Monthly Archives: November 2007
Why hasn’t MMSD done this?
The Onion has identified another efficiency that has the potential to save millions for school districts: Underfunded Schools Forced To Cut Past Tense From Language Programs November 30, 2007 | Issue 43•48 WASHINGTON—Faced with ongoing budget crises, underfunded schools nationwide … Continue reading
Filed under AMPS, Best Practices, Gimme Some Truth, National News, School Finance
Senate Hearing Video — Doug Mering
There was a good story in the Baraboo News Republic on Doug Mering’s testimony before the Senate Education Committee so I thought I’d post the video (click here to watch). One of the most important things Mr. Mering has to … Continue reading
Senate Hearing Video – Mallory Massey
Time to hear from a student. Mallory Massey attends Pecatonica High School and she does her school proud. No long essay this time, but a quick observation that although there are good things about on line education and virtual schools, … Continue reading
To do list
From a Wisconsin State Journal editorial In Wisconsin we can give thanks that the coming months will bring opportunities to live up to the state’s motto, “Forward,” in some important areas, including: Financing of public schools. Almost no one is … Continue reading
Filed under AMPS, Budget, Local News, Pope-Roberts/Breske Resolution, School Finance
Hope For the Future of our Schools
by John Smart Two things happened recently that raised my hopes for the future: The first was an assembly held at the Menasha High School on November 14th dedicated to learning about the ongoing genocide in Darfur, that region of … Continue reading
Be Thankful (semi-repost)
I’m thankful. I’m thankful for my family, my friends, my freedoms,… a roof over my head, food on the table, having health insurance and health… More in line with the topics of this blog; I’m thankful for all those who … Continue reading
Filed under AMPS, Best Practices
Reactions to the Madison Test Protest
A few weeks ago I posted some links and information about David Wasserman’s protest against standardized testing to the Education Disinformation Detection and Reporting Agency list maintained by Gerald Bracey. There some problems with the list and I only got … Continue reading
Quote of the day
“You need more psychologists in the school. You need more counselors in the school, because when you can address the needs of the soul, then you can get them to perform.” Gloria Balton, Anacostia High School, Washington DC. From the … Continue reading
Filed under AMPS, Best Practices, National News, Quote of the Day
High School Redesign Update
Susan Troller of the Capital Times has the story. To me, this is the best news: The timeline for some parts of what’s known as the high school redesign has been pushed back so the new superintendent — to be … Continue reading
Filed under Accountability, AMPS, Best Practices, Local News, National News
Alfie Kohn Settles Suit
From Teacher Magazine (via the A.P): Alfie Kohn Settles Suit By The Associated Press BOSTON The state Department of Education acknowledged Monday it violated the free speech rights of a standardized test critic and agreed to pay him $187,000 to … Continue reading
Filed under AMPS, Best Practices, Gimme Some Truth, National News, nclb, No Child Left Behind
