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TNTP Making Big Bucks from the Destroy Public Education (DPE) Movement

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When TNTP comes to town, public school is targeted for education disruption. It is a cash cow for ambitious reformers, advancing its self-interest by attacking experienced teachers, SAYS DIANE RAVITCH“TNTP -- The New Teacher Project-- is a spin-off of failed  Teach for America, and produces papers that undermine teacher professionalism and it works to circumvent proven teacher training led by universities. It also works to gain control of pedagogy in a way that narrows curriculum. Why? It is all about cutting costs and business transactions. It does not improve the quality of education in America; it harms it.” Yet, Nothing changed with its unsatisfactory ratings, -- TNTP is a major player in the world of education policy.  Be forewarned when you hear TNTP ..TrustNothingTheyPromote."

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I began teaching in 1963,; Ba and BS in Education -Brooklyn College. I have the equivalent of 2 additional Master's, mainly in Literacy Studies and Graphic Design. I was the only seventh grade teacher of English from 1990 -1999 at East Side (more...)
 

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