The conversation was hitting me with particular relevance because of an encounter the night before, after showing August To June. It was with a young woman who had previously taught in a small east coast independent school, and was in … Continue reading
So far the one hour version of AUGUST TO JUNE has been programmed by stations in North Carolina, Rhode Island, Ohio, Nevada, Missouri, Alaska, Wisconsin, Indiana, Oregon, Florida and California. That still leaves 39 states to go. I can … Continue reading
We all need time for renewal, time for thoughtful exchanges of ideas. Joining Anthony Cody in Willits CA for his second Tomki Education Retreat was a glorious way to do just that. Other than Anthony, the only member of the … Continue reading
A one hour version of AUGUST TO JUNE may be playing on a public television station near you this fall, and you can be part of why it reaches a broader audience! There are very few ways for small independent … Continue reading
Brett Murphy, 11th grade U.S. History Teacher, Brooklyn, NY wants your stories!!! “In the past decade, alarms have been ringing about the need to improve public education in the United States and, in particular, “fix” city schools. With its roots … Continue reading
Bill’s money is shaping the education reform movement. What would you like him to understand about the impact of his funding and lobbying? http://teachersletterstobillgates.com/
This is the last week of the state legislative session. A bill, A. 7872, that would allow parents to opt-out of the risky student data-sharing scheme called inBloom Inc. was approved by the Assembly Education Committee last week. Please call … Continue reading
Monday, May 20 is a national day of support for Chicago teachers, parents and communities fighting plans to close 54 public schools that will affect over 30,000 schoolchildren. Let the families, educators, and students know that you stand in solidarity … Continue reading
The SF Bay Area Progressive Education Network (PEN) is sponsoring an “Ignite!” evening at Christa McAuliffe School, 12211 Titus Ave., Saratoga, April 25th, 7-9 pm. The group will explore the questions: What is Progressive Education? How can it make a … Continue reading
March 14 at 11 am Denver students are converging on the steps of the Colorado State Capital as a protest against standardized testing and its ramifications. They ask that the Colorado State Legislature cut standardized testing instead of cutting the … Continue reading