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South Carolina: Don’t Defund Our Public Schools With Vouchers! | Diane Ravitch's blog - https://wp.me/p2odLa-vvW via @dianeravitch
CURMUDGUCATION: TN: Another Bad Library Law - https://curmudgucation.blogspot.com/2022/02/tn-another-bad-library-law.html
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Invitation to King County Youth Forum - https://saveseattleschools.blogspot.com/2022/02/invitation-to-king-county-youth-forum.html
Tennessee: Woman Charged with Statutory Rape in Same County That Banned MAUS | Diane Ravitch's blog - https://wp.me/p2odLa-vwI via @dianeravitch
City gun violence a tough issue for Democrats - https://michaelklonsky.substack.com/p/city-gun-violence-a-tough-issue-for?utm_source=url
The Dangerous End of School Libraries and Public Education - https://nancyebailey.com/2022/02/18/the-dangerous-end-of-school-libraries-and-public-education/ on @NancyEBailey1
CURMUDGUCATION: MySpace and What Corporations Really Want - https://curmudgucation.blogspot.com/2022/02/myspace-and-what-corporations-really.html
Teacher Tom: "The Age Of Reason" - http://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com/2022/02/the-age-of-reason.html
Being Afraid, Sad And Angry As A Black Father - Philly's 7th Ward - https://phillys7thward.org/?p=2467
Josephine Bruce, Black Educator Hall Of Fame Member - Philly's 7th Ward - https://phillys7thward.org/?p=2465
The Smackdown with Eric Welch – Tennessee Education Report - http://tnedreport.com/?p=5521 via @TNEdReport
Curmudgucation: The Fallacy in Learning Loss Panic | National Education Policy Center - https://nepc.colorado.edu/node/11283 on @NEPCtweet
Documenting Billy's meeting with Gov. DeSantis' Inspector General's Office - https://billytownsend.substack.com/p/documenting-billys-meeting-with-gov?utm_source=url
Texas: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Wants to Ban “Critical Race Theory” in Universities | Diane Ravitch's blog - https://wp.me/p2odLa-vwm via @dianeravitch
Global Guru #1 !!! | Diane Ravitch's blog - https://wp.me/p2odLa-vvj via @dianeravitch
Why I Love Teaching And Why I Chose To Stay - Philly's 7th Ward - https://phillys7thward.org/?p=2475
Thoughts from Moon Knight and Saga in Days of Darkness – radical eyes for equity - https://wp.me/p2GmBR-an8 via @plthomasEdD
Heights coalition hosts Feb. 23 online forum on ‘Vouchers Hurt Ohio’ lawsuit - cleveland.com - https://www.cleveland.com/community/2022/02/heights-coalition-hosts-feb-23-online-forum-discussing-vouchers-hurt-ohio-lawsuit.html on @clevelanddotcom
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Endorses Shapiro for Governor | Philadelphia Federation of Teachers - https://www.pft.org/node/102392
Teacher Anti-CRT Bills Coast To Coast: A State By State Guide -
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petergreene/2022/02/16/teacher-anti-crt-bills-coast-to-coast-a-state-by-state-guide/?sh=79d45a9c4ff6 by @palan57 on @forbesBlack parents at Philly’s Carver say new admissions process is unfair - Chalkbeat Philadelphia - https://philadelphia.chalkbeat.org/2022/2/17/22939435/lottery-special-admissions-process-opportunity-hurting-black-students-science-high-school on chalkbeat
Blog Posts Archive - Network For Public Education -
https://networkforpubliceducation.org/best-posts/ on @Network4pubEd
February’s (2022) Useful Parent Engagement Resources – Part Two | Engaging Parents In School… - https://engagingparentsinschool.edublogs.org/?p=6483
Tennessee: “Instead of Raging Over MAUS, Support Local People Who Are Fighting the Ban” | Lloyd Lofthouse - https://wp.me/p2mPRS-XA via @lflwriter
NewBlackMan (in Exile) - https://www.newblackmaninexile.net/ via @NewBlackMan
New World Coming: Afro-Venezuelans In The Bolivarian Processby Mark Anthony Neal / 13h
'For this episode of New World Coming , James Counts Early is joined by historian, activist, and former diplomat, Jesus “Chucho” Garcia to discuss the complexities of the state, social and civil organizations, and the people working together to deepen the principles of the Bolivarian Revolution. They also discuss the power relations of developing democracy, the struggle for reparations in Latin A
When the Government Tried—and Failed—to Silence Catwomanby Mark Anthony Neal / 13h
'In the documentary Catwoman vs. the White House , the director Scott Calonico brings to life a time when the actress Eartha Kitt was retaliated against by President Lyndon B. Johnson—but persisted in spite of it.'
BOOK TALK: The History of Black Studies with Abdul Alkalimatby Mark Anthony Neal / 13h
' The People's Forum NYC hosted a book talk on The History of Black Studies with author Abdul Alkalimat . In this book, Black Studies founder and movement veteran Abdul Alkalimat offers a comprehensive history of the discipline that examines Black Studies as intellectual history; as social movement; and as academic profession. The book also demonstrates how Black people themselves established the
Meet the Makers: Finding Your Voice Through Fannie Lou Hamerby Mark Anthony Neal / 13h
'Fannie Lou Hamer’s legacy of activism lives on. So what can young activists learn from her? In a Meet the Makers panel, Aunjanue Ellis , Oscar®-nominated actress & activist; Dr. Keisha N. Blain , historian & author of Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Message to America ; and the makers of Fannie Lou Hamer's America - Monica Land , executive producer & Mrs. Hamer's great-niece, and di
Brendan Slocumb on Racism in the World of Classical Musicby Mark Anthony Neal / 18h
'Can an author write a novel about a classical musician and get all the details right? And can he make that world the backdrop for a gripping contemporary thriller? If the author is Brendan Slocumb , then the answer is a resounding yes . In this episode of Book Dreams , Brendan joins Eve and Julie to talk about his debut novel, The Violin Conspiracy , about a concert violinist whose Stradivarius
Nishani Frazier: The Making and Unmaking of One Americaby Mark Anthony Neal / 19h
'At this Wednesdays at the Center talk at Duke University, Professor Nishani Frazier , A ssociate Professor of History and American Studies at the University of Kansas, spoke about the flaws and fallout of President's Initiative on Race, launched by Bill Clinton in 1997. The initiative, titled One America, promised to "help educate Americans about the facts surrounding issues of race, to promote
We’re Hiring! – Parenting for Liberation - https://wp.me/p7fXox-1Xq by @Parenting4Lib
High School Students Organized Thousands To Walk Out For Amir Locke https://popularresistance.org/meet-the-high-school-students-who-organized-thousands-to-walk-out-for-amir-locke/New Jersey Will Soon Send 168K Notices To Replace Lead Pipes At Properties https://www.theroot.com/new-jersey-will-soon-send-168k-notices-to-replace-lead-1848561937
Counselor From Indiana School Tells Parents They Can Opt Their Kids Out of Black History Month Lessons
https://www.theroot.com/counselor-from-indiana-school-tells-parents-they-can-op-1848555490
New COVID plan leaves many questions unanswered https://sacobserver.com/2022/02/new-covid-plan-leaves-many-questions-unanswered/
Why We Need More Black Psychologists in Schools https://sacobserver.com/2022/02/why-we-need-more-black-psychologists-in-schools/
Texas now requires new charter schools to ensure they won’t teach critical race theory
https://www.texastribune.org/2022/02/17/texas-charter-schools-law/
How to Teach About Different Communities https://youtu.be/PW_UWGUuBRw via @YouTube
Indiana school faces angry backlash after 'highly offensive' Black History Month assignment
https://www.rawstory.com/indiana-school-faces-angry-backlash-after-highly-offensive-black-history-month-assignment/Midwest Dispatch: Twin Cities Educators Say ‘Enough Already’ - Progressive.org - https://progressive.org/latest/twin-cities-educators-say-enough-lahm-220218/
Podcast: Saving segregated 'Mexican' schools https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2022-02-18/the-times-podcast-latino-segregated-schools-blackwell-marfaLAUSD shows its best to new Supt. Alberto Carvalho, who pledges to deliver more of it https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-02-17/lausd-supt-carvalho-promises-excellence-in-dash-across-lausd
Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... | The latest news and resources in education since 2007 - https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/ on @Larryferlazzo
Friday’s New Articles & Videos On School Reopeningscongerdesign / Pixabay Ordinarily, I’d add these new articles and videos to The Best Posts Predicting (& Showing) What Schools Look Like During The Pandemic . However, that list is just getting too massive. So, in the future, if you want to find these in one place, click here: Supt. Carvalho confronts his first big decision: Should LAUSD relax mask requirements? is from The L.A. Times. LAUSD to k
A Look Back: Study Finds Adding More Periods Of Instruction That Didn’t Work In First Place Doesn’t Help High School ReadersI thought that new – and veteran – readers might find it interesting if I began sharing my best posts from over the years. You can see the entire collection here . This post originally appeared in 2017: I will always remember interpreting for a colleague who was telling a student and his mother that he offered tutoring after school everyday. “But, Mr. ____, you teach the same way then that I didn
Strategies For Encouraging Students To Make Multiple “Touches” On The Same Textgeralt / Pixabay For many student, especially English Language Learners, it can be very valuable to review a text multiple times – especially in content classes. It can’t just be re-reading it, though, time and time again. BORING! Each “touch” on the text needs to be for a different reason and, ideally, done in a different way. Of course, this is also the idea behind “close reading” (see The Best
Opinion: School-aid task force is a necessary step toward real reform
https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2022/02/carl-golden-hopeful-sign-nj-school-aid-reform-task-force-formula-tortured-history/
Families are suing a West Virginia school district for holding a Christian assembly
https://www.npr.org/2022/02/18/1081678752/west-virginia-school-christian-assembly-lawsuit
Want to find an affordable college? There's a website for that
https://www.npr.org/2022/02/15/1080773523/student-loans-financial-aid-tool-college-scorecard
Student loan scams prey on confusion https://www.npr.org/2022/02/17/1081570873/student-loan-scams-prey-on-confustion
San Francisco Recall Vote Fueled by Asian Voters’ Ire
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/17/us/san-francisco-school-board-parents.html
You Just Can’t Tell the Truth About America Anymore https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/18/opinion/us-history-censorship.html
SUNY Ends Harsh Student Debt Collection
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/18/nyregion/suny-student-debt.html
Recall in San Francisco https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/17/opinion/school-board-recall.html
Roscoe Bruce, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member - Philly's 7th Ward - https://phillys7thward.org/?p=2479
Investing in Native Youth to Design Their College and Career Futures - ED.gov Blog - https://blog.ed.gov/?p=31084
‘A very toxic environment’: Virginia students navigate ugly mask battle https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/02/18/virginia-masking-student-voices/
Vaccine refusal is child abuse
https://www.salon.com/2022/02/18/vaccine-refusal-is-child-abuse/
Hillsborough’s struggling schools attempt a ‘transformation.’ Can it work? -
https://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2022/02/17/hillsboroughs-struggling-schools-attempt-a-transformation-can-it-work/#new_tab on TB_Times School choice bill hitting rocky road in the Alabama Legislature - https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2022/02/17/school-choice-bill-hitting-rocky-road-alabama-legislature/6829044001/#new_tab via @mgmadvertiser Youth mental health is a crisis. Why aren't states doing more to help? - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2022/02/16/youth-mental-health-crisis-schools/6803515001/#new_tab via @usatodayIllinois court rules some districts can continue to go mask optional | WBEZ Chicago - https://www.wbez.org/stories/illinois-court-says-students-can-continue-to-go-mask-less-in-some-illinois-school-districts/94f1c96e-1662-4fdf-9887-c7c7b3412149 Bill would bring NRA gun safety classes into all Arizona schools - https://www.azmirror.com/?p=12731 on @arizonamirror
Republicans made changes to ‘don’t say gay’ bill. LGBTQ advocates aren’t buying it. - https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2022/02/17/republicans-made-changes-to-dont-say-gay-bill-lgbtq-advocates-arent-buying-it/#new_tab on TB_Times Portland Public Schools expects to see 3,400 students leave by next school year | Local News | kptv.com - https://www.kptv.com/news/portland-public-schools-expects-to-see-3-400-students-leave-by-next-school-year/article_884c5096-9075-11ec-bff5-5768b8c9a170.html#new_tab on @fox12oregon
Minneapolis, St. Paul teachers vote to authorize strike -
StarTribune.com - https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-st-paul-teachers-and-support-staff-authorize-strike/600148115/#new_tab on @StarTribune
Argument breaks out between parent, Montgomery County School Board chair during Tuesday meeting | WFXRtv -
https://www.wfxrtv.com/?p=1086030
Ed Secretary Miguel Cardona: COVID pandemic can be 'reset' for schools -
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2022/02/17/miguel-cardona-education-secretary-covid-pandemic-nation-public-schools/6837953001/#new_tab via @usatoday
A revised Kentucky bill aimed at critical race theory moves forward. What’s in it?
https://a.msn.com/01/en-us/AAU0uyf?ocid=winp-st
Curriculum struggle has Kansas GOP pursuing 'transparency' | AP News - https://apnews.com/article/education-race-and-ethnicity-racial-injustice-kansas-topeka-d9684fdec9ad74c621d7a51977c58f7d#new_tab on @ap
S.F.’s Asian American voters were crucial in the school board recall. Here’s why -
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/S-F-s-Asian-American-voters-were-crucial-in-16928806.php#new_tab on @sfchronicle
House committee passes bill that would allow school boards to designate teachers as protection officers - WV MetroNews -
https://wvmetronews.com/?p=447873 by @JeffJenkinsMN
School choice bill: Gov. Cox promises veto until teacher pay increases - Deseret News -
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2022/2/17/22939353/education-utah-gov-cox-promises-veto-school-choice-voucher-bill-teacher-pay-hope-scholarship#new_tab on deseretnews
Big Education Ape: THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Thursday, February 16, 2022 #REDFORED #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #engchat #literacy #edreform #TEACHtheTRUTH #CRT - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/02/the-top-banana-todays-education_17.htmlBig Education Ape: THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Wednesday, February 16, 2022 #REDFORED #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #engchat #literacy #edreform #TEACHtheTRUTH #CRT - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/02/the-top-banana-todays-education_16.html
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Big Education Ape: CATCH UP WITH CURMUDGUCATION + ICYMI: Important Upcoming Holiday Edition (2/13) - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/02/catch-up-with-curmudgucation-icymi.html
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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/2022/02/this-week-in-education-larry-ferlazzos_12.html
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