Monthly Archives: December 2013

Originally posted on Raising 5 Kids With Disabilities and Remaining Sane Blog:
Our family went last night to visit a shrine. as we do every Christmas. The lights were magnificent! The live manger was awe inspiring as the choir sang nearby.…

Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog:
This is a description of the philosophy of the lower school the Obamas chose for their children. Here is the academic program. No mention of the Common Core. Sounds like a wonderful school.…

Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog:
Although Arne Duncan, Jeb Bush, the New York Times, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Exxon Mobil have done their best to create an air of inevitability about the Common Core (the train…

Originally posted on District 81 Superintendent:
The day before the start of winter break is always full of fun and excitement for both students and staff in District 81. Some of the many events taking place across the District included gingerbread…

Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog:
You can view here the results for the NAEP for urban districts, known as TUDA, or Trial Urban District Assessments. Five districts volunteered to take the NAEP in 2002. Since then, the number…