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“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand

by Mark November 21, 2011 school_politics

Words, in education, to live by. Ayn Rand writer and philosopher,[2] playwright, and screenwriter. The Fountainhead & Atlas Shrugged and developed a philosophical system she called Objectivism.

We’re No. 1!

by Mark May 14, 2011 school_politics

In 10 Depressing Ways America is Number One by David Morris, one gets an understanding of why education isn’t really getting a fair shake. Thanks AssortedStuff for twittering it. Click the slideshow below for a taste:

Making of a Model T

by Mark April 22, 2011 school_politics

The reason Education Reform rarely works, is because it’s usually a bad idea, badly implemented.

An email I sent to the staff today ….

by Mark April 5, 2011 school_politics

So my advice is go ahead and download it when it is “offered,” optionally, the first week. At least then you’ll have the illusion you have freedom of choice.

Good Lord! I’ve Been Filtered Out of Existance

by Mark February 24, 2011 cooperative_learning

I’ve written about the perils of web filtering just 15 days ago: http://clairvoy.com/2011/02/09/the-best-use-of-web-filtering-system/ and it looks like the man has caught up with me.

God forbid if teachers want to get together and discuss how they can better their practice.

Who the hell is making these decisions? What goes in and what stays free? Not a thinking person, we know that much.

by Mark December 2, 2010 school_politics

Currently I’m reading all of Diana Ravitch, and all of Che Guevara.
I think my brain is working on something, my mind isn’t telling me …

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