From Mark Naison re NPE/Fairtest Collusion

It has come to my attention that the Monty Neill, the head of Fair Test, in issuing a statement about the Opt- Out Movement's tremendous progress refused to list any leaders of United Opt Out as local contacts for the movement despite repeated requests by UOO leaders to do so. This comes several months after a leader of Network for Public Education produced a brief history of the Opt Out movement that tolally left out the contributions of United Opt Out and its leaders. I find this exclusion of United Opt Out from narratives of a movement they did so much to start and which they play a leading role in deeply troubling. Whatever the reasons for this "freeze out," it is unconscionable and unacceptable. The uncompromising militancy of United Opt Out and the fierce integrity of its leaders is a tremendous asset to students, teachers and families facing well financed efforts to privatize the nation's schools. I support them 100 percent. They are among the best fighters we have. With a Brooklyn Accent by Mark Naison  Dealy Hall 640 Bronx, NY 10458 USA  Sent to  phila.ken@gmail.com —  Unsubscribe  Delivered by

Holy Moses Batman! Arne Met with the Badass Teachers!

The BATS Swoop Down on Department of Education

From With a Brooklyn Accent

The party's over but looks like the Badass Teachers, a group of people who have devoted their lives to educating children, had a meeting with Arne Duncan. The party at the DoE was  a lot of fun and nice to see new faces. The music was particularly good and the speakers, weather and entertainment was just what teachers needed this summer.

Ok, waiting for a response.

Mark Naison Tells It Like It Should Be: Get Lost, Tisch

To Mark, thank you.

From Mark:
Bronx Common Core Forum where I call for the resignation of Regents Chair Merryl Tisch