Democracy and Education
Greg Jobin-Leeds is Co-Founder of the Schott Foundation for Public Education and Access Strategies Fund. He writes and speaks on successful social movements, highly effective international educational practices, school leadership and political strategies. A former high school teacher and teacher trainer, he is a public school parent. This blog is no longer being updated.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
CFED shows shocking statistics on poverty in America -- and dangerous implications for education
The recent release by the Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED) of their 2012 Assets & Opportunity Scorecoard contains alarming statistics, an unconscionable portrait of this democratic nation.
School & District Management
Opinion
IBM Says Students Inept in Math and Science
In a recent article by CNN, executives from IBM say that available positions are difficult to fill because candidates are not skilled enough in math and science.
Families & the Community
Opinion
Guest Bloggers to Write on Education Policy and Movement Building
Over the next few months, I will be inviting several guest bloggers to post their ideas, inspiration, experiences and knowledge.
Families & the Community
Opinion
11 Things you can do to support Occupy
11 Things you can do to support the Occupy movement right now.
School & District Management
Opinion
Occupy Wall Street's Goals and Public Education
I have been getting many emails and comments about the last blog. Fewer people are asking about detailed demands for Occupy after my last blog. But several want more specifics. This blog focusses on some concrete ideas that organizations can demand. As mentioned in earlier emails, no one speaks for occupy; this list is compiled from positions that I have heard and would like to see.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
What Does Occupy Envision? Why Occupy is Not Putting Out A Clear List of Demands
Part III of V
There is a difference between a policy demand and a movement goal. A movement is more visionary and broader. Movements are made up of people from many policy campaigns. Movements shift conversations and are not satisfied with a narrow policy victory. Organizations and campaigns stand on the shoulders of the movement. As Rinku Sen says, organizations fight for clear demands; movements change the conversations and create a psychic shift.
There is a difference between a policy demand and a movement goal. A movement is more visionary and broader. Movements are made up of people from many policy campaigns. Movements shift conversations and are not satisfied with a narrow policy victory. Organizations and campaigns stand on the shoulders of the movement. As Rinku Sen says, organizations fight for clear demands; movements change the conversations and create a psychic shift.
School & District Management
Opinion
What is Occupy Doing Now?
I am interrupting my 5 part series to answer questions I am getting about what Occupy is doing now.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
Occupy Wall Street's Goals and Public Education (Part II)
The Occupy movement has expanded exponentially due to the inaccessibility of the American dream. Like the conditions that allowed for the Arab Spring to grow: massive unemployment, poor schools, increased food, health, and housing costs.
Families & the Community
Opinion
Occupy Wall Street's Goals and Public Education
Part I -- Who is Occupy Wall Street and what does Occupy believe in? Occupy is made up of nurses, teachers, auto workers, homeless vets, students and even conservatives who all fervently believe the 99% can reclaim democracy, build a just society and create a better world for everyone.
International
Opinion
History of the current Chilean student movement
From Egypt to New York to Puerto Rico, London, and Greece, youth-led struggles throughout the world are giving hope and confidence that we can once again provide a fully funded opportunity for all children to succeed in public education, from preschool to college.
School Climate & Safety
Opinion
Chile and the International Education Reform Struggle
U.S. educators, students, parents, policymakers, and Occupy activists can learn a lot from Chilean students.
Early Childhood
Opinion
The International Occupy Movement and Public Education
Occupy Wall Street, in tandem with similar movements across the world, is raising critical issues and exposing how our education system reflects larger economic inequalities.