A Message from Teachers in the Era of Trumpism
This year at school, kids are scared
A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government. In a republic, what species of knowledge can be equally … Continue reading
Democracy In Education
Saving Public Education
An Evening of Dialogue with Diane Ravitch and Yong Zhao
By Roscoe Caron, Larry Lewin and Rachel Rich It is certainly true that Betsy DeVos, Donald Trump’s new U.S. Secretary of Education, poses a distinct … Continue reading
A Stick into the Spokes
Opting out of testing
Testing season is upon us — again. During April, May and June, students take weeks of Smarter Balanced Math and Language Arts tests. This is in … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Countries
A Teacher’s Reflection on Her Visit to Finland
“It’s all about attention. We all want to be heard.” That was my friend Tuuli Lehtisalo’s response to how to best serve students. It’s still … Continue reading
Democracy and Education
Too Young to Test?
By Roscoe Caron and Laura Farrelly Kindergarten: It’s German for “children’s garden.” Kindergarten is traditionally based on playing, singing, story-time, creative activities and social interaction. … Continue reading
What Happened?
Defeated 4J School Board Candidates Reflect on May Election
by Community Alliance for Public Education Last May’s Eugene 4J school board elections were the most contested in recent memory. Community Alliance for Public Education … Continue reading
Latino Students: What Matters
A Q&A with LCC’s Jim García
Jim García is the Chicano/Latino Student Program Coordinator at Lane Community College. For more than 39 years, he has worked with and advocated for K-16 Latino … Continue reading