project censored article on former Indiana gov Mitch Daniels now president of Purdue's effort to root out Zinn's work from being used by teachers. article notes contrast of Ziinn's treatment of US imperialism compared with a standard history text used in Indiana that devotes all of two paragraphs to the US war with Mexico that ended with Mexico "ceding" i(n the euphemistic curricular language) almost 1/2 it's territory to the US--while not mentioning any dissent about this war. In contrast, Zinn's people's history devotes a whole chapter to the conflict.
Learn about the Title I School Improvement Grant Program and how the communities of Mobile, Alabama; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Chattanooga, Tennessee were successful in implementing turnaround, restart and transformation models to revitalize and transform their lowest performing schools.
Tuesday 5 May 2009
PM's speech on education for the new global age - Gordon Brown (UK)- Transcript of a speech given by the Prime Minister on education for the new global age 5 May 2009.
The Federal Trade Commision has made a website to help kids become aware of how advertisements are targeted at them, so that they may make smarter decisions as consumers.
Secretary Arne Duncan invites comments on the draft National Educational Technology Plan.
This plan is a draft. "We are open to your comments," Secretary Duncan said. "Tell us about how technology has changed your school or classroom."
Read the plan. Share your comments, videos and examples of how technology is changing and improving education.