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The WOW! factor of CCSS
One of my students this year has a propensity to use the sarcastic “WOW,” when they get news they don’t like (like, “You need to re-do this work”). This is not meant as a complaint about a student, after all they are twelve years old, and I did volunteer to teach this sarcasm-rich age cohort. I’m noticing that I’ve picked up this verbal tic lately, and it struck me that there are many things abou


Get Schooled: What is at stake in APS school board election? Just about everything.
Several friends who live in Atlanta have called for advice on the unwieldy APS school board election tomorrow.   For whom should they vote? (You can find your ballot and candidate information in the online AJC Voter's Guide.) That’s a hard call. While it’s important to choose the right ...






Late, Late Night FDL: Down On Me
Janis Joplin with Big Brother and the Holding Company – Down On Me Today, Janis Joplin was posthumously awarded with the 2,510th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Category of Recording…! What’s on your mind tonite…?  



Outcry Over Lack of Latino Inclusion on PBS
There is an outcry over the lack of Latinos on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) network led by the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) prompted by the departure of Ray Suarez. Suarez, 56, unexpectedly departed PBS after serving the network over a decade as a senior correspondent noting that he “didn’t have much of a future with the broadcast” and his contributions were “heavily minimize



Video: Chris Christie's Problem With Women
Ever wonder why Chris Christie has such a problem with teachers, but not other public employees? First, consider that about three out of four teachers are women. Then, watch this video a reader sent me: Some think this misogyny is part of Christie's "Jersey-style" charm. Let me tell you something: I was born in New Jersey. And I, like millions of other men from this state, was raised



Preliminary UC plan calls for no tuition hike next year
For the third straight year, UC students would see no tuition increase for the 2014-15 school year if state funding to the 10-campus system increases enough, according to a preliminary University of California budget released Monday.




Best and brightest try to bridge education gap
Eli Grossman, a recent Cornell University graduate from Teaneck, wants his Paterson sixth-graders to know he presumes they can make it to college.



Tally of Teacher Tenure Cases Shows New Law Has Had Impact
Lawyer who represents school boards says firm schedule for hearings and rulings has increased efficiency





Beaverton parents wait to see new school district report cards
One of the most significant marks on the report card is Trimester Progress, which indicates the level of growth in the learning target. A student making significant progress will receive a +, steady progress, an = or minimal progress, a – .




Special Late Nite Cap UPDATE 11-4-13 #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
Nite Cap UPDATEUPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATECORPORATE ED REFORMPortland Public Schools parents file complaint, push for more high school instructional hoursA coalition of parents wants the state to force Portland Public Schools to increase high school instructional time and has filed a complaint alleging the district fails to meet minimum requirements for class hours.by Nicole Dungca | n... / 29min 





Nite Cap 11-4-13 #BATsACT #RealEdTalk #EDCHAT #P2
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