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The Story of Lucy – Beautiful Thing
The real Grace VanderWall is a Beautiful Thing. Read more
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Who Is Sheriff Joe, Pardoned by Trump?
Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog: GregB sent this email because WordPress refused to post it as a comment. Trump pardoned the controversial and racist sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, on Friday night, when everyone was focused on Hurricane Harvey. Here is Greg’s email: “I tried to post this but WordPress wasn’t having any… Read more
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Study: Closing Schools Doesn’t Increase Test Scores
Originally posted on gadflyonthewallblog: ? You might be tempted to file this under ‘No Shit, Sherlock.’ But a new study found that closing schools where students achieve low test scores doesn’t end up helping them learn. Moreover, such closures disproportionately affect students of color. What’s surprising, however, is who conducted the study – corporate education… Read more
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In response to Charlottesville
Originally posted on Seattle Education: Being African American, I have seen and heard many things in my life, many times because most people don’t know my heritage and speak freely of others who are different. Early in my life there were Ku Klux Klan rallies in the south. No one stirred, protested, or decried the… Read more
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This is an Invitation to attend my favorite YouTube Concert
Grace VanderWaal was twelve years old when she wrote and performed her first-five hit songs. Read more