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		<title>No Bobby Left Behind :: A Satirical Look at the Pressures of Standardized Testing</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:05:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Alvarado</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Carlos, our Research &#38; Evaluation guy at Breakthrough, is guest-posting today.
Enjoy!
&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;
Being from Texas, I have always appreciated the satire of the Fox television show King of the Hill and life as it relates to a simple family from a simple Texas town.  In a recent episode, Mike Judge (yes, THAT Mike Judge creator of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Change comes to America&#8217;s schools.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:10:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bobby Cupp</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Now the system is fixed, right?
NY Elementary School is Renamed for Obama (AP)
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		<title>UPDATED DEADLINE: Your 12-month M.A.T. and Certification from Brown U.</title>
		<link>http://teachbreakthroughs.org/2008/11/18/your-12-month-mat-and-certification-from-brown-u/</link>
		<comments>http://teachbreakthroughs.org/2008/11/18/your-12-month-mat-and-certification-from-brown-u/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:37:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bobby Cupp</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Grad School]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Master of Arts in Teaching progam at Brown University prepares future educators to understand fundamental principles of teaching and learning and to employ that understanding to work effectively with all children, youth, families and communities. The program is dedicated to the idea that teaching is creative and intellectually serious work. Intentionally small in size, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DC Schools, Michelle Rhee, and the New Administration</title>
		<link>http://teachbreakthroughs.org/2008/11/13/dc-schools-michelle-rhee-and-the-new-administration/</link>
		<comments>http://teachbreakthroughs.org/2008/11/13/dc-schools-michelle-rhee-and-the-new-administration/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bobby Cupp</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[RE: the continuing school reform battle in Washington D.C.
From the good folks at Ed in &#8216;08: &#8220;Can Obama Help Rhee?&#8221;
The rest of the discussion at TeachBreakthroughs is here and here.

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		<title>Like the new banner?</title>
		<link>http://teachbreakthroughs.org/2008/11/07/like-the-new-banner/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:55:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bobby Cupp</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve done some designing around here.  I hope you like it.
Be sure to check out the 2009 Teaching at Breakthrough Handbook as well.
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		<title>Teacher Application is Coming!</title>
		<link>http://teachbreakthroughs.org/2008/11/07/teacher-application-is-coming/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:51:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bobby Cupp</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Teacher Application]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I know!  You just can&#8217;t wait any longer!!!
I ask for your patience anyway.  We have rebuilt the online teacher application from the ground up, making it simpler to use, more informative, and, dare I say, prettier as well.  We&#8217;re bug testing right now to make sure it&#8217;s on its game when we launch.
We plan on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What lies ahead.</title>
		<link>http://teachbreakthroughs.org/2008/11/05/what-lies-ahead/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:20:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bobby Cupp</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[First of all, way to go young people!  Showing up is how you get your issues addressed.  Ever notice that the 60+ folks get pretty much whatever they want from the government?  It&#8217;s because they always vote.  Now it&#8217;s your turn at the table.
Now that we&#8217;ve made a choice, let&#8217;s think about what this means [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Just in case&#8230;.</title>
		<link>http://teachbreakthroughs.org/2008/11/04/just-in-case/</link>
		<comments>http://teachbreakthroughs.org/2008/11/04/just-in-case/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:38:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bobby Cupp</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8230;there&#8217;s any confusion about what John King&#8217;s big fancy map is all about:
 
I hope all of you voted!  Those of you 18 and over, anyway.  You first time voters will remember this day for the rest of your lives.
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		<title>A fellow Breakthrough alum wants you to keep teaching!</title>
		<link>http://teachbreakthroughs.org/2008/10/31/a-fellow-breakthrough-alum-wants-you-to-keep-teaching/</link>
		<comments>http://teachbreakthroughs.org/2008/10/31/a-fellow-breakthrough-alum-wants-you-to-keep-teaching/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:59:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>imckinzie</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Teacher Updates]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We know that Breakthrough really lays the foundation for future educators and we hope that the work you&#8217;ve done with us has inspired you to continue a career in education. We&#8217;re confident that your summer teaching experience with us will give you the edge you need to be an effective Teach For America corps member. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dynamic charter school seeks highly-motivated apprentice teachers for current school year</title>
		<link>http://teachbreakthroughs.org/2008/10/23/dynamic-charter-school-seeks-highly-motivated-apprentice-teachers-for-current-schoolyear/</link>
		<comments>http://teachbreakthroughs.org/2008/10/23/dynamic-charter-school-seeks-highly-motivated-apprentice-teachers-for-current-schoolyear/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:17:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>imckinzie</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ 
Schools like Roxbury Preparatory Charter School in Massachusetts are making great strides in changing the educational trajectory of middle school students in their community. The formula is simple, but takes commitment on many levels to achieve:

The curriculum is rigorous, engaging, and well-planned.
The school emphasizes student character, community responsibility, and exposure to life’s possibilities.
A community network supports [...]]]></description>
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