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Funny enough, I have the distinction of stopping and starting more blogs than I care to remember. This blog, in particular, is about the perils of public education, as well as the successes. Let’s...
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Is Michelle Rhee too “Asian” for American Education?
Michelle Rhee, DC Schools Chancellor Right now, few people are as polarizing in education as Michelle Rhee, schools chancellor for DC’s public school system. Education reformers, parents, even...
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When Lunatics Control the Asylum: The Battle for Control of the Classroom
Meeting of Doctors at the University of Paris. Image via Wikipedia Imagine a world where the inmates dictated the routines of the guards and wardens of a prison. Parishioners at church mandated...
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Join Mr. D at the Save Our Schools March in DC July 30
While others may soak up the sun this summer vacation, Mr. D will be sweltering in the swamps of the Potomac–for an important cause. This summer, the Neighborhood will be joining educators across this...
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Reminder to RSVP/Register for Save Our Schools March in DC July 28-31
Image via Wikipedia Those more observant members of the Neighborhood may have noticed a large new yellow button to the right. Its funny-looking, I know, but its there for an important reason. The...
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Calling out all Teachers “converted” by Public Education!
Like St. Paul on the way to Damascus, many of us undergo a “conversion” experience. We enter the world full of lofty goals, high-minded principles and some complex vocabulary. Sometimes, we even...
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Can We Keep it This Simple?: A Response to Amy Weisberg’s Huffington Post...
The simplest solution may be the best…unless it really isn’t that simple at all. Recently, a 32-year veteran teacher, Amy Weisberg, wrote an article for the Huffington Post outlining five necessary...
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Funny enough, I have the distinction of stopping and starting more blogs than I care to remember. This blog, in particular, is about the perils of public education, as well as the successes. Let’s...
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