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Category Archives: School Reform & The Recall
Part III: All Asbury Park Children Left Behind
Considering Asbury Park schools have failed to make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the fifth year under the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) mandate and as a result run the risk of major restructuring, it seems an appropriate time … Continue reading
Posted in Curriculum, School Reform & The Recall
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Part II: Merit Pay and Christie’s Eduction Reform Plan
Merit pay, charter schools and tenure reform are key components of Governor Christie’s education reform plan. As a teacher of ten years, still without tenure because I have switched schools three times, I know tenure needs to be reformed. Let … Continue reading
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Tagged charter schools, education reform, merit pay, nj
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Part I: Race to the Top
Part I: Race to the Top – General Flaws There are tons of problems with this policy. A good primer is Alfie Kohn’s interview on CounterSpin. His points seem obvious, but the mainstream media fails to address them. He explains … Continue reading
The Recall
My plan was to provide some of my thoughts regarding the current recall effort. After hearing from the organizers of the recall as well as the Alliance to Benefit our Children, I think it makes more sense to have both … Continue reading
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