MORE Presidential Candidate in the NY Times; More on Seattle

Michael Powell with a great read in the New York Times about Mayor Bloomberg’s fight with the UFT.  Julie Cavanagh, a teacher in Red Hook, Brooklyn, who is running for UFT President this year as the MORE caucus’ candidate, was quoted several times in the story, including this gem… “The ‘bad teacher’ narrative as a …

Interested in Opting Out?

If you are a parent who is interested in having your child opt out of standardized testing this year (because, you know, it is destroying the profession you work in) you will want to take a look at this site… United Opt Out National, The Movement to End Corporate Education Reform

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 …

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…