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Friday, May 24, 2013

Obama Cuts Drones But Can't Guarantee Safety of Karen Lewis

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"We have Al Qaeda on the run but right now the biggest threat to our agenda is Karen Lewis and the Chicago Teachers Union," said a...
Thursday, May 23, 2013

John Merrow's Growing Relentlessness on Rhee Cheating Scandal Sparks Rhee Scrutiny

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John Merrow has been relentless in connecting the dots in the Michelle Rhee cheating scandal. Remember those glowing reports he did on PBS ...
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Jitu Weusi Passes

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Jitu Weusi, whose given name was Les Campbell, was an activist and founder of the Coalition for Public Education. His early history as a com...
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Walcott Misuses Public Funds and Public Space For Political Ends and Must Be Held Accountable

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Guest column By A. P. Salamander If ever there’s been a moment revealing how grossly Mike Bloomberg has diminished and twisted the office...
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Democracy Prep at the Central Park Zoo to Honor Joel Klein: Why Should Charters Get One Dime of Public Money?

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Do you have 50 grand to be a Dream sponsor? Dear Friends, I h...
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Video: Presidents of the Teachers Unions Exposed

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Thanks to Angel Gonzalez for sending this exciting video. Until today it has been a while since I've spoken to Angel, one of our co-cons...
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E4E Free Lunch Turned Away After Agenda Disclosed

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Some colleagues had sent out info about E4E to the staff listerv -- and then the administration said that after finding out more about E4...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Thursday: Advocates plan to protest $66 million tax break given to Hoboken publisher

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Pearson proves it is gifted and talented at getting tax breaks.   By Charles Hack/The Jersey Journal  HOBOKEN – Not everyone is h...

Teachers College Protest Stories and Pics - Updated With Press Release

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NYS BOARD OF REGENTS CHANCELLOR TISCH  ENCOUNTERS PROTEST AT TEACHERS COLLEGE CONVOCATION WIDE SUPPORT FROM NY PARE...

VAM This: Is This a New Definition of an Effective Teacher - Throwing your body over kids during a tornado or in front of a bullet?

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One can never say what you would do in situations like these and I cannot say for sure what I would do. I had a few minor incidents over my ...
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Noon Today: TEACHERS COLLEGE STUDENTS AND FACULTY TO PROTEST AWARD TO MERRYL TISCH, NYS BOARD OF REGENTS CHANCELLOR

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We've been reporting on this for a week as various parents, faculty and student groups have petitions going. But today is the live pr...
Monday, May 20, 2013

Change the Stakes High States Testing Updates - Field Tests, Merryl Tisch Outrage, and More!

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Message from the most dynamic group in the battle against Ed Deform in NYC. Thanks so much for continuing to share and support the petitio...

Astounding NY Times Editorial Spells Doom for Ed Deform: Was Brent Staples Absent Today?

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UPDATED WITH LEONIE's VIEWS: ...while charter schools can be a path to excellence, they can also cause problems. Shoehorning them ...
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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Whining Walcott in Blatant Misuse of Position Subjects 2000 Administrators to Political Harangue

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Mr. Walcott’s speech seemed intended to be a rallying cry before a  friendly crowd, but the response was muted. While his calls for  preser...
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TIME CHANGE TO NOON Tuesday: Join us in support of Teachers College graduates who are protesting inside their graduation ceremony

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Everyone is encouraged to come out to support this action, and if you live close to 112th and Amsterdam, please consider attending this ra...
Saturday, May 18, 2013

UFT Tilts to Thompson: Tisch, D'Amato, New Action Overjoyed, de Blasio branded as"Left" While SEIU Endorses him

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 3-card monte scam This [1199/SEIU de Blasio] endorsement is a direct slap to Thompson. The African American candidate getting all thos...
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Astoria Queens District 30: SUNY CHARTER SCHOOLS INSTITUTE SHOULD REJECT SUCCESS ACADEMY PROPOSAL TO OPEN SCHOOLS IN DISTRICT

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WHEREAS, Success Academy’s average rate of annual student suspensions for the schools for which data is publicly available is well over t...