I wanted to share Jennifer Berkshire’s interview with Penn Professor Joan Goodman, who talks about the broader network of Mastery schools. These schools have just opened up in Camden: EduShyster: You’re the author of an article called Charter Management Organizations and the Regulated Environment: Is It Worth the Price?that’s the single best overview of *no excuses* … Continue reading Guest Post: Submission for Kids at Mastery…
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We’ve already had pep rallies for our new “No Excuses” schools here in Camden. But do we really understand the philosophy behind these schools? This week, national scrutiny has been brought to the aggressive, controlling techniques used in “No Excuses” schools. These techniques are being critiqued as rote learning and even child abuse. This is … Continue reading Mastery, Uncommon and the “No Excuses” philosophy…
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Last night I attended the Camden School District’s latest town hall, part of a series of meetings specifically designed to familiarize Camden residents with the new charter groups that will be “turning around” schools in the fall. It was inspirational to see education professionals committed to their students and parents. It was also only half … Continue reading Education Town Hall: Half a Conversation…
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