Tag: Ravitch

Reign of Error… Available Now!

Today Diane Ravitch’s new book Reign of Error: The Hoax of the Privatization Movement and the Danger to America’s Public Schools becomes available to the general public.  Ravitch uses the book to explore the various “reform” issues that public schools in America have been forced to deal with.  She uses data to explain the destructive …

Weekend Links

A few links for your reading pleasure before classes start on Monday morning… The best article I have read all week (and why you should be following what’s happening in Philly). Cuomo wants to double down on failing schools and take dramatic action.  (We know what that means). Ravitch with Why Hedge Fund Managers Are …

A Few Links to Check Out

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has a group of people (also see here) whose job is to dig up dirt on Diane Ravitch (a friend of ours) and discredit her. One of the best bloggers around, Reality-Based Educator, who we have linked to many times, gives us a shout out! The Port Jefferson Patch’s article on Saturday’s rally. …

Everyone thinks John King should resign!… and other assorted notes

Our friend Diane Ravitch today called for the resignation of New York State Education Commissioner John King.  Citing the harm King has done to children and educators, Ravitch is calling on all concerned parents, educators, and citizens of New York State to contact the New York State Board of Regents to demand the resignation of John …

KYF- Diane Ravitch

As mentioned a few weeks ago, thepjsta.org would soon be debuting two new series on our blog.  Today we bring you the first installment of our series “Know Your Friends” (KYF).  In this series we will highlight individuals and groups who are friends of public education. Any list highlighting the friends of public education must …