A Writer’s Blog

  • Peter Greene: What Is a Philanthropist?

    Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog: Peter Greene is not impressed with the new form of philanthropy. The new philanthropists are not content to give money to worthy causes. No, they insist either in plastering their names for the public to see, a vanity project or paid advertising. Or they insist on controlling what they… Read more

  • Who do you think should pick the elected leaders of the United States?

    “I for one,” my old friend wrote, “would rather have the rich chose my leaders than another group’s choice.” Read more

  • Who Funds Jeb Bush’s Education Foundation?

    Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog: It is common knowledge that Jeb Bush’s Foundation for Educational Excellence supports charters, vouchers, and digital learning. When he announced his run for the GOP nomination, he stepped down and brought in Condaleeza Rice to lead FEE. ? Who provided the money to showcase Bush’s education platform? Bush released… Read more

  • Hypocrisy: Democrats Criticize Trump but Not a Peep Against Emanuel

    Originally posted on gadflyonthewallblog: ? So Donald Trump is a narcissistic, bigoted, fascist. Not exactly a surprise. He’s also the Republican front runner for President. I’ll admit to being mildly shocked by that. However, much more astonishing are the chauvinistic and possibly illegal actions of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel – and the fact that no… Read more

  • The Dark Side of America is Ruled by Fear and Hate

    Homegrown extremists tied to a deadlier toll than Jihadists in United States since 9/11. Read more

  • Review of Journeys: Are @KIPP charter schools pathological?

    Review of Journeys: Are @KIPP charter schools pathological?

    Originally posted on Cloaking Inequity: Are @KIPP charter schools pathological? Jim Horn et al. will soon publish a new book entitled Work Hard, Be Hard: Journeys Through “No Excuses” Teaching. The following is a review based on the advance copy that I received. Jim Horn et al. have collected important perspectives from current and former… Read more