Consumed by Advocacy in the Marketplace of Mendacity – @ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER

Consumed by Advocacy in the Marketplace of Mendacity – @ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER

The Selfish Case for the Common Good | educarenow

The Selfish Case for the Common Good | educarenow

Daily Kos: Consumed by Manufactured Demons: The "-ism's" that Blind

Daily Kos: Consumed by Manufactured Demons: The "-ism's" that Blind

remnant 16: “a riskier, less tidy mode of scholarly production” | DISCOURSE as quilting

remnant 16: “a riskier, less tidy mode of scholarly production” | DISCOURSE as quilting

“We Are Entering the Age of Infinite Examination” ← NPE News Briefs

“We Are Entering the Age of Infinite Examination” ← NPE News Briefs

[Video introduction]: Left Behind in the Race to the Top: Realities of School Reform (IAP)

[Video introduction]: Left Behind in the Race to the Top: Realities of School Reform (IAP)

“We Are Entering the Age of Infinite Examination” | the becoming radical

“We Are Entering the Age of Infinite Examination” | the becoming radical

The Manufactured Support of the Marginalized – @ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER

The Manufactured Support of the Marginalized – @ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER

Seeking Common Ground? | the becoming radical

Seeking Common Ground? | the becoming radical

Burning Bridges ← NPE News Briefs

Burning Bridges ← NPE News Briefs

Burning Bridges – @ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER

Burning Bridges – @ THE CHALK FACE knows SCHOOLS MATTER

remnant 15: “the remnants of a defeated army” | DISCOURSE as quilting

remnant 15: “the remnants of a defeated army” | DISCOURSE as quilting

Left Behind in the Race to the Top: Realities of School Reform (IAP)

JCEPS: Journal for Critical Education Policy Studies

JCEPS: Journal for Critical Education Policy Studies


Corporate Education Reform and the Rise of State Schools
P. L. Thomas
Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina, USA

remnant 12: “my fingers touch your blood,” Frida Kahlo | DISCOURSE as quilting

remnant 12: “my fingers touch your blood,” Frida Kahlo | DISCOURSE as quilting

Nina Simone: The Ignored, the Silenced Voices of Protest | the becoming radical

Nina Simone: The Ignored, the Silenced Voices of Protest | the becoming radical

Open Letter to Political Leaders: Action, Not Tributes and Rhetoric ← NPE News Briefs

Open Letter to Political Leaders: Action, Not Tributes and Rhetoric ← NPE News Briefs

Open Letter to Political Leaders: Action, Not Tributes and Rhetoric | the becoming radical

Open Letter to Political Leaders: Action, Not Tributes and Rhetoric | the becoming radical

The Ignored Arm of the Commons and the Invisible Hand of the Market | National Education Policy Center

The Ignored Arm of the Commons and the Invisible Hand of the Market | National Education Policy Center

remnant 11: poetry of social consciousness, personal experience | DISCOURSE as quilting

remnant 11: poetry of social consciousness, personal experience | DISCOURSE as quilting

The Ignored Arm of the Commons and the Invisible Hand of the Market | the becoming radical

The Ignored Arm of the Commons and the Invisible Hand of the Market | the becoming radical

remnant 10: first words matter | DISCOURSE as quilting

remnant 10: first words matter | DISCOURSE as quilting

remnant 9: Thoreau on poetry | DISCOURSE as quilting

remnant 9: Thoreau on poetry | DISCOURSE as quilting

Consumed by Manufactured Demons: The “-ism’s” that Blind | the becoming radical

Consumed by Manufactured Demons: The “-ism’s” that Blind | the becoming radical

Rhee’s “Gravy Train of Hypocrisy – @ the chalk face

Rhee’s “Gravy Train of Hypocrisy – @ the chalk face

Voodoo Education or Zombie Education? | Diane Ravitch's blog

Voodoo Education or Zombie Education? | Diane Ravitch's blog

remnant 8: what makes poetry, poetry? | DISCOURSE as quilting

remnant 8: what makes poetry, poetry? | DISCOURSE as quilting

To Jimmy (and Jose), with Love: I Walk Freely Among Racism

To Jimmy (and Jose), with Love: I Walk Freely Among Racism

Voodoo Education Reform – @ the chalk face

Voodoo Education Reform – @ the chalk face

To Jimmy (and Jose), with Love: I Walk Freely among Racism | National Education Policy Center

To Jimmy (and Jose), with Love: I Walk Freely among Racism | National Education Policy Center

Lesson Of The Week: Sandra Cisneros & “Authentic Writing” | Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…

Lesson Of The Week: Sandra Cisneros & “Authentic Writing” | Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…

“What You Say about Somebody Else, Anybody Else, Reveals You” | the becoming radical

“What You Say about Somebody Else, Anybody Else, Reveals You” | the becoming radical

Where Is Our “Sense of Decency”? | the becoming radical

Where Is Our “Sense of Decency”? | the becoming radical

Columbia, SC: Thomas: Florida offers flawed formula for SC schools | Opinion Columns | The State

Columbia, SC: Thomas: Florida offers flawed formula for SC schools | Opinion Columns | The State

To Jimmy (and Jose), with Love: I Walk Freely among Racism | the becoming radical

To Jimmy (and Jose), with Love: I Walk Freely among Racism | the becoming radical

Daily Kos: SC Considering Flawed Reading, Fiscal Policy

Daily Kos: SC Considering Flawed Reading, Fiscal Policy

The Wilson Quarterly: New Schools, Old Problems by P. L. Thomas

The Wilson Quarterly: New Schools, Old Problems by P. L. Thomas

remnant 5: “an artist has an obligation to be en route” [George Carlin] | DISCOURSE as quilting

remnant 5: “an artist has an obligation to be en route” [George Carlin] | DISCOURSE as quilting

This Week in Poverty: Sequestration, Housing, Homelessness | The Nation

This Week in Poverty: Sequestration, Housing, Homelessness | The Nation

Where’s the Outrage about KIPP? | National Education Policy Center

Where’s the Outrage about KIPP? | National Education Policy Center

Reading between the lines: Florida’s retention program is not worth replicating » Comment Page 1 | Get Schooled

Reading between the lines: Florida’s retention program is not worth replicating » Comment Page 1 | Get Schooled

The Rise of the Dogmatic Scholar | Alternet

The Rise of the Dogmatic Scholar | Alternet

Beyond Choice: The Invisible Hand v. Lady Justice | the becoming radical

Beyond Choice: The Invisible Hand v. Lady Justice | the becoming radical

Where’s the Outrage about KIPP? – @ the chalk face

Where’s the Outrage about KIPP? – @ the chalk face

The Rise of the Dogmatic Scholar: “A Cult of Ignorance” pt. 2 | the becoming radical

The Rise of the Dogmatic Scholar: “A Cult of Ignorance” pt. 2 | the becoming radical

for the love of learning: Poverty and Testing in Education

for the love of learning: Poverty and Testing in Education

Just Say No to Just Read, Florida, South Carolina

Just Say No to Just Read, Florida, South Carolina @

Research that Counts (Susan Ohanian Speaks Out)

SC: Just Say No to Florida “Miracle” | Diane Ravitch's blog

SC: Just Say No to Florida “Miracle” | Diane Ravitch's blog

Daily Kos: SC Infected with Florida Formula Flu

Daily Kos: SC Infected with Florida Formula Flu

Just Say No to Just Read, Florida, South Carolina | the becoming radical

Just Say No to Just Read, Florida, South Carolina | the becoming radical

The Selfish Case for the Common Good | educarenow

The Selfish Case for the Common Good | educarenow