We let our children grow up in communities with high unemployment, low-paying jobs and high crime rates, then when they don't do well on tests, we declare the school, principal & teachers "failing." Here in Massachusetts, our "failing" … [Read more...]
We Need Bold Solutions for Transportation and Education
**Massachusetts legislators will be debating and voting on an inadequate transportation finance bill TODAY, I encourage you to speak out and let your legislators know that we must do better. Join me and sign my petition for real investment … [Read more...]
Michelle Rhee Flunks Bill Maher’s Test
Too often Michelle Rhee does not get challenged when she pushes the corporate education agenda. And when she does, she never has any good answers. Here is a recent interview with Bill Maher that illustrates how Rhee has little substance … [Read more...]
Charter School Attrition
Well, with Scot Lehigh once again burnishing the charter school myth in today's Globe, it's time once again to go to the numbers. Charter schools like to tout their test scores and long waiting lists, especially when advocating for more … [Read more...]
Connolly Gentle, Fierce in Boston Mayoral Start
John Connolly can be our t'ai chi candidate. He's running an upbeat, pleasant campaign for mayor of Boston, but has a no-nonsense punch behind the smile and gentle hand. He joined Left Ahead today to describe his platforms and policies. … [Read more...]
How the BTU can help the Renaissance Charter School.
Yesterday (Saturday Feb 23rd) the Boston Globe ran an editorial about the Renaissance Charter School, one of the oldest charter schools in the state and one that, until recently, was hailed as a shining example of how charter schools … [Read more...]
Coalition Urges Massachusetts Education Officials to Reconsider Controversial Gates Foundation Partnership
Yesterday, the Mass. PTA, the American Civil Liberties Union of Mass., the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood and Citizens for Public Schools wrote to education officials and Governor Patrick demanding they reconsider a plan to share … [Read more...]
Patrick’s Good Move
The future of Massachusetts depends on the decisions we make today. From the mid-1990s to the mid-2000s, Massachusetts cut taxes dramatically, leading to devastating cuts in transportation, human services, local aid for cities and towns, … [Read more...]
Youth Vote for Education
Youth Vote for Education Check out this video by Press Pass TV's youth organizers in response to last night's debate. … [Read more...]
School quality? School choices? Yes and yes.
A bold move by two Boston City Councilors and four state Reps (all in Boston districts) could lead to huge improvements in the so-so city schools. It might also come to little. Councilor John Connolly, who heads the body's education … [Read more...]
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