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Parents Can Inform Meaningful School Change

Illustration; By Bob Dahm Commentary By Karran Harper Royal | Originally Published at Education Week. | November 6, 2013 For years, as a resident of New Orleans, I was a super-involved parent, engaged in everything from the proverbial bake sale to serving on the school improvement committee. [...]

Parents Can Inform Meaningful School Change2016-11-25T17:40:40-05:00

The Problem With Rich Kids

It is widely accepted in America that youth in poverty are a population at risk for being troubled. Research has repeatedly demonstrated that low family income is a major determinant of protracted stress and social, emotional, and behavioral problems. Experiencing poverty before age 5 is [...]

The Problem With Rich Kids2016-11-29T17:38:32-05:00

The School-For-Cash Obsession

Cartoon By Ahmed Abdallah When citizens paramount concern is the cost of education and not our children, we pay dearly. In a desire to save dollars we sacrifice our principles. We allow ourselves to be played the fool. Knowingly or not, we sell our souls and our [...]

The School-For-Cash Obsession2016-11-29T17:38:32-05:00

Newark High School Students March Out, Send A Message To Chris Christie

By UnitedNJ | Originally Published at Blue Jersey. Npovember 04, 2013 at 06:06:42 AM EST A lot of Newark high school students boycotted school for a while today. And they did it, because they're unhappy about Gov. Chris Christie, Newark Schools Superintendent Cami Anderson and what's happening [...]

Newark High School Students March Out, Send A Message To Chris Christie2016-11-29T17:38:32-05:00

Why Newark Students Are Boycotting School to Protest Christie

By UnitedNJ | Originally Published at Blue Jersey. November 04, 2013 at 06:06:42 AM EST Post is by Trina Scordo, Executive Director, NJ Communities United The Newark Students Union have organized a massive student boycott of Newark Public Schools today because many of them are too young [...]

Why Newark Students Are Boycotting School to Protest Christie2016-11-29T17:38:34-05:00

Hundreds Protest At Senator John Flanagan’s Smithtown Office

Photograph; Smithtown teachers rally with others at Sen. Flanagan's office Friday. Photo by Elana Glowatz Oppose Common Core Curriculum, Standardized Tests By Elana Glowatz | Originally Published at Times Beacon Record. November 4, 2013 Hundreds of people flooded the sidewalk in front of state Sen. John [...]

Hundreds Protest At Senator John Flanagan’s Smithtown Office2016-11-29T17:38:35-05:00

CPS Students Protest ‘The Death Of Public Education’

CPS Students Protest 'The Death Of Public Education' Photo credit: Justin Carlson By Aaron Cynic | Originally Published at Chicagoist. November 4, 2013 A small group of Chicago Public Schools students marched from the Board of Education to City Hall on Friday to protest what they say [...]

CPS Students Protest ‘The Death Of Public Education’2013-11-10T00:23:12-05:00

Lawmaker Responds To Criticism of Bill Third Grade Retention

A proposal under consideration by Michigan legislators would not allow students to be promoted to fourth grade if they are not proficient in reading. (MLive File photo) The literature is, was, and likely will long be available. There is "Evidence of Negative Outcomes of Retention." Studies consistently [...]

Lawmaker Responds To Criticism of Bill Third Grade Retention2016-11-29T17:38:35-05:00

Christie or Buono: Who Will Be The Real ‘Education Governor’?

After the election, pundits will theorize as to why, but long before the vote several voters knew what remains obscure, Christie Or Buono: Who will be the real 'education governor'? The question is asked and answered over and over again. What remains unclear is why the information [...]

Christie or Buono: Who Will Be The Real ‘Education Governor’?2016-11-29T17:38:35-05:00
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