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Don’t Know Much About History

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Kiersten Greene

As I push forward with data collection for my dissertation, I keep returning to the idea that history can repeat itself. And indeed, there is something repetitive — or even static –about the way the New York City public school … Continue reading →

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Williamsburg Success Charter

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Kiersten Greene

If you live in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, it’s hard not to notice the billboards and posters advertising the Williamsburg Success Academy Charter School. I snapped these shots a few weeks ago, as I walked into the subway station near my home … Continue reading →

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What Do I Mean by Policy?

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Kiersten Greene

I asked one of my professors during my first or second year of grad school, How are education policies made?  I demanded an answer to a truly impossible question, and my professor’s answer was appropriate: It is a very complex … Continue reading →

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Night Before the First Day of School

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Kiersten Greene

I wonder if my bad sleep patterns lately are a subconscious act of solidarity with teachers throughout New York City who are preparing to start another academic year tomorrow.  I remember all too well that charged mixture of excitement and … Continue reading →

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