If You Are a Graduate of Teachers College, Read This Petition

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1. thenextlevel2000 says:

   May 13, 2013 at 10:22 pm

   This is a good move. Teachers College/Columbia is/was always a highly respected name, and when this Education Reform house of card falls, I believe those who are on the right side of this story will not be forgotten!

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2. Chuck says:

   May 13, 2013 at 10:27 pm

   The more that we can point out “educators” that are compromised the better. Follow the money- it leads to the grim realities of the reform movement. Whether it is out of greed or zealotry, the truth seems to be a most unwelcome visitor into the lives of Fuhrman, Canada, et al.

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3. kjopowicz says:

   May 14, 2013 at 12:08 am

   Going there has been on the back of my mind since coming across a table at the West Mall at UT-Austin way back when I was a freshman. A colleague I highly respected went there for graduate work and TC moved to the front burner. This has definitely moved it back as well as moved a MOOC in front. At least an online course by a profit maximizing firm is consistent in wanting money and only money.

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4. Flolindy says:

   May 14, 2013 at 6:59 am

   As a proud graduate of TC, I too have become disheartened at what is going on there. My time at TC was life changing, and had more impact on the kind of teacher I am than anything else. I want others to have the same.

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5. RL says:

   May 14, 2013 at 8:42 am

   This is a necessary step in helping to maintain the reputation that TC has enjoyed for many years. The corporate reform agenda is smearing the reputation of the college. Without a good reputation, the program is toast.

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   • thenextlevel2000 says:

     May 14, 2013 at 10:27 am

     There is a lot of reputation smearing to go around. Many who support this may regret their lack of critical analysis of this whole initiative.

     One could almost speculate that Obamacare was a “red herring” for Education Reform!

     The incredible present and future impact on almost every single child in this country in both economic and non-economic terms is almost incalculable!

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