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Diane Ravitch Defends Public Education (Original Post)
Starry Messenger
Jul 2012
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Great speech --- considered in it's entirety. I don't get the kudos to Ms. Weingarten.
Smarmie Doofus
Jul 2012
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MichiganVote
(21,086 posts)1. K&R
proud2BlibKansan
(96,793 posts)2. I see myself in the crowd.
Thanks for posting.
She was terrific.
Starry Messenger
(32,342 posts)3. Too exciting!
I'm so glad you got to hear her talk. It's electrifying and must have been so inspiring to be there!
Smarmie Doofus
(14,498 posts)4. Great speech --- considered in it's entirety. I don't get the kudos to Ms. Weingarten.
She ( Ravitch) seems to be describing a different person than the person I've been listening to and reading about for the past five years or so.
proud2BlibKansan
(96,793 posts)5. Randi was on fire Friday
Her staff reports she's concerned about disillusioned members. She's reportedly determined to be more responsive to member concerns.
We shall see, eh?