Reformers, Investors, Disruptors Just Don’t Get Education
There are many ways to be smart in your field and ignorant regarding education, as economists, tech leaders, and investors keep showing us. ...
Vergara
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....
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....
Eight Flaws of the Vergara Lawsuit
The Vergara v. California lawsuit reflects some fundamental misunderstandings about schools and teaching....
Deeply Flawed Vergara Verdict is a Setback for Teachers – and Students
Students do matter, but the money and power organized behind the Vergara case will not really help students. We're watching a political battle played out in the courts because the lawsuit's benefactor...
Torlakson Deserves Another Term
On September 27, I had the opportunity to watch a candidates’ forum (not all that different from a debate) organized by the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and Educate Our State. You ca...