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When Does Schooling Become Psychological Abuse?


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…

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Parent: Free Our Children from the Dead Hand of Testing


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…

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Massachusetts Halts Common Core Implementation


Originally posted on The Indignant Teacher:
Massachusetts Halts Common Core Implementation Thank God they’ve taken a step in the right direction…

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How successful people make themselves luckier


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How I get all my students to be good at math


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A Parent Reviews “Reign of Error”


Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog:
Dienne Anum, a regular commenter on this blog, reviewed “Reign of Error.” She is a parent of two. As I have often said and written, parents are the sleeping giants. Once they become…

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Thanksgiving by Comparison


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“Today is Thanksgiving. Wish I could be there.” (November 28, 2003)


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Over 400 Retailers Are Offering Deals On New “Bitcoin Black Friday” Website


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An army of robot baristas could mean the end of Starbucks as we know it


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