Remainders: Rejecting the idea that state tests ended the year

by Philissa Cramer, at 9:03 pm

A teacher describes how he handles the idea that the year is over because state tests are. (Jose Vilson)
Parents barraged City Hall with phone calls protesting cuts to child care programs. (Capital NY)
Changes to city procedures are creating a “wild west” in prekindergarten admissions. (Insideschools)
Chancellor Walcott: The story of recent grad Tanairy Carbo shows the city’s needs to do better. (Atlantic)
Taking a hard look at the report the city cites to show the success of its small schools. (Gary Rubinstein)
Richard Whitmire argues that black and Hispanic students shouldn’t be lumped together. (USA Today)
Ravitch explains ALEC, the right-wing legislators group that influences schools. (Bridging Differences)
After criticism, the “publishers’ criteria” for Common Core materials were revised. (Curriculum Matters)
The UFT says the charter sector’s data dump is a big step but leaves questions unanswered. (Edwize)
After an antagonistic start, Cleveland is now working with a charter school partner. (Plain-Dealer)
A surprise career teacher says she benefits from having experienced colleagues. (Shoulders of Giants)

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