This goes hand in hand with the article from the NY Times posted by Dr. Becker.

Guess who this is about??? KIPP, of course. This study must has different research then several of the other postings about the shortcomings of KIPP schools!

Another article on the same topic posted below. Micropolitics certainly plays a role in how people choose to define "seniority."

An aspect I had not considered much this week is the role of unions in micropolitics. The seniority issues and power of union forces are addressed in this sound clip/article.

link to articles about superintendents...kind of cool to browse through!

Well, if you steal $1.8 million, you SHOULD thank someone...read the related articles to the right of the article. There is alot of responsibility financially being a superintendent- #1 : don't steal the money!

Interesting findings- and considering our webinar had one female superintendent and the others male...hmmmm....

I think one of the quotes from this article sums it up best..."The governor and the House Appropriations Committee focus investment in higher education, economic development and transportation - while cutting K-12 education. This makes about as much sense as fixing the roof and repaving the driveway while ignoring the cracks in the foundation of your house."

The source must be considered (Secular News Daily) - but whoa! Ten Commandments posted?!?! I am shocked to see the 5-0 ruling on this one...I wonder if Giles County has elected or appointed board members.

Well, yeah. :-)

Solidarity is key! (so is spelling the title of the article correctly, but that did not seem to bother NBC 29!) Regardless- I am completely in support of collective forces saying that not only are the budget cuts unacceptable- but how dare anyone impose more mandates now.

$5000 for no cursing initiative...really? We can't even get new textbooks!

Comparing educators to murderers begins this article- but actually brings up compelling issues. Why is it so hard to dismiss incompetent teachers? Even in non-union states, the process is lengthy and the threat of litigation is thick in the process.

Interesting that "Special Education" allegedly means higher-than-average and lower-than-average performing students. Yet the funding for some states does not even exist!

This seems fitting as it deals with connectivity as a learning process and federal programs.

The punishment does not fit the crime, but if there is such a strong correlation between zip code and achievement, who can blame a Mom for trying?

Along the lines of Dr Becker's latest video regarding power and decision makers, the acceptance of ROTC programs by higher ed can lead to increased federal funding. With the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" some universities are claiming to be more open to the ROTC programs being housed at their campus.

Interesting commentary on vouchers versus school choice. Also the Innovative Schools Fund is worth reading more into...how are these different from Charters? How will they compete with Charters?