Posted by Chip on January 12, 2012
Sixty-five years ago, at the age of eighteen, Martin Luther King, Jr., wrote a short paper for his college newspaper on “the purpose of education.” (The Maroon Tiger, Morehouse College, January–February 1947). As we honor his contributions and sacrifice and teach our children about what he taught us, let us reflect on these words:
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Posted by Chip on December 22, 2011
On December 9th, 2011, at the National Opportunity to Learn Summit, Diane Ravitch delivered a clarion wake up call to all of us. To read what she had to say in full, click here. You’ll be glad you did. In fact everyone concerned about children and schools—teachers, principals, parents, policymakers—should read and discuss why this [...]
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Posted by Chip on August 1, 2011
Peter DeWitt, EdD, is an elementary school principal in upstate New York and an education writer. His articles have appeared in state, national, and international publications. He writes a blog for Education Week entitled Finding Common Ground. Here Peter gives us firsthand reporting on the Save Our Schools March on Washington this past weekend.
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Posted by Chip on July 25, 2011
Many of you are probably aware of the Save Our Schools March on Washington that’s happening on July 30—that’s this coming Saturday. If you haven’t heard about it, have a look at this editorial by education activist Diane Ravitch, in which she talks about why she’s marching.
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Posted by Chip on June 2, 2011
Be sure to read Diane Ravitch’s “Waiting for a School Miracle” in the New York Times of May 31, 2011. If you’re teaching in a classroom or leading a school where poverty impacts every learning moment for a significant number of your students,
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