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My Q-and-A with author Dan Pink: Using motivational questioning and more in the classroom | My Island View: My Q-and-A with author Dan Pink: Using motivational questioning and more in the classroomDecember 13, 2013 by tomwhitbyFrom my introduction to Dan Pink through his book Drive I was amazed at how he could write a book about business that pertained so much to what educators do. It was not in the sense of how to create widgets, which is often a business approach to education, but rather what incents people to do what they do in the best way possible. It was more than just the best way to dr
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: Retired Special Ed Teacher Chastises Commissioner King and Regent TischAt the Manhattan forum convened by State Commissioner John King and the chair of the Regents Merryl Tisch, a mother gave this moving speech, which she sent with permission to post. She wrote; “Commissioner King, Chancellor Tisch, thank you for the opportunity to share with you tonight. My name is Lorri Gumanow, and my husband and I are the proud parents of a very talented 13-year old public schoby dianeravitch / 6min Schneider: Who or What Is the “Center for
Roosevelt Mall Rally Calls For Full, Fair Funding | WeArePCAPS: Roosevelt Mall Rally Calls For Full, Fair FundingPosted on December 13, 2013by wearepcapsHelen Gym thanks Rush Choir for their moving performance. photo credit: Hillary LiandoupolusMore than a hundred people gathered in the cold at the corner of Bustleton and Cottman yesterday to demand full, fair, funding for our schools. Teachers, parents, students and community activists all were on hand. The Northeast High School band marched from the high school and performed as did the Benjamin Rush Choir, who did two inspiring pieces.
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12-13-13 Wait What?
Wait What?: Arrogance and Education Policy will topple Malloy’s re-election chancesYesterday’s drama surrounding a Letter of Complaint from school superintendents across Connecticut about Stefan Pryor, Governor Malloy’s Commissioner of Education, serves as a case study about the arrogance that surrounds Governor Malloy and his corporate education reform policies. The truth is that a number of scho
12-13-13 The Answer Sheet
The Answer Sheet: How U.S. schools misteach history of racial segregationHere’s an important post by Richard Rothstein about how the United States fails to face up to its racial history — in and out of schools — an issue underscored by the late Nelson Mandela’s insistence that reconciliation in South Africa be underpinned by truth-telling about the nation’s past. Rothstein is a research associate
12-13-13 Seattle Schools Community Forum
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Washington State Charter Law; Kinda, Sorta OverturnedSomeone, quick, get me a lawyer!Naturally, I go out of town and this ruling comes down and I am scrambling to get info and understand it. Here is the basic understanding of Judge Rietschel's ruling per Diane Ravitch:“In a ruling issued today (pdf), King County Superior Court Judge Jean Rietschel has tossed out th
12-13-13 Schools Matter
Schools Matter: Remembering Sandy Hook: Protecting Guns, Sacrificing (Some) ChildrenOn December 14, 2012, Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, CT, experienced yet another mass shooting at a school in the U.S.While that horror should have stirred the consciousness of us all in this country—especially in regards to guns and children—we appear mostly to have forgotten or disregarded that event, except f
Scathing Purple Musings | Color me purple in Florida, red in Washington, dark sky-blue in Israel and public school in Education
Scathing Purple Musings | Color me purple in Florida, red in Washington, dark sky-blue in Israel and public school in Education: Koch Brothers-Funded PAC Attacking Florida Republican Senators Who Voted Against Parent TriggerFlorida’s charter school zealots vowed to go after the republican senators who voted against parent trigger earlier this year and are using the Koch brothers money to do it. Th
12-13-13 Ms. Jablonski's Class Blog
Ms. Jablonski's Class Blog: Dolphin Slaughter In Taiji, Japan Continues...Although this is some what not in today's recent news, it is something that I feel is important to blog about and it is the dolphin killing that has had it's annual return at The Cove in Taiji, Japan. The most recent update about what has happened included the return of dolphins being slaughtered. Although not many, compared
12-13-13 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.: Hugh proposes an election strategy.Dear Fred: Let us assume that a viable third party candidate does not emerge in the upcoming election for Governor. What do we do? Those in power like to rig the election process in their favor. Maybe we can turn the tables. Can we use the election process against th
12-13-13 @ The Chalk Face
@ THE CHALK FACE: GUEST POST: Continu—what? Sara NewellGUEST POST: Continu—what? Sara Newell. via GUEST POST: Continu—what? Sara Newell.by plthomasedd / 2h REVIEW: De-Testing and De-Grading Schools, Bower and ThomasREVIEW: De-Testing and De-Grading Schools, Bower and Thomas. via REVIEW: De-Testing and De-Grading Schools, Bower and Thomas.by plthomasedd / 2h Introducing D.C. Mayoral Candidate Andy
12-13-13 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): REVIEW: De-Testing and De-Grading Schools, Bower and ThomasReviewed by J. Spencer Clark, Utah State University, which concludes: The purpose of this book was to offer a map of the high-stakes accountability and standardization landscape, and more importantly to provide w
12-13-13 Perdido Street School
Perdido Street School: Pitbull Eau de Toilette for Men Misogynistic rapper and charter school operator Pitbull has a wonderful exclusive fragrance set he's selling at Amazon.com.The set retails for $55.00 and is described this way:Top Notes - Sundrenched citruses of bergamot and mandarin meet warm spices of cardamom and sage.Mid Notes - An unexpected twist of a violet masculine floracy and the und
Racial Disparities in NY State Aid Shorftalls | School Finance 101
Racial Disparities in NY State Aid Shorftalls | School Finance 101: School Finance 101Data and thoughts on public and private school funding in the U.S.Racial Disparities in NY State Aid ShorftallsYesterday, Ed Law Prof Blog posted an update about the Office of Civil Rights complaint to be filed by Schenectady School District claiming that shortfalls in New York State aid fall disparately by stude
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Stopping the charter invasion
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: Stopping the charter invasion: Stopping the charter invasionI guess I've become cynical about CPS-run community meetings ever since David Vitaleconfided to me that they were called simply to rein-in the dissenters. It got worse after CEO Byrd-Bennett completely ignored the 20,000 parents and community members who turned out to opposed her planned school closings.Wedn
Classroom and School Cultures: Contradictions (Part 1) | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice
Classroom and School Cultures: Contradictions (Part 1) | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice: Classroom and School Cultures: Contradictions (Part 1)One of my former colleagues in anthropology once told me that he gags every time he hears the word “culture.” Why? Because “culture,” he said, has come to mean everything under the sun and has thus become meaningless.With my colleague’
Think locally to ensure children get a fair share of funding | EdSource Today
Think locally to ensure children get a fair share of funding | EdSource Today: Think locally to ensure children get a fair share of fundingDecember 12th, 2013 | Add a Comment | By Margaret Brodkin / commentaryMargaret BrodkinCalifornians who care about the future of our state have both a once-a-generation opportunity and an urgent challenge: to marshal the resources needed to ensure the well-being
SKrashen: The Russian literacy crisis: Putin's solution
SKrashen: The Russian literacy crisis: Putin's solution: The Russian literacy crisis: Putin's solutionEverybody thinks they have a literacy crisis. Putin calls for a special commission to support "literature." The common core in the US has called for more nonfiction. There is no evidence for either of these positions. Nobody mentions poverty and lack of access to books. There is plenty
Introducing DC Mayoral Candidate Andy Shallal | Ward 8 DC Teacher
Introducing DC Mayoral Candidate Andy Shallal | Ward 8 DC Teacher: Introducing DC Mayoral Candidate Andy Shallalby ANGEL CINTRON JR. • DECEMBER 13, 201361 minute interview via the http://rocknewmanshow.net/
Schools, Like Everyone Else, Are Not Reading the Terms of Service - The Wire
Schools, Like Everyone Else, Are Not Reading the Terms of Service - The Wire: Schools, Like Everyone Else, Are Not Reading the Terms of ServiceBRIAN FELDMANAPA new study from Fordham Law School expected to be released on Friday reveals that as schools begin to move more student data into the cloud, they are neglecting to make sure that privacy protections are in place. According to the Center on L
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Ballot measure filed to speed up dismissals of teachers charged with sexual assault, abuse | EdSource Today
Ballot measure filed to speed up dismissals of teachers charged with sexual assault, abuse | EdSource Today: Ballot measure filed to speed up dismissals of teachers charged with sexual assault, abuseDecember 12th, 2013 | Add a Comment | By John FensterwaldAdvocacy organization EdVoice is seeking a ballot initiative to speed dismissal of teachers suspected of abuse. Credit: iStockphoto.comAfter bil
The Educated Reporter: After Sandy Hook: A New Approach to Campus Safety?
The Educated Reporter: After Sandy Hook: A New Approach to Campus Safety?: After Sandy Hook: A New Approach to Campus Safety?In the aftermath of Columbine in 1999, law enforcement began to rethink its response to mass shootings. Instead of presuming a quick entry into the scene might do more harm than good, a new line of thought emerged: Neutralizing the threat of the “active shooter” had to be th
Evan Stone of Educators 4 Excellence Spews Common Core Propaganda.southbronxschool.com
http://www.southbronxschool.com: Evan Stone of Educators 4 Excellence Spews Common Core PropagandaHe's Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!! Like your mother in law coming to visit, like that huge blackhead on the back of your neck that is in a horrible spot to squeeze and stays there for years. Or worse, like that old Saturday Night Live skit with John Belushi, "The Thing That Wouldn't Leave,"Litt
2,500 Applicants Get False News of Acceptance to Fordham - NYTimes.com
2,500 Applicants Get False News of Acceptance to Fordham - NYTimes.com: 2,500 Applicants Get False News of Acceptance to FordhamThe early admission applicants received financial aid notices that mistakenly told them they were admitted to the class of 2018, the university said. by By ASHLEY SOUTHAL... / 1h hide // saveSentence Cut in Texas for School Official Jailed in Test ScandalA decision
NYC Public School Parents: The most heartbreaking speech at last night's Common Core forum by Lorri Gumanow
NYC Public School Parents: The most heartbreaking speech at last night's Common Core forum by Lorri Gumanow: The most heartbreaking speech at last night's Common Core forum by Lorri GumanowThere were lots of great speeches last night at the Manhattan Regents forum with Chancellor Tisch and Commissioner King at the Spruce St. School. Wonderful and eloquent comments from teachers, principals, and p
Pathways to Prosperity Institutes - Year 2013
Pathways to Prosperity Institutes - Year 2013 (CA Dept of Education): State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Announces New Effort to BuildPathways to Careers by Linking Educators and Business Leaders SACRAMENTO—Educators and business leaders will come together across the state in coming weeks to share strategies for creating first-rate pathways toward high-growth industries for California's students, S
Nite Cap 12-12-13 #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
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 readNYC Educator: Padded Cell a Win-Win for KIPPNYC Educator: Padded Cell a Win-Win for KIPP: Padded Cell a Win-Win for KIPPSure it's barbaric to keep young children in padded cells. It's clearly a cruel way to treat a child, and it's ve
NYC Educator: Padded Cell a Win-Win for KIPP
NYC Educator: Padded Cell a Win-Win for KIPP: Padded Cell a Win-Win for KIPPSure it's barbaric to keep young children in padded cells. It's clearly a cruel way to treat a child, and it's very tough to see how that is not an abject violation of Chancellor's Regulations against corporal punishment and abuse. Of course, rules are for the little people. Were a UFT teacher to toss a kid in a padded cel
NYC Public School Parents: Senator Flanagan's Privacy Bill unacceptable to parents; omits any mention of parental consent or opt out
NYC Public School Parents: Senator Flanagan's Privacy Bill unacceptable to parents; omits any mention of parental consent or opt out: Senator Flanagan's Privacy Bill unacceptable to parents; omits any mention of parental consent or opt outFor immediate release: Thursday, December 12, 2013For more information contact: Leonie Haimson, leonie@classsizematters.org; 917-435-9329SEN. FLANAGAN’S PRIVACY
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: KIPP Guru Seligman helped develop GITMO interrogation techniques
Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: KIPP Guru Seligman helped develop GITMO interrogation techniques: KIPP Guru Seligman helped develop GITMO interrogation techniquesThanks to reader Dienne (see comment below) for pointing out the role played by KIPP guru Seligman in developing interrogation techniques used on the prisoners at Guantanamo. While Seligman denies working for the SERE Program or directly f
Candidate Ali Cooper could make Jay Schenirer's re-election a real contest - Bites - Sacramento News & Review -
Sacramento News & Review - Candidate Ali Cooper could make Jay Schenirer's re-election a real contest - Bites - Opinions - December 12, 2013: Candidate Ali Cooper could make Jay Schenirer's re-election a real contestThe labor activist is going up against the Sacramento City Council incumbentBy Cosmo Garvin cosmog@newsreview.comRelated stories:Big-box theoryLower prices. Lower wages. Local busi
Poll: 75% of school board members oppose data sharing (videos) | The Journal News | lohud.com | lohud.com
Poll: 75% of school board members oppose data sharing (videos) | The Journal News | lohud.com | lohud.com: Poll: 75% of school board members oppose data sharing (videos) Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, on Common Core: Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers talks about the impact of the Common Core on students. ( Video by Ricky Flores
Daniel Henninger: Will Bill de Blasio Choke Charter Schools? - WSJ.com We can only HOPE
Daniel Henninger: Will Bill de Blasio Choke Charter Schools? - WSJ.com: Email Print Save↓ More Comments Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedInsmaller LargerDec. 11, 2013 7:06 p.m. ETIncome inequality is the Democratic Party's new bumper sticker. And the newest driver of the party's income-inequality election bus is New York City's mayor-elect, Bill de Blasio.Running for election on "a tale of tw
12-12-13 THE WHOLE CHILD BLOG Letter to the Editor: The Secret Ingredient to Building Resilience in Children
Letter to the Editor: The Secret Ingredient to Building Resilience in Children — Whole Child Education: Letter to the Editor: The Secret Ingredient to Building Resilience in ChildrenDecember 12, 2013 by ASCD Whole Child BloggersDear Editor,The following is a response to the excellent articles in a recent issue of ASCD'sEducational Leadership magazine. I am a Montessori school principal living and
Measuring the Influence of Education Advocacy: The Case of Louisiana's School Choice Legislation | Brookings Institution
Measuring the Influence of Education Advocacy: The Case of Louisiana's School Choice Legislation | Brookings Institution: Measuring the Influence of Education Advocacy: The Case of Louisiana's School Choice LegislationBy: Grover J. "Russ" Whitehurst, David Stuit, Claire Graves and Sy DoanAs evidenced by a seemingly endless list of controversies – from Common Core to teacher evaluations,
STEM Cells | EduShyster
STEM Cells | EduShyster: STEM Cells What if there was an easy peasy way to solve the skills gap, the STEM gap, the achievement gap, the expectations gap and the next, yet-to-be-named gap? Great news, reader! According to the New York Times a solution to our STEMtacular crisis lies within imminent reach. You see, reader, our failed and failing public schools rely on conventional methods to teach ma
12-12-13 Schools Matter
Schools Matter: Jay Saper on TFA and Subsequent KIPP Recruiting ExperienceI talked with an amazing young man the other day about his getting booted out of TFA during the early fall of 2013. His name is Jay Saper, and, despite his recent experiences, he remains articulate, confident, and eager to become a real teacher with real teacher preparation and credentials. From our long conversation, it bec
Anti-union, Nonprofit Shill Attacks AFT | deutsch29
Anti-union, Nonprofit Shill Attacks AFT | deutsch29: Anti-union, Nonprofit Shill Attacks AFTDecember 12, 2013On December 10, 2013, the Center for Union Facts (CUF) (don’t believe the name) sponsored a full-page ad in the New York Times attributing the “high school slip in global rankings” to a single issue: The failure of American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten to promote merit
Cali Education Headlines Thursday, December 12, 2013
FCMAT » Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team: Superintendent to retire from Capistrano UnifiedEducation HeadlinesThursday, December 12, 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.Renaissance High in Long Beach to get $40 million renovationA new auditorium m
A Standard Curriculum Won't Erase Gaps - Bridging Differences - Education Week
A Standard Curriculum Won't Erase Gaps - Bridging Differences - Education Week: A Standard Curriculum Won't Erase GapsBy Deborah Meier on December 12, 2013 11:01 AMDeborah Meier's conversation with Robert Pondiscio continues today.Dear Robert,Democracy is not easy or maybe even possible to mandate—as the story of many a so-called democracy should remind us. So, too, for schools that prepare us fo
Morning Wink 12-12-13 AM Posts #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
BIG EDUCATION APE - MORNING WINK AM POSTS mark as readLISTEN TO DIANE RAVITCH 12-12-13 Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for allDiane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: Charter Founder in Ohio Makes Large Political Contributions, Gets RichThe blogger Plunderbund here documents the conditions in which certain major charter operators in Ohio become
