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National education scandals

The Social Network wins big with Golden Globes, still loses with students

Last weekend, the Golden Globes handed out four awards to the cast and crew of the movie The Social Network. For those uninitiated, this movie...
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Should the public school pay for a private tutor? Part 3

If you missed part 1 click here If you missed part 2 click here In order to justify any sort of reimbursement from your school you need to keep...
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Should the public school pay for a private tutor? Part 2

In part one, we left off at the options for parents regarding their options about how to make sure their child catches up academically with their...
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Is blaming a child and parents for being molested by school staff acceptable?

Apparently this practice is perfectly acceptable at Saddleback High School in Santa Ana California. Blogger Gustavo Arellano has been keeping track...
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Texas school district trying to sue parents of autistic child into bankruptcy

Imagine you went to visit your autistic child's classroom and found him squished under a desk, alone and neglected. When you tried to advocate...
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Education dollars for consultants casino cash, not kids

Sacramento California: The Sacramento Bee published an appalling story on California School Board (CSBA) association's executive Scott Plotkins...
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The vultures in special education: New Jersey district spends $23,000 in fake legal fees!

Imagine your surprise when you find out your school district has spend a $23,000 in legal fees on a due process case against you and your child...
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Teacher who kicked 5 year old autistic out of class now refused to wear mike for deaf child

Wendy Portillo, a Florida teacher was suspended from teaching for one year after it had been discovered that she subjected her kindergarten class...
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California special education parents, the US DOE wants your feedback NOW

To All California Families, On September 27, the U.S. Department of Education will be visiting the California Department of Education, Special...
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Super Duper points out Mattel DID sue first

But we knew that didn't we? Like British Petroleum who claims publicly it "will take care of its oil well disaster victims", yet as...
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