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Devil’s Advocate: Denver Public Schools or Occupy Training Camps?0
- September 12, 2012
Tune in to Devil’s Advocate as Denver Public Schools teacher John Peterson and the Independence Institute’s Education Policy Center director Pam Benigno join host Jon Caldara to discuss why both teachers and parents should be concerned about new DPS teacher evaluation criteria that includes encouraging students to “challenge and question the dominant culture,” and “take social action to change/ improve society or work for social justice.”
READ MOREDevil’s Advocate: What is Blended Learning?0
- June 4, 2012
Tune in to Devil’s Advocate as host Jon Caldara is joined by Colorado Department of Education Assistant Commissioner Amy Anderson and Independence Institute senior policy analyst Ben DeGrow to discuss policy changes Colorado needs to make so students can have greater access to quality online course options and other customized learning opportunities. A growing number of “blended learning” models bring the traditional classroom and digital technology together in productive ways.
READ MOREDevil’s Advocate: Tim Farmer Touts HB 1333 Options for Teachers0
- May 3, 2012
Tune in to Devil’s Advocate as host Jon Caldara is joined by Tim Farmer from the Professional Association of Colorado Educators (PACE) explains Colorado House Bill 1333, which sought to allow educators to make union or professional membership choices on a month-to-month basis. He explains how many teachers are adversely affected by current policies and what the simple legislative proposal would have accomplished.
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Devil's Advocate: Colorado Teachers Union Political Refund0
- December 13, 2011
Tune in to Devil’s Advocate as host Jon Caldara is joined by Independence Institute senior policy analyst Ben DeGrow to discuss the December 15 deadline for Colorado teachers union members who want to get refunds of their money used for political purposes. For educators who wish to exercise the refund option, more information on how to get back the $39 CEA Every Member Option (EMO) and the various local EMOs can be found on the Independent Teachers website.
READ MOREBen DeGrow Advocates for Innovation, More Productive Education Spending on 9News Your Show0
- August 30, 2011
Senior policy analyst Ben DeGrow appeared on Denver’s 9News Your Show with State Senator Rollie Heath to discuss the state of education funding and Senator Heath’s Proposition 103, a ballot initiative designed to increase state income and sales tax rates. A link is provided to the video on the 9 News site.
READ MOREPam Benigno Provides Independence Institute Response to Douglas County Anti-Voucher Lawsuit0
- June 22, 2011
Education Policy Center director Pam Benigno appeared on Denver’s CBS 4 News to respond to news that the ACLU and other groups had filed suit in an attempt to stop the Douglas County school board from giving publicly-funded “Choice Scholarships” to district families who opt for a private school education. “They’re taking away from about 500 kids the opportunity to find the best school that fits their needs,” Benigno said.
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