THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Monday, January 11, 2021 #REDFORED #tbats #REOPENSCHOOLSSAFELY #COVIDVACCINE #DEVOSRESIGNS

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TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES 

Stunned teachers and scared students: How the Capitol insurrection is overtaking lessons http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/lanowblog/~3/M0uPlXcYzME/teachers-handling-capitol-insurrection-in-class

solidaridad: Recommending: Time to End Tax Breaks for Charter Schools and The Ultra-Rich - http://rdsathene.blogspot.com/2021/01/recommending-time-to-end-tax-breaks-for.html

Monday’s Must-Read Articles On School Reopenings | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/?p=114737 on @Larryferlazzo

ProPublica’s Top 25 Stories of 2020 http://feeds.propublica.org/link/9499/14209111/top-25-pp-posts

After 10 months of remote learning, West Seneca students head back to the classroom | Education | buffalonews.com - https://buffalonews.com/news/local/education/after-10-months-of-remote-learning-west-seneca-students-head-back-to-the-classroom/article_ccaefb74-5112-11eb-a546-77eec0d620f8.html by @https://twitter.com/bobrieneden on @TheBuffaloNews

Getting local buy-in for learning-loss tests | NJ Spotlight News - https://www.njspotlight.com/2021/01/learning-loss-boe-board-of-education-testing-school-districts-administration/ via @njspotlight

As Chicago Schools Reopen, Teacher Scrambles To Keep Kids Safe https://www.npr.org/2021/01/10/955479425/as-chicago-schools-reopen-teacher-scrambles-to-keep-kids-safe

Students Of Color Recognize Racial Divides Won't End Anytime Soon https://www.npr.org/2021/01/10/955479418/students-of-color-recognize-racial-divides-won-t-end-anytime-soon

Surging community COVID spread tests NYC’s efforts to keep schools safe for in-person learning https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/education/ny-covid-nyc-school-testing-varma-20210111-7bupirtcofapffsqmudo5i5d6i-story.html#ed=rss_www.nydailynews.com/arcio/rss/category/new-york/education/

OPINION: How the gig economy puts children’s development at risk and what we can do about it https://hechingerreport.org/opinion-how-the-gig-economy-puts-childrens-development-at-risk-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/

‘Mochilas llenas de piedras’: Cómo un distrito maneja el trauma que los niños indocumentados traen a la escuela https://hechingerreport.org/mochilas-llenas-de-piedras-como-un-distrito-maneja-el-trauma-que-los-ninos-indocumentados-traen-a-la-escuela/

Scores of nurses with Chicago Public Schools say reopening buildings is still unsafe https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/01/10/scores-nurses-with-chicago-public-schools-say-reopening-buildings-is-still-unsafe/?tid=ss_tw

Gadfly on the Wall: Will PA Schools Ask Parents to Oversee CDT Testing at Home? | National Education Policy Center - https://nepc.colorado.edu/node/10703 on @NEPCtweet

Sarah Sanders humiliated by her high school government teacher for not understanding the 1st Amendment http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheRawStory/~3/mZ-jGivB3yc/

An Unwelcome Pause http://tnedreport.com/2021/01/an-unwelcome-pause/

Texas public school pre-K enrollment tumbles 22 percent - HoustonChronicle.com - https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/Texas-public-school-pre-K-enrollment-tumbles-22-15856433.php#new_tab on @houstonchron

DOE school probed for attendance of 'phantom student,' grade fraud https://nypost.com/2021/01/09/doe-school-probed-for-attendance-of-phantom-student-grade-fraud/

N.J. school fired me because of my race, former vice principal says in lawsuit - nj.com - https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2021/01/nj-school-fired-me-because-of-my-race-former-vice-principal-says-in-lawsuit.html#new_tab on @njdotcom

N.J. school fired me because of my race, former vice principal says in lawsuit - nj.com - https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2021/01/nj-school-fired-me-because-of-my-race-former-vice-principal-says-in-lawsuit.html#new_tab on @njdotcom

Memphis woman says daughter nearly missed virtual school because of missing immunization https://wreg.com/news/memphis-woman-says-daughter-nearly-missed-virtual-school-because-of-missing-immunization/

Iowa lawmakers to weigh Gov. Kim Reynolds' push for in-person classes - https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2021/01/11/iowa-lawmakers-weigh-gov-kim-reynolds-push-person-classes/4061357001/#new_tab via @DMRegister

Allentown School District removes teacher who took part in Washington, D.C., protest - The Morning Call - https://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-allentown-school-suspends-teacher-over-protest-20210108-xkf4wttyezhnzf2xii6khbthxa-story.html#new_tab via @mcall

CPS forging ahead with reopening — and teachers who don’t show up won’t be paid, officials say - Chicago Sun-Times - https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2021/1/8/22220592/cps-reopening-teachers-ctu-union-pay-public-lori-lightfoot-janice-jackson#new_tab

NJ parents demanding in-person instruction in schools - https://nj1015.com/nj-parents-want-schools-open/#new_tab on @nj1015

Critics hope Betsy DeVos leaving will mean renewed focus on public ed - https://hechingerreport.org/?p=76487 via @hechingerreport

Dr. John H. Jackson: The Malice of One and the Silence of Many: January 6th is the Emblematic Expression of America's Historic Tension | Schott Foundation for Public Education

by Mike Simpson / 2min

The Malice of One and the Silence of Many: January 6th is the Emblematic Expression of America's Historic Tension | Schott Foundation for Public Education The Malice of One and the Silence of Many: January 6th is the Emblematic Expression of America's Historic Tension The violent attack on Capitol Hill on Jan. 6, 2021 was a stark reminder of America’s historic tensions and struggles. The storming

New studies provide more info for in-person school and community spread

by Mike Simpson / 13min

PROOF POINTS: Two new studies point to virus thresholds for in-person school Researchers looked at hospitalization and coronavirus case rates Two new studies on whether to keep schools open during the coronavirus pandemic come to strikingly similar conclusions: it’s not a simple yes or no. Instead, there are public health thresholds that can indicate when in-person classes are safe. The similari

Carrots and Sticks + SEXTON’S APPOINTEE TO STATE TEXTBOOK COMMISSION URGED PARTICIPATION IN INSURRECTION – Tennessee Education Report

by Mike Simpson / 32min

Carrots and Sticks – Tennessee Education Report CARROTS AND STICKS E ven as Tennessee’s COVID-19 numbers continue to surge, some leading lawmakers and Gov. Bill Lee are considering using the state’s funding formula (BEP) to create incentives for districts to return to in-person learning sooner rather than later. The Tennessee Lookout reports on House Education Committee Chair Mark White’s remarks

Time to End Tax Breaks for Charter Schools and The Ultra-Rich | by Jake Jacobs | Jan, 2021 | Medium

by Mike Simpson / 44min

Time to End Tax Breaks for Charter Schools and The Ultra-Rich Originally published on Diane Ravitch’s Blog Joe Biden’s recent nomination of Miguel Cardona as a relatively lesser-known, less controversial selection for Secretary of Education was telling. It shows the incoming administration’s reticence to take a side in the ongoing battle over school choice and standardized testing, just like mos

A VERY BUSY DAY Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... The latest news and resources in education since 2007

by Mike Simpson / 7min

Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... | The latest news and resources in education since 2007 Big Education Ape: THIS WEEK IN EDUCATION Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... The latest news and resources in education since 2007 - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/01/this-week-in-education-larry-ferlazzos_9.html Monday’s Must-Read Articles On School Reopenings by Larry Ferlazzo / 4h ll

It Doesn’t Make Any Sense To Give State Standardized Tests This Spring OR Any Kind Of Standardized Benchmark Assessments | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day...

by Mike Simpson / 13min

IT DOESN’T MAKE ANY SENSE TO GIVE STATE STANDARDIZED TESTS THIS SPRING OR ANY KIND OF STANDARDIZED BENCHMARK ASSESSMENTS It’s a bit mind-boggling to me that we even need to discuss the topic of this post – of course we shouldn’t have standardized tests this spring and, of course we should have any kind of standardized benchmark tests (as our district is pushing). The impetus for both of these ef

Worth A Look: Locke v. Davey (2004) - from "It Followed Her To School One Day..." | Blue Cereal Education

by Mike Simpson / 19min

Worth A Look: Locke v. Davey (2004) - from "It Followed Her To School One Day..." The following is a first draft of one of the mini-chapters from an upcoming book covering the major "wall of separation" cases related to public education over the past century. The working title is "Have To" History: It Followed Her To School One Day... We'll see how it actually turns out. Worth A Look: Locke v. D

MITCHELL ROBINSON: Trump Has Incited…a Reckoning | Eclectablog

by Mike Simpson / 1h

Trump Has Incited…a Reckoning | Eclectablog Trump Has Incited…a Reckoning In the aftermath of Wednesday’s attempted coup attempt by the sitting president of the United States, one thing is abundantly clear: There needs to be a major reckoning, and those responsible must be held accountable. We can’t function as a society if we have people among us who are so easily misled and hoodwinked. People w

How is it that the IEA and other unions endorsed Mike Bost for Congress, a Confederate Insurrectionist? – Fred Klonsky

by Mike Simpson / 1h

HOW IS IT THAT THE IEA AND OTHER UNIONS ENDORSED MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS, A CONFEDERATE INSURRECTIONIST? For nearly 40 years I have scratched my head at many of the political decisions of my teachers’ union, the Illinois Education Association. A search of past blog posts will illustrate a number of past examples. Endorsing Congressman Mike Bost is just one example of why I long ago stopped donati

Teacher Tom: Courtesy, Politeness, and Civility

by Mike Simpson / 1h

Courtesy, Politeness, and Civility I don't wear a mask because I'm afraid of getting the virus. I'm not even particularly worried about spreading the virus to other people because I'm careful and am tested regularly. No, I wear my mask without complaint because it is the civil thing to do, or as I usually think of it, I'm being polite because I know that some people are afraid. I wear my mask fo

Thinking Critically about Critical Thinking in the Era of Trump and TikTok – radical eyes for equity

by Mike Simpson / 1h

Thinking Critically about Critical Thinking in the Era of Trump and TikTok While it now seems like generations ago, in the spring of 2008, I joined other faculty at Furman University in an organized protest labeled “We Object.” Through the university’s connections with FU graduate and former governor of South Carolina Mark Sanford, George W. Bush was invited to speak at commencement. Recent univ

Washington Post Joins NY Times to Demand Reinstatement of Standardized Tests in Schools this Spring: It Is Still a Bad Idea | janresseger

by Mike Simpson / 1h

Washington Post Joins NY Times to Demand Reinstatement of Standardized Tests in Schools this Spring: It Is Still a Bad Idea On Friday, the Washington Post editorialized to demand the reinstatement—this spring in the midst of COVID-19—of the standardized tests mandated by No Child Left Behind and its successor, the Every Student Succeed Act. Betsy DeVos mercifully cancelled the testing mandate la

The Vaccinations are Here! What to Know - SOUTH BRONX SCHOOL BLOG

by Mike Simpson / 1h

http://www.southbronxschool.com The Vaccinations are Here! What to Know Sometime last night during my binge watching of Family Guy I got a text from one of the many SBSB groupies. It was shared with me that sign up is available for those who qualify under group 1B for the COVID vaccination (I'll post the link at the end of this post). Finally! This vaccination process, at least in NY State is tak

On This Insurrection, and The Next | The Jose Vilson

by Mike Simpson / 1h

ON THIS INSURRECTION, AND THE NEXT I wasn’t supposed to ever forget the day because it was my son’s ninth birthday. In the middle of a pandemic, we still thought it best to keep this tradition. On the news, anchors kept reiterating that the day’s proceedings wouldn’t normally get this much attention if not for the president’s consistent obfuscation about the proceedings. One by one, he and his c

Education Matters: Duval Courts close, Duval schools stay open, um wait what?!?

by Mike Simpson / 1h

Duval Courts close, Duval schools stay open, um wait what?!? Chief Judge Mark Mahone and Superintendent Greene must be looking at the same information. So what do they do? The chief Judge closes the courts until February 22nd while Superintendent Greene encourages children to return to the buildings. Greene's reckless behavior is going to get (more) people sick or worse. From the Times Union, In

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CATCH UP WITH CURMUDGUCATION + ICYMI: Well Aren't We Off To A Grand Start Edition (1/10)

by Mike Simpson / 21h

CURMUDGUCATION: ICYMI: Well Aren't We Off To A Grand Start Edition (1/10) Well Aren't We Off To A Grand Start Edition Well, that was a week, wasn't it. What a hellacious shitshow (sorry, Mom). But despite the the dumpster fire burning brighter than ever, we still have things to read, because while governments may rise and fall and grind to a halt and play stupid games with stupid insurrectionists

THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES #REDFORED #tbats #REOPENSCHOOLSSAFELY #COVIDVACCINE #DEVOSRESIGNS

by Mike Simpson / 21h

Big Education Ape THE TOP BANANA TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Sunday’s Must-Read Articles & Must-Watch Videos On School Reopenings | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/?p=114704 on @Larryferlazzo I Desegregated the University of Georgia. 

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