Category Archives: EDUCATION

EPIC: DoD Collecting Sensitive Student Data

Posted on April 19, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

This news from the EPIC website is disturbing.

EPIC Uncovers DOD Student Data Collection Procedures: The Department of Defense has released to EPIC documents on the “Joint Advertising and Market Research Studies” Recruiting Database.

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The Common Core Weekend Reads – 4-19-15

Posted on April 19, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

These are the Common Core Weekend Reads for April 19, 2015.

This is a review of the past week of news on Common Core nationwide and in North Carolina.

Articles are organized by category.

Prior Edition of Weekend Reads: 4-12-1 Continue reading →

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Pearson Is Everywhere: Dumped By LA School District

Posted on April 16, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

Welcome back to another edition of Pearson Is Everywhere!

Last time we looked at Pearson’s cozy relationship with the Gates Foundation.

Today, we look at LA Unifed School District’s decision to dump Pearson’s iPad software like a bad habit.

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Pearson Is Everywhere: Pearson and Gates Edition

Posted on April 14, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

Welcome back to another edition of Pearson Is Everywhere!

Last time we looked at Pearson’s staggeringly large profits, including profits made from the testing of our children.

Today, we look at related topics and the ties between the Gates Foundation and Pearson. In particular, the formation of the Digital Promise League.

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NC Academic Freedom Alliance Event – April 18th

Posted on April 13, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

The Asheville Tea Party will be hosting the NC Academic Freedom Alliance for an event on Saturday, April 18th.

Press release below.

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The Common Core Weekend Reads – 4-12-15

Posted on April 12, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

These are the Common Core Weekend Reads for April 12, 2015.

This is a review of the past week of news on Common Core nationwide and in North Carolina…

KEEP READING – TOP COMMON CORE STORIES – TWEETS – VIDEO Continue reading →

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