Monthly Archives: October 2013

The Latest New Orleans Miracle

Posted on October 25, 2013 by garyrubinstein

Anytime there is a press release from the Louisiana Department of Education, I know I have some work to do. Two years ago it was how the RSD had the highest percent growth even though that statistic is exaggerated for … Continue reading →

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The Death of math

Posted on October 19, 2013 by garyrubinstein

Galileo once wrote “Mathematics is the language with which God has written the universe.”  It is said that over the door of Plato’s Academy were the words “Let no one ignorant of geometry enter.”  Indeed, the word ‘Mathematics’ comes from … Continue reading →

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Common Core vs. Common Sense

Posted on October 10, 2013 by garyrubinstein

Four times a year the American Federation of Teachers publishes a magazine called American Educator.  Though I generally like what they have to say in this publication, I was somewhat disturbed by the cover story of the recent issue.  The … Continue reading →

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Saving Public Ryan

Posted on October 7, 2013 by garyrubinstein

There’s nothing more dangerous than a first year TFAer who is having an easy time.  And don’t tell them that they’re having an easy time or they will protest that it is not easy, but actually the toughest thing they’ve … Continue reading →

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The Id, The Ego, and The Super-Rhee-go

Posted on October 4, 2013 by garyrubinstein

Reformers have been obviously working on re-vamping their public images.  People are tiring of their empty promises, their overly simplistic remedies, and their unwillingness to engage in an honest discussion about what is and isn’t working.  So the reformer’s reformer, … Continue reading →

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