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Standardardized Tests
Standardized tests #1 In 1950, Martin Luther King, Jr. took the Graduate Record Exam, a standardized test from the Educational Testing Service that is used in applying to graduate school. […]
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Reconstituting Jefferson
Reconsitution is a nationwide trend, and example of "get tough" policies. At my school, it was mean-spirited and shallow - and did nothing to address the school's real problems
Reconstituting schools — bring in a new reform program and forcing teacher to reapply for their jobs or leave — is a nationwide trend, an example of “get tough” policies. At this teacher’s school it was mean-spirited and shallow
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Reconstitution Trend Cools
A national perspective on the reconstitution controversy.
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What Happened to the Merger?
Did NEA delegates vote "no" because of irreconcilable differences, or do they just want time to ponder the proposal?
A look at the NEA-AFT merger proposed this summer, why it didn’t happen, and where we go from here.
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New Battlegrounds
As charters and voucher schools decry the "burdens" of special education, advocates for students with disabilities prepare to defend hard-won rights
How voucher schools, and some charter schools, are trying to circumvent special education regulations.
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Staying Past Wednesday
Death, an ever-present reality in life, is too often silenced in the elementary classroom. Does it have to be that way?
A second-grade teacher explores the seldom-touched issues of grief and loss with her students.
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Culturally Authentic Bias
Just because a book is "multicultural" doesn't mean it is free of stereotypes. Many cultures have stories replete with bias.
A teacher learns that just because a book is multicultural doesn’t mean it’s free from bias.
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The Voucher Threat
Many public schools in urban areas have such problems that it may be tempting to consider vouchers a legitimate reform. Don't be fooled. The very survival of public education is at stake.
Many urban schools are so beset with problems that vouchers may sound like legitimate reform. But don’t be fooled. The very survival of public education is at stake.
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Of Eagles and Chickens
How a Teacher Uses a Modern Fable to Teach about the African-American Struggle for Identity
A teacher describes how a modern fable helps him teach about the African-American struggle for identity.
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Of Eagles and Chickens
Where to find poetry, books and movies that offer insight on this issue.
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Great Eagle Wisdom
Powerful quotes from “In Our Own Words: A Treasury of Quotations from the African American Community.”
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Letters 13.1
Readers speak out on recent Rethinking Schools articles about teachers and unions.
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Lessons from the Other Side
A community-activist who is now a school board member offers tips to parents on how to effectively approach their school board.
A community activist — now also a school board member — offers tips for parents on how to effectively approach a school board.
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Transforming Teaching
Milwaukee’s teacher-run councils helped enrich districtwide reform. Their demise leaves a vacuum for progressive teachers searching to promote classroom-based innovation.
Milwaukee’s teacher councils provide important lessons on district wide school reform.
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K-12 Reform Goals
Ten goals included in a report by a curriculum reform committee in the Milwaukee Public Schools.
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Alternatives to Grade Retention
“No social promotion!” is the latest sound-bite of reform. But if the goal is to improve classroom learning, other strategies make more sense.
“No social promotion” makes a nice soundbite but there are better ways to fix schools.”
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Unz: Moving on to Arizona
The leader of California’s attack on bilingual education is working with a group in Arizona with similar goals.
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Resources on the Unz Initiative
Where to call, write or Web-surf for more information on the “English for the Children” referendum.”
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Religious Right Launches “Exodus 2000”
Right-wing Christian leaders are calling on their followers to pull their children from public education.
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Victory for Funding Equity
A New Jersey decision mandates extra money for low-income districts.
A New Jersey decision mandates extra money for low-income districts.
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MPS Suspensions Skyrocket
MPS suspensions have increased over 30% in recent years. In middle school, there were more suspensions than actual students.
A look at suspensions in Milwaukee schools, which have gone up 30% in just a few years.
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A Mother Speaks Out
What happens when schools fail to take action against harassment of gay and lesbian youth?
Tragedy strikes when schools fail to crack down on harassment of gay and lesbian kids.
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Tinsel Town Teachers
You want to write a movie script, capture your finest teaching moments on film? Here’s how.
Why can’t Hollywood get teachers right? A look at common stereotypes about teachers on the silver screen.
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13.Ed-Web: Native American Websites
Native-American Web Sites
Volume 13, No.1
Fall 1998
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