In the last week or so the Globe has written twice about the AFT's last-minute support of Marty … Read more about January 3 BTU Letter to the Boston Globe Explaining Marty Walsh Support
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MATCH Tutors Earn a McDonald’s Wage: $8/Hour
How? From the Globe: "Match Charter School in Boston makes it clear: A year as one of its … Read more about MATCH Tutors Earn a McDonald’s Wage: $8/Hour
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Public Pensions in the News, Again
From the New York Times: "Pensions Again, Again, and Again: Police Salaries and Pensions Push … Read more about Public Pensions in the News, Again
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Common Core and Bumpy Start for Teacher Evaluation in New York
Here's a good piece from Politico... "The education world is scrambling to avoid its own version … Read more about Common Core and Bumpy Start for Teacher Evaluation in New York
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Solidarity Needed for Moral Monday Arrestees
One of our members has asked us to pass along the following: "The opening trail for the 940 North … Read more about Solidarity Needed for Moral Monday Arrestees
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Education in the News: A New Chancellor in NYC Who Wants to Reduce Standardized Tests. Wow!
There's a new mayor in New York City, Bill de Blasio, and he has some good ideas. So does his new … Read more about Education in the News: A New Chancellor in NYC Who Wants to Reduce Standardized Tests. Wow!
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Have Charter Schools Broken Their Promises?
Massachusetts was the second state to authorize charter schools, under the Education Reform Act of … Read more about Have Charter Schools Broken Their Promises?
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Virtual Schools = Virtual Chaos = Virtually No Learning
From the Daily Kos, we see how virtual schools have exploded: "One major phenomenon that has … Read more about Virtual Schools = Virtual Chaos = Virtually No Learning
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Surprise! New York Charters Expel SPED Students at a Disproportionately High Rate
The New York Times announces a study: "Addressing a common criticism of New York City charter … Read more about Surprise! New York Charters Expel SPED Students at a Disproportionately High Rate