From Philadelphia-area parent-activist Alison Hawver McDowell Demand a 60-Day Delay on the ESEA rewrite Right now it looks like the “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA) could be even worse than “No Child Left Behind.” Testing is likely to be further embedded into the curriculum via “stealth” assessments that will be almost impossible to opt out of. Returning…
The ESEA rewrite as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was shared with the public on Monday, Nov 30th. Here is the 1061 page pdf of ESEA rewrite Courtesy of Monty Neil at FairTest
Abstract Can we “envision an otherwise” in education? What are the purposes of education, and how can pedagogy and curriculum help us get there? We are presenting four tools for incorporating student agency into curriculum and pedagogy: authentic assessment, student-driven curriculum, anti-oppressive education, and growth mindset. We will use these four tools to rethink the…
Chapter 6 from: Weldon, L. (2011). When Protest Makes Policy: How Social Movements Represent Disadvantaged Groups. University of Michigan Press. Please also check out this broadcast from the Real News covering the Hunger Strike in Chicago in support of community voice on the future of Walter Dyett High School Here are a…
Abstract: The theme for this week’s seminar discussion addresses the lack of – or variability in – education policy for language minority groups. Considering the language minority designation in a cultural and psychological sense, the specific groups we will focus on this week include Native Americans, indigenous immigrants from Latin America, and students with dyslexia….
Decolonizing Education Educational Studies and the Native American Students Association present a discussion between Edwin Mayorga and Dr. Sandy Grande on the role of education in colonialism and the process of decolonizing the education system. November 19, 4:30-6PM, Swarthmore College, Science Center Room 101. For more information contact: Daniel Orr, dorr1[at]swarthmore.edu Follow the conversation at…
Readings Howley, A. (1986). Gifted education and the spectre of elitism. The Journal of Education, 168(1), 117–125. Philadelphia Coalition Advocating for Public Schools. (n.d.). Excellent schools for all children: The Philadelphia community education plan. Smith, R. E. (2011). How to evaluate choice and promise neighborhooods (No. 19). The Urban Institute. Stein, S. J. (2001). “These…
Drexel’s Lindy Center for Civic Engagement and PHENND are pleased to host the 2015 Service Leaders Summit. Saturday, November 14, 2015 Drexel University This event will bring together college students, faculty, nonprofit professionals, and community organizers to share passionate ideas and practical skills for building a better Philadelphia. This year’s theme, College Access and Success,…
“WHAT: My Existence Is Resistance | An Evening with Jennicet Gutiérrez, The Activist who Interrupted Obama WHEN: Friday, November 13th at 6pm WHERE: Juntos Office, 1537 S.6th st (Corner of 6th st & Tasker st) On June 24, 2015 Jennicet Eva Gutiérrez, an undocumented trans Latina leader, interrupted President Obama at the White House, calling…
Thanks to Bobby and George for putting this together. @CritEduPolicy @eimayorga for anyone confused about individual & group due dates, here's @bzipp95's handy timeline! pic.twitter.com/qFq6VRLQLK — gmws82 (@gmws82) October 29, 2015 Social Media Reflection: Nov. 6th Accessible Policy Assignment: Nov 20th (email to Edwin as Word Doc) Policy Project Draft: Dec 3rd (bring paper copies)…