By Devin Boyle, Director of Communications
DFER Seen & Heard:
- Education advocacy group honors RI Education Commissioner Gist (Providence Journal)
- DFER’s WA State Director, Lisa Macfarlane, pens “Why you should vote yes on charter school bill (I-1240)” for the Ballard News Tribune
- “Just because a parent’s school selection isn’t a neighborhood school doesn’t disqualify them from advocating for excellent public education,” says DFER’s Huffman (Catalyst Chicago)
From DFER’s Blog:
- DFER Announces Winners of 2012 ‘Brian Bennett Education Warrior Awards’ (DFER Blog)
- “Who Wants to Play Romney Bingo?” asks DFER’s Charles Barone (DFER Blog)
- “Etch A Sketch in Full Effect,” by Omar Lopez (DFER Blog)
- “The Crammer’s Pre-Debate Guide to Education Issues,” by DFER’s Charles Barone (DFER Blog)
In Related News:
- Despite fears about teacher evaluations and job security, the New Haven approach is looking pretty reasonable (Huffington Post)
- Reports says, “On Education, U.S. Doesn’t Match Rhetoric With Action” (Education Week)
- WA’s Everett Herald recommends a yes vote on charter schools
- Chicago teachers give their new contract a big thumbs up reports the Chicago Tribune
- Harvard study finds that public charter schools can be great options for parents and students
- Gyllenhaal’s decision to star in Won’t Back Down says a lot abt how ed reform is moving from the margins to mainstream says Andy Rotherham (Time)
- “Can Public Schools Really Change? Why New Haven’s ambitious new education strategy might actually succeed” (Slate)
Fun with Infographics & More:
- Postcard | Why aren’t conservatives upset about Romney acting moderate?
- Flash mob doing Romney’s policy positions as performance art (See here)
- Bo turns 4! See his campaign poster for Obama here
- Postcard | Romney cut off Jim Lehrer so much at the debate that even Kanye thought it was over the line
- Infographic | National Scores show declining college readiness – By the Numbers & Scores
Events:
- Oct 16th “Debating Education in the 2012 Election (and Debate Watching Party)” featuring DFER’s Barone – Get the details here
- Oct 17th “After Chicago: The future of teacher unions” featuring DFER’s Joe Williams – Get the details here
Call to Action:
- Contribute to DFER
- Support our Reformer of the Month
- Sign our Statement of Principles
And, as always – Have a great weekend!