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We are parents & educators in the reasonable middle. We want our kids to succeed, and we also want the truth. We want more than the status quo in our schools

Chicago, IL
Joined February 2016
Thanks for visit @palan57 but hold off on the birthday cake order. We're only 4 months old. We'll keep chugging away, traction takes time
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When NY denizens embellish their anti-accountability fervor w a thin gloss of self-righteousness. Read @njleftbehind headinthesandblog.org/2016/0…
In remediation, prof @Andrew_M_Wilk sees it too often: 'Counterfeit' Diplomas: We're Killing Our Kids With Kindness headinthesandblog.org/2016/0…
Poverty is Destiny! Opt-Out So Right! When NY State Ed Leaders Go Rogue headinthesandblog.org/2016/0… @njleftbehind @pcunningham57
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Crucial resource for those interested in improving ed equity in states, cities & 'burbs. check it out now: educationequalityindex.org/ @edcities
Why is Massachusetts top dog in education? Grit and relentless self reflection headinthesandblog.org/2016/0… via @headinsandblog
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Remedial CC prof @Andrew_M_Wilk sez we need special T's to deal w tide of unprepared college students headinthesandblog.org/2016/0… @M_Dannenberg1
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Way 2 lay out "naked truth" @njleftbehind on NJ's Not-As-Good-As-You-Think' schools @pacificresearch #headinthesand headinthesandblog.org/2016/0…
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Heartwarming tribute to her mentor teacher by @MarilynRhames "Every Kid Needs a Champion, and Mrs. Saxon Was Mine" educationpost.org/every-kid-…
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“An awesome teacher in every classroom.” The real goal of #VergaraAppeal: educationpost.org/why-i-test… #Voices4Ed
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John King Is a Leader Who Knows Firsthand the Power of Great Schools: educationpost.org/john-king-… @PCunningham57
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“A flat out bad idea.” Civil rights attorney @CFColemanJr on the #OptOut movement: huffingtonpost.com/charles-c… #Voices4Ed