When Black Civil Rights Groups Hurt Black Children | Dropout Nation: Coverage of the Reform of American Public Education Edited by RiShawn Biddle

Agree or not with the position taken by Mr. Biddle, this is a good debate to have in the black community. We need to develop a fact based understanding of the whole reform question, and then settle on positions that truly put kids first.




When Black Civil Rights Groups Hurt Black Children | Dropout Nation: Coverage of the Reform of American Public Education Edited by RiShawn Biddle

Charles Murray and shiftless, lazy whites - The Washington Post

Charles Murray and shiftless, lazy whites - The Washington Post

Beyond Grade Retention and Social Promotion

Beyond Grade Retention and Social Promotion

National Association of School Psychologists

National Association of School Psychologists


See article on grade retention and promotion. Excellent information for parents facing a retention decision or situation.

Achievement gap widening between Asian American students and everyone else - The Washington Post

Achievement gap widening between Asian American students and everyone else - The Washington Post

Study Links School Safety to Achievement, Relationships

This study should encourage those who do not feel poverty or the neighborhood dooms a student to failure.


Study Links School Safety to Achievement, Relationships

Dorsey Amicus FINAL 4.18.11(Story of the Confed flag in Caddo parish)

Dorsey Amicus FINAL 4.18.11

Parents, teachers seek federal probe of D.C. erasing scandal - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post

Parents, teachers seek federal probe of D.C. erasing scandal - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post



Now comes another allegation of widespread cheating on standardized tests. Here the issue touches Michelle Rhee. Rhee is an individual I think has some good ideas in the area of accountability for teachers and administrators. However, any expectation of improved results, must carry with it an equally clear expectiation of results with integrity.

People must be allowed to fail if there has been no clear cut change in strategy or practices that can drive improvement. Simply to demand achievement of a streatch goal with no material structural changes breeds a climate in which cheating will occur.

And, any organization should vigourously test or audit itself to insure the complete integrity of results that are significant and dramatic from past performance. To do otherwise is to be a partner in the crime. I hope that is not the case with Rhee. But, a good investigation should tell the whole story. Read the blog post in The Answer Sheet.

NAACP wants Confederate flag removed at Caddo Courthouse | Shreveporttimes | shreveporttimes.com

The need for an environment free of oppressive symbols is clear. This especially applies to the place that should represent equal treatment for everyone under the law. This flag will not come down easy. But, it will come down some day.



NAACP wants Confederate flag removed at Caddo Courthouse | Shreveporttimes | shreveporttimes.com

Vision 2020/Frequently Asked Questions.pdf (application/pdf Object)

Frequently Asked Questions.pdf (application/pdf Object)

Failing Grades on Civics Exam a ‘Crisis’ - NYTimes.com

Failing Grades on Civics Exam a ‘Crisis’ - NYTimes.com