Diane Ravitch

For Those NC Lawmakers Who Blindly Believe In The Opportunity Grants, Read This

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As a loyal follower of Dr. Diane Ravitch's blog, I came across this nugget that she posted today. And while I do not make it a habit to repost stuff as of yet in this relatively young blog, this bears attention in light of the voucher-happy North Carolina General Assembly. Ravitch's blog entry references another … Continue reading For Those NC Lawmakers Who Blindly Believe In The Opportunity Grants, Read This

Vouchers, Charters, and Choice! Oh, My! – Dorothy, You’re Not in Public School Anymore

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"Lions, and tigers, and bears! Oh, my!" – Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz. "Vouchers, Charters, and Choice! Oh, my!" – Me As the North Carolina General Assembly is about to convene for the long session here in the new year, it bears repeating that public education will again be at the … Continue reading Vouchers, Charters, and Choice! Oh, My! – Dorothy, You’re Not in Public School Anymore

UnLOCKEing the John Locke Foundation – Part 4, The Empire Strikes Back With a Menacing Phantom Study Report

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I look forward to reading John Hood’s perspectives on education in North Carolina. They reaffirm my stances on what is happening in the Old North State and its public schools. I do not have his bandwidth. As the president of the John William Pope Foundation and the past chairman (still on Board of Directors) for … Continue reading UnLOCKEing the John Locke Foundation – Part 4, The Empire Strikes Back With a Menacing Phantom Study Report

Teach For ‘Merica!

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There was a very disconcerting report from Arika Herron in April 28th’s edition of the Winston-Salem Journal. In an article entitled “School district could partner with Teach for America to fill persistent vacancies”, Herron describes that the WSFCS system is looking at trying to fill persistently hard-to-staff job vacancies through alternative means. There are many … Continue reading Teach For ‘Merica!

My post on DianeRavitch.net – asking for the Network for Public Education to not cancel conference in Raleigh in regards to HB2

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I have been fortunate to have Dr. Diane Ravitch post some of my op-eds and open letters on her national blog. She posted this one yesterday. Take a look if you can and if you are anyone who advocates for public education, there is space left for the conference in Raleigh for April 15-17. I'll … Continue reading My post on DianeRavitch.net – asking for the Network for Public Education to not cancel conference in Raleigh in regards to HB2