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Transparent Christina: CLASS SIZE AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:52:19 -0500

It’s not as intuitive as it seems, it seems……… Full .pdf: HERE Our discussion suggests that even if one were sure about what the impact of a class-size reduction policy would be on students’ learning, the desirability of implementing such a policy would depend on a careful weighing of its benefits and costs and of alternative [...]

Transparent Christina: Achievement data not yet available….new regulation proposals from DOE….

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:22:25 -0500

FULL .PDF: 13 DE Reg 708 12-01-09 7.6.2 Districts having Partnership Zone schools and Partnership Zone charter schools shall work with the Department to implement a plan from the list below. The District may request funding from the Department for implementation of these provisions. 7.6.2.1 School Closure Model, in which a district closes a school [...]

Transparent Christina: Why Business Leaders Should Not Be in the Driver’s Seat: Ravitch

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:59:42 -0500

Last week, an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal by Harold E. Ford Jr. (chairman of the Democratic Leadership Council), Louis V. Gerstner Jr. (former chairman of IBM), and Eli Broad (founder of the Broad Foundations) enunciated the new wisdom about school reform. (Leave aside the fact that these three have never reformed [...]

DelawarePolitics.net: Do Charter Schools matter?

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:42:28 -0500

Number of comments: 2

A new Stanford study will cast doubt in some minds about the effectiveness of Charter Schools. The study had novel methodology and was very complicated. It compared individual charter school students with group averages of traditonal public school students. It did not compare the individual student’s gain or loss from the [...]

DelawareLiberal.Net: 30K New Troops to Afghanistan

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:17:04 -0500

Number of comments: 12
The Presidant gave a speech this evening to West Point cadets. The strategy is the surge part deux. 30,000 new troops to Afghanistan to stabilize the situation and support the shitty government there. Then start pulling the troops out in 18 months. Many soldiers will miss only a single Christmas. As [...]

Transparent Christina: Has anyone else besides me noticed that……

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:58:20 -0500

right before the DOE makes a major announcement, there is significant editorial activity in the News Journal from corporatist enablers of education reform? http://www.vision2015delaware.org/resources/11-29-09-TNJ-Intense%20and%20worth%20the%20effort.pdf http://www.vision2015delaware.org/resources/11-29-09-TNJ-How%20Delaware%20leads%20the%20way.pdf http://www.vision2015delaware.org/resources/11-29-09-TNJ-Supporting%20an%20educational%20portfolio.pdf All above were from 11/29…. Then today: KABOOM! Posted in Uncategorized [...]

Transparent Christina: Significant progress?

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:37:32 -0500

Schools that joined the Network in 2007 have made significant progress in the practices that directlyaffect teaching and learning, with particularly impressive gains in instructional leadership byprincipals. It is noteworthy that this effect is apparent to all staff members within the schools-thosewho receive network training and those who have not. [...]

DelawarePolitics.net: Beau Botches another Murder Case

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:36:11 -0500

Number of comments: 1

In what is becoming another all too familiar pattern, Delaware’s Department of Justice under the leadership of Delaware’s chief nepotism beneficiary has dropped another murder charge, this being the fourth time this year.

In what can only be described as an incredible display of incompetence, the Biden Justice Department quietly [...]

DelawarePolitics.net: If the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:04:51 -0500

Saint Paul asked that question 1950 years ago and it is still relevant. Is the administration looking to win victory or placate critics? Is the ruling regime looking for a way to get home or a way to protect home?

If the security of the world is at stake, why do [...]

Dave Burris: One Word

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:46:42 -0500

As you know, I’m presenting a webinar on Thursday for the Small Business Administration on social media and marketing your business on the Internet. As I’ve put some new flourishes on my Powerpoint, I was looking for some clarity. So I asked myself, “if I could only use one [...]

DelawareLiberal.Net: Note to the Media — The Science of Climate Change is NOT a Horserace

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:26:54 -0500

Number of comments: 15
And I guess that I should cop to the fact that this note is to Allan Loudell who I heard do an appalling report on the tempest in a teapot that are these emails that wingnuts are insisting are some kind of catastrophe. In this interview, Allan was speaking to a [...]

Delaware Way: DC City Council Passes Gay Marriage

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:49:00 -0500

From TPMDC ~ Bravo!

By a vote of 11-2, the D.C. City Council voted to legalize same sex marriage in the nation's Capitol today.

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Delaware Way: Carper And Friends: Mum and Maybe On Public Option Amendment

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:38:00 -0500

TPM is fishing for something to report but DEM Senators would rather circle-jerk ~

Carper will soon be meeting with conservative Democrats to discuss the progress of the alternative. "[Senator Carper] got something set for tomorrow night," Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE) told me. "we'll know more then, hopefully."

Carper demurred' [...]

Redwaterlily's Ramblings: Baltmimore’s Mayor found Guilty

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:19:34 -0500

Just heard that Baltimore’s mayor Sheila Dixon was convicted – she was found guilty on 1 of the 5 counts – “Fraudulent Misappropriation”.

Didn’t think they would do it, since it took so long for the jury to deliberate.

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The Colossus of Rhodey: Willful ignorance

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:53:00 -0500

Environmentalists just don't care about Climategate. No matter what. It really is a religion to these 'bats.... [...]

The Colossus of Rhodey: Libs no longer worried about "Willie Horton"

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:49:00 -0500

... and the supposed racism he invokes. That's because now it's a Republican [former] governor -- Mike Huckabee -- who commuted the sentence of killer Maurice Clemmons. (See also here, among many other MSM stories.) I wonder if the MSM... [...]

Kilroy's delaware: Delaware falls to Von Duncan; Markell drops to knees

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:08:30 -0500

Number of comments: 2
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Delaware Way: Markell Honored The Fallen And Thanked State Troopers "For The Risks You Take And Sacrifices You Make Every Day" In A Memorial Service Today

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:18:00 -0500

(presser)Markell Honors State Troopers For Their SacrificeSMYRNA – Gov. Jack Markell today praised the fallen members of the Delaware State Police who have given their lives while protecting the public. He also thanked the family members of the fallen troopers for supporting their loved ones while the troopers worked to [...]

Kilroy's delaware: Will DE Secretary of Education violate charter school laws?

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:03:41 -0500

Delaware to change education policy to compete for federal grant If Delaware is a recipient of a Race to the Top grant, the state’s lowest-performing schools would join a “Partnership Zone” and receive an influx of funding and support. Districts in the partnership zone will be able to have more funding flexibility [...]

Delaware Way: Bloomberg News Reports: Senior Goldman People Have Loaded Up On Firearms In Case Of A Populist Uprising

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:51:00 -0500

Update: Ryan McCarthy points as Vanity Fair takes Goldman DOWN. And more on juicy generalized bankster badness from Zero Hedge (via Dylan Ratigan's twitter) ~ Deep Thoughts From James Melcher Of Balestra Capital - Must Read
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DelawareLiberal.Net: State’s Plan To Strengthen Delaware Schools

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:48:59 -0500

Number of comments: 8
Gotta love timing, and since I’m on an education kick today I might as well post on the latest press release. (Full content below) Interesting stuff, and a lot of it good, but I’m a blogger so I have to focus on my concern. The one area of this plan [...]

Delaware Way: Petition Congress To Oppose The Stupak Amendment And UpHold Gender Equality In Health Care Reform Legislation

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:40:00 -0500

From the inbox ~

The House health care bill that passed last month was an historic milestone. But, like all bills, it wasn't perfect. In particular, the bill contained an amendment offered by Congressman Bart Stupak of Michigan which would deny millions of women access to abortion services, services they' [...]

Delaware Way: Petition Harry Reid To Ensure That The Health Care Reform Bill Gets An Up Or Down Simple Majority Vote On The Senate Floor

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:21:00 -0500

From the inbox~

The public option is once again under assault in the Senate.
The Republicans are attempting to use a procedural tactic known as a "filibuster" to indefinitely delay a substantive vote on the health care bill. A filibuster requires sixty votes to overcome, so by using this tactic [...]

Delaware Way: Crib Notes On Cap And Trading Our Way To 17 Million New Jobs' Worth Of Prosperity

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0500

From the inbox, Think Progress reports ~
Heat up the economy by cooling down the planet

...The Recovery Act made a down payment for clean energy jobs, primarily through public spending. But the creation of a carbon market would drive private investment away from pollution and into clean [...]

Red Clay Now: While Were At It, Maybe We Should Consider Consolidating the Three Counties Too!

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0500

After consolidating the 19 school districts, we should consider consolidating the 41 Representative Districts, the 21 Senate Districts, the 23 County Councils in all three counties, and the 8 Districts in Wilmington. Then, we could consolidate New Castle, Sussex, and Kent Counties into one county. After all that, maybe Delaware [...]

Children and Educators First!: State Releases Comprehensive “Plan to Strengthen Delaware’s Schools”

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:44:00 -0500

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DelawareLiberal.Net: Tuesday Open Thread

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:00:30 -0500

Number of comments: 12
It’s Tuesday and it’s December! Can you believe how fast this year went by? It’s time for an open thread to tell us what’s on your mind. Post away. Here’s a follow-up from yesterday’s story on Huckabee and his granting of clemency for (now deceased) alleged cop-killer Maurice Clemmons: In most cases, [...]

Kilroy's delaware: Saving 50 million dollars does nothing to repair public schools

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:31:05 -0500

Number of comments: 1
State Auditor Tom Wagner presented a fine report however, what is the human cost? We all agree local control is a vital part of succesful schools and in fact that’s one benefit charter schools enjoy. Saving 50 million dollars only to plug it back in education in other areas sounds fine. [...]

Delaware Corporate and Commercial Litigation Blog: Chancery Court Appoints Receiver of Dissolved Corporation Pursuant to DGCL Section 279 Despite Three-Year Period in Section 278

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:13:50 -0500

In the Matter of Texas Eastern Overseas, Inc., No. 4326-VCN (Del Ch. Nov. 20, 2009), read opinion here. This Chancery Court decision addressed the petition for the appointment of a receiver of a dissolved corporation.

The goal of the petition in this case was to allow a company called AmeriPride to sue [...]

DelawareLiberal.Net: Pro-Life?

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:00:49 -0500

Number of comments: 6
A member of the Ugandan parliament who is also a member of the religious group “The Family” (prominent U.S. members include John Ensign, Tom Coburn, Mark Sanford and Bart Stupak – the Cheat Street crew) has proposed a new law in Uganda: The Ugandan parliament is currently considering an “Anti-Homosexuality Bill,” [...]

Delmar DustPan: Good Journalism

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:05:00 -0500

The News Journal recently (Nov 16) had an article on Jeffrey L. Sparenberg donating a flag from the USS Cole to the Delaware Military Museum. In the article he said he was on the USS Cole at the time of the attack. The News Journal said they had received a [...]

DelawareLiberal.Net: Flip Floppin’ McCain

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:00:06 -0500

Number of comments: 3
I’m not even sure of the best word to describe this story. Is McCain just lying and hoping nobody can remember his health care plan from last year? Is he just become senile? Is he just a douchenozzle? Is McCain bitter, a hypocrite, a liar, a hypocritical liar? John McCain, yesterday, [...]

Dave Burris: School Consolidation

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:55:26 -0500

Number of comments: 5

State Auditor Tom Wagner released a report today analyzing the cost savings from consolidating the state’s 19 school districts into 4. Here is the PDF report.

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Delmar DustPan: Buy American Toys - 1948 Ad

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:22:00 -0500

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Delmar DustPan: Mardela Springs Christmas Heritage Tour This Sunday

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:35:00 -0500

The Fourth Annual Christmas Heritage Tour at Mardela Springs will usher in the Christmas holiday on Sunday December 6, 2009 from 4 to 7 pm all over this historic Wicomico County town.

Sixteen buildings will be open throughout the town, which will be beautifully decorated and lighted. A [...]

DelawareLiberal.Net: Do We Need To Merge School Districts, Or A New Mindset?

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:30:21 -0500

Number of comments: 15
In today’s News Journal, State Auditor R. Thomas Wagner Jr. claims that consolidating Delaware’s 19 school districts could save the state 50 million a year. Those against the idea cite problems such as a loss of local control and the need to level up salaries. The salary argument seems [...]

DelawareLiberal.Net: Obama To Outline Afghanistan Strategy Tonight

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:00:19 -0500

Number of comments: 15
Tonight at 8 PM Obama will be giving a speech at West Point to explain his administration’s plans for Afghanistan. We’ve already heard some details – he’s adding at least 30,000 more troops and plans to have deadlines, including a deadline for leaving by 2017. The revised strategy for Afghanistan that [...]

DelawareLiberal.Net: ‘Bulo Remembers 2009-Today: “Bad Sex in Fiction”

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:32:44 -0500

Number of comments: 1
I am El Somnambulo, and I’m a listaholic. All this month, I’ll bring you a selected survey of those Year-End lists that intrigue my sick mind and that you might enjoy as well. Most of the lists I use can be found at this site. There aren’t a whole lot of [...]

TommyWonk: Reorganizing DNREC

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:43:00 -0500

Last year Bill Lee and Charlie Copeland proposed that DNREC be split into two pieces, drawing a line between Natural Resources and Environmental Control. It seemed an odd time to propose creating a new cabinet department, but one can give Lee and Copeland credit for putting forward a substantive [...]

DelawarePolitics.net: Painted Into A Corner

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:40:46 -0500

Number of comments: 7

President Obama is scheduled to give a prime time address to the nation tonight explaining his Afghanistan strategy. Well it only took him since August to decide what it would be.

I fear that this president has been too concerned with the political fall-out from any decision that he [...]

Delaware Way: On Stemming Foreclosures And Creating Jobs From Think Progress

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:46:00 -0500

A few items from the Progress Report ~

Treasury's mortgage modification program has produced zero permanent repayment plans. CalculatedRisk comment rescue ~

After requesting in March for help, I was offered a modification in late July. I made trial payments, accepted it, got it notarized per instructions, and sent [...]