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US Department of Pearson: Thinking the unthinkable: Why Bill Gates and Arne Duncan need to go

Dear Bill and Arne, We’ve written a story that is unthinkable.  Or is it?  We discovered you and Steve may be bowing out of Microsoft entirely, but will you and Arne bow out of the DOE too?  Who will replace … Continue reading

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An Open Letter to Big Brother Bill Gates by teacherbiz

Dear Big Brother Bill: You know that feeling you get when you think you’re doing something good—and then you realize you’re actually doing harm? Wait…you might not. Hold that thought. WOW—I have so many things to say to you. In … Continue reading

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inBloom Data Mining: “This is the United States of America. Parents and teachers have a right to know.” ~ Chasidy White, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

  Dear Bill and Melinda, I am a teacher, and I have kept a close watch on the millions of dollars you have spent for the Common Core State Standards Initiative. Most teachers and administrators are unaware the actual standards … Continue reading

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