Comments on: A closer look at spending and test scores in East Bay schools http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/2011/09/07/a-closer-look-at-spending-and-test-scores-in-east-bay-schools/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:33:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Theresa Harrington http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/2011/09/07/a-closer-look-at-spending-and-test-scores-in-east-bay-schools/comment-page-2/#comment-43306 Theresa Harrington Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:54:23 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/?p=3494#comment-43306 Although this is mostly unrelated to this blog, here’s my story about the Pleasant Hill dome theater: http://www.contracostatimes.com/twitterl/ci_23076092/doomsday-dome-theater-some-still-trying-rewrite-script

Two things that do remind me of this blog are the fact that some consider the CineArts theater to be an educational institution because of the types of cultural films it shows, and some people are upset by what they perceive as a lack of transparency in the city’s approval process.

]]> By: Theresa Harrington http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/2011/09/07/a-closer-look-at-spending-and-test-scores-in-east-bay-schools/comment-page-2/#comment-43282 Theresa Harrington Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:03:01 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/?p=3494#comment-43282 On an unrelated note, I’m working a General Assignment shift today, covering the last day of movies at The Dome in Pleasant Hill: http://www.contracostatimes.com/twitter/ci_23065867/pleasant-hills-dome-movie-theater-screens-fade-black

If anyone wants to comment for this story, please call me at 945-4764 or email me at tharrington@bayareanewsgroup.com.

]]> By: Doctor J http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/2011/09/07/a-closer-look-at-spending-and-test-scores-in-east-bay-schools/comment-page-2/#comment-43215 Doctor J Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:09:48 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/?p=3494#comment-43215 @TH#77 Ugly — especially in the high schools. Students can’t learn if they are not in school.

]]> By: Theresa Harrington http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/2011/09/07/a-closer-look-at-spending-and-test-scores-in-east-bay-schools/comment-page-2/#comment-43212 Theresa Harrington Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:53:39 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/?p=3494#comment-43212 The state has released more detailed data for suspensions and expulsions in 2011-12: http://www.contracostatimes.com/twitter/ci_23066217/state-releases-first-detailed-data-student-suspensions-and

]]> By: Theresa Harrington http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/2011/09/07/a-closer-look-at-spending-and-test-scores-in-east-bay-schools/comment-page-2/#comment-43200 Theresa Harrington Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:53:54 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/?p=3494#comment-43200 FYI, I live tweeted part of the San Ramon PTA Legislative Advocacy Day at Twitter.com/tunedtotheresa. Also, I’m uploading videos from state and federal legislators; San Ramon Valley, Moraga and Acalanes superintendents; and the the CA PTA President at YouTube.com/tunedtotheresa.
Here is my story about the PTA event, which includes comments from elected officials about state and federal school funding: http://www.contracostatimes.com/twitter/ci_23066049/pta-leaders-message-elected-officials-schools-need-more
By the way, I saw an MDUSD CAC rep there! :)

]]> By: Doctor J http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/2011/09/07/a-closer-look-at-spending-and-test-scores-in-east-bay-schools/comment-page-2/#comment-43180 Doctor J Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:57:31 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/?p=3494#comment-43180 @TL#74 Sorry, but I disagree. I have cited several research studies on this blog — just take a look at the massive gains last year in the 3 SIG elementary schools that implemented longer instructional days as a condition of the SIG grants. The studies, which you can find on the US Dept of Education website, support the very results we saw last year. And there are many more positive results that can be measured by standardized testing — but its not a cure-all, just a tool.

]]> By: Theresa Lozac'h http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/2011/09/07/a-closer-look-at-spending-and-test-scores-in-east-bay-schools/comment-page-2/#comment-43176 Theresa Lozac'h Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:48:39 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/?p=3494#comment-43176 Lots of research has been published on standardized testing and what can and cannot be correlated with it. What can be correlated with high achievement in standardized testing are two things (1) high socio-economic status and (2) maternal education levels. That is it. Nothing else….not even instruction.

]]> By: Hermine Feola http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/2011/09/07/a-closer-look-at-spending-and-test-scores-in-east-bay-schools/comment-page-1/#comment-10216 Hermine Feola Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:53:38 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/?p=3494#comment-10216 A round of applause relating to your blog.Much appreciate it. Want more.

]]> By: g http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/2011/09/07/a-closer-look-at-spending-and-test-scores-in-east-bay-schools/comment-page-1/#comment-8025 g Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:13:55 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/?p=3494#comment-8025 On 8/23 the Board approved two new members to the Oversight Committee indicating that they had been voted on and approved by the rest of the Committee. Does anyone know when the “C” meeting was held and these new folks approved? Nothing against them, as we haven’t heard from them yet, but the only possible open meeting was the 6/16/11 meeting (no actual minutes posted YET). 6/16 was the “Power point” meeting. Did they vote in new members that night?

]]> By: Dan http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/2011/09/07/a-closer-look-at-spending-and-test-scores-in-east-bay-schools/comment-page-1/#comment-8022 Dan Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:30:38 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/onassignment/?p=3494#comment-8022 Hey Everyone,

They just changed the Measure C Oversight Committee meeting date from Sept. 15th to Sept. 22nd.

Why such a late change? What about all the people who have arranged their schedule for the last month so they could attend and observe the illegalities for themselves?

I would bet my bottom dollar this is an attempt by Pedersen and Ferrante to quash dessent among the public. Wonder what the Grand Jury will think of that?

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