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Wednesday, August 7, 2019

NANCY BAILEY: How Dwindling Human Interaction in Public Schools Hurts Us as a Society

How Dwindling Human Interaction in Public Schools Hurts Us as a Society

How Dwindling Human Interaction in Public Schools Hurts Us as a Society

Look at the picture above. Is the boy going to pick on the girl, or will he invite her to play with the other children?
In today’s impersonal school climate, how do students learn about those around them? When there’s no chance of bringing students together in school, how will children better understand their peers?
School administrators, teachers, parents, and staff must get to know who students are and better understand what kinds of difficulties they bring to school. This involves more human interaction at a time when classroom relationships are becoming increasingly distant and cold.
Florida lawmakers want to collect massive amounts of data on students to find and label those who appear to be threats. The ACLU and other civil rights organizations believe the data base called the Florida Schools Safety Portal is an alarming violation of student rights. This is the same state that wants to arm its teachers.
Many schools across the nation will be asking students personal questions to obtain CONTINUE READING: How Dwindling Human Interaction in Public Schools Hurts Us as a Society