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The nasty politics of education
We have grown used to name calling in the political sphere. Citizens evidently like their politicians to talk tough. This article from Politico shows how political leaders are resorting to the same language. Again, these individuals are likely playing to … Continue reading
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Misapplication of Twitter
The Twitter IPO is today. While Twitter often directs me to resources I find valuable, I cannot say that I find Twitter itself as that useful. I have two complaints: 1) The control of audience should be placed in the … Continue reading
Colorado effort to raise revenue for education voted down
A measure in Colorado to raise funds for K-12 education (NY Times) went down in defeat Tuesday. The measure was backed by outside money from sources that often have different views on educational reform. Had the referendum passed, the current flat … Continue reading
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Google Alerts – Search Continuously
I have just discovered Google Alerts. These settings establish searches and periodically send you the results via email (or RSS if you prefer). This tactic works well if there are specific topics you find important and you want to know … Continue reading
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Educational advantage of the wealthy
This article from the NYTimes outlining the educational advantages allowed the children of the wealthy. The anguished and often angry national debate over how to improve American educational standards, focused intently on grading students and teachers, mostly bypasses how the … Continue reading
Ulterior motives in the “governing” of education
It is election day and in some cases it appears that political offices are contested with a strong emphasis on differences of opinion in how children should be educated. The high profile examples are typically in large cities and are not … Continue reading
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