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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

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Farina and Cashin, Part 2: MOREistas Chime in With Praise for Both
There were mostly positive reactions to both candidates from MORE members on our post, Farina vs. Cashin: Battle of Philosophies, Part 1.Given that my progressive education preferences lead me to favor Farina, I may be unfair to Cashin who 20 years ago I had a personal problem with due to her harassment of a teacher friend when she was principal at PS 193K.So this came in from a respected colleagu

Farina vs. Cashin: Battle of Philosophies, Part 1
Rachel Monahan is reporting that the job of chancellor is all hers if Carmen Farina wants it. Farina only has emerged as a serious candidate over the past few days given her stated desire to spend time with her grandkid(s). I hear from some people this is close to a done deal. And given the options it is one I support despite some feelings that Farina doesn't always live in the real world -- I'll

Eva Moskowitz' Success Academy Gets Preferential DOE Treatment, Emails Show- DUHHH!
NEW YORK CITY — When Eva Moskowitz starts a new charter school, top officials at the city’s Department of Education move heaven and earth to meet her demands.During the past two years, the DOE gave Moskowitz’s controversial chain, Success Academy, rent-free space in city school buildings to open 14 new co-location sites. In each handover, Moskowitz demanded the DOE deliver the space clear of furni
39% of frontline bank employees must rely need public assistance because of insufficient wages - The Real News
Use this info at your next family gathering where your tea party relatives rail against the 47% of the nation who are "moochers" living off the hard-earned "winnings" of the 1%. 1 out of 3 Bank Tellers in NY on Public Assistance New report finds bank executives receive big bonuses, while 39% of frontline bank employees must rely on welfare because of insufficient wage. See vide
12-9-13 Ed Notes Online
Ed Notes Online: Diane Ravitch in Red Hook Wednesday Hosted by Julie Cavanagh and PS 15 Red Hook CommunityYou all know how I feel about both these ladies. Put them together and there's magic. So sorry I can't make this but Darren will be there to film.Reminder: I Will Be at P.S. 15 in Brooklyn on December 11by dianeravitch I will join with teachers, parents, and anyone else who wants to attend on