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A word or two about this Blog site:

I've resisted creating my own place here in cyberspace for some time. There are many brilliant, articulate people writing about what's going on in public education. Mountains of data and knowledge that expose the "education reform" movement as neither can be found all over the internet. I highly recommend you check out dianeravitch.com or curmudgucation.blogspot.com, for starters.

I would like to use this site as a way to rant a little and to pose my own questions, as issues in my daily teaching life impel me to rant and I do like to ask questions. And my friends and family may have grown weary of me filling their inboxes. I also like to muse about possible answers, and hope I will be heard in cyberspace by at least a few interested readers.

Having said that, I seek communication in writing that moves the conversation forward, even towards actionable results. I know I can't control writers I've never met and never will meet, but if you choose to comment, I encourage you to help us understand your point of view. Snark is welcomed. Rudeness is not.

Thanks for reading!

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

CALL OR EMAIL YOUR SENATOR

If your senators also voted in favor of John King for Secretary of Education yesterday, please call or email them to share your dismay/disappointment/frustration/anger.  I couldn't help myself.  I wrote a letter to my Senator who voted for King:
Mr. Schumer,
I am dismayed and disheartened at your vote in support of John King's appointment to Secretary of Education.

I am aware my representatives have much larger agendas than a single issue I may feel passionate about.  But your decision to vote in support of a man who openly and proudly forced destructive sweeping changes on the public schools of New York State is a terrible misrepresentation of the best interests of your constituents.

You have made a terrible mistake, if the welfare of this State's children is your concern.

I would be happy to engage in a meaningful conversation with you, should you be interested in why your vote was such a serious mistake.

Your constituent,
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