Sunday, December 25, 2011

Big Education Ape: 12-25-11 AM Amid War, Following Yonder Star Towards Peace EDition #OWS #PARENTS

Big Education Ape: Ed News Now:
Big Education Ape: Ed News Now

Published by Coopmike48 – 5 news spotters today

The Big Lie

nytimes.com - So this is how the Big Lie works. You begin with a hypothesis that has a certain surface plausibility. You find an ally whose background suggests that he’s an “expert”; out of thin air,...

leoniehaimson

End of Iraq War? Let's not celebrate quite yet

michaelklonsky.blogspot.com - BrechtWhen the leaders speak of peaceThe common folk knowThat war is coming.When the leaders curse warThe mobilization order is already written out. -- Bertolt BrechtA letter from a friend tells m...

mikeklonsky

Amid War, Following Yonder Star Towards Peace

commondreams.org - Beneath our flat, here in Kabul, wedding guests crowded into a restaurant and celebrated throughout the night. Guests sounded joyful and the music, mostly disco, thumped loudly. When the regular ca...

mikeklonsky

Live Twitter stream on

@coopmike48/big-edu-ape-news-11

coopmike48 profile

coopmike48 Search legislative support and opposition | California Watch -goo.gl/WekcH9 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

coopmike48 profile

coopmike48 Search legislative support and opposition | California Watchbit.ly/svjriE #Edu5 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

coopmike48 profile

coopmike48 Today's Big Education Ape - PostRank Top AM Posts #ows #edreformbit.ly/uB5uVj #Edu4 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

coopmike48 profile

coopmike48 Sir Ken Robinson (Spanish) | Edcamp Santiago - goo.gl/2fvyA3 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite

EducationSee all

The Hidden Curriculum of Liberal Do-Gooders

jacobinmag.com - Art by Loki Muthu T he job of the American public school teacher has never been so thankless. In states across America, cutting teacher salaries and pensions has become the most popular method for ...

fklonsky

SocietySee all

The truth about school prayer - The Answer Sheet

washingtonpost.com - This was written by Charles Haynes, director of the Religious Freedom Education Project at the Newseum. He writes and speaks extensively on religious liberty and religion in American public life. T...

mikeklonsky

PoliticsSee all

Pentagon Finds No Fault in Ties to TV Analysts

nytimes.com - A Pentagon public relations program that sought to transform high-profile military analysts into “surrogates” and “message force multipliers” for the Bush administration complied with Defense Depar...

fklonsky

Tens of Thousands Gather in Moscow to Protest

nytimes.com - MOSCOW — Tens of thousands of citizens converged in Moscow on Saturday for the second huge antigovernment demonstration in a month, an early victory for activists struggling to forge a burst of ene...

fklonsky

StoriesSee all

Some people just don't get it

dailykos.com - As I wrote in What if you feel betrayed by your union's leadership?, the President of the National Education Association, Dennis Van Roekel, by doing this USA op ed with Wendy Kopp of Teach for Ame...

fklonsky

Daily Kos: thoughts of no particularly significance

bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Daily Kos: thoughts of no particularly significance:thoughts of no particularly significanceby rss@dailykos.com (teacherken)Today is the 3rd of my 12 days of winter break. This afternoon I will fi...

coopmike48

Fear and loathing… and HAPPY HOLIDAYS! « MomsRising Blog

momsrising.org - I’ve always had what seemed to me to be a healthy mistrust of the outside world. I grew up in New York City in the 1970’s, an era often thought of as “Woody Allen’s New York”, where neurosis reigne...

coopmike48

Art & EntertainmentSee all

Matt Damon: Hollywood’s Sexiest Mr. Nice Guy

elle.com - July 2011, Save Our Schools rally, Washington, DC. In the 100-degree heat, it’s almost like a fever dream: Matt Damon, the minimalist movie star, the most unplasticine of screen heros—head shaved, ...

mikeklonsky

LeisureSee all

Saturday coffee. « Fred Klonsky

preaprez.wordpress.com - A violinist on a street in Prague, where thousands of Czechs gathered on Friday for the funeral for former President Vaclav Havel. We’re having coffee at home this morning. The house is quiet and t...

fklonsky

Occupy Solstice | MyFDL

my.firedoglake.com - Occupie: Tami Hurley (via Occupy San Luis Obispo's Facebook Page)Occupy San Luis Obispo is still standing as of Christmas eve (day 66). On December 21 the occupiers made a feast for the solstice. H...

coopmike48

NORAD Santa #parents

bigeducationape.blogspot.com - NORAD Santa:Welcome to NORAD Tracks Santa01days14hrs59mins52secsAll the preparations for this year are in place! Come back each day to discover new surprises in the Kids' Countdown Village, where w...

coopmike48

#owsSee all

Occupy Solstice | MyFDL

my.firedoglake.com - Occupie: Tami Hurley (via Occupy San Luis Obispo's Facebook Page)Occupy San Luis Obispo is still standing as of Christmas eve (day 66). On December 21 the occupiers made a feast for the solstice. H...

coopmike48

#parentsRead this paperSee all

NORAD Santa #parents

bigeducationape.blogspot.com - NORAD Santa:Welcome to NORAD Tracks Santa01days14hrs59mins52secsAll the preparations for this year are in place! Come back each day to discover new surprises in the Kids' Countdown Village, where w...

coopmike48

PhotosSee all


Posted by at

Today's Big Education Ape - PostRank Top AM Posts #ows #edreform


Prayer for a New Mother « Student Activism

Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 7 hours ago
Prayer for a New Mother « Student Activism: Prayer for a New Motherby Angus JohnstonThe things she knew, let her forget again –The voices in the sky, the fear, the cold,The gaping shepherds, and the queer old menPiling their clumsy gifts of foreign gold.Let her have laughter with her little one;Teach her the needless, tuneless songs to sing;Grant her her right to whisper to her sonThe foolish names one dare not call a king.Keep from her dreams the rumble of ... more »

Daily Kos: Some people just don't get it

Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 10 hours ago
Daily Kos: Some people just don't get it:Some people just don't get itby rss@dailykos.com (teacherken)As I wrote in What if you feel betrayed by your union's leadership?, the President of the National Education Association, Dennis Van Roekel, by doing this USA op ed with Wendy Kopp of Teach for America, gave support to TFA while undercutting support for unions and their teachers.I was not the only supporter of NEA and teachers who was incensed by the editorial. Later, my good ...more »

In the NEA, this is what democracy looks like. « Fred Klonsky

Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 10 hours ago
In the NEA, this is what democracy looks like. « Fred Klonsky:In the NEA, this is what democracy looks like.by Fred KlonskyAt the NEA convention in Chicago last year, we delegates voted in support of New Business Item 93.NEA will publicly oppose Teach for America (TFA) contracts when they are used in Districts where there is no teacher shortage or when Districts use TFA agreements to reduce teacher costs, silence union voices, or as a vehicle to bust unions.More than ... more »

Making It Real…and Making a Difference! « Cooperative Catalyst

Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 10 hours ago
Making It Real…and Making a Difference! « Cooperative Catalyst:Making It Real…and Making a Difference!by Paula WhiteWhy did any of us go into education? I would suspect that for many of us it was all about making a difference in the world…the thought of making learning irresistible to kids and having the opportunity to change a life through inciting a love of learning certainly enticed me to the field. I’m in my 38th year of working with kids–and I realized how ... more »

5 Tips for School Administrators in 2012 | Connected Principals

Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 10 hours ago
5 Tips for School Administrators in 2012 | Connected Principals:5 Tips for School Administrators in 2012from Connected Principals by James BrauerAbout this time each year, I like to reflect on the past year and begin framing “goals” or “areas of emphasis” that will guide me through the forthcoming year. I don’t necessarily believe in New Year’s Resolutions, as they are so easy to break and forget about just days after the new year passes. It’s for this reason, I reflect ... more »

Today's Big Education Ape - PostRank Top Early Afternoon Posts #ows #edreform

Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 10 hours ago
Video: Rosemont HS Teacher Learns to 'Cat Daddy' - Rosemont, CA PatchBig Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All)-1 hour agoVideo: Rosemont HS Teacher Learns to 'Cat Daddy' - Rosemont, CA Patch:Video: Rosemont HS Teacher Learns to 'Cat Daddy'DD performed at the school Thursday.By Cody KitauraEmail the author6:00 am Email Print Comment1 of 1Credit Cody Kitaura Upload Photos and VideosRosemont High School Band Director Robin Wilmer learned something from a former student this week.DD, a former student and his brother who ... more »

California, LAUSD struggling with English-language learners - LA Daily News

Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 10 hours ago
California, LAUSD struggling with English-language learners - LA Daily News:California, LAUSD struggling with English-language learnersBy Christina Hoag, The Associated PressPosted: 12/24/2011 11:11:10 AM PSTUpdated: 12/24/2011 11:56:20 AM PSTRoberto Bautista was lost when he entered kindergarten speaking only Spanish."I said, `What are they saying?' I just pretend I understand," said the 9-year-old Los Angeles fifth grader. "My best friend knew how to speak English. He helped me."Roberto's experience is typical for Spanish-speakers entering California schools. They usually get assi... more »

The Best Resources For Learning About Protests In Russia | Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…

Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 10 hours ago
The Best Resources For Learning About Protests In Russia | Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…:The Best Resources For Learning About Protests In Russiaby Larry FerlazzoI’ve been pretty amazed by the protests in Russia this month, and thought it would be useful to at least start a short list of resources on them.You might also be interested in The Best Sites For Learning About Protests In History.Here are my choices for The Best Resources For Learning About Protests In Russia:Here’s ... more »

NORAD Santa #parents

Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 10 hours ago
NORAD Santa:Welcome to NORAD Tracks Santa01days14hrs59mins52secsAll the preparations for this year are in place! Come back each day to discover new surprises in the Kids' Countdown Village, where we'll offer a new holiday game every day until December 24th.See Santa on your mobile phoneThis year you can count down the days to Santa’s takeoff with the official NORAD Tracks Santa app. Enjoy playing “Elf Toss” throughout the month and then on December 24th, follow Santa with Google Maps for mobile.

Demetrio Perez Jr. Leading Miami-Dade School Board Race, Despite Not Running #EDreform #ows

Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 10 hours ago
Demetrio Perez Jr. Leading Miami-Dade School Board Race, Despite Not Running:Demetrio Perez Jr. Leading Miami-Dade School Board Race, Despite Not Runningphoto by sylvarphoto by sylvar“An educated people will always be strong and free. The alternative is ignorance. Ignorance will ultimately destroy us.” Jose Marti. The 2012 Miami-Dade School Board race promises to be a close one. Not for the board members, mind you, but for the for-profit charter schools competing to buy votes to open more of their schools.Although school ... more »

A BIG HUG AND A THANK YOU « Teachers Fight Back

Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 10 hours ago
A BIG HUG AND A THANK YOU « Teachers Fight Back:A BIG HUG AND A THANK YOUby alkleenA big hug and thank you to everyone who has been a reader and to everyone who has submitted a comment this year. You’ve helped me to continue with my quest to see that teachers get a fair shake and have a voice to fight some of the media’s criticism directed at teachers. We need to keep working and continue to speak out ... more »

Video: Rosemont HS Teacher Learns to 'Cat Daddy' - Rosemont, CA Patch

Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 19 hours ago
Video: Rosemont HS Teacher Learns to 'Cat Daddy' - Rosemont, CA Patch:Video: Rosemont HS Teacher Learns to 'Cat Daddy'DD performed at the school Thursday.By Cody KitauraEmail the author6:00 am Email Print Comment1 of 1Credit Cody Kitaura Upload Photos and VideosRosemont High School Band Director Robin Wilmer learned something from a former student this week.DD, a former student and his brother who are now Los Angeles hip-hop musicians, taught Wilmer how to do the "Cat Daddy" on Thursday. Watch the video ... more »

Help Parents Across America grow even stronger in 2012 | Seattle Education

Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 19 hours ago
Help Parents Across America grow even stronger in 2012 | Seattle Education:Help Parents Across America grow even stronger in 2012by seattleducation2011Issued by Parents Across America:Dear Friends:It’s nearly impossible for parents to ignore what’s being done to our public schools these days. It’s become even harder for parents to have a say about decisions that affect our children’s lives on a daily basis. In fact, politicians and those running our school systems often seem to think that the only voices that ... more »

California courts redefining who counts as a parent - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News | Sacramento Bee

Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 19 hours ago
California courts redefining who counts as a parent - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News | Sacramento Bee:California courts redefining who counts as a parenthsangree@sacbee.comPUBLISHED WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21, 2011Even as the definition of family in America expands and shifts, California courts are trying to keep pace by redefining whom the law regards as parents.Judges have moved beyond traditional notions of biology and adoption and have assigned parental rights to adults with no genetic or legal ties to kids.In ... more »

Today's Big Education Ape - PostRank Top AM Posts #ows #edreform

Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 19 hours ago
Person of the Year | Lefty ParentBig Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All)-4 hours agoPerson of the Year | Lefty Parent:Person of the Yearby Cooper ZaleI caught the cover art of the recent Time magazine piececalling out the “Protester” as its “Person of the Year” and thought it was very cool. For the second time in this new century this long-time bulwark of the Eastern U.S. establishment has gone against its longstanding elitist tradition of calling out a member (or ... more »

The truth about school prayer - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post

Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 19 hours ago
The truth about school prayer - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post:The truth about school prayerby Valerie StraussThis was written by Charles Haynes, director of the Religious Freedom Education Project at the Newseum. He writes and speaks extensively on religious liberty and religion in American public life. This appeared on the The Amendment Center’s website.By Charles HaynesThe latest attack on the “godless public schools” — a staple of Republican primaries past — is a new ad in Iowa by ... more »

Engaging Parents In School… - “Effective Communication With Parents”

Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 19 hours ago
Engaging Parents In School… - “Effective Communication With Parents”:“Effective Communication With Parents”by Larry FerlazzoEffective Communication With Parents is a useful article at Education World.This Week’s “Links I Should Have Posted About, But Didn’t”by Larry FerlazzoI have a huge backlog of resources that I’ve been planning to post about in this blog but, just because of time constraints, have not gotten around to doing. Instead of letting that backlog grow bigger, I regularly grab a few and list them here with ... more »

ASCD Inservice: In Case You Missed It

Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 19 hours ago
ASCD Inservice: In Case You Missed It:In Case You Missed ItCheck out the most recent highlights from ASCD:Use the following seven principles to guide instruction in every classroom and at every level of schooling, says Elliott Seif.Technology should be a part of the daily routine in the classroom writes Celina Brennan.Teacher leadership, curriculum development and keeping the "main thing the main thing" should be on your list to focus on in the new year.One approach to use with students who ... more »

Schools Matter: Poverty Matters!: Questions Needing Answers

Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 19 hours ago
Schools Matter: Poverty Matters!: Questions Needing Answers:Poverty Matters!: Questions Needing Answersby P. L. ThomasIn "Poverty Matters!: A Christmas Miracle pt. 1," I conceded the new refrain that no one is discounting the negative influence of poverty on student learning, specifically on the narrow representation of learning through test scores. I also ventured to identify the broad positions of the education reform debate, acknowledging the problem with suggesting anything has two sides but believing that this characterization is fair—with the "No ... more »

hctiB G: Holiday Greeting 2011 | The G Bitch Spot

Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 19 hours ago
hctiB G: Holiday Greeting 2011 | The G Bitch Spot:hctiB G: Holiday Greeting 2011by G BitchAh, the season of what-DO-you-eat is here again.originally posted December 21, 2006It’s time to make another magical, atheist, vegan Christmas/holiday season for The Girl. I will take a break from now until about the 30th. Spare an animal–have a vegetarian/vegan holiday meal. Donate to others and smile for no reasonRemember: Dec. 31, 2005by G BitchLongtime educators are kicked to the curb, letter to editor, Times-Pic. ... more »
Posted by at
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)