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Posts from ‘October, 2009’

Does Preschool Matter?

I’ve just returned from taping a panel discussion, hosted by one of my favorite reporters, Ray Suarez, for a show called Destination Casa Blanca – Destination White House.

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Miss Lily, the Music Lady

For the past five years, I’ve been a volunteer in Miss Marilyn’s class here in DC. It’s not so much for the kids, I’ll admit. I need a kid fix or it’s hard to get through too many weeks.

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You have to go around the block to hear the word on the street

Now, how could I take that wrong? I kind of sort of think I know what he meant. I’ve worked in public schools and for public schools for a long time. It’s been my block. My neighborhood.

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When the good news really isn’t…

I often complain about the lack of “good news about schools” stories in the media.

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Stupid Test

She’s a very Special Education teacher who is now teaching in Hawaii. She came up to me to give me a hug and to tell me she enjoyed my little speech on stupid testing.

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