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Group Encourages Ditching Standardized Tests

HuffingtonPost.com | Joy Resmovits | Posted 01.06.2012

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Last year, stress about Pennsylvania's state standardized tests caused third grader John Michael Rosenblum to start scratching himself so hard in his ...

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The 'Alien Structure' of Education, and Other Thoughts

John Merrow | Posted 10.03.2011

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John Merrow

In this age of accountability, testing is punitive. That's the bottom line, and that's what must be addressed, but we can't abandon testing or accountability.

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To Save Our Schools, Wear Sunblock and Bring Ideas

John Merrow | Posted 09.25.2011

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John Merrow

The acronym SOS is catchy and convenient for Saturday's march and rally. But what are protestors hoping to save our schools FROM? And, just as important, what are they FOR?

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Is PERMANENT a Useful Word in Haiti?

Heather Paul | Posted 05.25.2011

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Heather Paul

Temporary food supplies, emergency shelters, transient family situations, and short-term fixes have been a reality in Haiti since the earthquake. For children, "temporary" has become a devastating perpetual condition.

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Creating Community in LA: A Safety Net for Singers

Michael Sigman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michael Sigman

A small but mighty outfit, the 25-year-old Society of Singers helps songsters with doctor visits, counseling, or basic and often emergency assistance.

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Is Hillary Nomination Offer A Red Herring?

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Weigant

You've got to ask yourself -- why is this the only story that has leaked in this fashion from the transition team?

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