlakson retreats fr
In face of big fines, Torlakson retreats from conflict with feds over testing | EdSource Today
In face of big fines, Torlakson retreats from conflict with feds over testing | EdSource Today: In face of big fines, Torlakson retreats from conflict with feds over testingNovember 21st, 2013 | Add a Comment | By John FensterwaldStudents will take computerized field tests aligned to Common Core standards in math and English next year, state officials announced. Credit: EdSource file photoFaced wi
December 9 Is a National Day of Action. Are You Coming? | National Opportunity to Learn Campaign | Education Reform for Equity and Opportunity
December 9 Is a National Day of Action. Are You Coming? | National Opportunity to Learn Campaign | Education Reform for Equity and Opportunity: December 9 Is a National Day of Action. Are You Coming?Posted on: Tuesday November 19th, 2013December 9th National Day of Actionto Reclaim the Promise of Public EducationOur Schools, Our SolutionsIn October, over 500 parents, students, teachers and communi
The Privatization of Public Service | Perspectives, What Matters Today | BillMoyers.com
The Privatization of Public Service | Perspectives, What Matters Today | BillMoyers.com: The Privatization of Public ServiceNovember 21, 2013by Zaid JilaniA Syracuse University logo is displayed inside the lobby of the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center at Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY. (AP Photo/David Duprey)A few weeks ago, the massive consulting firm Deloitte came to my public policy sc
Request to Waive Testing of New State Assessments - State Board of Education
Request to Waive Testing of New State Assessments - State Board of Education (CA Dept of Education): NOTICE OF REQUEST TO WAIVE FEDERAL TITLE I, PART A OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT FOR FLEXIBILITY IN ASSESSMENT ADMINISTRATION ALIGNED WITH COLLEGE- AND CAREER- READY STANDARDS FOR THE 2013–14 SCHOOL YEAR ONLYWAIVERequest for public comment on California’s request to waive academic a
11-21-13 the becoming radical | A Place for a Pedagogy of Kindness
the becoming radical | A Place for a Pedagogy of Kindness (the public and scholarly writing by P. L. Thomas, Furman University): Secretary Duncan and the Politics of White OutrageSecretary Duncan and the Politics of White Outrage.by plthomasedd / 1h 11-20-13 the becoming radical | A Place for a Pedagogy of Kindnessthe becoming radical | A Place for a Pedagogy of Kindness (the public and scholarly
SKrashen: Feds want to help schools by rushing to buy imperfect technology
SKrashen: Feds want to help schools by rushing to buy imperfect technology: Feds want to help schools by rushing to buy imperfect technologyThe Feds have decided schools are bad and that the solution is spend billions on imperfect technology as fast as we can.Stephen KrashenIn The National Education Technology Plan, released in 2010, the US Department of Education insists that we introduce massive
Arne Duncan Doubles Down On “White Suburban Moms” Comment, Promotes Economic Ignorance | FDL News Desk
Arne Duncan Doubles Down On “White Suburban Moms” Comment, Promotes Economic Ignorance | FDL News Desk: Arne Duncan Doubles Down On “White Suburban Moms” Comment, Promotes Economic IgnoranceBy: DSWright Thursday November 21, 2013 9:27 am Tweet4 Secretary of Education Arne Duncan doubled down on his “white suburban moms” comment concerning the Common Core Standards. Duncan at first said oppositio
U.S. Department of Education Releases School Improvement Grant (SIG) Data Analysis | U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of Education Releases School Improvement Grant (SIG) Data Analysis | U.S. Department of Education: U.S. Department of Education Releases School Improvement Grant (SIG) Data AnalysisImprovement Continues for Disadvantaged Students and CommunitiesNOVEMBER 21, 2013Contact: Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov The U.S. Department of Education announced today the release of 2011
11-21-13 THE WHOLE CHILD BLOG - Getting Local Communities Involved in Schools Helps Students Succeed
Getting Local Communities Involved in Schools Helps Students Succeed — Whole Child Education: THE WHOLE CHILD BLOGGetting Local Communities Involved in Schools Helps Students SucceedNovember 21, 2013 by Kristen PekarekFamily and community engagement is vital to creating successful schools and communities. The connections between these entities—when built on relationships, listening, welcoming, and
11-21-13 Schools Matter
Schools Matter: We Can Question the Word "Grit" but Embrace Research on Nurturing the Socio-EmotionalAs I explained in a Huffington Post accompanying Angela Duckworth’s TED Talk Weekend, twenty-something years ago, I entered the classroom through alternative certification. Then and now, I was committed to the progressive education tradition. I soon recognized, however, why conservatives,
Exclusive! My Interview with Arne Duncan | Assailed Teacher
Exclusive! My Interview with Arne Duncan | Assailed Teacher: Exclusive! My Interview with Arne DuncanPosted on November 19, 2013 | 4 CommentsSecretary of Education Arne Duncan sits down with the Assailed Teacher to answer the questions we’ve all wanted to ask him.Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is facing some heat for his “white suburban moms” comment. As part of his public relations damage con
We Like to Believe Our Story About a Generous Society, But the Plot Has Shifted | janresseger
We Like to Believe Our Story About a Generous Society, But the Plot Has Shifted | janresseger: We Like to Believe Our Story About a Generous Society, But the Plot Has ShiftedPosted on November 21, 2013 by janressegerLet’s just suppose you are watching one of those TV movies for the holidays. Or maybe you are reading an old novel by Charles Dickens or going to the theater to see A Christmas Carol.
Common Core Complaint Filed With Oregon Attorney General | Truth in American Education
Common Core Complaint Filed With Oregon Attorney General | Truth in American Education: Common Core Complaint Filed With Oregon Attorney GeneralA complaint (see below) addressing the state of Oregon’s mandate that local school districts adopt the Common Core was filed with the Oregon Attorney General Ellen F. Rosenblum by Donna Bleiler the Oregon Chair for As A Mom. Radical Moms in Oregon and We
Free Education for All? |
Free Education for All? |: Free Education for All?November 21, 2013 in StudentsI’ve been saying for years that the higher ed debate we need to have is whether we want to have a public higher education system in this country, and that our failure to have that debate is killing public higher education. I believe that to be true. With taxpayer support for many public colleges sliding toward single-di
Van Roekel: Education Support Professionals Keep Students Safe Every Day | NEA Today
Van Roekel: Education Support Professionals Keep Students Safe Every Day | NEA Today: Van Roekel: Education Support Professionals Keep Students Safe Every DayBy John Rosales Speaking to a group of educators attending the Safe School Summit in Northampton, Massachusetts, National Education Association President Dennis Van Roekel noted the courage and quick-thinking of school support staff professio
Paul Horton: Common Core and the Gettysburg Address - Living in Dialogue - Education Week Teacher
Paul Horton: Common Core and the Gettysburg Address - Living in Dialogue - Education Week Teacher: Paul Horton: Common Core and the Gettysburg AddressBy Anthony Cody on November 21, 2013 9:38 AMGuest post by Paul Horton.All of those concerned with the decline of history as a discipline in our schools should examine very carefully Valerie Strauss' recent post on how the Common Core Standards teacht
Cali Education Headlines Thursday, November 21, 2013
FCMAT » Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team: Fensterwald: Brown’s choice - California ignores annual survey on states’ use of ed dataEducation HeadlinesThursday, November 21, 2013FCMAT 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.ABC Unified settles lawsuit, agrees to
The Hard Part: Defining Democracy - Bridging Differences - Education Week
The Hard Part: Defining Democracy - Bridging Differences - Education Week: The Hard Part: Defining DemocracyBy Deborah Meier on November 21, 2013 9:51 AMThe conversation between Deborah Meier and Robert Pondiscio continues today.Dear Robert,Progress: We have our slogan. Education for democracy and liberty.Now comes the hard part of the challenge: defining both terms. Sometimes the best way to d
11-21-13 With A Brooklyn Accent
With A Brooklyn Accent: The Teacher as An American HeroOne of my major goals as a spokesperson for BATS is to create an image of the pubic school teacher as a New American Hero, a woman or a man who, in the face of overwhelming pressure decides to stand up against attacks on childhood, the erosion of civil liberties, and the wholesale intimidation of American workers on the job. BATS are people of
Morning Wink 11-21-13 AM Posts #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK AM POSTS mark as readReframing the Refrain: Choice as a Civil Rights Issue | Cloaking InequityReframing 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 & Darlin
