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Comment on RNC Common Core Resolution Indicts Jeb Bush and Florida’s Republican Policy-Makers by Tina Lawler

Tina Lawler — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:28:38 +0000

NO, it is now time for The Tea Party to infiltrate and dominate the GOP! The will is there and the momentum is there. DO IT!

Comment on Michelle Rhee’s Pattern of Deceptive Marketing by Gloria Mitchell

Gloria Mitchell — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:11:51 +0000

Yes, and what’s ridiculous about Rhee’s statement too is this: imagine if China’s test scores included all its adolescent children, not just the ones in Shanghai who are fortunate enough to attend decent schools. Tens of millions of people in China are illiterate. When it comes to education, China is not going to be kicking anybody’s butt for a long time.

Comment on Michelle Rhee’s Pattern of Deceptive Marketing by Hannah

Hannah — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:16:45 +0000

If China’s winning anything, it’s the number of people working in deplorable conditions. Is that our goal? Have as many people as possible, working as cheaply as possible, in inhumane conditions so the country can “look good???” That’s the ultimate crime of narcissism.

Comment on Michelle Rhee’s Pattern of Deceptive Marketing by D'Alta

D'Alta — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:52:05 +0000

Didn’t even get all the way through the blog posting. Will read the rest in a minute. I am so tired of politicians wanting my grandchildren and their friends to “kick China’s butt!!” If we were concerned about China, we would bring all of our jobs home and penalize American CEOs for taking American jobs there and to other off-shore places. The way to “beat China’s butt,” is to not import their goods nor our jobs!!! Rhee and Pearson et al. are only concerned about making money for themselves and their cronies! One of the ways to do this is to create a subservient class of workers by destroying American public schools — where children are taught to think critically and creatively.

Comment on Michelle Rhee’s Pattern of Deceptive Marketing by Chris Guerrieri

Chris Guerrieri — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:04:33 +0000

Great piece but I am troubled by the notion that some think our schools are failing. Our schools don’t create policy or assign budgets, and they didn’t eliminate the arts and trades and create a one size fits all standardized test taking agenda. Finally only the ignorant demonize our schools (and teachers) because they can’t overcome the effects of poverty, the informed thank god for our schools (and teachers) because if it wasn’t for them, then Poverty would be worse.

Comment on Kelli Stargel’s Fake List of Parent Trigger Supporters that Michelle Rhee Provided by The Weekly Update: Parent Trigger’s epic fail, parents protest collection of student data, another charter school scam (wow, what a surprise!) and some good news. | Seattle Education

Sat, 11 May 2013 17:29:39 +0000

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Comment on Why Do Florida’s Big Charter Schools Have So Much Cash in Reserve? by San Antonio Schools’ Enrollment Is on the Decline, and Trend Is … | wealthferry0

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:03:28 +0000

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Comment on Debriefing Parent Trigger’s Defeat in the Florida Senate by Kenny

Kenny — Fri, 03 May 2013 03:44:14 +0000

Bob, have you heard anything about the Republican’s who invested in corporate charters and then dumped their stock a day or two before the vote when they discovered that the bill was not going to pass? I heard that there is a federal investigation on insider trading of those from last year and that there are others who did the same this year.

Comment on Parent Trigger’s Contradictory “Parent Notification” Provison Returns by Ro

Ro — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:17:08 +0000

Because her charter teachers won’t do so well apparently.ANd really, it’s an invasion of privacy in my view…

Comment on Debriefing Parent Trigger’s Defeat in the Florida Senate by Dan McConnell (@DMaxMJ)

Dan McConnell (@DMaxMJ) — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:10:02 +0000

They don’t think it’s right for Florida. They aren’t looking out for Florida. It is a global economy/kingdom and they are looking to scratch out their own little fief in the education business.