Next, let’s go after the parents!
In my previous posts, I’ve discussed how teachers are backed against the wall in the reform argument, and this makes our own efforts at self-improvement harder to start. Here’s another bad place we...
View ArticleBlogging for Reform: First, let’s fire all the teachers…
I’m going to start this post as I will end it, referring to my recent adventures observing Larry Ferlazzo’s Theory of Knowledge Class, this week. Why bring up the particular in this discussion of one...
View ArticleWhy I will march, pt. 1 — Pull me!
Saturday July 30th, I will be heading out to the California Capitol building in a statement of solidarity with others about current education policy. It sounds like a small thing, since I only live...
View ArticleWhy I will march, pt. 2 — Stop pushing me!
In my last post, I discussed the many factor that make the SOS March attractive and pull me towards this movement and event. Now for the things that are pushing me towards the march. The things I want...
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Think nationally, act locally…
Image Source: Vermont by gothamschools, on Flickr In the aftermath of the Save Our Schools March, we now need to face which direction and what actions we will be taking in the future. My advice to the...
View ArticleAdding to my permanent record…
Recent feature on my former school site, featuring yours truly…
View ArticleThanks Met Life!
Recent release of the MetLife Survey of the American Teacher, is great…if you’re a statistics student looking for a great example of a downward trend-line(1). If you’re a teacher however, it just...
View ArticleJust say no to RttT!
The following is a post written by local Sacramento parent and education activist Kate Lenox and appeared on the Sacramento Coalition to Save Public Education blog: Restrictions on the Use of the Grant...
View ArticleIs this pimping, or pandering? You decide…
There has been an outbreak of “concern” about the safety of “children” from adult predators, and those who “turn a blind eye” to such goings on. This comes naturally on the heels of the Penn State...
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You can’t wish it away
Simply, I believe all children can learn. I believe low-income children of color can learn when they have great teachers who believe in them, and treat them with the same passion, enthusiasm and...
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