Funny If It Weren’t True

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School Bus Drivers on Strike

School bus drivers in New York City, members of ATU Local 1181, are going on strike.  Read AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento’s statement: “School bus drivers and crews are going on strike for one reason and one reason only; the Mayor has decided to put his pride over the safety of New York City children.  Rather …

Bravo Garfield High School Teachers!

The faculty of Garfield High School in Seattle has voted unanimously not to administer reading and mathematics tests this year.  Despite the fact that there will certainly be serious ramifications for these teachers, they have taken a stand, stating that these tests waste time, money, and precious school resources. Shortly after word of this got …

Barack Obama and the Destruction of American Public Education

You may remember Bill Ayers for the whole “Barack Obama pals around with terrorists” bit that the McCain/Palin ticket played during the 2008 election.  Bill Ayers is actually a Distinguished Professor of Education and Senior University Scholar at the University of Illinois at Chicago.  Last week he eloquently penned a letter to President Obama, calling out …

A Whole Lotta Rhee

If you are into hating on Michelle Rhee (and really who isn’t?!) you should find plenty of interesting reading in the links below… Jersey Jazzman with Democrats Wake Up About Rhee. Reality-Based Educator, who never holds back, with Frontline Presents Evidence of Test-Tampering Under Michelle Rhee. Jersey Jazzman with Rhee Enters Panic Mode. Hero of …