As we start of a new school year, with Labor Day marking a time of transition, let’s embrace the opportunities ahead with optimism and unity. To our educators: Your dedication shapes the future, and your resilience makes a difference in the lives of every student you teach. Parents: Your involvement is vital—your partnership with schools…
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Good News on “Willful Defiance” Suspensions in Oakland and What We Need Next
Usually a letter signed by the ACLU to your school or district is not a good thing. This one was a pleasant surprise sent to our principal, Leo Fuchs, at Learning Without Limits, recognizing the success in eliminating “willful defiance” suspensions. This mirrors some broader statewide efforts, that are starting to gain traction and that we should…
Is Success Academy Getting a Raw Deal?
Once again, disturbing practices at NYC’s Success Academy Charter Management Organization have surfaced. This time it’s a teacher dressing down a first grader, it’s tough to watch, but here’s the video. Earlier this year the CMO was under scrutiny for its so-called “Got to go“ list. To some Success is getting undue scrutiny, and to…