Looking Past The Attitude: What Black Teachers See In Black Students That Other Teachers Don’t.
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Looking Past The Attitude: What Black Teachers See In Black Students That Other Teachers Don’t.

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The other day I was watching a video on Instagram where a little girl in daycare/pre-kindergarten was telling her teacher how she needs a day off from her (the teacher) and these “kids” that get on her nerves. I was in stitches watching it and I thought to myself, “this little girl is really smart!”… Continue reading Looking Past The Attitude: What Black Teachers See In Black Students That Other Teachers Don’t.

The Entitlement of Opting Out in Suburbia: A Superintendent Speaks Out.
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The Entitlement of Opting Out in Suburbia: A Superintendent Speaks Out.

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This is a guest post by Raymond Ankrum, Sr., the Executive Director of Riverhead Charter School. It was originally posted here on his blog. I work on Long Island as a school superintendent of the only K-12 charter school in Suffolk County.  Given the history of our school, the power of the teacher’s union on LI,… Continue reading The Entitlement of Opting Out in Suburbia: A Superintendent Speaks Out.

Want To Make NYC Schools More Diverse? Fix These Parent Portal Problems First!
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Want To Make NYC Schools More Diverse? Fix These Parent Portal Problems First!

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Thursday, October 11, 2018 was the last day New York City parents could sign their children up to take either the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) or audition for LaGuardia School of the Arts. It was also the first day when NYC parents could sign their children up to take the Gifted and Talented… Continue reading Want To Make NYC Schools More Diverse? Fix These Parent Portal Problems First!

It’s The Two-Sided Teacher! Meet the Grizzly Bear and the Teddy Bear.
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It’s The Two-Sided Teacher! Meet the Grizzly Bear and the Teddy Bear.

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Glenn Mason is a former CPA who spent over 25 years in a variety of roles in corporate America. He is presently a New York City public high school teacher. This is in his twelfth academic year in his newfound career and his fourth guest post with New York School Talk. “Mister, can I speak… Continue reading It’s The Two-Sided Teacher! Meet the Grizzly Bear and the Teddy Bear.

My Health or My Careers: How Do I Choose? Why Do I Have To?
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My Health or My Careers: How Do I Choose? Why Do I Have To?

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This is a difficult post to write, but I’m up for because my voice must be heard. This issue pertains not only to me, but to any other teacher for whom what you’re about to read rings true. I’m not comfortable sharing specific details, but I will say that recently life is happening to me… Continue reading My Health or My Careers: How Do I Choose? Why Do I Have To?

NYC’s Top 25 Elementary Schools for 2018 & How You Can Get In!
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NYC’s Top 25 Elementary Schools for 2018 & How You Can Get In!

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Last year’s post on NYC’s Top 10 Elementary Schools By Test Scores: What Makes Them Special – And How You Can Get In proved such a reader favorite, we’ve updated it! Because many schools make a return appearance, we’ve expanded our list to the top 25, and added details about how some of them get… Continue reading NYC’s Top 25 Elementary Schools for 2018 & How You Can Get In!

The Abusive Parent in The Charter School/Traditional School Family
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The Abusive Parent in The Charter School/Traditional School Family

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This is a guest post by my friend and colleague Lane Wright. Lane lives in Tallahassee with his wife and three children and serves as Director of Policy Analysis at Education Post, a national nonprofit. You can substitute NJEA and other abusive parents for Lane’s references to the Florida Education Association. Imagine a family with 10 kids: Nine… Continue reading The Abusive Parent in The Charter School/Traditional School Family

Who Will (And Won’t) Benefit From Unscreened NYC Schools
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Who Will (And Won’t) Benefit From Unscreened NYC Schools

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Last month District 15 in Brooklyn announced the elimination of all screening processes for admission to middle school.  (Yes, even the performing arts one).) Instead of taking into consideration grades, test scores and more, Park Slope’s 11 middle schools will assign seats by lottery, with 52 percent of slots in every school set aside for… Continue reading Who Will (And Won’t) Benefit From Unscreened NYC Schools

Everything You Need To Know About NYC’s Test Scores
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Everything You Need To Know About NYC’s Test Scores

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Yesterday the New York City Department of Education released student test scores on standardized test scores. What do they mean? It depends on whom you ask. Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza said this: “These scores are indicative of the sustained progress we have made in classrooms, schools and districts across all five boroughs,” Carranza said in… Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About NYC’s Test Scores

A Back-to-School Love Letter to Parents of Kids With Special Needs and Disabilities
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A Back-to-School Love Letter to Parents of Kids With Special Needs and Disabilities

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This is a guest post by ShaRhonda Knott-Dawson, the mother of two free-spirited, strong-willed girls and whose husband should be appointed a saint for co-existing in the madness that is their life. She writes on politics, education, current events and social justice. This piece was originally published at Education Post. Dear Fellow Parent Warriors, While every… Continue reading A Back-to-School Love Letter to Parents of Kids With Special Needs and Disabilities