Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Chicago’s Arctic Freeze Brings Up the Question: What is the Purpose of Schools?

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An interesting discussion broke out over the recent announcement by the Chicago Public Schools to keep schools open despite a dangerous ext...
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Sunday, July 7, 2013

Speech for 7/4 Rally: The Fight Against Austerity

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Below is the copy of a speech I gave during a rally against Austerity outside Mayor Emanuel's home.  Here are a couple links to new...
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Sunday, February 17, 2013

The Exhaustion of The Longest School Day

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I received this blog post from a special educator currently working in the Chicago Public Schools.   The writer wished to remain anonymous, ...
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Friday, February 1, 2013

A Shout-Out to Education Activists

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This piece was originally posted at http://atthechalkface.com/2013/02/01/a-shout-out-to-education-activists/ There are times when I feel o...
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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Teaching in the Time of Obedience

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Last night on facebook, I lamented about becoming a teacher during the craziness that is corporate education reform.  I wrote: " I am i...
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Friday, December 28, 2012

Make No Mistake, Corporate Ed Reform is Hurting Kids

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Corporate Education Reform hurts children.  This truth needs to be said a million times over.  No longer can we allow reformers to hide behi...
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Sunday, December 23, 2012

A "Kerfuffle" to Cover Education Reform's Greatest Secret

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I am completely baffled by the recent " kerfuffle " on twitter and the blogosphere regarding the remarks of first Diane Ravitch a...
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