Education journalism at its finest. Apparently, a respected NY public school activist sends her daughter to a private high school. Probably some blowback for the achingly hilarious claim that Michelle Rhee is a “public school parent.” Nevertheless, I’ve often wondered how prevailing “reformers” could make public school decisions while giving their own children the best. […]
I’m going to critique [a] #studentvoice, so bear with me here
February 23, 2013 By 30 Comments
There’s something I need to get off my chest, and that’s what a blog is for, correct? In recent months, a particular student has been thrust into the spotlight as a passionate advocate for progressive values in education. This young person, who is of high school age, wrote a book about it. Upon completing high […]
Join us this Sunday 6PM EST as we interview public school activists from Nashville
February 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you’re a #bigot, don’t #teach, and other thoughts
August 1, 2012 By 4 Comments
In a country where less than half of the population even votes, bigots line up today in droves to support a fried chicken joint. If you’re a bigot, a racist, misogynist, or homophobe, don’t go into education. Leave. Now. If you lined up to support fried chicken parts today, leave the profession. Now. Diane Ravitch […]
Activism for academics and At the Chalk Face
November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Two quick items: I have an essay out at Inside Higher Education on the need for academics to really engage the public discourse. I’m really talking education, but I think a lot of other disciplines, say criminal justice, could use some informed dialogue. Second, Episode 37 of the podcast is out, check it out here. […]
Education activists take note
I’m typing on the road in New Hampshire. Heard this on NHPR’s Word of Mouth. Guess the show worked. It’s a Wikipedia type, open access resource on activism, started by an NYU prof and one of the Yes Men. Check them out. But I’m thinking of contributing an entry for our occupy event. And I […]