Lack of Communication | JD2718

Lack of Communication | JD2718: Lack of CommunicationSEPTEMBER 6, 2013 PM30 11:40 PMtags: abusive administrators, Learning Environment survey100 schools in New York City report that their principal does not “encourage open communication on important school issues.”Trailing all, not a single teacher responding to the survey at Bushwick Ascend Charter School agreed that their principal encourages communication. Foundations Academy high...

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In 10 states, family income not a factor for students to eat free | Nation & World | The Seattle Times

In 10 states, family income not a factor for students to eat free | Nation & World | The Seattle Times: In 10 states, family income not a factor for students to eat freeBoston’s public-school system has joined a federal program in 10 states and the District of Columbia that offers students two free meals every school day, whether or not their families can afford them.By BRIDGET MURPHYThe Associated PressSTEVEN SENNE / THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSanta...

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Investigation finds that Dallas ISD Superintendent Mike Miles violated district policy — and helped craft an administrator’s resignation letter that bashed his bosses | Education Blog

Investigation finds that Dallas ISD Superintendent Mike Miles violated district policy — and helped craft an administrator’s resignation letter that bashed his bosses | Education Blog: Investigation finds that Dallas ISD Superintendent Mike Miles violated district policy — and helped craft an administrator’s resignation letter that bashed his bossesBy Matthew Haagmhaag@dallasnews.com8:50 pm on September 6, 2013 | Permalink9330012An...

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Sneak Attack: The War on Unions and Pensions – Sept. 6, 2013 | Reclaim Reform

Sneak Attack: The War on Unions and Pensions – Sept. 6, 2013 | Reclaim Reform: Sneak Attack: The War on Unions and Pensions – Sept. 6, 2013Posted on September 6, 2013by Ken Previti“The participants in the closed-door meeting were Republicans and Democrats, and included public officials and representatives of numerous foundations and think tanksintent on reducing pensions for public employees.“When? This particular meeting was May 22,...

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First Trial Ends in Acquittal in School Scandal in Atlanta - NYTimes.com

First Trial Ends in Acquittal in School Scandal in Atlanta - NYTimes.com: First Trial Ends in Acquittal in School Scandal in AtlantaBy KIM SEVERSONPublished: September 6, 2013ATLANTA — The first Atlanta school administrator to face trial in the largest school cheating scandal in the country was found not guilty on Friday.Phil Skinner/AJC, via Associated PressTamara Cotman, a former Atlanta schools administrator, after she was acquitted Friday.The...

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‘Who is going to help me?’ In Philly schools, life without counselors — MSNBC

‘Who is going to help me?’ In Philly schools, life without counselors — MSNBC: ‘Who is going to help me?’ In Philly schools, life without counselorsTrymaine Lee, @trymainelee Protestors demonstrate calling for increased funding for public schools, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, in Philadelphia. (Photo by Matt Rourke/AP)With just days before the start of school for Philadelphia public school students, elementary school counselor Nikkie Wong Phing...

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Waiting for Guggenheim: any value added in “Teach”? | InterACT

Waiting for Guggenheim: any value added in “Teach”? | InterACT: Waiting for Guggenheim: any value added in “Teach”?SEPTEMBER 6, 2013tags: CBS, Guggenheim, Teachby David B. CohenFor the third time in his documentary film career, Davis Guggenheim turns his lens towards education, this time in “Teach” – airing on CBS tonight (8-10 p.m. ET/PT).Guggenheim’s first education-related film focused on teachers in their first year in...

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