by tech | Feb 23, 2013 | Community, EduPolicy, Must-reads
We need no further evidence that the “reformies” of Denver Public Schools really are talking down to you, doublespeaking or pretending to take note of what you want, than the recent review of a guide on how to convince communities that privatization is...
by tech | Sep 16, 2012 | Board of Education, EduPolicy
If you haven’t been paying attention to what “education reform” is all about, pay particular attention to this video. My corollary for this is, “if a whole-child education is good enough for Tom Boasberg’s kids, what about ours?”...
by tech | Feb 15, 2012 | Board of Education, EduPolicy
The board received a very interesting letter from A+ Denver, a local organization of Denver’s political elite who convene to sound off on education issues in the Denver Public Schools. They have made some important observations about the Denver Plan (which I...
by tech | Feb 15, 2012 | EduPolicy, Legislation
This just in from Parents Across America: The House Education and the Workforce Committee will hold a hearing tomorrow on new House proposals to revise the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Some day we hope that the committee will include real parent...
by tech | Feb 12, 2012 | Curriculum, EduPolicy, Video
Arthur Benjamin, a mathematician and professor at Harvey Mudd College, believes that we really should be taking a more user-friendly, hands on approach to math curriculum in our schools. He argues that most people use statistics more than the algorithms and processes...
by tech | Feb 6, 2012 | EduPolicy
Rep. Judy Solano introduced a bill this year, HB 12-1049, the “Parental Rights Regarding Statewide Ed Assessment” bill. This bill would allow parents the right to opt out their children from the CSAP/TCAP without repercussions aimed at their child,...
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