Yes, it's Christmas day, but I am a creature of habit, so for those of you who, for whatever reason, have some time on your hands, here's this week's list of read-worthy writing. Have an excellent day!
When It Comes to Charter Schools, Facts Matter
Wendy Lecker's interview with Robert Cotto, Jr. about some of the claims being made by charters in Connecticut (and elsewhere)
Anatomy of a Failure: How a Promising LA Charter Came Apart at the Seams
One more look at how the world of charters really works. Or rather, how it doesn't work at all.
The Complicated History of America's First Union-Backed Charter Effort
The title is a tiny bit misleading, but here, again, a story of exactly how a charter effort comes off the rails.
The Charter School Profiteers
Allie Gross was going to teach in a Detroit charter to make a difference. What she found changed her mind. This piece is from 2014, but it's yet another good look inside the charter machine.
The Movies That Doesn't Exist and the Redditors Who Think It Does
This is not directly related to education at all, but it's still a fascinating look at how we spread and hold onto "facts" that just aren't so.
Protect Public Ed
44 teachers of the year have combined forces to speak up for public education. There isn't much at this site yet, but it's worth paying attention.
China Helps Game SATs
Reuters continues to be teh go-to source for journalism about the SAT. Here's a closer look at how China maintains a thriving cheating industry for the venerable test.
Is This The Most Dangerous Member of Trump's Cabinet
The Big Think, a website outside the education community, with a consideration of Betsy DeVos as the most destructive proposed cabinet member
What School Grades Really Say
An editorial from Evansville, Indiana takes a cold hard look at which school grades actually tell us (hint: not how good the schools are)
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