Did A Standardized Test Ruin Your Day?

Join ENSJ for an enlightening conversation with Monty Neill, director of Fair Test, as we discuss the consequences of the testing craze and the upcoming reauthorization of NCLB. Thursday, 4 February, 2010, 4:30pm - 6:00pm. Alliance School, between Elm Creative Arts and Roosevelt Middle School on W. Walnut St. View and Download our flyer for the event.

Discussion between Chicago Teachers and Milwaukee educators and community members

Forty people from Milwaukee met with nine teachers from CORE — a rank-and-file teacher caucus in Chicago on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 PM - 4 PM, at All Peoples Gathering (2600 N. 2nd St., Milwaukee) for a spirited two hour discussion. They described in detail the dangers of mayoral control and the negative impact that Arne Duncan had on the Chicago Public Schools. The CORE members invited Milwaukee folks to their anniversary event/rally on Saturday, Jan 9, 2010. Click here for more information on CORE.

Presentation and Discussion with Ann Pelo

Thursday, November 5, 2009, ENSJ co-sponsored event with Rethinking Schools author Ann Pelo about social justice teaching and the publication of the new book Rethinking Early Childhood Education. Alliance School, 850 W. Walnut St. (between Elm Creative Arts and Roosevelt Middle School). Parking available.

Presentation and Discussion with Linda Christensen

Friday, October 23, 2009, ENSJ co-sponsored event with Rethinking Schools writer and editor Linda Christensen. Linda will discuss her new book Teaching for Joy and Justice: Reimagining the Language Arts Classroom. Alliance School, 850 W. Walnut St. (between Elm Creative Arts and Roosevelt Middle School). Parking available.