https://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." --George Bernard ShawenCopyright Frustrated Teacher (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 08 Feb 2020 19:30:00 GMTWed, 10 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMTEducationBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/3a8fc6ab-7397-4651-9cfa-dac34acb12d6_tftbtr3.jpghttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." --George Bernard Shawfeeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comeducation,tft,school reform,soschat,facts not fluff,high-stakes testing,teachers,education reform,nclb,reformThe Frustrated TeachernoEducation Reform exists for rich people to get richer at the expense of our children.episodichttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/10/10/tfts-soschat-radioEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/10/10/tfts-soschat-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/10/10/tfts-soschat-radioWed, 10 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMT#TFTRadio E2 Tonight is a re-broadcast of my conversation with Dave Russell. Well, the audio sounded terrible as I was re-broadcasting, so I shut down Dave and Sid and I and played music instead. Sorry. 00:38:00The Frustrated TeachernoSOSChat,Education,School Reform,High-stakes testing,facts not fluffTonight is a re-broadcast of my conversation with Dave Russell. Well, the audio sounded terrible as I was re-broadcasting, so I shut down Dave and Sid and I ahttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/10/03/tfts-soschat-radioEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/10/03/tfts-soschat-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/10/03/tfts-soschat-radioWed, 03 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMT#TFTRadio E1 Welcome to TFTRadio Episode 1. SOSChat has died. The SOS movement has gone to the other side and now support the Common Core. I do not. 01:00:00The Frustrated TeachernoSOSChat,Education,School Reform,High-stakes testing,facts not fluffWelcome to TFTRadio Episode 1. SOSChat has died. The SOS movement has gone to the other side and now support the Common Core. I do not.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/09/26/tfts-soschat-radioEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/09/26/tfts-soschat-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/09/26/tfts-soschat-radioWed, 26 Sep 2012 02:00:00 GMTTFT's #SOSChat Radio Episodes 5 and 7 Better Late Than Never Tuesdays from 6-7pm Pacific time #SOSChat happens on Twitter. You should participate! #SOSChat exists to spread the word on education reform, exposing lies, discussing trends with experts, and taking apart the nonsense. 140 characters is tough. We need something more, in addition. So I am going to do radio for the hour following #SOSchat each and every week on Tuesday from 7-8pm Pacific. Call in. We need to talk about all this! Frequently and loudly! 02:01:00The Frustrated TeachernoSOSChat,Education,School Reform,High-stakes testing,facts not fluffTuesdays from 6-7pm Pacific time #SOSChat happens on Twitter. You should participate! #SOSChat exists to spread the word on education reform, exposing lies, dhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/09/12/tfts-soschat-radioEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/09/12/tfts-soschat-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/09/12/tfts-soschat-radioWed, 12 Sep 2012 02:00:00 GMTTFT's #SOSChat Radio E8 Tuesdays from 6-7pm Pacific time #SOSChat happens on Twitter. You should participate! #SOSChat exists to spread the word on education reform, exposing lies, discussing trends with experts, and taking apart the nonsense. 140 characters is tough. We need something more, in addition. So I am going to do radio for the hour following #SOSchat each and every week on Tuesday from 7-8pm Pacific. Call in. We need to talk about all this! Frequently and loudly! 01:30:00The Frustrated TeachernoSOSChat,Education,School Reform,High-stakes testing,facts not fluffTuesdays from 6-7pm Pacific time #SOSChat happens on Twitter. You should participate! #SOSChat exists to spread the word on education reform, exposing lies, dhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/08/30/who-is-tftEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/08/30/who-is-tft/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/08/30/who-is-tftThu, 30 Aug 2012 03:30:00 GMTWho Is TFT? People keep asking me who I am. Well, I will tell you. (This is a re-broadcast of an earlier show that was removed due to technical issues but is now being put up again. It originally aired in March? 2012) 01:35:00The Frustrated Teachernoeducation,poverty,School,the frustrated teacher,TruthPeople keep asking me who I am. Well, I will tell you. (This is a re-broadcast of an earlier show that was removed due to technical issues but is now being phttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/08/29/tfts-soschat-radioEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/08/29/tfts-soschat-radio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/08/29/tfts-soschat-radioWed, 29 Aug 2012 02:00:00 GMTTFT's #SOSChat Radio E6 Tonight we welcome Dan McConnell (@DMaxMJ) and Mark Friedman (@mfriedman10), a couple of lowly teachers, like me. We will discuss a bunch of stuff, including Professional Development (PD), sarcasm and other stuff. Mark's bio: My name is Mark Friedman, great to meet you. I’ve taught social studies and worked in the Rochester City School District in Rochester, New York for close to six years. Before becoming a teacher, I worked in several after-school programs, strengthening relationships with families and students in the community. Dan's bio: I live in rural central NY, and have been teaching for about thirteen years. My wife and three young girls mean everything to me, and I have been very worried about the path of education policy for the sake of my own children and those who don't have the resources to "choice" away from the path of destruction. It seems that everything counterproductive, the things that dehumanize our children and isolate people from each other, are the things being forced upon public schools. People are not numbers, and shouldn't be identified and defined by numbers. The good news is that the people have numbers on their side-if they are willing to fight the push and come together. 02:05:00The Frustrated TeachernoSOSChat,Education,School Reform,High-stakes testing,facts not fluffTonight we welcome Dan McConnell (@DMaxMJ) and Mark Friedman (@mfriedman10), a couple of lowly teachers, like me. We will discuss a bunch of stuff, includinghttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/08/10/tft-interviews-jabreel-chisleyEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/08/10/tft-interviews-jabreel-chisley/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/08/10/tft-interviews-jabreel-chisleyFri, 10 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMTTFT Interviews Jabreel Chisley   Jabreel is:@enragedstudent Nerdy teenage education blogger and ponderer who just happens to be a eschooler and a future lawyer in family and education law. Windham, Ohio   Jabreel is a self-described reformer. He's also just a kid. He took up my challenge to come here and defend his ideas. 01:02:00The Frustrated TeachernoSOSChat,Education,School Reform,Young people,StudentsJabreel is:@enragedstudent Nerdy teenage education blogger and ponderer who just happens to be a eschooler and a future lawyer in family and education law.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/08/09/tft-interviews-stephanie-rivera-and-zak-malamedEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/08/09/tft-interviews-stephanie-rivera-and-zak-malamed/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/08/09/tft-interviews-stephanie-rivera-and-zak-malamedThu, 09 Aug 2012 02:00:00 GMTTFT Interviews Stephanie Rivera and Zak MalamedStephanie Rivera is a 20 year old Rutgers student working towards her teaching degree, and is the author of teacherunderconstruction.com. She believes in the power of the students and experienced educators making collaborative decisions in reform. Twitter: @stephrrivera Zak Malamed (@ZakMal) is an 18 year old advocate for the student voice in education policy. He considers himself to be both a political and social activist who is passion driven. Recently, he has organized the #stuvoice Twitter chats and StuVoice.org to enhance and empower the student voice. Zak was president of his high school’s Student Government and has held many other leadership roles as both a student advocate and a student organizer. He looks forward to pursuing a career in public service and hopes to see that track begin as we collaborate to bring the student voice to life. 01:03:00The Frustrated Teachernoeducation,Students,School Reform,TFT,facts not fluffStephanie Rivera is a 20 year old Rutgers student working towards her teaching degree, and is the author of teacherunderconstruction.com. She believes in the pohttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/08/08/tfts-soschat-radio-e4Educationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/08/08/tfts-soschat-radio-e4/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/08/08/tfts-soschat-radio-e4Wed, 08 Aug 2012 02:00:00 GMTTFT's #SOSChat Radio: E4 Ttonight we welcome Mona Davids, who tweets as @nycparentsunion She and I had tweets about things. We will discuss it.  01:00:00The Frustrated TeachernoSOSChat,Education,School Reform,High-stakes testing,facts not fluffTtonight we welcome Mona Davids, who tweets as @nycparentsunion She and I had tweets about things. We will discuss it.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/08/01/tfts-soschat-radio-e3Educationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/08/01/tfts-soschat-radio-e3/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/08/01/tfts-soschat-radio-e3Wed, 01 Aug 2012 02:00:00 GMTTFT's #SOSChat Radio: E3 Tuesdays from 6-7pm Pacific time #SOSChat happens on Twitter. You shoul participate! #SOSChat exists to spread the word on education reform, exposing lies, discussing trends with experts, and taking apart the nonsense. 140 characters is tough. We need something more, in addition. So I am going to do radio for the hour following #SOSchat each and every week on Tuesday from 7-8pm Pacific. Call in. We need to talk about all this! Frequently and loudly! 01:16:00The Frustrated TeachernoSOSChat,Education,School Reform,High-stakes testing,facts not fluffTuesdays from 6-7pm Pacific time #SOSChat happens on Twitter. You shoul participate! #SOSChat exists to spread the word on education reform, exposing lies, dihttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/07/25/tfts-soschat-radio-e2Educationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/07/25/tfts-soschat-radio-e2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/07/25/tfts-soschat-radio-e2Wed, 25 Jul 2012 02:00:00 GMTTFT's SOSChat Radio: E2 Tuesdays from 6-7pm Pacific time #SOSChat happens on Twitter. You should participate! #SOSChat exists to spread the word on education reform, exposing lies, discussing trends with experts, and taking apart the nonsense. 140 characters is tough. We need something more, in addition. So I am going to do radio for the hour preceeding #SOSchat each and every week on Tuesday from 5-6pm Pacific. Call in. We need to talk about all this! Frequently and loudly! 01:01:00The Frustrated TeachernoSOSChat,Education,School Reform,High-stakes testing,facts not fluffTuesdays from 6-7pm Pacific time #SOSChat happens on Twitter. You should participate! #SOSChat exists to spread the word on education reform, exposing lies, dhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/07/18/tfts-soschat-radio-e1Educationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/07/18/tfts-soschat-radio-e1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/07/18/tfts-soschat-radio-e1Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTTFT's SOSChat Radio: E1 Tuesdays from 6-7pm Pacific time #SOSChat happens on Twitter. You should participate! #SOSChat exists to spread the word on education reform, exposing lies, discussing trends with experts, and taking apart the nonsense. 140 characters is tough. We need something more, in addition. So I am going to do radio for the hour preceeding #SOSchat each and every week on Tuesday from 5-6pm Pacific. Call in. We need to talk about all this! Frequently and loudly! 01:31:00The Frustrated TeachernoSOSChat,Education,School Reform,High-stakes testing,facts not fluffTuesdays from 6-7pm Pacific time #SOSChat happens on Twitter. You should participate! #SOSChat exists to spread the word on education reform, exposing lies, dhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/07/04/tft-interviews-cap-leeEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/07/04/tft-interviews-cap-lee/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/07/04/tft-interviews-cap-leeWed, 04 Jul 2012 02:00:00 GMTTFT Interviews Cap Lee Cap Lee (@caplee62) says I fail kids by serving the SBES (Slavery Based Education System) but he doesn't really know that. He doesn't know me. He makes assumptions. That's not a good idea. He had some strong words for me and others on the #SOSChat last week. I asked him here to talk about it. He was (is?) worried it will be an ambush (he called me "Rush"). I never do that to guests, so his worry is unfounded. 01:07:00The Frustrated TeachernoSOSChat,Education,Accusations,TFT,Cap LeeCap Lee (@caplee62) says I fail kids by serving the SBES (Slavery Based Education System) but he doesn't really know that. He doesn't know me. He makes assumpthttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/06/10/sobronxschool-has-knowledge-proof-of-a-conspiracyEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/06/10/sobronxschool-has-knowledge-proof-of-a-conspiracy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/06/10/sobronxschool-has-knowledge-proof-of-a-conspiracySun, 10 Jun 2012 22:00:00 GMTSoBronxSchool Has Knowledge (Proof?) Of A Conspiracy! For real! SoBronx, aka Pete Zucker (or is it the other way around?), is given a chance to expose what seems to be a job termination conspiracy eminating from the top --a certain Marsha Elliott from PS 154-- that is filled with lies, slander, and deciet! Juicy! 01:00:00The Frustrated Teachernoeducation,Bronx,lies,Pete Zucker,EmploymentFor real! SoBronx, aka Pete Zucker (or is it the other way around?), is given a chance to expose what seems to be a job termination conspiracy eminating fromhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/05/28/tft-interviews-jersey-jazzmanEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/05/28/tft-interviews-jersey-jazzman/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/05/28/tft-interviews-jersey-jazzmanMon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTTFT Interviews Jersey JazzmanJersey Jazzman is the quickest draw in the edublogosphere. Made a stupid comment or tweet -- a Kinsley gaffe?-- Jersey will call you out within minutes on his blog. Jersey doesn't hold back and he knows his stuff. This will be an informative, interesting, possibly musical show! From Jersey Jazzman himself: "Jersey Jazzman was a professional musician for many years before becoming a teacher. JJ has taught at all levels from K to 12 in Florida and New Jersey. His blog has become a cornerstone in the resistance against the destruction of New Jersey's outstanding public schools under Governor Chris Christie. His writing combines statistical analysis, investigative reporting, and a health dose of snark to cut through the corporate reform movement's deceptions." So, there. Effing join us! 01:35:00The Frustrated Teachernoeducation,Jersey Jazzman,School,reform,jazzJersey Jazzman is the quickest draw in the edublogosphere. Made a stupid comment or tweet -- a Kinsley gaffe?-- Jersey will call you out within minutes on his bhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/05/12/bronx-teacher-aka-pete-zucker-is-running-for-officeEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/05/12/bronx-teacher-aka-pete-zucker-is-running-for-office/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/05/12/bronx-teacher-aka-pete-zucker-is-running-for-officeSat, 12 May 2012 22:00:00 GMTBronx Teacher AKA Pete Zucker Is Running For Office Seriously, he is. He is running for Union Rep or Chapter Leader or whatever in The Bronx, an American hell-hole, where he is a teacher or something. He, like all politicians, tried to pay me to put him on the air and lob softballs his way. I said I would do it for free. I might not though. Lob softballs that is. If there is time I will discuss some of my own reactions to a couple of recent issues: Charles Blow's article and SOS imploding. 01:18:00The Frustrated Teachernoeducation,Bronx,Politics,Pete Zucker,UnionsSeriously, he is. He is running for Union Rep or Chapter Leader or whatever in The Bronx, an American hell-hole, where he is a teacher or something. He, likehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/04/21/tft-is-bored-and-childess-today-musicEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/04/21/tft-is-bored-and-childess-today-music/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/04/21/tft-is-bored-and-childess-today-musicSat, 21 Apr 2012 21:00:00 GMTTFT Is Bored And Childless Today--Music! It's realy that simple. I am bored, have killer tunes to share, so I will. I think I will play some Grateful Dead. And maybe some other stuff. 01:00:00The Frustrated TeachernoTFT,music,Grateful Dead,Education,PoliticsIt's realy that simple. I am bored, have killer tunes to share, so I will. I think I will play some Grateful Dead. And maybe some other stuff.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/28/two-male-jewish-elementary-school-teachers-talk-about-shitEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/28/two-male-jewish-elementary-school-teachers-talk-about-shit/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/28/two-male-jewish-elementary-school-teachers-talk-about-shitWed, 28 Mar 2012 02:00:00 GMTTwo Male Jewish Elementary School Teachers Talk About Shit Tonight is just The (Mind Of A) Bronx Teacher, aka @SoBronxSchool, aka South Bronx School and me, TFT, aka The Frustrated Teacher, aka @TFTeacher, or whatever. Bronx and I rail against the corporate take-over of our schools all the time. We hassle the rich guys on occasion. Some call us over the top. Bronx is, for sure. Me, well, um, see... We haven't chosen a topic yet. We don't need to. We're a couple of Jews. Ashkenaze Jews, at that. I think you should call in. 02:29:00The Frustrated TeachernoTFT,Bronx Teacher,Education,Jews,PoliticsTonight is just The (Mind Of A) Bronx Teacher, aka @SoBronxSchool, aka South Bronx School and me, TFT, aka The Frustrated Teacher, aka @TFTeacher, or whatever.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/22/tft-interviews-michael-butzEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/22/tft-interviews-michael-butz/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/22/tft-interviews-michael-butzThu, 22 Mar 2012 02:00:00 GMTTFT Interviews Michael ButzMike Butz and I met at the Students First Facebook Page where we engage in armed combat over education reform policies, especially those pushed by Michelle Rhee and her Students First Lobbying group. Mike is not a teacher. He is, however, a concerned and loving father who worries about America's education system. Joining us on the show --maybe-- will be a few other folks who engage in respectful debate at the SF FB page. Hopefully we will have Dave Russell, Eileen Doherty, Jane Howard, Jon Lubar, Sahila Changebringer, Sarah Attleson, Diane Hanfmann and Stuart Rhoden (doubtful). (Mike's bio to follow) --But suffice it to say that Mike, bless his heart and musical taste, is a Deadhead. Good for him. Me too. Michael is: Director of Compliance and Quality Improvement, Illinois College of Optometry and Illinois Eye Institute Michael is an expert in the health care quality improvement, compliance and patient safety fields.  Michael has led quality, compliance, training, and corporate communication initiatives in both hospital and ambulatory care settings.  Michael has created and led physician and staff education programs that have resulted in facility-wide certification by national healthcare facility accrediting bodies.  He is also a published author. 02:29:00The Frustrated TeachernoMichelle Rhee,Students First,education reform,Michael Butz,School ReformMike Butz and I met at the Students First Facebook Page where we engage in armed combat over education reform policies, especially those pushed by Michelle Rheehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/21/tft-plays-some-killer-music-againMusichttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/21/tft-plays-some-killer-music-again/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/21/tft-plays-some-killer-music-againWed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTTFT Plays Some Killer Music Again Some good, possibly weird, maybe never heard before. Unless you want to call in and ask me about education, or kids, or whatever.... Or, some awesome guest will be on! Who knows?! 01:01:00The Frustrated TeachernoSurprise,slide guitar,blues,Rock n Roll,Susan TedeschiSome good, possibly weird, maybe never heard before. Unless you want to call in and ask me about education, or kids, or whatever.... Or, some awesome guest whttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/14/tft-pays-you-some-killer-slide-guitar-from-derek-trucksMusichttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/14/tft-pays-you-some-killer-slide-guitar-from-derek-trucks/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/14/tft-pays-you-some-killer-slide-guitar-from-derek-trucksWed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTTFT Plays You Some Killer Slide Guitar From Derek Trucks Derek Trucks plays awesome slide guitar. Also, Susan Tedeschi, Warren Haynes, Cesar Rojas, David Hidalgo, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Steve Gadd and more! 00:59:00The Frustrated Teachernomusic,slide guitar,Derek Trucks,Rock n Roll,Susan TedeschiDerek Trucks plays awesome slide guitar. Also, Susan Tedeschi, Warren Haynes, Cesar Rojas, David Hidalgo, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Steve Gadd and more!https://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/09/tft-welcomes-gideon-steinEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/09/tft-welcomes-gideon-stein/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/09/tft-welcomes-gideon-steinFri, 09 Mar 2012 21:00:00 GMTTFT Welcomes Gideon Stein Gideon Stein is the co-founder and President of Future Is Now Schools, a national organization focused on developing politically and economically sustainable school models. Future Is Now is opening its first turnaround at John McDonogh Senior High School in New Orleans in late summer 2012. Gideon is a partner with Argyle Holdings LLC, a real estate development company of premier  residential properties in Northern Manhattan. Previously, Gideon was the founder, Chairman and CEO of Omnipod, Inc., the leading on-demand provider of real-time messaging to the enterprise market, until its sale in 2005 to MessageLabs Group, Ltd., one of the world’s largest private software companies (and now a division of Symantec). In addition, Gideon is actively involved in providing excellent educational opportunities to underserved children throughout the country. Gideon is the Vice Chairman of Success Academy Charter Network, was the founding Chairman of the board of Success Academy Harlem 5, serves on the board of directors of Success Academy Upper West (where his daughter is in first grade) and Green Dot New York, a unionized charter high school in the Bronx. Gideon serves as the Chairman of the Tapestry Project as well as NYC Common Communities and is a member of the Advisory Board of Families for Excellent Schools. Gideon is a director and member of the investment committee of the Moriah Fund, a private foundation. In addition, Gideon serves on the International Council and Investment Committee of the New Israel Fund. Gideon also served on the board of directors of the Real Silk Investment Company, a publicly traded regulated investment company, until its sale to Lord Abbett Affiliated Funds. Gideon graduated with honors from Wesleyan University with a degree in Economics and History. 00:45:00The Frustrated TeachernoTFT,charter schools,Gideon Stein,Education Reform,SOSChatGideon Stein is the co-founder and President of Future Is Now Schools, a national organization focused on developing politically and economically sustainable shttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/06/tft-interviews-florida-principal-brian-killeenEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/06/tft-interviews-florida-principal-brian-killeen/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/06/tft-interviews-florida-principal-brian-killeenTue, 06 Mar 2012 23:30:00 GMTTFT Interviews Florida Principal Brian Killeen Brian Killeen Principal, I have been the principal of Highland Elementary School for the past 8 years.  I lead a school in which 99% of our students are on Free or Reduced Lunch and all but a handful of students are either immigrants or children of immigrants.  Our school has the 2nd highest homeless population in the area.  The native tongue of the majority of our students is Kanjobal, an unwritten, Native American language found mainly in Guatemala.  From the very beginning of my term here at Highland, we realized that in order to level the playing field for our students we must build our family/early childhood education program.  We are determined to do just that.  Our long range plan is to provide an education to all 2-4 year olds and their families in our section of the City of Lake Worth. Innovative Practice Through our Bridges Program at Highland, we take a “whole family” approach to early childhood education.  We believe that we must not only educate the child in our Pre-K program, but we must also address the needs of the entire family in order to ensure that the gains we make in Pre-K are sustained over time.  Our belief is that if the family’s needs are met, the parents can better participate as their children’s educations high school.  Therefore our Bridges Program works with families to ensure that they have shelter, food, medical care, parenting skills, knowledge of our educational system, GED and ESOL classes for parents and older siblings, mentors for older siblings as well as a quality Pre-K education (starting at age 2). 00:45:00The Frustrated Teachernoeducation,TFT,early childhood education,Education Reform,RTTTBrian Killeen Principal, I have been the principal of Highland Elementary School for the past 8 years.  I lead a school in which 99% of our students are on Fhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/02/tft-welcomes-alex-the-public-school-studentEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/02/tft-welcomes-alex-the-public-school-student/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/03/02/tft-welcomes-alex-the-public-school-studentFri, 02 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMTTFT Welcomes Alex The Public School Student "Alex is a high school student in the public schools. Going to an unconventional has allowed him to learn the education system and laws’ influencing what is happening inside his schools walls. On the verge of his school closing Alex began his political actions.   He believes that the only way for us to have promising future as a county—education needs to be individualized to allow students to be independent instead of a product.   Creating an organization, encouraging students to speak out about their education, Students 4 Our Schools, began in the beginning of January with the goal to lead the students voice in an education reform." 00:39:00The Frustrated Teachernoeducation,students,tft,Education Reform,SOS Chat"Alex is a high school student in the public schools. Going to an unconventional has allowed him to learn the education system and laws’ influencing what is hahttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/02/29/tft-interviews-david-l-russellEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/02/29/tft-interviews-david-l-russell/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/02/29/tft-interviews-david-l-russellWed, 29 Feb 2012 04:30:00 GMTTFT Interviews David L. Russell Dave Russell holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Elementary Math Education. He left industry to teach and work to affect positive change in American Math Education. While working as a middle school math teacher, he has served as the Union Co-Chair for his district’s Math Steering Committee, served on the District Pacing Guide and Benchmark Assessment committees, served on the textbook adoption committees, has participated in a California Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant in a leadership capacity, and is currently a mentor/coach in a second California Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant. He is currently selected to participate in California Teachers Association Institute for Teaching Regional Teacher Think Tank as well as The California Department of Education teacher focus group on the revision of the Mathematics Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (Mathematics Framework) and is in the selection process to serve on The California Department of Education Supplemental Instructional Materials Review Panel. 00:46:00The Frustrated Teachernoeducation,TFT,David L Russell,Education Reform,RTTTDave Russell holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Elementary Math Education. He left industry to teach and work to affect phttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/02/21/tft-interviews-kevin-michael-fosterEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/02/21/tft-interviews-kevin-michael-foster/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2012/02/21/tft-interviews-kevin-michael-fosterTue, 21 Feb 2012 23:30:00 GMTTFT Interviews Kevin Michael Foster "Spoke my mind & they gave me tenure anyway. All about: community/university partnerships; education practice & policy; black student success, being Dad." --Kevin Foster   Kevin Michael Foster is an educational anthropologist and a graduate faculty member at The University of Texas at Austin. He holds appointments in African and African Diaspora Studies, Curriculum & Instruction, and Educational Administration. He currently directs ICUSP (The Institute for Community, University and School Partnerships) and splits his time between campus and the central Texas community. He is the founder of COBRA (the Community of Brothers in Revolutionary Alliance) and co-founder of VOICES (Verbally Outspoken Individuals Creating Empowered Sistas). These programs serve black, brown and other students in low-income schools and have a near 100% college going rate among members. Dr. Foster has received numerous awards for his work, but received greatest professional satisfaction from an invitation to serve as an Executive Branch Policy Fellow in Washington DC. He served at the National Science Foundation from 2009-2010 before returning to Austin to be with his family and local community.   Kevin's Twitter: @kevmfos Kevin's blog: http://fosteringthefuture.blogspot.com/ 00:45:00The Frustrated Teachernoeducation,TFT,Racism,Diversity,School Reform"Spoke my mind & they gave me tenure anyway. All about: community/university partnerships; education practice & policy; black student success, being Dad." --Kehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/08/24/tft-welcomes-dr-stephen-krashenEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/08/24/tft-welcomes-dr-stephen-krashen/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/08/24/tft-welcomes-dr-stephen-krashenWed, 24 Aug 2011 22:30:00 GMTTFT Welcomes Dr. Stephen KrashenDr. Stephen Krashen is professor emeritus at the University of Southern California, who moved from the linguistics department to the faculty of the School of Education in 1994. He is a linguist, educational researcher, and activist.   Dr. Krashen has published more than 350 papers and books, contributing to the fields of second language acquisition, bilingual education, and reading. He is credited with introducing various influential concepts and terms in the study of second language acquisition, including the acquisition-learning hypothesis, the input hypothesis, the monitor hypothesis, the affective filter, and the natural order hypothesis. Most recently, Krashen promotes the use of free voluntary reading during second language acquisition, which he says "is the most powerful tool we have in language education, first and second."   (Bio from Wikipedia) 00:30:00The Frustrated Teachernoeducation,poverty,Stephen Krashen,the frustrated teacher,readingDr. Stephen Krashen is professor emeritus at the University of Southern California, who moved from the linguistics department to the faculty of the School of Edhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/08/22/tft-welcomes-sahila-changebringerEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/08/22/tft-welcomes-sahila-changebringer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/08/22/tft-welcomes-sahila-changebringerMon, 22 Aug 2011 22:30:00 GMTTFT Welcomes Sahila ChangeBringer Some of you know Sahila as my co-administrator of the Miseducation Nation Facebook Page, and others of you may know her from her tweets (@Kiwigirl58) about living life decently, without greed, and with consideration for the least among us.   Sahila is smart. She doesn't suffer fools too well. She is a sinlge mom trying to make her world a little better for all of us.   I personally wish there were more like her. There aren't. She's one in a million.   About Sahila, in her own words: Born in Europe and raised in the southern hemisphere, I've lived in five countries on three continents and in two island nations... I'm a communications, marketing and PR consultant, broadcast journalist, writer, editor, event manager, fund raiser, narration and voice-over artist... I'm also a personal growth facilitator, teacher, breath worker, shaman, healer, ordained non-denominational minister and celebrant, in private and public practice... Diversity, equality and equity, social justice and sustainable community issues are important to me and I'm active in social change groups... I'm the parent of four children, three of whom are grown up and living in other parts of the world... kinda interesting doing the parenting thing again, from the far side of 50! Not as much energy nor as fast on my feet, but maybe a little more relaxed, wiser and certainly more street smart... as I tell my youngster: "with three older siblings, there's not much point in you trying anything - I've seen it all!" 00:35:00The Frustrated Teachernomiseducation nation,education,Sahila ChangeBringer,Ed Reform,tftSome of you know Sahila as my co-administrator of the Miseducation Nation Facebook Page, and others of you may know her from her tweets (@Kiwigirl58) about livhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/08/19/tft-welcomes-peter-hookeEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/08/19/tft-welcomes-peter-hooke/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/08/19/tft-welcomes-peter-hookeFri, 19 Aug 2011 22:30:00 GMTTFT Welcomes Peter HookePeter Hooke is a social studies teacher in New Jersey who chimed in on a twitter screed I was going off on (yes, off on).   I was citing truths about kids in poverty when Peter chimed in with a pro-testing comment that got my dander up. We exchanged a couple tweets and then I invited him here so we could talk about it in more than 140 character snippets.   Peter is a dedicated teacher who cares about kids. His youth may prevent him some seeing things the way I do, or my ancientness will prevent me from seeing things the way he does.   We'll get it all straightened out! 00:32:00The Frustrated Teachernoeducation,testing,tft,peter hooke,nclbPeter Hooke is a social studies teacher in New Jersey who chimed in on a twitter screed I was going off on (yes, off on).   I was citing truths about kids inhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/08/15/tft-welcomes-bradley-reesEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/08/15/tft-welcomes-bradley-rees/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/08/15/tft-welcomes-bradley-reesMon, 15 Aug 2011 22:30:00 GMTTFT Welcomes Bradley ReesBradley Rees is a Libertarian. He dislikes government, but loves kids.   Bradley and I will discuss the areas where we agree and we will come up with some way for our divergent positions to come together to help our most vulnerable kids. 00:31:00The Frustrated Teachernoeducation,school reform,politics,bradley s rees,tftBradley Rees is a Libertarian. He dislikes government, but loves kids.   Bradley and I will discuss the areas where we agree and we will come up with some wayhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/07/30/kyla-the-teacherEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/07/30/kyla-the-teacher/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/07/30/kyla-the-teacherSat, 30 Jul 2011 20:00:00 GMTKyla The TeacherKyla The Teacher and I had some words over Twitter today. We need to work through it. 00:39:00The Frustrated Teachernoeducation,teachers,nclb,SOS,racismKyla The Teacher and I had some words over Twitter today. We need to work through it.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/07/18/the-frustrated-teacher-radio-showEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/07/18/the-frustrated-teacher-radio-show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/07/18/the-frustrated-teacher-radio-showMon, 18 Jul 2011 22:30:00 GMTThe Frustrated Teacher Radio ShowDebunking reform since 2006. Today I will take apart Neil Haley's new conservative radio show where he apparently lets his true conservative views shine through. It's disturbing. 00:31:00The Frustrated Teachernoeducation,teachers,nclb,Total Tutor,tftDebunking reform since 2006. Today I will take apart Neil Haley's new conservative radio show where he apparently lets his true conservative views shine throughttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/07/11/no-i-dont-work-for-youEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/07/11/no-i-dont-work-for-you/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/07/11/no-i-dont-work-for-youMon, 11 Jul 2011 22:30:00 GMTNo, I don't work for you Ken Pettigrew claims teachers work for the taxpayers. No, we don't. 00:31:00The Frustrated Teachernoeducation,teachers,nclb,school reform,tftKen Pettigrew claims teachers work for the taxpayers. No, we don't.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/03/21/tft-the-radio-showEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/03/21/tft-the-radio-show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/03/21/tft-the-radio-showMon, 21 Mar 2011 22:30:00 GMTTFT: The Radio Show TFT talks to callers or plays some tunes by killer slide guitarists. 00:30:00The Frustrated Teachernoeducation,teachers,unions,reform,TFTTFT talks to callers or plays some tunes by killer slide guitarists.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/03/18/tft-talks-to-stuart-rhoden-phd-candidateEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/03/18/tft-talks-to-stuart-rhoden-phd-candidate/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/03/18/tft-talks-to-stuart-rhoden-phd-candidateFri, 18 Mar 2011 22:30:00 GMTTFT Talks to Stuart Rhoden, PhD studentStuart is a reform-minded doctoral student who thinks differently than me.00:31:00The Frustrated Teachernoeducation,education reform,TFT,reform,teachersStuart is a reform-minded doctoral student who thinks differently than me.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/03/14/why-do-you-hate-teachersEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/03/14/why-do-you-hate-teachers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/03/14/why-do-you-hate-teachersMon, 14 Mar 2011 22:30:00 GMTWhy Do You Hate Teachers?TFT interviews someone who doesn't really hate teachers. DC Parent, a commentator at Students First, will be my guest, I think.00:33:00The Frustrated Teachernoeducation,education reform,unions,TFT,teachersTFT interviews someone who doesn't really hate teachers. DC Parent, a commentator at Students First, will be my guest, I think.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/03/07/tft-and-sev-fahr-part-deuxEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/03/07/tft-and-sev-fahr-part-deux/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/03/07/tft-and-sev-fahr-part-deuxMon, 07 Mar 2011 23:30:00 GMTTFT and Sev Fahr Part DeuxWe need to talk. The show will NOT include Sevren Fahr. He got a bee in his bonnet about something, wants to sue me, and decided not to be on the radio with me. You're welcome! I will still do the show. If you are interested in being my guest, let me know!00:31:00The Frustrated Teachernoeducation,teachers,reform,NCLB,TFTWe need to talk. The show will NOT include Sevren Fahr. He got a bee in his bonnet about something, wants to sue me, and decided not to be on the radio withhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/02/07/you-dont-rally-believe-that-do-youEducationhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/02/07/you-dont-rally-believe-that-do-you/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/tfteacher/2011/02/07/you-dont-rally-believe-that-do-youMon, 07 Feb 2011 23:30:00 GMTYou Don't Really Believe That, Do You?TFT and Sevren Fahr will discuss the things they disagree about, as seen on Students First in the comments.00:31:00The Frustrated Teachernoeducation,teachers,unions,reform,TFTTFT and Sevren Fahr will discuss the things they disagree about, as seen on Students First in the comments.