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Business and “Education Reform” Groups Denounce Democratic efforts to fix Malloy’s “Reform” bill
jonathanpelto.com - Apr 04 jonpeltoAchievement First/ConnCAN, Charter Schools, Democratic Legislators, Education, Malloy, Stefan Pryor Charter Schools, ConnCAN, Education Reform, Malloy The coalition of Connecticut bu...
StudentsFirstNY Announces Itself – SchoolBook
nytimes.com - April 4, 2012, 7:31 p.m. StudentsFirstNY, the new political group formed by leaders of the education reform movement like Joel I. Klein and Michelle Rhee, officially announced its arrival on Wednes...
Why "turnaround" won't help kids
insideschools.org - UPDATE: On April 2, Chancellor Walcott announced a reprieve for seven of the 33 schools that were slated for closure and "turnaround." These schools will remain open: In Manhattan, Harlem Renaissan...
Fly My Pretties | Gary Rubinstein's Blog
garyrubinstein.teachforus.org - The original purpose of TFA was to encourage the ‘best and brightest’ to learn, first hand, about what is going on in the American education system, and then use this knowledge to help improve it. ...
Mayor's Work on Schools Gets a Backer
online.wsj.com - Some of the most recognizable names in New York City education—including former schools Chancellor Joel Klein and educator Geoffrey Canada—have formed a group that will work to sustain Mayor Michae...
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What's the Matter with Rhee-form
allthingsedu.blogspot.com - Michelle Rhee's last day as Chancellor of DC Public Schools will be Monday, November 1st. The common wisdom is that the soon-to-be former DC mayor, Adrian Fenty, was defeated this past September be...
Response from the Change.org “help desk” re deceptive Rhee petition « Parents Across America
parentsacrossamerica.org - Apr 30, 2011 leoniehaimson Goldenberg’s earlier post on this matter is here. If you’d like to weigh in on whether change.org should continue diverting nearly ALL signers of progressive education pe...
Rethinking Schools Online
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Zakaria: Incarceration nation – Global Public Square
globalpublicsquare.blogs.cnn.com - Editor's Note: Tune in this Sunday at 10am or 1pm EST for Fareed Zakaria GPS. By Fareed Zakaria, CNN Something caught my eye the other day. Pat Robertson, the high priest of the religious right, h...
Investigative Reporters and Editors | 2011 IRE Awards Winners
ire.org - Honoring the best in investigative journalism The annual IRE Awards recognize outstanding investigative work and help identify the techniques and resources used to complete each story. Entries are ...
Martin Luther King assassination in 1968 a ‘cruel and wanton act’
washingtonpost.com - Forty-four years ago today, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was shot to death on a motel balcony in Memphis, Tenn. He was 39. A day after his assassination, The Washington Post ran a fro...
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For Education, Election Results Mean More of the Same
allthingsedu.blogspot.com - Yesterday, the Democrats lost the House and hung on to the Senate, barely. In the meantime, we still have Obama in the White House. So, what do the election results mean for education policy?Valeri...
For Education, Election Results Mean More of the Same
allthingsedu.blogspot.com - Yesterday, the Democrats lost the House and hung on to the Senate, barely. In the meantime, we still have Obama in the White House. So, what do the election results mean for education policy?Valeri...
Education Top-Tier 2012 Election Issue In Swing States, Survey Shows
huffingtonpost.com - After a presidential primary campaign so far largely devoid of debate on education, the topic could be a decisive one in 2012, according to a new survey sponsored by the College Board.And the focus...
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A letter from a black mother to her son - The Answer Sheet
washingtonpost.com - This was written by Dyan Watson(watson@lclark.edu), an assistant professor in the Graduate School of Education and Counseling at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Ore. She is an editorial associa...
Lunch with the FT: Charles Murray
ft.com - The restaurant is empty when Charles Murray and I sit down. It is still empty when we leave 90 minutes later. Nobody else dines in between. “I have to say that we are the only patrons here and it i...
A Change Is Gonna Come #edrefom
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - I was born by the river in a little tentOh and just like the river I've been running ever sinceIt's been a long, a long time comingBut I know a change gonna come, oh yes it willIt's been too hard l...
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City, NATO protestors agree to route for May 20 parade - Blogs On Politics
chicagobusiness.com - The city and anti-NATO protestors have worked out a dispute over a proposed major demonstration parade during the May 20 NATO summit here, avoiding a court fight and removing a bit of a political h...
Santa Monica College student on being pepper sprayed: 'It was so strong my face was burning'
scpr.org - What began as a trustees’ meeting at Santa Monica College became a melee Tuesday night. Before it was over, student protesters were screaming, writhing on the floor and pouring milk over their face...
College president defends pepper spray against 'unlawful' crowd
latimesblogs.latimes.com - Santa Monica College officials said Wednesday a police officer was forced to release pepper spray to maintain safety after a large crowd of students tried to force entry into a meeting of the Board...
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Pregnancy Can Include Admitting You're Depressed
womensenews.org - Pregnancy is supposed to be a joyous time, but some women can fall into a state of literally deadening despair. Doctors need more training to detect warning signs and women should be encouraged to ...
Hispanic Preschoolers Need More Outdoor Play Time, hispanic health
hispanicallyspeakingnews.com - Published at 3:14 pm EST, April 4, 2012 A recent study published in the April 2 online edition of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, found that many preschoolers are not getting enough o...
The “F” in FDA Stands for Failure « MomsRising Blog
momsrising.org - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s motto, located right on their website homepage, is “protecting and promoting your health” however their recent decision not to ban the use of BPA in food pro...
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Democurmudgeon: K12 Inc. Virtual Charter Schools sued for "deceptive recruiting" and passing students with poor or nonexistent performance." K12 Inc. Virtual Charter Schools sued for "deceptive recruiting" and passing students with poor or nonexistent pe
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Democurmudgeon: K12 Inc. Virtual Charter Schools sued for "deceptive recruiting" and passing students with poor or nonexistent performance.": K12 Inc. Virtual Charter Schools sued for "deceptive r...
Today's Big Education Ape - PostRank Top Late Nite Posts 4-4 #soschat #EDReform
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - A Trifecta Of Sins | Taking Note Big Education Ape - PostRank (PostRank: All) - 9 minutes ago A Trifecta Of Sins | Taking Note: A Trifecta Of SinsbyJohn MerrowA comprehensive report in late Marc...
Who Are These People So Concerned With Education Reform? - Jonathan Kantrowitz - Connecticut News
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Who Are These People So Concerned With Education Reform? - Jonathan Kantrowitz - Connecticut News: Jonathan KantrowitzPolitical activist, health nutAbout Jonathan KantrowitzWho Are These People So ...
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Making Play Disappear- What Test Based School Reform and the Suppression of the Occupy Movement Have in Common
withabrooklynaccent.blogspot.com - One of the most threatening features of the Occupy movement was its playfulness and spontaneity. The beating of the drums, the impromptu marches through city streets, the group discussions that co...
Fight the Cuts! Occupy for Public Transit TODAY
occupywallst.org - Occupy Wall Street and the Amalgamated Transit Union have declared today, April 4, a National Day of Action for Mass Transit. Demonstrations are taking place in over 20 cities including New York, B...
Reports from the Front Lines | Occupy Together
occupytogether.org - YOUR WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF OCCUPY MOVEMENT NEWS Written by Jennifer Sacks for The Occupied Wall Street Journal Occupy Homes MN fights to keep Frank and Kristina Clark from foreclosure. Photo: Occupy Ho...
