Teacher evaluations at center of Chicago strike CHICAGO (AP) – Educators in Los Angeles just signed a new deal with the city’s school district. So, too, did teachers in Boston. Both require performance evaluations based in part on how well students succeed, a system that’s making i[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Charter Schools’
September 10th, 2012 - 4:36 pm § in Misc.
Do Chicago Teachers Support Romney?
The teacher’s strike in Chicago pisses me off. In effect, the teacher’s union, WHATEVER their goals, is attempting to blackmail the Democratic Party by staging a strike during the 2012 election for President. The Republicans must enjoy this greatly! The background tells the real messag[...]
September 10th, 2012 - 9:56 am § in America
I am voting against Rob McKenna Because I Support His Education Agenda
I had expected to vote for Rob McKenna. I had two reasons: 1. I was very impressed by McKenna’s stand on eduction. He has adopted the Obama agenda … tough teacher evaluations, replacing union work rules for teachers with professional standards, charter schools, and a commitmen[...]
August 12th, 2012 - 1:11 pm § in Hypocrisy, Schools & Colleges
WGU is stil there!
I find the editor to be an absolute moron. Lets all make dumbass claims with no sources or proof whatsoever. Here, I will make a claim that only an moron who actually thinks you can buy a degree from a regionally accredited college for $12000 will believe: The author is a very intelligent, well educ[...]
Election 2012: The local scene
Joel Connelly at the PI has an insightful view of the disarray onf Washington State Democrats as we approach to 2012 primary. Where the Rs are built around the core of vested wealth, the D’s old core are the unions, especially the teachers’ unions. This establishment, represents the jo[...]
June 27th, 2012 - 12:52 am § in The Ave Scene
Leading UW Regent Donates $$ to McKenna
Jeff Brotman, Democratic power donor, donates $5,000 to Rob McKenna, Seattle Times Jeff Brotman is well known as a UW regent, founder of Costco, and avid financial supporter of the UW. He has hosted Mr. Obama but now is also donating to Rob McKenna, the Republican candidate for governor. This is ver[...]
June 20th, 2012 - 12:20 pm § in Politics, Schools & Colleges
The “Progressives” act like the Tea Party
By Ryan [email protected] LINK WASHINGTON — In a surprising reversal, Change.org, the progressive online powerhouse that channels grassroots energy into petition-based activism, has dropped two anti-union clients, including Michelle Rhee’s StudentsFirst, according to multiple[...]
June 13th, 2012 - 11:06 pm § in Politics
Inslee and McKenna take very different positions on higher education
After experiencing THE GRIM, ANTI-ACADEMIC ATMOSPHERE OF THE STATE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION, I am becoming utterly confused by the governor’s race. I am very troubled and want to ask myself what Thomas Jefferson would do? Is this another choice between centrist conservatives .. like Washingto[...]
June 12th, 2012 - 11:38 am § in Misc.
Inslee and McKenna to Debate This PM
This round goes to McKenna and Dunn! I am surprised and happy to hear that Jay Inslee and Rob McKenna will debate this PM Before that debate the candidates for attorney general .. Ferguson vs. Dunn, will debate. If you can I urge you to watch but I will, if I can also […][...]
BREAKING NEWS: Chicago, is the strike over?
End to Chicago teachers’ strike is not assured Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/09/15/end-to-chicago-teachers-strike-is-not-assured/#ixzz26YRPjD3z Despite the somewhat dubious source at Fox news, I recommend this article. The article suggests that the strike may not end on Monday. Whi[...]