Seattle Public Schools parents who oppose the hiring of Teach For America trainees dispute Seattle PTSA characterizations of "parent support" for the school district hires.A letter to the Seattle PTA President regarding Teach for America, Inc…
Archives for March 21, 2012
School fundraising is a fact of life. But fundraising to close budget gaps from…
School fundraising is a fact of life. But fundraising to close budget gaps from less & less state money because of "no taxes ever" Grover Norquist pledges, and chronic, systematic underfunding is a travesty. "No taxes ever" push…
Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) introduces the American Dream Account Act, which would a…
Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) introduces the American Dream Account Act, which would aggregate academic preparedness, financial literacy, & other info to help families plan for their children's college costs.'Dream Accounts' would be a boo…
To end bullying, we must have criminal sanctions, but more importantly, encourag…
To end bullying, we must have criminal sanctions, but more importantly, encourage a proactive culture of acceptance. What a difference affirmation of Tyler Clementi's sexual orientation and rights would've made, to both Clementi and his roomm…
40 TX school districts passed resolutions to ban high-stakes testing, & there's…
40 TX school districts passed resolutions to ban high-stakes testing, & there's a growing opt-out of testing movement. April 18 the TX SBOE will hold a public hearing on testing. Mark your calendars — this is the strongest repudiation of teac…
A 17-year old at an LAUSD high school contests a $250 ticket for "truancy" when…
A 17-year old at an LAUSD high school contests a $250 ticket for "truancy" when he was merely late to school, & helps change the city law in the process. Use your voice, use your power, & when you turn 18, use your vote!LA Youth » W…