Tag Archives: Diane Ravitch

Can public schools be saved?

Posted on October 25, 2015 by aronsbarron

It takes a strong woman, a person of standing, experience, intellect and courage to change her mind in the public arena. No, I’m not talking about Hillary Clinton. I’m talking about another Wellesley College graduate, Diane Silvers Ravitch. A former … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged Barbara Madeloni, Charter schools, Common Core standards, Council of Great City Schools, Diane Ravitch, Educational testing, Mass. Teachers Association, MCAS testing, National Assessment of Educational Progress, No Child Left Behind, PARCC testing, President Obama, Secretary Arne Duncan, Wellesley College | Leave a comment

Daring a public change of heart

Posted on January 4, 2011 by aronsbarron

Often, elected officials vote yea in committee and nay on final passage of a bill so they can have it both ways. How many officials, elected or appointed, can you name who have done a complete, authentic 180 on an important … Continue reading →

| Tagged Bill Gates, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Diane Ravitch, NAEP, No Child Left Behind, Race to the Top | Leave a comment

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