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Left Wing USA Today Supports Education Revolution

Left Wing USA Today Supports Education Revolution



The New York City teachers union, United Federation of Teachers (UFT), has sued to block the city from opening 20 more charter schools. USA Today columnist…
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Added by Michael Dunn on June 17, 2011 at 11:15pm — No Comments

Public Executions or Public Education?

Public Executions or Public Education?



Cutting the Death Penalty… Continue

Added by Michael Dunn on January 4, 2011 at 11:34pm — No Comments

Parent Triggers: People Power or Corporate Financed Witch Hunts?

Parent Triggers: People Power or Corporate Financed Witch Hunts?





Parents are understandably frustrated with low test scores, low graduation rates and a persistent achievement gap. Many are demanding change and believe the…
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Added by Michael Dunn on November 20, 2010 at 6:59pm — No Comments

KIPP Reform Schools--Teacher Sweat Shops

KIPP Reform Schools--Teacher Sweat Shops



KIPP schools are often touted as an example of how a well-designed school full of dedicated true-believer educators can trump race and class and

get low income students to succeed. This is,…
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Added by Michael Dunn on November 20, 2010 at 6:58pm — No Comments

Walk-Through Schmalk-Through--Admin is Never Wrong!!!

Check out the ridiculous robotic administrator spewing edu babble at the accomadating teacher.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAbEqIZ1baA&feature=player_embedded

Added by Michael Dunn on November 12, 2010 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Global Privatization of Education

Global Privatization of Education…





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Added by Michael Dunn on November 11, 2010 at 6:28pm — No Comments

Wall Street Take Over of Public Schools?

Wall Street Take Over of Public Schools?



Is Wall Street making a play for our schools? Check out the following article, Goldman Sees Gold,

reposted from Schools Matter, on Goldman Sachs $25 million investment

into the formation of 16… Continue

Added by Michael Dunn on November 11, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

3 Minute Walk-Through: The Latest in Educational Deform

3 Minute Walk-Through: The Latest in Educational Deform



Marshall Rhee came in on her white steed to clean up a D.C. school system overrun by outlaw teachers. Under Rhee’s rein, D.C. schools lost over half their veteran teachers. Many were replaced

by young teachers from Teach for America who shared…
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Added by Michael Dunn on November 6, 2010 at 7:30pm — No Comments

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