Radical Scholarship

From that moment on, I was no longer a liberal, a believer in the self-correcting character of American democracy. I was a radical....The situation required not just a new president or new laws, but an uprooting of the old order, the introduction of a new kind of society—cooperative, peaceful, egalitarian.-- Howard Zinn (1994), You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train, p. 173

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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

For the Record: Should We Trust Advocates of “No Excuses”? | the becoming radical

For the Record: Should We Trust Advocates of “No Excuses”? | the becoming radical
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This Is the Problem | the becoming radical

This Is the Problem | the becoming radical
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Monday, October 28, 2013

Teacher Quality, Wiggins and Hattie: More Doing the Wrong Things the Right Ways | the becoming radical

Teacher Quality, Wiggins and Hattie: More Doing the Wrong Things the Right Ways | the becoming radical
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Saturday, October 26, 2013

The U.S. Formula for Children and the Choices We Refuse to Make | Public School Shakedown

The U.S. Formula for Children and the Choices We Refuse to Make | Public School Shakedown
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Friday, October 25, 2013

When a “Visit” Trumps Expertise and Experience: A New Deal | the becoming radical

When a “Visit” Trumps Expertise and Experience: A New Deal | the becoming radical
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Methinks KIPP Advocates Protest Too Much – @ THE CHALK FACE

Methinks KIPP Advocates Protest Too Much – @ THE CHALK FACE
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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Radical Scholarship: The U.S. Formula for Children and the Choices We Refuse to Make | National Education Policy Center

Radical Scholarship: The U.S. Formula for Children and the Choices We Refuse to Make | National Education Policy Center
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The U.S. Formula for Children and the Choices We Refuse to Make | the new century educator

The U.S. Formula for Children and the Choices We Refuse to Make | the new century educator
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The U.S. Formula for Children and the Choices We Refuse to Make | the becoming radical

The U.S. Formula for Children and the Choices We Refuse to Make | the becoming radical
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Medicating ADHD in the brave new world of high-stakes accountability | Public School Shakedown

Medicating ADHD in the brave new world of high-stakes accountability | Public School Shakedown
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Beyond Doing the Wrong Thing the Right Way | the becoming radical

Beyond Doing the Wrong Thing the Right Way | the becoming radical
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Ignoring the New Majority: Education Reform behind Blinders | essay

Ignoring the New Majority: Education Reform behind Blinders | essay
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Monday, October 21, 2013

Aren't All Children Equally Deserving?

Aren't All Children Equally Deserving?
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An Industry of Mediocrity?: How about Journalism? – @ THE CHALK FACE

An Industry of Mediocrity?: How about Journalism? – @ THE CHALK FACE
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Saturday, October 19, 2013

Author Neil Gaiman for U.S. education secretary?

Author Neil Gaiman for U.S. education secretary?
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Scarcity: A Few Thoughts While Reading | the becoming radical

Scarcity: A Few Thoughts While Reading | the becoming radical
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Who Should Listen to Melinda Gates about Education? – @ THE CHALK FACE

Who Should Listen to Melinda Gates about Education? – @ THE CHALK FACE
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Ignoring the New Majority: Education Reform behind Blinders | Transparent Christina

Ignoring the New Majority: Education Reform behind Blinders | Transparent Christina
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Ignoring the New Majority: Education Reform behind Blinders | the new century educator

Ignoring the New Majority: Education Reform behind Blinders | the new century educator
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Friday, October 18, 2013

Ignoring the New Majority: Education Reform behind Blinders | the becoming radical ← NPE News Briefs

Ignoring the New Majority: Education Reform behind Blinders | the becoming radical ← NPE News Briefs
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First In-School Reform? Teacher Autonomy | Schools Matter ← NPE News Briefs

First In-School Reform? Teacher Autonomy | Schools Matter ← NPE News Briefs
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Thursday, October 17, 2013

First In-School Reform? Teacher Autonomy – @ THE CHALK FACE

First In-School Reform? Teacher Autonomy – @ THE CHALK FACE
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Schools Matter: First In-School Reform? Teacher Autonomy

Schools Matter: First In-School Reform? Teacher Autonomy
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remnant 36: “I believe…” | DISCOURSE as quilting

remnant 36: “I believe…” | DISCOURSE as quilting
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Neil Gaiman Should Be U.S. Secretary of Education: “Things can be different” | the becoming radical

Neil Gaiman Should Be U.S. Secretary of Education: “Things can be different” | the becoming radical
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More Common Core in the Real World (or at Least Florida) | Public School Shakedown

More Common Core in the Real World (or at Least Florida) | Public School Shakedown
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Radical Scholarship: Aren’t All Children Equally Deserving? | National Education Policy Center

Radical Scholarship: Aren’t All Children Equally Deserving? | National Education Policy Center
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Aren’t All Children Equally Deserving? | the becoming radical

Aren’t All Children Equally Deserving? | the becoming radical
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Schools Matter: Hess, Please Begin the Moratorium

Schools Matter: Hess, Please Begin the Moratorium
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Ali: "You Must Listen to Me"

Ali: "You Must Listen to Me"
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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Is Learning to Read Natural? | the becoming radical

Is Learning to Read Natural? | the becoming radical
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Teaching Reading and Children: Reading Programs as “Costume Parties” | the becoming radical

Teaching Reading and Children: Reading Programs as “Costume Parties” | the becoming radical
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remnant 34: Orwell “loved his country and its working people” | DISCOURSE as quilting

remnant 34: Orwell “loved his country and its working people” | DISCOURSE as quilting
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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Common Core in the Real World: Destroying Literacy through Standardization (Again) | the becoming radical

Common Core in the Real World: Destroying Literacy through Standardization (Again) | the becoming radical
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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

The Central Issue at the Heart of America's Growing Education Gap

The Central Issue at the Heart of America's Growing Education Gap
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The Central Issue at the Heart of America's Growing Education Gap
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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Paul L. Thomas, Ed.D. - The Central Issue at the Heart of America's Growing Education Gap | PRN.fm

Paul L. Thomas, Ed.D. - The Central Issue at the Heart of America's Growing Education Gap | PRN.fm
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Ali: “You must listen to me” | the becoming radical

Ali: “You must listen to me” | the becoming radical
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U.S. Needs Moratorium on (Privileged) White Men Pontificating on Race, Class, Gender | Public School Shakedown

U.S. Needs Moratorium on (Privileged) White Men Pontificating on Race, Class, Gender | Public School Shakedown
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Monday, October 7, 2013

Radical Scholarship: U.S. Needs Moratorium on (Privileged) White Men Pontificating on Race, Class, Gender | National Education Policy Center

Radical Scholarship: U.S. Needs Moratorium on (Privileged) White Men Pontificating on Race, Class, Gender | National Education Policy Center
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U.S. Needs Moratorium on (Privileged) White Men Pontificating on Race, Class, Gender — I.M.H.O. — Medium

U.S. Needs Moratorium on (Privileged) White Men Pontificating on Race, Class, Gender — I.M.H.O. — Medium
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Sunday, October 6, 2013

U.S. Needs Moratorium on (Privileged) White Men Pontificating on Race, Class, Gender | the becoming radical

U.S. Needs Moratorium on (Privileged) White Men Pontificating on Race, Class, Gender | the becoming radical
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Saturday, October 5, 2013

Closing Gaps?: Addressing Privilege and Poverty | The Daily Advocate By Painspeaks

Closing Gaps?: Addressing Privilege and Poverty | The Daily Advocate By Painspeaks
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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Our Meritocracy is a Lie: How Poverty and Privilege Feed the Achievement Gap in America's Schools | Alternet ← NPE News Briefs

Our Meritocracy is a Lie: How Poverty and Privilege Feed the Achievement Gap in America's Schools | Alternet ← NPE News Briefs
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The Central Issue at the Heart of America's Growing Education Gap | Alternet

The Central Issue at the Heart of America's Growing Education Gap | Alternet
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Why Is the Secretary of Education Doing a Rush/Beck Routine? – @ THE CHALK FACE

Why Is the Secretary of Education Doing a Rush/Beck Routine? – @ THE CHALK FACE
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

High and Reasonable Expectations for Student Writing | Teaching First Year Seminars

High and Reasonable Expectations for Student Writing | Teaching First Year Seminars
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Closing Gaps?: Addressing Privilege and Poverty | the becoming radical

Closing Gaps?: Addressing Privilege and Poverty | the becoming radical
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Schools Matter: The Assault on Public Education in SC Continues: More Innovation!

Schools Matter: The Assault on Public Education in SC Continues: More Innovation!
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The Assault on Public Education in SC Continues: More Innovation! – @ THE CHALK FACE

The Assault on Public Education in SC Continues: More Innovation! – @ THE CHALK FACE
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