Campbell Brown's Big Attack on Public Education | Presidential Candidates' Failing Grades on K-12 Ed | Corinthian Colleges on the Hot Seat

EDUCATION: TOP STORIES THIS WEEK - March 29, 2016 Campbell Brown: The New Leader of the Propaganda Arm of School Privatization Kali Holloway, AlterNet The former anchor is helping the billionaire-backed charter lobby spread the gospel of education reform. READ MORE» How a 'Campus Free Expression Act' in North Carolina Actually Aims to Suppress Student Speech Alex Kotch, AlterNet Conservative UNC leadership tries to stifle campus activism. Protests turned violent in clashes between students and police officers. READ MORE» Ignored, Uninformed and for the GOP, Crazy for Charters: Presidential Candidates Get an F Grade on K-12 Public Education Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet Democrats have mixed messages. Republicans are gung ho for K-12 privatization despite huge flaws. READ MORE» Exposing a For-Profit College's Cynical Project to Make Money From Kids With Low Self-Esteem By Annie Waldman, Pro Publica Newly released emails and PowerPoints show firsthand Corinthian Colleges' predatory practices. READ MORE» School Removes 'Namaste' From Mindfulness Practice After Parents Complain About 'Scary' 'Far East' Religious Stuff By Kali Holloway, AlterNet Cause this is 'Murica. READ MORE» This Christian Mom Made a Rap Song Attacking Trans Kids—and Thought the Internet Would Want to See It By Bethania Palma Markus, Raw Story She should stick to her day job. READ MORE» Why Students Need to Know There Is No One Right Answer By Peter Greene, Curmudgucation The belief in 'one right answer' is the paving stone on the road to totalitarianism.  READ MORE» Trump Loves the Poorly Educated—and They Love Him Right Back By David Masciotra, Salon Trump is taking advantage of his supporters using psychology rather than reason. READ MORE» New Head of Education Policy in NY Declares: As a Parent, 'I Would Opt-Out, Too' By Monica Disare, Chalkbeat New York The new schools chancellor spoke about the need to rebuild trust with parents. READ MORE» You are subscribed as: bsamad2007.adnan@blogger.com SUPPORT ALTERNET | CONTACT US | PRIVACY POLICY | UNSUBSCRIBE © 2015 Independent Media Institutes All Rights Reserved 1881 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703