This is for every teacher who refuses to be blamed for the failure of our society to erase poverty and inequality, and refuses to accept assessments, tests and evaluations imposed by those who have contempt for real teaching and learning.
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A friend with children in the local elementary school has been posting (mostly positive) CC info and comments on her FB page. She's a highly involved, highly engaged, politically 'liberal' parent. (Note: We met through the first Obama campaign and she still can't find or overlooks anything negative about any of his actions.) She is a PTA mom; active and concerned. In threads on her page, discussions of CC by her fellow elem parents range from 'no issues' to effusive. One parent commented that it reminded her of 'when we were in Montessori school when we were little!' Just now, she messaged me to let me know that last night at open house, her kids' teachers were positive about CC. (I responded 'of course,' and will go back and elaborate, including letting her know I've been required to attend workshops espousing the value of CC and 'how to communicate positively with parents' regarding CC.
I've shared information with her, articles and such. I don't hold out much hope, as I believe if Obama were opposed to this, she would be, too. But if anyone has any particular links to articles they've found helpful, please share. Could be I've missed a few!