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Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog:
In recent years, the Gates Foundation has funded AstroTurf “teacher-led groups” to advocate for policies that most teachers reject. One of these groups is called Educators for Excellence. In this post, a guest…

Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog:
I just taped a show for CNN with Christine Romans, the chief business correspondent. I wore red for Ed, as so many teachers recommend. At Mayor de Blasio’s inauguration, I will wear green…

Originally posted on As Told by Laura:
1. Denial Finals? Hahahahaha! Please. I’ve still got an entire week left. Do you have any idea what I can accomplish in that short amount of time? Seriously, there’s nothing to worry about.…

Rudolf Steiner To Walt Disney: Education and the Spectrum of Choice.

Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog:
Helen F. Ladd is a distinguished professor of public policy and economics at Duke University. In this article, which appeared in the News-Observer in North Carolina, Ladd explains why the schools need experienced…

Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog:
In response to an earlier article by psychologists and social workers about abusive tactics in certain schools in Texas, this parent wrote the following comment:   Quote from the above article: ” During…

Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog:
Jeff Nichols and his wife Anne Stone are outspoken critics of standardized testing. They have two children in public school. Here is Jeff’s testimony to the Néw York City Council, in which he…