Monthly Archives: January 2009

MMSD Math Task Force Report, Thoughts on Teacher Preparation

In anticipation of next week’s public discusions of the Mathematics Task Force Report, I’ve been dipping into parts of that document.  So far, the section I’ve looked closest at  — Teacher Preparation — is pretty disappointing.  It isn’t that I … Continue reading

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Wisconsin State Superintendent Candidates

There are five announced candidates for the position of State Superintendent of Public Instruction.  Assuming at least three file the necessary signatures by Tuesday, January 6, 2009,  there will be a primary on February 17 and the top two vote … Continue reading

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Education Tweaks, 3, 4, 5

All the Education Tweaks can now be found at this page. Thomas J.  Mertz

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Education Stimulus?

Governor Doyle joined with his counterparts from NY, MA, NJ and OH in a conference call outlining their priorities for a stimulus package. The request includes $250 billion for education (including higher education) over the next two years. I can’t … Continue reading

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