Remainders: ID'ing the country's "private public schools"

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EdExcellence published a list of schools in the 25 largest metro areas that serve virtually no poor students.
A lawsuit alleges officials in a suburban Philly school district used webcams to spy on students at home.
Rick Hess takes Randi Weingarten to task for abusing the “it’s for the kids” line on MSNBC…
…While Hess’ call to swear off that phrase is prompting other bloggers to take the pledge.
Walt Gardner argues that it’s dangerous to push teachers to the margins of the ed reform debate….
…While Stephen Sawchuk wonders how we could most fruitfully bring teachers’ voices to the table.
Deborah Meier explores how young children are brought into the teach-to-the-test mold.
Jay Mathews lists eight essential life skills he thinks schools should teach.
Linda Perlstein talks to Education Next about the problems facing education reporting.
Hearings on NCLB re-authorization will start next week, beginning with charter schools.
If the USDOE wants NCLB renewed, they should get on it before Congress does, writes Andy Smarick.
…and here’s more pessimism about the renewal chances, from Eduflack.
GothamGazette summarizes all of the ruckus surrounding the city’s charter schools.
And Arthur Goldstein finds that an influx of new students is challenging his relationship with his old ones.

Remainders: ID’ing the country’s “private public schools”