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Monday, May 9, 2022

THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Monday, May 9 2022 #REDFORED #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #engchat #literacy #edreform #StandWithUkraine️

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THE TOP BANANA
TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES



Charter-Schools-Falling.pdf https://networkforpubliceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Charter-Schools-Falling.pdf



Chris de Vinck: What My Mother Taught Me | Diane Ravitch's blog https://dianeravitch.net/2022/05/08/122944/



Confession! How I Was Groomed by My Elementary School Teachers | Diane Ravitch's blog https://dianeravitch.net/2022/05/09/confession-how-i-was-groomed-by-my-elementary-school-teachers/



What Would a Big Unity Win in the UFT Elections Look Like? | JD2718 https://jd2718.org/2022/05/08/what-would-a-big-unity-win-in-the-uft-elections-look-like/




What Would a Big United for Change Win in the UFT Elections Look Like? | JD2718 https://jd2718.org/2022/05/09/what-would-a-big-united-for-change-win-in-the-uft-elections-look-like/



Teacher Tom: Recognizing Gods Not Authorized http://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com/2022/05/recognizing-gods-not-authorized.html



CURMUDGUCATION: What Joe Biden Actually Said (Or: How To Distort News By Omitting One Word) https://curmudgucation.blogspot.com/2022/05/what-joe-biden-actually-said-or-how-to.html



Did Gorsuch and Kavanaugh Commit Perjury at Senate Hearings on Issue of Abortion? | Diane Ravitch's blog https://dianeravitch.net/2022/05/09/did-gorsuch-and-kavanaugh-commit-perjury-at-senate-hearings-on-issue-of-abortion/



PUSHING FOR THE FINISH LINE – Dad Gone Wild https://norinrad10.com/2022/05/09/pushing-for-the-finish-line/



Why This Year's LAUSD Election Isn't The Slugfest Over Charter Schools We've Come To Expect https://laist.com/news/education/why-this-years-lausd-election-isnt-the-slugfest-over-charter-schools-weve-come-to-expect



Biden officials prepare to blow up Trump’s rules on sexual misconduct in schools - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/07/schools-rules-on-transgender-students-sexual-assault-00029945#new_tab



Adams, NYC unions push for mayoral control of schools - United Federation of Teachers glaringly absent https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/new-york-elections-government/ny-nyc-mayor-eric-adams-mayoral-control-of-schools-uft-david-banks-20220509-xumhdegrencq5lrpl7ql2hp574-story.html#ed=rss_www.nydailynews.com/arcio/rss/category/new-york/education/




Remote learning likely widened racial, economic achievement gap – Harvard Gazette https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2022/05/remote-learning-likely-widened-racial-economic-achievement-gap/?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=hu-twitter-general&utm_medium=socia

The Consequences of Remote
and Hybrid Instruction During

Survey 2021 https://www.educationnext.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021ednextpoll.pdf



Blog Posts Archive - Network For Public Education https://networkforpubliceducation.org/best-posts/







As a 7th grader, could you have solved these? And how about now? | GFBrandenburg's Blog https://gfbrandenburg.wordpress.com/2022/05/08/as-a-7th-grader-could-you-have-solved-these-and-how-about-now/

Two Spectacular Minutes! | Diane Ravitch's blog https://dianeravitch.net/2022/05/08/two-spectacular-minutes/



SOUTH BRONX SCHOOL: It's Time I Get Something of My Chest About Myself... https://southbronxschool.blogspot.com/2022/05/its-time-i-get-something-of-my-chest.html?spref=tw


Education Research Report: The Consequences of Remote and Hybrid Instruction During the Pandemic https://educationresearchreport.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-consequences-of-remote-and-hybrid.html





NewBlackMan (in Exile) https://www.newblackmaninexile.net/


Ronan Farrow on the Threat of Modern Spyware
' Ronan Farrow has published an investigation into a software called Pegasus and its maker, NSO Group. Pegasus is one of the most invasive spywares known; it allows users—including law-enforcement officials or government authorities—to hack into a target’s smartphone, gaining access to photos, messages, and the feeds from a camera or microphone. NSO markets Pegasus as a tool to catch terrorists a
Historian Phil Dixon on the Legacy of Negro Leagues Players and Manager Buck O'Neil
'In 2020, Major League Baseball reclassified seven Negro League teams as major league, meaning the statistics of those players will become part of the MLB's official historical record. The recognition is due in no small part to author, historian, and co-founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Phil Dixon , whose most recent book is called, John "Buck" O'Neil: The Rookie, His Words, His Voice
Celia Rose Gooding Boards the USS Enterprise as Uhura
'Paramount+ is bringing viewers back onboard the USS Enterprise with the new series, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds . Actor Celia Rose Gooding stars in the series as Uhura. The role was originated by Nichelle Nichols in the original Star Trek television series when it premiered in 1966. Gooding joined The Takeaway to discuss taking on the role of Uhura and how she sees it fitting into her burgeoni
The Story of How One Independent Bookstore Has Survived, and Thrived, During the Pandemic
'The documentary, "Hello, Bookstore," follows a four-decade-old independent bookshop in Lenox, Massachusetts, and its owner Matthew Tannenbaum as the seller's community comes to its aid during the pandemic. Tannenbaum and director A.B. Zax join us to talk about the film, and we take calls from listeners about their own local bookstores.'
The Limits with Jay Williams: Kelly Rowland On Being the Ultimate Working Mom
'In your mind, Kelly Rowland might be the teenager of Destiny's Child fame, or the solo artist with dance floor anthems like "Commander." But these days, Kelly's much more than a pop star. She's an entrepreneur, philanthropist, writer and mother of two beautiful children. She recently published a children's book called Always with You, Always with Me , her ode to working moms. On The Limits , Jay
New Orleans Legend Trombone Shorty Fuses Funk, Soul and 'Dirty' Blues Rock on New Album
' Trombone Shorty 's new album Lifted comes on the heels of the artist's first Grammy win for his work as a songwriter and a featured artist on the album of the year, Jon Batiste's We Are . Batiste and Trombone Shorty, born Troy Andrews, grew up together in New Orleans and both have become global ambassadors for the unmistakable sound of that city. On his new album, Trombone Shorty continues that
Ron Carter: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
'The velvety sapphire of what may be the most recognizable curtains in jazz are the backdrop for this special Tiny Desk (home) concert. Dapper and distinguished in matching ties, legendary bassist Ron Carter and the members of his trio sit comfortably on the prestigious stage of The Blue Note in Manhattan. This is jazz with a capital J, complete with cocktails and "Candlelight." Ron Carter's care

As budget picture clears, new teacher scholarship incentive praised https://nondoc.com/2022/05/09/new-teacher-scholarship-incentive-praised/ via @nondocmedia


#262 Teaching Elementary Writing with Melanie Meehan (pt.1) - Teach Me, Teacher https://teachmeteacherpodcast.com/2022/05/09/262-teaching-elementary-writing-with-melanie-meehan-pt-1/

Marchers Teach Lessons on Educational Freedom https://sacobserver.com/2022/05/marchers-teach-lessons-on-educational-freedom/


UC and CSU are unaffordable, and a 4-year degree isn't the only way to succeed, Californians say in poll https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-05-09/californians-say-uc-and-csu-tuition-is-unaffordable-despite-financial-aid

Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... | The latest news and resources in education since 2007 https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/


Ed Tech Digest
Ten years ago, in another somewhat futile attempt to reduce the backlog of resources I want to share, I began this occasional “” post where I share three or four links I think are particularly useful and related to…ed tech, including some Web 2.0 apps. You might also be interested in THE BEST ED TECH RESOURCES OF 2021 – PART ONE , as well as checking out all my edtech resources . Here are this we
A Look Back: 37 Mindmapping & Graphic Organizer Resources
I’m continuing my “A Look Back” series by looking at past “Best” lists and updating them. Clker-Free-Vector-Images / Pixabay I published Not “The Best,” But “A List” Of Mindmapping, Flow Chart Tools, & Graphic Organizers in 2009, and have been revising and updating it since that time. It includes online mindmapping tools like Quick Diagram , and collections of graphic organizers like the one foun
Classroom Instruction Resources Of The Week
Each week, I publish a post or two containing three or four particularly useful resources on classroom instruction, and you can see them all here. You might also be interested in THE BEST RESOURCES ON INSTRUCTION IN 2021 – PART ONE . Here are this week’s picks: Uncovering Your Blind Spots: An Exercise for Teachers is from Cult of Pedagogy. Should I teach students to memorize sight words and monit
Most Popular Posts Of The Week
I’m making a change in the content of the regular feature. In addition to sharing the top five posts that have received the most “hits” in the preceding seven-to-ten days (though they may have originally been published on an earlier date), I will also include the top five posts that have actually appeared in the past week. Often, these are different posts. You might also be interested in IT’S THE
A Look Back: 7 Places To Find Lesson Plans Related To Movies
I’m continuing my “A Look Back” series by looking at past “Best” lists and updating them. Clker-Free-Vector-Images / Pixabay I originally published The Best Sites Offering Free Lesson Plans For Movies in 2018, and have been revising and updating it since that time. You’ll find sites like Lessons On Movies , Movie Sheets , and five more, plus other related resources. Check them all out at the “Bes

Right-wing school board candidate drops out over slew of racist posts — including 'several' likening Obama to a monkey https://www.rawstory.com/racist-facebook-posts/

Solidarity and Community Support Won a Contract for Minneapolis Educators https://youtu.be/75Em0Gw_XME via @YouTube

OPINION: Earth Day is over, but there’s a lot more schools can do to address climate change https://hechingerreport.org/opinion-earth-day-is-over-but-theres-a-lot-more-schools-can-do-to-address-climate-change/

Opinion | The Pell Grant Isn’t an Expensive Failure. It’s an Underappreciated Policy Success. https://www.politico.com/news/agenda/2022/05/09/pell-grant-funding-investment-00031037


‘Adulting 101′ classes to teach financial literacy heading to Florida high schools next year https://www.wftv.com/news/local/adulting-101-classes-teach-financial-literacy-heading-florida-high-schools-next-year/JXGS5FZUG5CAHGJF4HRS2ZU75A/

Va. school board proposes telling parents how students self-identify https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/05/07/orange-county-schools-resolution-student-self-identification/?tid=ss_tw


Teachers often cancel recess as a punishment. A growing number of states want to change that. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/teachers-cancel-recess-punishment-state-laws-rcna27531 via @nbcnews
Bay Area schools see families leave cities, flock to suburbs http://edsource.org/?page_id=671454 via @edsource


Marketing deals trickle down from NCAA to high school sports | AP News https://apnews.com/article/high-school-athlete-endorsement-deals-NIL-690ca4547e8a00bf06fbd20f1dc058d8#new_tab

NYC schools Chancellor David Banks boosts role of superintendents in bureaucratic shakeup – New York Daily News https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/education/ny-doe-bureaucratic-reorg-role-of-superintendent-20220507-r4ltlxi2qndwjpwxp52a7ey6jm-story.html

Kendrick Castillo's parents sue STEM School Highlands Ranch over 2019 shooting in possible first test of Claire Davis Act https://www.denverpost.com/2022/05/07/kendrick-castillos-parents-lawsuit-stem-shooting/#new_tab




Big Education Ape: THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Sunday, May 8 2022 #REDFORED #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #engchat #literacy #edreform #StandWithUkraine️ https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-top-banana-todays-education_8.html

Big Education Ape: THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Saturday, May 7 2022 #REDFORED #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #engchat #literacy #edreform #StandWithUkraine️ https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-top-banana-todays-education_7.html

Big Education Ape: TOP POSTS THIS WEEK Saturday, May 7, 2022 #REDFORED #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #engchat #literacy #edreform #TEACHtheTRUTH #CRT https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/05/top-posts-this-week-saturday-may-7-2022.html

Big Education Ape: THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Friday, April 29, 2022 #REDFORED #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #engchat #literacy #edreform #StandWithUkraine️ http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-top-banana-todays-education_29.htmlhtml

Big Education Ape: KEEP UP/ CATCH UP WITH DIANE RAVITCH'S BLOG A site to discuss better education for all #REDFORED #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edleadership #edtech #engchat #literacy #edreform http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/05/keep-up-catch-up-with-diane-ravitchs.html

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/2022/05/this-week-in-education-larry-ferlazzos.html

Big Education Ape: THIS WEEK Education Research Report http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/05/this-week-education-research-report.html

Big Education Ape: THIS WEEK WITH NEWBLACKMAN (IN EXILE) #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/05/this-week-with-newblackman-in-exile-blm.html
Big Education Ape: SSPI TONY THURMOND: STUFF THIS WEEK FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/05/sspi-tony-thurmond-stuff-this-week-from.html

Big Education Ape: TEACHER TOM THIS WEEK IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/05/teacher-tom-this-week-in-early.html

Big Education Ape: THIS WEEK'S WILDNESS Dad Gone Wild Nobody reads it, everybody quotes it http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/05/this-weeks-wildness-dad-gone-wild.html

Big Education Ape: Network for Public Education Blog Post of the Day This Week #REDFORED #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edleadership #edtech #engchat #literacy #edreform http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/05/network-for-public-education-blog-post.html

Big Education Ape: THIS WEEK'S TENNESSEE EDUCATION REPORT AND A TENNESSESS HOLLER http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/05/this-weeks-tennessee-education-report.html

Big Education Ape: THIS WEEK NEWS FROM DR. MIGUEL CARDONA AND THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/05/this-week-news-from-dr-miguel-cardona.html




Big Education Ape: THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Saturday, April 30, 2022 #REDFORED #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #engchat #literacy #edreform #StandWithUkraine️ https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-top-banana-todays-education_30.html

Big Education Ape: TOP POSTS THIS WEEK Saturday, April 30, 2022 #REDFORED #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #engchat #literacy #edreform #TEACHtheTRUTH #CRT https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/04/top-posts-this-week-saturday-april-30.html


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