California Democrats Blast Efforts to Reform Schools...

[YvonneCa]

...LA Times: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-democrats-20130415,0,2919125.story?track=rss

"People can call themselves Democrats for Education Reform — it's a free country — but if your agenda is to shut teachers and school employees out of the political process and not lift a finger to prevent cuts in education, in my book you're not a reformer, you're not helping education, and you're sure not much of a Democrat," said state Supt. of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, a registered Democrat whose office is nonpartisan.

THIS from CA State ED leader!

[Starry Messenger]

1. <3!!

I really love Torlakson.

[YvonneCa]

2. So do I. I am really glad he...

...is speaking out and that he...as an educator...knows we need educator voices to get public education right.

[We People]

3. I hope someone is listening to him!

After 30+ years of undermining our schools, it's about time common sense and fairness ruled the day once again.

[Squinch]

4. Could the pendulum be swinging? Please?

[YvonneCa]

5. Some think...

...so: http://dianeravitch.net/2013/04/15/breaking-news-california-democratic-party-blasts-corporate-education-reform/

[Squinch]

6. Diane Ravitch needs to be cannonized.

[LWolf]

7. It's about time.

[YvonneCa]

8. I just LOVE our CA Democrats...

...especially on this issue. It IS about time. And I think it will eventually make a difference...maybe not perfectly, but it will help educators keep public education strong and promote valuing of educators' voices.