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The Pre-Election, Next-Door Homestead – Marshall Tuck versus Tom Torlakson – Debate
The race between these two Democrats, Tuck and Torlakson, became a proxy war between two differing views on education overhaul.
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It is a fact that the United States already met the Common Core’s stated goals before the Common Core was written or implemented
Originally posted on Crazy Normal – the Classroom Exposé: The Common Core goals are clearly stated: “The standards … are designed to ensure students are prepared for today’s entry-level careers, freshman-level college courses, and workforce training programs.” According to bls.gov, in 2013, 26-percent of the 143.9 million jobs [37.4 million] did not require a high school diploma or its equivalent;…
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John Merrow: Baker Mitchell Hits the Charter Jackpot
Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog: John Merrow says that Baker Mitchell of North Carolina could teach Jesse James a few tricks about making money. Lesson one: Open charter schools. Lesson two: become the sole supplier of most of the things they must purchase. Lesson three: Keep your books closed because your for-profit corporation is private. Lesson Four: remember to…
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Halloween in the United States versus The Hungry Ghost Festival in China, and the money to be made
Originally posted on iLook China: The closest celebration in China to Halloween in the United States is The Hungry Ghost Festival, which is celebrated the 14th or 15th night of the 7th lunar month in July or August. The Ghost Festival, also known as The Hungry Ghost Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival and holiday celebrated by Chinese in many…
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Arguing with a Concrete Wall about a Deviant Berkeley, California
CW never provided any evidence that the story by the anonymous blogger Robin of Berkeley was even real.
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Late $$$$$ for Marshall Tuck
Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog: Marshall Tuck, running against educator Tom Torlakson, got a late infusion of huge campaign contributions. Former Mayor Michael Blomberg sent $250,000. Eli Broad sent two checks totaling $1,000,000. Alice L. Walton of the Walmart family sent two gifts totaling $450,000. Carrie Penner (of the same Walton family) sent $500,000. Doris Fisher of the family…
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Review and Author Interview: Crazy Is Normal by Lloyd Lofthouse
Review and Author Interview: Crazy Is Normal by Lloyd Lofthouse.
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The facts about Common Core and why it must be stopped
Originally posted on Crazy Normal – the Classroom Exposé: Originally published at Examiner.com on October 21, 2014 9:00 PM MST What is Common Core? Common Core is a set of uniform national curriculum standards for K-12 developed by DC based organizations under the auspices of the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). These standards are disguised…
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Two Politically Correct Scams Supported by Corporate Owned Media that Threaten Democracy in America
Originally posted on Crazy Normal – the Classroom Exposé: The actual U.S. place in the international ranking of all OECD countries from the International PISA test was 6th in reading and 13th in math—not 14th in reading and 25th in math as reported. The 2012, PISA tested about 85,000 students in 44 countries placing the U.S. in the top 13.6%…
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California: Wall St Profiteers and Waltons Back Tuck
Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog: The leading advocates for privatization are funding Marshall Tuck’s campaign for State Superintendent of Education in California. If you want to get rid of public schools, Tuck’s the guy. If you want to improve public education, vote for Tom Torkakson. From the Torlakson website: Pension/School Privateers Invest in Tuck for Schools Chief A handful…
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