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

Posted on April 14, 2013 by plthomasedd

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

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Voodoo Education Reform – @ the chalk face

Posted on April 12, 2013 by plthomasedd

Voodoo Education Reform – @ the chalk face.

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

Posted on April 4, 2013 by plthomasedd

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

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The Gap No One Wants to Talk About – @ the chalk face

Posted on March 25, 2013 by plthomasedd

The Gap No One Wants to Talk About – @ the chalk face.

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The Economics of Reform: Ignorance + Confidence = $ucce$$ – @ the chalk face

Posted on March 21, 2013 by plthomasedd

The Economics of Reform: Ignorance + Confidence = $ucce$$ – @ the chalk face.

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Test-Based Accountability, International Comparisons, Standards-mania: Lessons Ignored – @ the chalk face

Posted on March 16, 2013 by plthomasedd

Test-Based Accountability, International Comparisons, Standards-mania: Lessons Ignored – @ the chalk face.

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The Algebra of the Market: “Equality” Does Not Equal “Equity” – @ the chalk face

Posted on March 7, 2013 by plthomasedd

The Algebra of the Market: “Equality” Does Not Equal “Equity” – @ the chalk face.

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Evidence? They Can’t Handle the Evidence

Posted on February 21, 2013 by plthomasedd

Evidence? They Can’t Handle the Evidence.

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“No Excuses” and the Culture of Shame: Why Metrics Don’t Matter – @ the chalk face

Posted on February 18, 2013 by plthomasedd

“No Excuses” and the Culture of Shame: Why Metrics Don’t Matter – @ the chalk face.

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Sorry, Kirp’s Fix Another Flawed Discourse on Ed Reform – @ the chalk face

Posted on February 10, 2013 by plthomasedd

Sorry, Kirp’s Fix Another Flawed Discourse on Ed Reform – @ the chalk face.

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  • » Episode #741: Podcast for May 18, 2013 / This Is Hell!
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