It's that time again. And while the interwebs get quietish this weekend (fingers crossed) here's some good reading to catch up on. Remember to share!
In this Revolutionary School Some Teachers Have To Go On Unemployment
Fast Company ran a piece back in April about how the gig economy has come to one particular charter outfit. It's one more not pretty look at how hard this is on teachers (and therefor, their students).
Is Louisville Ground Zero?
Jeff Bryant looks at how the fight over schools becomes a fight over local control and whether or not the rich and powerful can buy their way past democracy.
Ohio Probes Charter School Operators Accused of Defrauding Parents
Oh, look! A charter school operator in Ohio turns out to be scamming parents. Again.
How America Is Breaking Public Education
You probably saw this one, but just in case you missed it, a look at how crushing teachers is messing up education.
Dispute Over Contract Highlights Clash of Priorities
A look at TNTP's attempt to cash in in Philadelphia, and the various other reformster groups that have joined it at the feeding trough.
Are You a Mentor or a De-Mentor?
A nice piece with self-check for attitude issues.
Tearing It Up
It's about tear art in history class, but it's also about the process by which teachers decide whether or not try something and whether or not to keep it.
Adequate and Equitable Funding: Are They Unreachable Goals?
Jan Resseger with some excellent reflection on the problem.
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