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Friday, November 29, 2013

11-29-13 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL

Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL:





The Best Social Studies Sites Of 2013 – Part Two
The annual “Best…” lists continue…. You can see my picks for the first six months of the year at what functions as Part One of this list: The Best Social Studies Sites Of 2013 – So Far. You might also be interested in: All My 2013 “The Best…” Lists (So Far) Related To Social Studies In One Place The Best Social Studies Sites Of 2012 — Part Two The Best Social Studies Sites Of 2012 — Part One The
by Larry Ferlazzo / 1h 


Attention, IB Theory Of Knowledge Teachers! How Do You Teach “Knowledge Questions” (Formerly “Knowledge Issues”)?
For me, at least, one of the most challenging concepts to teach in my International Baccalaureate Theory of Knowledge class is the idea of “Knowledge Questions” (formerly known as “Knowledge Issues”) and how to help my students be able to formulate their own. I’ve posted some related resources in our TOK class blog, but I thought I’d put out a request to other TOK teachers and invite them to shar
by Larry Ferlazzo / 2h 


“‘We Can Do Better’ : An Interview With Jim Burke”
‘We Can Do Better’ : An Interview With Jim Burke is my newest post over at Education Week Teacher. I’m adding it to The Most Useful Resources For Implementing Common Core.
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Fascinating Infographic: Hungry Planet – Consumption Around the Globe
I’m adding this infographic to The Best Sites For Learning About The World’s Different Cultures: Source: InternationalBusinessGuide.orga>
by Larry Ferlazzo / 1h 
Just Updated My Holiday List Of Resources
I’ve just updated my massive The Best Places To Learn About Christmas, Hanukkah, & Kwanzaa list. Feel free to let me know what I’ve missed…
by Larry Ferlazzo / 2h 


“Best and worst education news of 2013″
I’ve updated my mid-year post, and The Washington Post has published my choices for the Best and worst education news of 2013. Let me know what I missed!
by Larry Ferlazzo / 15min 



The Best Articles, Videos & Posts On Education Policy In 2013 — Part Two
Here’s another annual “Best…” list, this time focusing on education policy. You can see my picks for the first six months of the year at what functions as Part One of this list: The Best Articles, Videos & Posts On Education Policy In 2013 – So Far. You might also be interested in: All My 2013 “The Best…” Lists (So Far) On Education Policy In One Place All My 2012 “The Best…” Lists On Educati
by Larry Ferlazzo / 9h 


11-28-13 Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: November’s Infographics & Interactives Galore — Part FiveThere are just so many good infographics and interactives out there that I’ve begun a new semi-regular feature called “Infographics & Interactives Galore.” You can see others at A Collection Of “The Best…” Lists On Infographics and by searching “infographics”
by mike simpson / 11h 

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11-29-13 Ed Notes Online

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What about the reversals of the October co-locos by di Blasio or Will Eval Moskowitz Continue to be Coddled?
Lets hope Bill DB's new administration moves in quickly to deliver us from Eva and her destructive ways ASAP.... Eva can afford to rent her own buildings w/ all the philanthropy and savings she has amassed.....  Lisa Donlan, CEC1Is there a push for reversing the co-loco charter school giveaways or are those outrageous acts of a dying administration being submerged in all the other stuff going on?
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Is Citizens of the World Charter Using Public tax Money to Pay Expensive Public Relations Firm?
My message to CWC: If you have money to pay Heather Vega and Larson Communications, PAY THE DAMN RENT.Who is Heather Vega?Heather has been writing emails to major press on behalf of CWC to try to get some positive press and offset their history of racist marketing, investigations into fraud, the incompetence of their Board of Directors, and the widespread opposition to the school in District 14...
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James Eterno Tribute to Gene Prisco
Gene Prisco's activism proves that you can make a difference in the world by living up to your ideals. Our condolences go to Loretta and the entire family... James EternoJames posted this at the ICE blog. He makes the important point that Gene and Loretta were an activist couple -- that activism was built into the fabric of their daily lives. Was there anyone on Staten Island who did not know them
by ed notes online / 10h 

11-27-13 Ed Notes Online
Ed Notes Online: Report on John King/Merryl Tisch Dog and Pony Show in BinghamtonBearing signs reading “We are human, not machines,” “Oust the King” and “End Fed Ed,” Binghamton area residents let state Education Commissioner John King see — and hear — their discontent with Common Core state standards. “Tell the assembly we’re coming for them. We’re coming for them, we’re angry and we vote,” said
by mike simpson / 3h 



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11-29-13 The Answer Sheet - Best and worst education news of 2013

The Answer Sheet:





Best and worst education news of 2013
The year is not quite over but veteran teacher Larry Ferlazzo already has his list for the best/worst education news of the year, and here it is. Ferlazzo teaches English and Social Studies at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California.  He has written five books on education, writes a teacher advice blog for Education […]    
by Valerie Strauss / 5h




11-28-13 The Answer Sheet
The Answer Sheet: Are turkeys really the dumbest animals?Are the turkeys on your Thanksgiving dinner plates really the dumbest animals in the world? Given that sponges and jellyfish are animals, and they don’t have as much as a single brain cell, the answer would seem to be no, but let’s just look at the the universe of animals with brains, however tiny. In […]    by Valerie Strauss / 17min  11-27
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11-29-13 teacherken at Daily Kos

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In light of the SCOTUS consideration of employer religious beliefs
I think it appropriate for me to repost words offered here in February 2012, when this issue first bubbled to the surface, in part because of advocating for such an employer religious exemption on the part of Mitch McConnell.  It was titled Consider a few religious beliefs that could result in denial of health care coverage if the likes of Mitch McConnell got his way If you got sick from pork -  M
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Krugman explains an ACA success
in Obamacare’s Secret Success he tells us that despite the problems and complaints it is working in one key regard, holding down the growth of medical spending, or as it has been described, bending the curve of the expansion of spending. In one sense this should not have been a surprise, despite the conventional wisdom in Washington, in which the thinking is skewed:   The prevalent attitude in Was
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YESTERDAY

Eugene Robinson responds to Pope Francis
in a powerful op-ed for Friday's Washington Post titled A pope’s pointed message I am going to urge you to read it and pass it on.  There are some key quotations from the Apostolic Exhortation released on Tuesday. Robinson reminds us  that in the statements about economic inequity Francis is not covering new ground -  as Robinson notes, The basic positions Francis takes on economic and social just
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11-28-13 teacherken at Daily Kos
teacherken at Daily Kos: Linda Greenhouse has a fascinating piece re ACAfor those who do not know, Greenhouse was the long-time Supreme Court reporter for the New York Times who won the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for her beat reporting.  Since taking an early buyout she has been a senior fellow and journalist in residence at Yale Law, from which she got her legal training after graduating from Radcliffe
by mike simpson / 11h 


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11-29-13 Perdido Street School

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Free Stuff Isn't Really Free
A commenter on an article in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette covering Republican criticism of the Common Core implementation in Ohio:Thank you to the OHIO GOP for finally agreeing to study this important issue. We appreciate it! The National GOP came out against this 6 months or more ago. It is not for the good of the child. It seems to be for the good of Bill Gates, GE, Exxon Mobil and those who make
by reality-based edu... / 56min 

What Will You Miss Most About Bloomberg?
Just one month until the Mayor of Money flies off to Bermuda one last time as mayor.I think what I'll miss most about him is the imperial tone he uses as he talks on his radio show or the annoyance that he shows when a reporter, rarely enough, challenges him on his b.s. at a press conference.Following a close second is the insane reliance on ever-improving statistics so that every piece of data th
by reality-based edu... / 51min 

BBC Story On Amazon's Warehouses
From the Times:The recession might have cut deeper in Europe, making the question of new jobs even more crucial, but the attitude there is much cooler toward Amazon and its high-tech ways. In Germany, there is continuing labor strife. France is erecting barriers against the company’s aggressive discounting. And in Britain, the warehouses that so impressed President Obama have been compared, in a F
by reality-based edu... / 14min 

If Bratton Replaced Kelly As NYPD Commissioner
Interesting piece from City-Journal about William Bratton's time at the LAPD.Dunno what de Blasio's thinking on NYPD commissioner is, but whomever he picks must be less contemptuous of people of color than Ray Kelly is.De Basio also must choose someone who will be someone strong enough and savvy enough to handle the pro-Kelly propaganda that will come his way as criticism from the likes of Mike Lu
by reality-based edu... / 26min

Chancellor Pick Announcement May Come By End Of Next Week
From Politicker:Mr. de Blasio said Wednesday that he’ll soon announce some hires for his new administration. “You can safely assume that there will be be announcements by the end of next week,” he offered, denying a report he’s already selected Bill Bratton as his police commissioner. “I’ve said this many, many times. When I pick someone, you’ll know.”
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11-28-13 Perdido Street School
Perdido Street School: Mayor Bloomberg And Commissioner Kelly May Go On Trial Just YetFrom the Daily News:AN NYPD supervisor has lost his bid to countersue whistleblower cop Adrian Schoolcraft. Deputy Inspector Steven Mauriello alleged that Schoolcraft — who has a pending $50 million lawsuit against the city — concocted bogus complaints about wrongdoing in a Brooklyn precinct in order to ruin his
by mike simpson / 10h 
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Perception Or Reality at PS 154 in the Bronx? - southbronxschool.com

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Perception Or Reality at PS 154 in the Bronx?

Oh Thanksgiving is over, the last football game of the day is near end and after several nights of wishing to blog but having to compete for computer time with my son and his Minecraft obsession, I finally have some time.

On November 19 on these pages it was discussed how monies at PS 154 in the Bronx have the Teachers College. This is true with a post written in August on these pages about the same perception. But it seems the deeper the perception is the more it might become reality.
perception of being misspent in a possible conflict of interest with

But first a little background. We here at SBSB shared how back in April when a teacher at PS 154 was unceremoniously removed during instruction time that the class of 2nd graders had a parade of fresh, new, and quite young Teachers College substitutes who showed their ineptness quite glowingly. We also exposed how DR Alison Coviello, PhD. and Principal of PS 154 in the Bronx advertised on the Teachers College website for teachers in lieu of using the Open Market system. For this we might have been mistaken.

Apparently, due to the school's demographics, scores, being in District 7, PS 154 is not subject to the outside hiring freeze. We are still waiting to confirm, but due to the diligence of journalistic integrity 
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Noam Chomsky: Modern universities designed to ‘deprive you of your freedom’ | The Raw Story

Noam Chomsky: Modern universities designed to ‘deprive you of your freedom’ | The Raw Story:

Noam Chomsky: Modern universities designed to ‘deprive you of your freedom’

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The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) released an interview with Noam Chomsky recently in which the noted linguist discussed, among other things, how high student tuition indoctrinates students into corporate culture.
“There’s no economic basis for high tuitions,” Chomsky said. “One of the very negative aspects of this sharp tuition rise is that it entraps students. It deprives them of their freedom.”
Chomsky explained that “if you’re going to come out of college with $50,000 of debt, you’re stuck. You couldn’t do the things you wanted to do, like maybe you wanted to become a public interest lawyer, helping poor people. You can’t do it — you have to go to a corporate law firm, pay off your debt. Then you get trapped in that.”
“In fact,” he continued, “one of the main effects of the sharp increase in tuition is just indoctrination and control.”
When WISE asked him about the role of technology in the classroom, he said “watching something online is nothing like being a classroom. The Internet is like other technology: it can be used to liberate, to learn, to study [or] it can be used to divert people to meaningless activities, to indoctrinate them, to overwhelm them with propaganda, commercial or political.”
Watch WISE’s entire interview with Noam Chomsky below.


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Parents want districts to keep them in the funding loop, according to feedback from bus tour | EdSource Today

Parents want districts to keep them in the funding loop, according to feedback from bus tour | EdSource Today:

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About 1,600 people attended community forums on the Local Control Funding Formula, like this one in Kern County, organized by The California Endowment. Credit: EdSource file photo
Gov. Jerry Brown’s belief in the principle of local decision-making will be put to the test with the state’s new school finance system known as theLocal Control Funding Formula.
But at a dozen forums in low-income neighborhoods across the state, parents said that while they’re enthusiastic about the new funding formula, they “had little trust in current processes aimed at involving them in decision making,” according to feedback collected by The California Endowment,* which hosted the forums.
“Many (parents) who served on school site councils and other advisory committees felt they were expected to serve as a rubber stamp rather than as true partners,” the Endowment wrote in a report summarizing comments received on its School Success Express bus tour, held at 12 cities throughout California. The report will be shared with the State Board of Education, which is finalizing guidelines for districts on the funding law.
The new system gives school districts more control over spending decisions and requires them to include parents and other community members in deciding how to prioritize spending. Schools that 

Stories of the first Thanksgiving in the New World are the stuff of legend. School children generally learn that the first feast was a three-day harvest festival held in 1621 between Plymouth’s surviving Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians. Virginians challenge that version, laying claim to a religious Thanksgiving observance in 1619 ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit the Edsource Today
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The Shriver Report – The Changing American Family, The Care-Career Conflict and Love That Has Withstood the Test of Time

The Shriver Report – The Changing American Family, The Care-Career Conflict and Love That Has Withstood the Test of Time:

The Changing American Family, The Care-Career Conflict and Love That Has Withstood the Test of Time
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The Shriver Report family hopes you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that this weekend brings even more joy (plus lots and lots of leftovers).  If your families are anything like ours, then you know holidays can be a delicate exchange of love and personality, all wrapped up into one big food coma.
Here’s a quick escape from that pesky uncle who’s always trying to talk politics, in the form of interesting stories from across the web.

Who was sitting around the turkey at your table? Family structure in the United States has changed dramatically in recent decades. Here’s an up-close look at some of the most startling changes and how different families are coping with them.
Introducing the first Semper Fidelis (“always loyal”) females of the Marine Corps.  Katie Gorz, Julia Carroll and Christina Fuentes Montenegro recently became the first entry-level enlisted women to complete infantry training as a part of the Marine Corps. “OOH-RAH” indeed!
Caregiving AND career seems impossible—especially for women.Women are more likely to care of aging parents and significantly less likely to be in the labor force if they are providing care. Among men, caregiving had no relationship to employment status.
Has the road to gender equality hit a roadblock? The labor force hit 46 percent female in 1994 and hasn’t changed much since, and though women earn the majority of degrees, their specializations still tend to pay less.
In a world where the headlines seem dominated by less than hopeful news, a reminder that love remains. A couple in Connecticut celebrated their 81st wedding anniversary this week. Real advice for younger couples? Of course they have some! “[Marriage] isn’t a lovey-dovey thing. … You learn to accept one another’s ways of life.”
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What Does It Take to Get Kids to Stop Skipping School? - Emily Richmond - The Atlantic

What Does It Take to Get Kids to Stop Skipping School? - Emily Richmond - The Atlantic:

What Does It Take to Get Kids to Stop Skipping School?



A New York City pilot program found success by tracking and sharing student attendance data, assigning mentors, and communicating with parents.


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When it comes to tackling the problem of chronic absenteeism, students who already already have a track record of skipping class can be a particularly tough crowd to sway. But a new report out of New York City—where one out of every five students missed a month or more of school last year -- suggests an intensive community-wide initiative is gaining ground.
First, some background: chronic absenteeism is defined as missing at least 10 percent of the instructional days over the course of an academic year, which amounts to about 18 days in the average district. The national advocacy group 
Attendance Works considers chronic absenteeism as an early warning system that too many schools, parents and students are failing to heed.
Compounding the challenge, researchers say, is that the scope of the problem is largely unreported. That's because the statistic typically reported by schools is average daily attendance, which can mask the fact that many students are missing significant amounts of seat time.  (I've written previously about 
some of the reasons why kids say they skip class, and the role motivation can play in their academic success). It's also important to note that it's not just the later grades that matter. A recent Chicago study found absenteeism in 
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