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Month: January 2013
The Latest on Garfield High School
Recently we told you about the teachers at Garfield High School in Seattle who were refusing to give the standardized tests that they were supposed to be evaluated by. Today we bring statements of support for them. 60 noted educators show their support. Matt Damon and his mother, early childhood educator Nancy Carlsson-Paige released this …
Tuesday Morning Links
On the coldest day of 2013 a few links to read by the fire… DOE affirms parent right to opt out of standardized testing Michelle Rhee hires a criminal attorney in response to her cheating scandal Rethinking Schools on the new teachers union movement Some people describe this new unionism as an organizing model. Others …
Sad News
Sad news from Beth Dimino regarding PJSTA member Jed Turner… Jed Turner died Friday afternoon. His wife, Violet, told me that his passing was peaceful and that he was surrounded by his family. Violet will have a joyful celebration of Jed’s life at: The Wesche Funeral Home, 495 Main Street, Center Moriches Sunday – 7-9pm and Monday …
Matt Damon and Mom Decline NEA’s Award
Matt Damon and his mother, Nancy Carlsson-Paige declined an award from the NEA because of the NEA’s collaboration With TFA on an op-ed piece in the USA Today. Read about it here. Here is Matt Damon in his Chicago Teachers Union hat…
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