Remainders: Why Common Core protests may grow quieter

The history of NCLB indicates that opposition to the Common Core will die down. (Alexander Russo)
Rumored chancellor candidate Josh Starr: “We test way too much, with bad tests.” (Learning Matters)
But Starr’s candidacy is complicated by Bill de Blasio’s stated commitments to diversity. (Politicker)
Two other potential candidates have different underlying instructional philosophies. (Ed Notes Online)
Giving effective praise is an ignored piece of classroom management in teacher training. (Atlantic)
Michael Lopez parses the argument that Common Core is aimed at creating corporate workers.
NYSUT president Dick Iannuzzi: The education train is going on the wrong direction. (City & State)
More parents are looking to after-school exercise, thanks to cutbacks in physical education. (NPR)
Staff members are looking for a way forward after a charter school’s board voted to close. (GS in Brief)
In San Diego, officials passed but haven’t enacted a plan meant to limit suspensions. (Voice of SD)
And as today’s snowfall melts, a teacher recounts the fun of seeing high schoolers play. (NYC Educator)