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Winter Storm Duncan misses Providence
US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan was scheduled to visit Providence today and tomorrow. His original plan was to visit for a breakfast celebrating the schools operated by United Providence, which I describe below. Someone must have tipped him off … Continue reading
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The Attack on Seniority: Cruella Strikes Again
The Providence Journal reports today that Rhode Island Education Commissioner Deb Gist is back at it, announcing a major attack on teachers’ seniority rights. She declares that any district that uses seniority in placements, layoffs and promotions will face retribution … Continue reading
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The Future of Our Schools: Some Reflections
I was very excited to receive Lois Weiner’s new book, The Future of Our Schools: Teachers Unions and Social Justice, in the mail. Here’s my review of it for Socialist Worker. Read my review, then read the book. Then, get … Continue reading
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After the Storm
Mary and I had planned the trip to New York City months in advance, but we had not planned to go to a storm-devastated city in the throes of neoliberal social decay. The first signs of anything out of the … Continue reading
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Who will be the lesser evil in 2012?
Like a recurring nightmare, election season is upon us again. And once again, we are told that we must tremble in fear of what might happen in the event of a victory by the Greater Evil. Yes, we know, we’re … Continue reading
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The Meaning of the North Kingstown School Strike
It’s an understatement to say that the pressure is building. But it’s hard to avoid the metaphor when you see the bursts of steam. You can still hear the lid rattling, and you know it’s going to erupt. The only … Continue reading
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Education and Capitalism, part 3
This summer, the Coalition to Defend Public Education here in Rhode Island held a book discussion on the new book Education and Capitalism, published by Haymarket Books. The discussion took place in five sessions, which generally included two retired teachers, … Continue reading
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Education and Capitalism, part 2
This summer, the Coalition to Defend Public Education here in Rhode Island is holding a book discussion on the new book Education and Capitalism, published by Haymarket Books. The discussion is taking place in five sessions—details on the discussions can … Continue reading
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Education Talks at Socialism 2012
At the end of each school year, I start the summer off by attending the annual Socialism Conference, held in Chicago, usually the last weekend of June or first weekend of July. If you are a progressive educator, I HIGHLY … Continue reading
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Education and Capitalism, part 1
This summer, the Coalition to Defend Public Education here in Rhode Island is holding a book discussion on the new book Education and Capitalism, published by Haymarket Books. The discussion is taking place in five sessions—details on the discussions can … Continue reading
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