This one resolves the question — if ever you had it — of what’s most important to the NEA leadership.
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This one resolves the question — if ever you had it — of what’s most important to the NEA leadership. Here’s what we know: The young are wrtiting more, and writing more outside of school. A Stanford prof says they’re writing with an audience in mind, that their writing is tailored to the audience, and hence is audience-appropriate. Up to this point, there’s not much controversy. But now we may part ways: Is the writing [...] Here’s a report from Politico: Education Secretary Arne Duncan dismissed the controversy over President Barack Obama’s back-to-school speech as “silly stuff,” saying students can decide for themselves whether or not to watch the 18-minute speech. Let’s start with the “silly” characterization. Duncan’s words will offend a great number of people. Unnecessarily. He’s belittling and dismissive. [...] Portland Press Herald: Activist renews call for Maine school merger repeal (Waterville) Morning Sentinel: Merger fighter presses forward (Augusta) Kennebec Journal: Consolidation repeal forces short on cash Go figure! |
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