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Act II: Hello, teachers? This is Arne Duncan.
In my last post, I wrote the following: There is definitely a common theme among them all: disappointment. But there’s another common theme as well: hope. We hope this is the start of something. We hope that the door remains
Arne Duncan call: The Final Curtain or Just Act 1 ?
Stay positive, I keep reminding myself. For if I don’t, my anger can make me unproductive to my cause. Stay positive, I keep reminding myself. For if I don’t, I stray from my general belief that politicians enter into their
More Details on My Topic for Monday’s Arne Duncan Call: Teachers at the Policy Table
So, just to continue yesterday’s post on preparing for Monday’s conference call with Arne Duncan, I wanted to cover a little of what we planned to discuss with the Secretary. Our topics, as I said before, were selected from a
Conference Call with Arne Duncan and the DOE: Teachers at the Policy Table
I’m exhausted. It’s why I’ve been a little quiet as of late on my tweenteacher scene. But I assure you, it isn’t because I’ve been up late watching TV. (Although is anyone else watching Lost? I mean, could it be
New Blogger on my Reader: Sarah Puglisi
I’ve discovered a new blogger whose lastest post, 100 Questions for Arne Duncan, is exactly what we should all be doing. Rather than always be on the defensive as a profession, we should be requiring our employees, that is, our
Anthony Cody, The Power of Facebook, and Letters to Obama
Well, I am in absolute awe of fellow Teacher Leader Network member and blogger, Anthony Cody. What began as a personal open letter to Obama on Facebook, has blossomed into a full-on social networking movement. Based on sheer eloquence, persistence,
Mr. Duncan: Save the National Writing Project
Dear Arne Duncan, The rumor on the winds that whispers through the halls is that funding for the National Writing Project will soon be threatened. I understand that the Obama administration is moving to consolidate expenses by merging a number
Arne Duncan and His Distance Learning Missive
I read this article on August 8th with no real plans to write a post about it, but sometimes the content just sticks with a gal, you know? In The LA Times, “Swine Flue Won’t Mean School’s Out,” Education Secretary
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