Lightning Talk at Stanford
Here's video of an event at Stanford, starting with my 5-minute "lightning talk" and continuing with a seminar about technology and equity in California education policy....
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Response to Vergara Defenders’ Op-Ed in Sacramento Bee
If we want to make progress here, we need to recognize that of course teachers want to be more effective, and validate their insights and legitimate concerns in crafting better policies. ...
Vergara Case Wrong on Every Count
Students Matter failed to prove any part of its case, and the trial judge erred in his ruling, according to a unanimous appeals court ruling....
Does Training Interfere With Learning?
Trying to improve everything at once doesn't work. What if we suspended new professional development for a year to concentrate on our own deeper learning?...
“Truth Be Told” About Race, Culture, and Identity
"What if we could get better at handling racially charged situations by breaking down our past encounters?" That's the question posed on an interesting series of radio programs coming up in April on K...
The Necessity of Teacher Engagement
As teacher shortages grow, inspiring teachers to stay in the classroom is a legitimate consideration in the design of schools, courses, and curriculum....
Blogging Panel at Teaching and Learning Conference
If you're at the Teaching and Learning Conference, check out this panel discussion: "Writing Our Future: Blogging for Educational Change and Personal Growth."...
Teaching and Learning in D.C.
Today and tomorrow I'm attending the Teaching & Learning Conference in Washington, D.C. There are several ways to learn more about what's happening here if you can't join in personally....
Making the Case Against Vergara
The ruling in the Vergara lawsuit was thin on reasoning but deep in flaws. The appellate court could help California's teachers and students by reversing the lower court's verdict....
“Disheartened” Huerta: Students Matter “Misrepresented” Facts
Dolores Huerta: "I do NOT support the Vergara v. State of California lawsuit." She goes on to say that Students Matter "blatantly misrepresents the facts" to push an anti-worker agenda....