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Entries by Martin J. Blank from 03/2012

Improving the Conditions for Teaching and Learning

| Posted 03.14.2012 | Huffington Post
Read More: Public Schools, Teacher Quality, Oakland, Child Poverty, Teacher Evaluations, Oakland Unified School District, Community Schools, Education Reform, Schools, Huffington Post News

When there are distractions in the classroom and in children's lives, teachers have a harder time doing their job. That's not an excuse, that's reality.

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Education Is a 'Both-And' Issue

| Posted 03.23.2012 | Huffington Post
Read More: No Child Left Behind, Education, Teacher Evaluations, Poverty, Community Schools, Undefeated Documentary, Education Reform, Broader Bolder Alliance, Huffington Post News

Recent reports suggest that the "both-and" approach of community schools - effective teachers, more opportunity and support -- is a great strategy for helping kids succeed.

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