The Doc Is In

The True March Madness

drpezz — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:03:06 GMT

Has anyone created a March Madness bracket for the Race to the Top states? It really is the true madness. Filed under: Money Read More......(read more)

The Ministry of Truth At Work

drpezz — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:21:36 GMT

How would Winston feel about Texas schools? Hopefully, much like the historians feel. Filed under: History Read More......(read more)

Texas Is Doomed

drpezz — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:49:47 GMT

Want to know why Texas has the reputation it does? Here you go. Filed under: Administration Read More......(read more)

It Has Begun

drpezz — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:44:40 GMT

Here is the first piece of bad news for employees, schools, and districts. Filed under: Money Read More......(read more)

A Union Ain’t Perfect But…

drpezz — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:26:25 GMT

I know unions have their shortcomings and I know some unions have been agents of stasis, but I see more positives than negatives, especially in my local. Here is a quick brainstorming list of why I approve of my union (state and local): My local uses...(read more)

WEA-RA

drpezz — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:49:07 GMT

I’m going to the WEA-RA in Spokane. Anyone else going? Filed under: Union Read More......(read more)

Science Rocks!

drpezz — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:50:46 GMT

Here is one more reason I find science fascinating. Filed under: Study Read More......(read more)

Union Busting

drpezz — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:44:55 GMT

High transient population. High poverty. High number of second language students. Yep, must be the teachers’ fault. But let’s call it what it is: union busting. As one Washington Post editorial writer said : It’s no wonder that Education Secretary Arne...(read more)

Oh, Yeah?! I Could Be President!

drpezz — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:11:46 GMT

Who needs to do math homework to succeed in life? Not everyone. Filed under: Snarky Read More......(read more)

Race To The Top…Or Bottom?

drpezz — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:27:58 GMT

I had a conversation with the superintendents in my district last week, and we discussed the implications of getting on board the Race To The Top bus. According to the superintendent, one requirement for even asking for funds awarded to the state if the...(read more)

6 For 1: What a Deal!

drpezz — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:35:50 GMT

A while back I wanted my students to write more, but I knew I didn’t have the time to assess more. So, like Miniver Cheevy , I “thought, and thought, and thought/ and thought about it…scratched [my] head and kept on thinking…/coughed, and called it fate,/...(read more)

The Most Relaxed Man in Education

drpezz — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:49:50 GMT

Bad Taste Alert: I bet he was the chillest teacher ever . He was probably buds with everyone in school, most likely seeded his classes with happiness, and assuredly didn’t mind being blunt. I’m guessing his students lit up every time he entered the room....(read more)

Should We Be Worried?

drpezz — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:15:31 GMT

Here is an alarmingly eye-catching portion of an education article : De facto segregation is alive and well in public schools in virtually every state, but is more common in charter schools – an educational option increasingly endorsed in state and national...(read more)

Should AP Stand for Appropriate Placement?

drpezz — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:49:09 GMT

Year after year Newsweek publishes its list of the “best” high schools in America ( like this one ), and newspapers around the nation rush to print and comment on the standings ( like this one ). Essentially, the rankings are based on how many AP exams...(read more)

The Great Debate

drpezz — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:12:33 GMT

Over at the Seattle Times a blog post from Ed Cetera has sparked some conversation around the water cooler in our English Department. In the posting Ed Cetera wonders why people love J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye, and then he mentions his love for...(read more)