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Fact-Checking President Obama on Race to the Top | Truth in American EducationBig Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All)-24 minutes agoFact-Checking President Obama on Race to the Top | Truth in American Education:Fact-Checking President Obama on Race to the Topby James BellPresident Obama touted Race to the Top during the State of the UnionIn the State of the Union Address, President Obama said:“For less than 1 percent of what our nation spends on education each year, we’ve convinced nearly every ... more »
Under Cuomo’s heavy hand, talks resume on city teacher evals | GothamSchools
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Under Cuomo’s heavy hand, talks resume on city teacher evals | GothamSchools:Under Cuomo’s heavy hand, talks resume on city teacher evalsby Geoff DeckerThe tense standoff between the city and the teachers union appears to be thawing in response to pressure from Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has stepped forward in recent days to demand resolution to the conflict.A United Federation of Teachers spokesman confirmed today that “informal talks” with the city have started up after nearly a month away from the ... more »
Angry Parents Speak Out at School Board Meeting - Chicago News Cooperative
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Anger Over Closures at School Board Meeting - Chicago News Cooperative:Angry Parents Speak Out at School Board Meetingby REBECCA VEVEAThe Chicago Board of Education on Wednesday faced angry community members opposed to two of the new administration’s cornerstone reforms—overhauling failing schools and increasing the length of the school day.Neither issue was on the agenda, which included the approval of three new student health policies, two additional kindergarten magnet classrooms and the transfer of $114.6 million in tax-increment financing from the ... more »
Funded by the Same People, Are Jeb Bush’s Foundation and Parent Revolution Scamming Floridians on Parent Trigger? | Scathing Purple Musings
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Funded by the Same People, Are Jeb Bush’s Foundation and Parent Revolution Scamming Floridians on Parent Trigger? | Scathing Purple Musings:Funded by the Same People, Are Jeb Bush’s Foundation and Parent Revolution Scamming Floridians on Parent Trigger?by Bob Sikes Yesterday’s press conference that occurred between the house and senate committee votes which passed through Florida’s Parent Trigger bill was put on by supporters of the bill. Most notably, Jeb Bush’s education foundation and the Florida Chamber of Commerce. In attendance ... more »
Our Country Deserves a Great Education System « The Whole Child Blog « Whole Child Education
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Our Country Deserves a Great Education System « The Whole Child Blog « Whole Child Education:Our Country Deserves a Great Education SystemJanuary 25th, 2012 by Klea ScharbergIn this TEDx presentation, Brian M. Stecher, associate director and senior social scientist at RAND Education, suggests three steps we need to take to cultivate schools where students can thrive.Describe what we mean by “a school where students can thrive.” A thriving school is likely to produceStudents who know things, from reading and mathematics, ... more »
Obama’s Education Power Grab | Truth in American Education
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Obama’s Education Power Grab | Truth in American Education:Obama’s Education Power Grabby Shane Vander HartPresident Barack Obama had a lot to say in last night’s State of the Union address, I mean a lot… apparently this was the 10th longest in words and 9th longest in time. It was broadcast from 8:00pm – 9:30pm (CST). I frankly don’t have time to dissect everything that he said, but with his comments regarding education it is clear that he does not care ... more »
ACCS Meeting Notice-- Advisory Commission on Charter Schools (CA Dept of Education)
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ACCS Meeting Notice--Advisory Commission on Chart - Advisory Commission on Charter Schools (CA Dept of Education):CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION1430 N Street, Suite 5111Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: 916-319-0827Fax: 916-319-0175Live Webcast of the ACCS Meeting (Outside Source)Meeting NoticeAdvisory Commission on Charter SchoolsAn advisory body to the State Board of EducationWednesday, February 8, 20129:30 a. m. ± – 4:00 p. m. ±California Department of Education1430 N Street, Room 1101Sacramento, CA 95814-5901916-322-6029Commission MembersVacant1Vicki BarberBrian BauerGary DavisKel... more »
Why Does Florida’s Parent Trigger Bill Seek to Drum up Business for Pearson? | Scathing Purple Musings
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Why Does Florida’s Parent Trigger Bill Seek to Drum up Business for Pearson? | Scathing Purple Musings:Why Does Florida’s Parent Trigger Bill Seek to Drum up Business for Pearson?by Bob SikesA key portion of the Parent Trigger bill provides for parent’s being informed of the virtual option with two passages: 49 (a) Each school district shall annually notify the parent50 of each public school student assigned to a classroom teacher51 who is teaching out-of-field regarding such assignment. The
Remarks by the First Lady in School Lunch Standards Announcement | The White House
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Remarks by the First Lady in School Lunch Standards Announcement | The White House:Remarks by the First Lady in School Lunch Standards AnnouncementParklawn Elementary SchoolAlexandria, Virginia11:32 A.M. ESTMRS. OBAMA: Thank you, everyone. Please, sit, rest. This is exciting. It is such a pleasure to be here today. This is an exciting day.I want to start by thanking Secretary Vilsack, not just for that very kind introduction but for his outstanding work as Secretary of Agriculture. He has been just a ... more »
Jersey Jazzman: High-Performing Students? Meh...
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Jersey Jazzman: High-Performing Students? Meh...:High-Performing Students? Meh...by DukeSo says the Gates-funded, ultra-reformy National Council on Teacher Quality:New Jersey’s report card from a group that seeks to improve standards for the nation’s teachers is dismal: D-plus, 36th in the U.S. and making less progress than most states.The report, scheduled to be published today by the National Council on Teacher Quality, could bolster parts of Gov. Chris Christie’s education overhaul agenda —
Today's Big Education Ape - PostRank Top Early Afternoon Posts 1-25 #ows #edreform
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Today's Big Education Ape - PostRank Top 1-25 Mid Morning Posts #ows #edreformBig Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All)-6 minutes agoAll Education Matters: 10 Student Loan Reform Leaders: #1 President Obama, Three Others, Then . . Me?Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All)-4 minutes agoAll Education Matters: 10 Student Loan Reform Leaders: #1 President Obama, Three Others, Then . . Me?:10 Student Loan Reform Leaders: #1 President Obama, Three Others, Then . . Me?by Cryn JohannsenCheck out my reaction to ... more »
Support PURE! » Last Stand 4 Children First Illinois page – a hoot!
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Parents United for Responsible Education » Blog Archive » Last Stand 4 Children First Illinois page – a hoot!:Last Stand 4 Children First Illinois page – a hoot!by adminJust when public education advocates were feeling disappointed in President Obama all over again – with his SOTU call to stop teaching to the test by making tests a major element in teacher evaluation, etc. – something comes along to remind us why people have brains.Last Stand 4 Children First (LS4C) is ... more »
SACRAMENTO PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE: Occupy, teachers target Mayor Johnson, Michelle Rhee Wednesday
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SACRAMENTO PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE: Occupy, teachers target Mayor Johnson, Michelle Rhee Wednesday:Occupy, teachers target Mayor Johnson, Michelle Rhee Wednesdayby Paul BAlternet.org, January 24, 2012by Dan Bacher“Silent” protestors with their mouths taped shut – including those from Occupy Sacramento – will target Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson and corporate education proponent Michelle Rhee as they hold a roundtable discussion about education issues at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, 828 I St, in Sacramento on Wednesday, January 25.Demonstrators will begin to gather at 5:15 p.m. ... more »
Fact-Checking President Obama on Race to the Top | Truth in American Education
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Fact-Checking President Obama on Race to the Top | Truth in American Education:Fact-Checking President Obama on Race to the Topby James BellPresident Obama touted Race to the Top during the State of the UnionIn the State of the Union Address, President Obama said:“For less than 1 percent of what our nation spends on education each year, we’ve convinced nearly every state in the country to raise their standards for teaching and learning — the first time that’s happened in a ... more »
CALL to action: January 26, 2012 Community Meeting your attendance is needed- Sacramento City Unified School District
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2012-13 Budget News - Sacramento City Unified School District: Dear Area 5 Principal and Community Leader, As you know, these are truly difficult economic times for schools locally, across our state, and the nation. The cuts taken in the past have been done in consideration with keeping them as far away from the classroom as possible. We are at a point where we no longer have a choice. Figuratively speaking, we have cut beyond the "bone" and are now faced ... more »
Teachers Offer the Wealthy an Escape from Poverty - Living in Dialogue - Education Week Teacher
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Teachers Offer the Wealthy an Escape from Poverty - Living in Dialogue - Education Week Teacher:Teachers Offer the Wealthy an Escape from Povertyby Anthony CodyLast night in President Obama's State of the Union address, he repeated a familiar refrain about the importance of teachers.A great teacher can offer an escape from poverty to the child who dreams beyond his circumstance.But it seems that it is those in power who are actually using teachers to escape from the realities of poverty ... more »
REVOLT OF THE LUNCH LADIES « Teachers Fight Back
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REVOLT OF THE LUNCH LADIES « Teachers Fight Back:REVOLT OF THE LUNCH LADIESby alkleenNews item: Workers who serve meals in Chicago Public Schools say the majority of kids are not eating the healthful new foods on the cafeteria menu, according to a confidential survey released Tuesday. Oh, the humanity! That’s shocking, kids dislike healthy foods?The survey was filled out by 436 lunch ladies. The lunch ladies also complained that they had “no input on the recipes or food”. Some were ... more »
Support PURE!» Who spoke at the school closing hearings? What did they say?
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Parents United for Responsible Education » Blog Archive » Who spoke at the school closing hearings? What did they say?:Who spoke at the school closing hearings? What did they say?by adminFrom Jackie Leavy, advisor to Chicago Educational Facilities Task Force:1/24/12Dear Supporters of Great Public Schools for All Students:Did you know that the new reform law requires CPS to post Summaries of the Community Hearings on School Actions, within 5 calendar days of the hearing date?HERE IS THE LINK TO THE ... more »
Using Test Scores to Evaluate Teachers Is Based on the Wrong Values – SchoolBook
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Using Test Scores to Evaluate Teachers Is Based on the Wrong Values – SchoolBook:Using Test Scores to Evaluate Teachers Is Based on the Wrong Valuesby Carol Corbett BurrisI should be a cheerleader for the New York evaluation system for educators known as the Annual Professional Performance Review system, or A.P.P.R. I am the principal of a very successful high school where students get great test scores. I have a wonderfully supportive superintendent. My personal “score,” in all probability, will be ... more »
RheeFirst! » Occupy Michelle Rhee action today in Sacramento
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RheeFirst! » Occupy Michelle Rhee action today in Sacramento:Occupy Michelle Rhee action today in Sacramentoby adminFrom Occupy Sacramento’s Facebook:“Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson and corporate education proponent Michelle Rhee will be the target of “silent” protestors with their mouths taped shut – including those from Occupy Sacramento – Wednesday as they hold a roundtable discussion about education issues at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, 828 I St.Demonstrators will begin to gather at 5:15 p.m. and hold a news briefing.The
