September 15, 2012
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Despite cutbacks and more cutbacks and very shaky state funding for public education, teachers in my district continue to offer exceptional learning opportunities for their students. As California voters head to the polls in November, if they have any doubts … Continue reading
June 10, 2012
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For California public schools and their 2012-13 budgets, so much depends on November, when voters will have the opportunity to step up and support our schools by approving the governor’s proposed budget. Given the tsunami of teacher bashing still sweeping … Continue reading
December 11, 2011
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Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of joining my fellow California K12 High Speed Network Advisory Committee members down at the Capitol for a meeting with our State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson. Our purpose was to talk … Continue reading
April 17, 2011
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April can be a tension-filled month at many schools sites, especially those sites that are in PI (Program Improvement). Thank goodness for Rudy Alfonso and his 5th grade filmmakers, who have some suggestions for helping students get through the mandated … Continue reading
April 17, 2010
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I’m trying to imagine the climate at Oakridge Elementary School last week, based on my friend Alice’s description: I arrived at my school Monday to a site abuzz. Coworkers had heard from teachers at other school sites in the district … Continue reading
March 9, 2010
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Are you kidding me… close Oak Ridge Elementary School?! In what is already less than a banner year for education in general, it was painful to start my morning with a local story, the Sac Bee‘s front page story: 3 … Continue reading
January 9, 2010
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What ed philo & tchg styles are likely in a schl whose walls feature motivational posters w/can-do slogans about effort & success?” Alfie Kohn Alfie Kohn’s Friday morning tweet was on my mind as I headed down the hill yesterday … Continue reading
March 15, 2008
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I have not heard the final tally yet on the number of California teaches who were “pink slipped” this week, but in my district alone the number is over 200! Unless there is a surprise in my mailbox today (5:00 … Continue reading