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I Have Only One Thing to Say to Jeff Bliss, the Kid Who Criticized His Teacher on YouTube

May 12, 2013 By Nicholas Ferroni 18 Comments

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As a nationally-recognized educator, who takes his profession very seriously, Nicholas Ferroni goes on record as supporting Jeff Bliss’ rant against his teacher.

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How to Truly Evaluate a Teacher

May 2, 2013 By Nicholas Ferroni 8 Comments

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How do you define greatness in a teacher? Nicholas Ferroni insists it’s about caring, empowerment and commitment – not standardized tests.

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Victor Rivers is Not a Woman

April 25, 2013 By Dennis Danziger 6 Comments

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The former Dolphins player smashes stereotypes of men and boys as victims of domestic violence.

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Teachers Refusing to Give Tests: Why We Should Support Garfield High School

January 21, 2013 By Emery Petchauer 3 Comments

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Dr. Emery Petchauer explains why the community should stand behind teachers who refuse to administer standardized tests in our schools.

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55 Years in School: Teachers Get the Short Straw During Evaluation

March 20, 2012 By Carl Bosch 5 Comments

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Want to evaluate teachers by student achievement? Fine, but we have to make it fair.

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55 Years in School: The Unrealistic Expectations of NCLB

March 14, 2012 By Carl Bosch 6 Comments

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Carl Bosch asks who exactly thought No Child Left Behind was a good idea.

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