We only have three days to make a VERY strong impression on the members of Congress before they vote on the ESEA Reauthorization on 12/2. Three days. They won’t even be releasing the final bill until tomorrow. I saw somewhere, either on Facebook or Twitter, someone put out a plea to have the members of Congress let the public view this for 60 days. For something as important as the future of education I am inclined to agree. I don’t think it will happen. This is the bill that the corporate education reformers are salivating over. As well as the politicians who have the most to gain.
It wouldn’t shock me if Delaware Governor Jack Markell has known for months what is going to be in the final draft. Because all indications point to the very agendas he has been having HIS Department of Education and HIS Secretary of Education inflict on Delaware. These are crafty and sneaky people, whose sole existence is to do the Governor’s bidding. Like little minions without a mind of their own. I love how this bill “allows” states to create their own accountability systems but the ESEA Flexibility waivers demanded it from most states. Even though it wasn’t congressionally approved and merely “guidance”. It’s almost like the US DOE and the States knew exactly what was going to be in this bill…
Call your state members of Congress TODAY! Time is running out!
The Season Of Myths 