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Thursday, August 5, 2021

THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Thursday, August 5, 2021 #REDFORED #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #engchat #literacy #edreform #TEACHtheTRUTH #CRT

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The Top Banana: Today's Education Headlines | Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/The-Top-Banana-Todays-Education-Headlines-730208504396249



Matthew Thomas: Billionaires Are Funding Critical Race Theory | Diane Ravitch's blog - https://wp.me/p2odLa-uye via @dianeravitch



NYC Public School Parents: Original list of "Tier one" schools which DOE said couldn't provide social distancing next year, though now they (unbelievably) say there are only 50 - https://nycpublicschoolparents.blogspot.com/2021/08/original-list-of-tier-one-schools-which.html


Seattle Schools Community Forum: And Then There Were Two - https://saveseattleschools.blogspot.com/2021/08/and-then-there-were-two.html


Schools Matter: KIPP's Woke Rebranding of Racist Chain Gang Schools - http://www.schoolsmatter.info/2021/08/kipp-undergoes-woke-rebranding-for.html


Nutrition - Learning Support (CA Dept of Education) - https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/


Blog Anniversary | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice - https://wp.me/pBm7c-8f9 via @CubanLarry


CURMUDGUCATION: Should School Board Elections Be More Partisan - http://curmudgucation.blogspot.com/2021/08/should-school-board-elections-be-more.html


Jan Resseger: Let’s Not Lose Sight of the Harm Done by Federally Mandated Testing | Diane Ravitch's blog - https://wp.me/p2odLa-uy0 via @dianeravitch


Conservatives are Wrong about Parental Rights – radical eyes for equity - https://wp.me/p2GmBR-a2D via @plthomasEdD


NEWS FROM DR. MIGUEL CARDONA AND THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases


Code Acts in Education: Breaking Open the Black Box of Edtech Brokers | National Education Policy Center - https://nepc.colorado.edu/node/11004 on @NEPCtweet


Teacher Tom: We're All Part Of Permitting It To Happen - http://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com/2021/08/were-all-part-of-permitting-it-to-happen.html


How Civil Rights Leader Bob Moses Used Math Literacy to Push for Racial Equality - YES! Magazine - https://www.yesmagazine.org/?p=94314 by @ZenJWar



Building Power, For Teachers And Educational Justice | Shanker Institute - https://www.shankerinstitute.org/node/6339 via @shankerinst

Covid Aid Programs Spur Record Drop in Poverty - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/28/us/politics/covid-poverty-aid-programs.html on @nytimes

New Orleans schools start next week, but 84% of the school buses aren't licensed | Education | nola.com - https://www.nola.com/news/education/article_4c7dad08-f56b-11eb-b16e-dbf6bb3fcfa5.html on @nolanews

Biden aims to vaccinate more kids through sports and PTAs https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/biden-aims-vaccinate-more-kids-through-sports-ptas-n1275988 via @nbcnews

Florida tween takes on school board to call for mask mandate - CNN - https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/04/us/florida-school-mask-mandate-duval-teen/index.html

Ten Philadelphia legislators push Hite to reconsider new school start times - Chalkbeat Philadelphia - https://philadelphia.chalkbeat.org/2021/8/4/22610084/ten-philadelphia-legislators-push-hite-to-reconsider-new-school-start-times on chalkbeat

State Board of Education Seeking Teacher With English Learner Competence - https://www.cde.ca.gov/be/cc/ab/

Useful Piece For Starting Off The New School Year | Engaging Parents In School… - https://engagingparentsinschool.edublogs.org/?p=6426

“Eleven Strategies for Facing This Year’s Classroom Challenges” | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/?p=119608 on @Larryferlazzo

Just 32% of Philadelphia third graders read on grade level. Freedom Schools Literacy Academy is one solution. - Chalkbeat Philadelphia - https://philadelphia.chalkbeat.org/2021/8/5/22610462/32-of-philadelphia-third-graders-read-on-grade-level-freedom-schools-literacy-academy-is-a-solution on chalkbeat

Back to school: Healing students’ grief and anxiety | EdSource - https://edsource.org/?p=658987 on @edsource

L.A. County Public Health Falters, Children Suffer https://www.laprogressive.com/county-public-health/

Best-selling Authors Team Up to Write About the Power and Fun of Growing Up as a Black Boy | NewBlackMan (in Exile) - https://www.newblackmaninexile.net/2021/08/best-selling-authors-team-up-to-write.html via @NewBlackMan

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

'Literally losing our workforce': Florida schools defy DeSantis' anti-mask order https://www.politico.com/news/2021/08/04/florida-schools-desantis-mask-order-502503

Teachers concerned with cost of living in Bozeman, vaccinations https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/education/teachers-concerned-with-cost-of-living-in-bozeman-vaccinations/article_10ed7384-3105-581d-a4dd-0a73be561280.html

Pediatric COVID surge raises concerns for teachers and parents ahead of new school year (Video) https://www.socialnews.xyz/2021/08/04/pediatric-covid-surge-raises-concerns-for-teachers-and-parents-ahead-of-new-school-year-video/

Mask debates rage as schools reopen while delta variant spreads https://theglobalherald.com/news/mask-debates-rage-as-schools-reopen-while-delta-variant-spreads/

American Federation of Teachers President talks NY state teacher's union opposing vaccine ... https://www.msnbc.com/stephanie-ruhle/watch/american-federation-of-teachers-president-talks-ny-state-teacher-s-union-opposing-vaccine-mandate-117900869582

Sen. Josh Becker, D-San Mateo, wants all school staff to get vaccination https://www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/sen-josh-becker-d-san-mateo-wants-all-school-staff-to-get-vaccination/article_8a896234-f4d7-11eb-bfa5-07c1ee3fd7d4.html

Tennessee Republicans Want to Withhold Money From Schools That Teach Critical Race Theory—Even Though They Aren't https://www.theroot.com/tennessee-republicans-want-to-withhold-money-from-schoo-1847427804

Analysis: Schools open in Texas with unvaccinated K-6 students and months of learning loss to overcome https://www.texastribune.org/2021/08/05/texas-schools-covid-vaccinations/

Most New Orleans public high schools to require vaccines for extracurricular activities https://thelensnola.org/2021/08/04/most-new-orleans-public-high-schools-to-require-vaccines-for-extracurricular-activities/

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka dead at 72, sources say https://www.politico.com/news/2021/08/05/afl-cio-trumka-dead-502573

Dem Party War - Progressives under attack as Biden wing gloats, Do Prog join Nina Turner in a bowl of shit? Who won the black vote? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/dojow/~3/CcNFAZ0ic3M/dem-party-war-progressives-under-attack.html

Top Five Takeaways for Supporting Teacher Leadership https://blog.ed.gov/2021/08/top-five-takeaways-for-supporting-teacher-leadership/

The Education Secretary Wants Schools To Host Vaccine Clinics https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-education-secretary-wants-schools-to-host-vaccine-clinics_n_610acfa0e4b0b94f6077e660

Arkansas Governor Regrets Signing Ban On Mask Mandates As COVID Spike Continues https://www.huffpost.com/entry/arkansas-governor-mask-mandate-covid_n_610acc48e4b0552883e87369

Behind D.C.’s scramble to get teens vaccinated before school starts https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/dc-teen-vaccines-school/2021/08/04/cb2e03e8-f39d-11eb-a49b-d96f2dac0942_story.html

For adults returning to college, ‘free’ tuition isn’t enough https://hechingerreport.org/for-adults-returning-to-college-free-tuition-isnt-enough/

O.C. Board of Education to sue Gov. Newsom over K-12 school mask mandate http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/lanowblog/~3/oPM0PAkfdLk/o-c-board-of-education-to-sue-newsom-over-k-12-school-mask-mandate

Video: I Was Interviewed Today On CNN About School Reopenings | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/?p=119627 on @Larryferlazzo

Thursday’s New Articles On School Reopenings | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/?p=119639 on @Larryferlazzo

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

Many NJ universities, colleges require proof of COVID-19 vaccination https://www.njspotlight.com/video/several-nj-universities-require-proof-of-covid-19-vaccination/

Brooklyn principals remove students’ school mural celebrating diversity https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/education/ny-ps-295-school-mural-diversity-trashed-20210805-zqg2badfnfav5iudv2m4degy6i-story.html#ed=rss_www.nydailynews.com/arcio/rss/category/new-york/education/

Texas High School Principal Sees Racism in Calls to Remove Intimate Photos https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/05/us/colleyville-hs-principal-beach-photos.html

White House Plans New Push to Get Students Vaccinated https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/05/us/schools-covid-vaccine-students.html

Pro Charter Schools Academic Department ‘Debunks’ Public Schools http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/obrag/IrDB/~3/OozDO5fwEDo/

'Absolutely the worst decision': Arkansas state senator says reckless reopening is jeopardizing school year http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheRawStory/~3/Q_s3-0T6TO8/

DeSantis's 'extremely deplorable' handling of COVID crisis torched by angry Florida educator on CNN http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheRawStory/~3/oigqowlhGLg/

DeSantis-promoted doc who said kids don't need to be vaccinated facing investigation from medical board http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheRawStory/~3/bwKztqyW7TU/

Schools Spent Millions to Clean Indoor Air, Now Some Fear Technology Could Be Dangerous https://www.nbcbayarea.com/investigations/schools-spent-millions-to-clean-indoor-air-now-some-fear-technology-could-be-dangerous/2618256/

Is the water in your school safe? https://educationvotes.nea.org/?p=49516#.YQwZdQMbujU.twitter via @EdVotes

Calls for City Schools CEO to Resign Amid Poor Student Outcomes, Little Transparency | WBFF - https://foxbaltimore.com/news/project-baltimore/calls-for-city-schools-ceo-to-resign-amid-poor-student-outcomes-little-transparency#new_tab

After fierce backlash, Sartell school district cuts ties with group that handled equity audit - StarTribune.com - https://www.startribune.com/sartell-st-stephen-school-district-cuts-ties-with-equity-group-after-backlash/600084747/#new_tab on @StarTribune

East Bay school board meeting shutdown as parents speak out against face masks in classrooms https://abc7news.com/health/east-bay-parents-speak-out-against-face-masks-at-school-board-meeting/10927602/ via @abc7newsbayarea

Jeffco shelved $170,000 school closure report as enrollment fell - Chalkbeat Colorado - https://co.chalkbeat.org/2021/8/4/22609622/jeffco-school-closure-policy-management-consultant-report-shelved#new_tab on chalkbeat

730 students now quarantined in Arkansas school district - https://www.wmcactionnews5.com/2021/08/04/730-students-now-quarantined-marion-school-district/#new_tab via @WMCActionNews5

Texas lawmaker asks AG to consider constitutionality of critical race theory, “anti-racist” teaching - https://www.dallasnews.com/news/education/2021/08/04/texas-lawmaker-asks-ag-to-consider-constitutionality-of-critical-race-theory-anti-racist-teaching/#new_tab via @dallasnews

Newark students faced severe pandemic learning loss, new data show - Chalkbeat Newark - https://newark.chalkbeat.org/2021/8/4/22610237/newark-learning-loss-test-scores#new_tab on chalkbeat

COVID-19 already disrupting the new school year in Indiana - https://www.indystar.com/story/news/education/2021/08/04/covid-19-cases-indiana-schools/5482133001/#new_tab via @indystar

America's Children Head Back to School Amid Growing Uncertainty | Education News | US News - https://www.usnews.com/news/education-news/articles/2021-08-04/americas-children-head-back-to-school-amid-growing-uncertainty#new_tab on @USNews

Ohio public schools plan lawsuit to challenge EdChoice program | Ohio | thecentersquare.com - https://www.thecentersquare.com/ohio/ohio-public-schools-plan-lawsuit-to-challenge-edchoice-program/article_fcfa50fa-f548-11eb-8dd6-93bf7f49d558.html#new_tab on @thecentersquare

NMPED: Floyd school board suspended after refusing to comply with mask guidelines | KOB 4 - https://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/nmped-floyd-school-board-suspended-after-refusing-to-comply-with-mask-guidelines/6196592/#new_tab on @KOB4

Biden aims to vaccinate more kids through sports and PTAs https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/biden-aims-vaccinate-more-kids-through-sports-ptas-n1275988 via @nbcnews

Teachers' union sues South Kingstown School Committee, parent over public records release | WJAR - https://turnto10.com/news/local/teachers-union-sues-south-kingstown-school-committee-parent-over-public-records-release#new_tab on @nbc10

Applying to Private School in Portland? Get in Line. | Portland Monthly - https://www.pdxmonthly.com/news-and-city-life/2021/08/portland-private-catholic-schools-applications#new_tab


Big Education Ape: THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Wednesday, August 4, 2021 #REDFORED #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #engchat #literacy #edreform #TEACHtheTRUTH #CRT - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/08/the-top-banana-todays-education_4.html


Big Education Ape: THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Tuesday, August 3, 2021 #REDFORED #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #engchat #literacy #edreform #TEACHtheTRUTH #CRT - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/08/the-top-banana-todays-education_3.html


Big Education Ape: THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Monday, August 2, 2021 #REDFORED #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #engchat #literacy #edreform #TEACHtheTRUTH #CRT - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/08/the-top-banana-todays-education_2.html


Big Education Ape: THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Sunday, August 1, 2021 #REDFORED #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #engchat #literacy #edreform #TEACHtheTRUTH #CRT - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/08/the-top-banana-todays-education.html


CATCH UP WITH CURMUDGUCATION + ICYMI: August Already Edition (8/1) - https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/08/catch-up-with-curmudgucation-icymi.html


Big Education Ape: THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Saturday, July 31, 2021 #REDFORED #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #engchat #literacy #edreform #TEACHtheTRUTH #CRT - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/07/the-top-banana-todays-education_31.html


Big Education Ape: TOP POSTS THIS WEEK Saturday, July 31, 2021 #REDFORED #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #engchat #literacy #edreform #TEACHtheTRUTH #CRT - https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/07/top-posts-this-week-saturday-july-31.html


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 - https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/07/keep-up-catch-up-with-diane-ravitchs_31.html


Big Education Ape: THIS WEEK IN EDUCATION Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... The latest news and resources in education since 2007 - https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/07/this-week-in-education-larry-ferlazzos_31.html



Big Education Ape: THIS WEEK Education Research Report - https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/07/this-week-education-research-report_31.html




Big Education Ape: THIS WEEK WITH NEWBLACKMAN (IN EXILE) #BLM #BLACKLIVESMATTER - https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/07/this-week-with-newblackman-in-exile-blm_31.html



Big Education Ape: SSPI TONY THURMOND: STUFF THIS WEEK FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/07/sspi-tony-thurmond-stuff-this-week-from_31.html



Big Education Ape: TEACHER TOM THIS WEEK IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/07/teacher-tom-this-week-in-early_31.html




Big Education Ape: THIS WEEK'S WILDNESS Dad Gone Wild Nobody reads it, everybody quotes it - https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/07/this-weeks-wildness-dad-gone-wild_31.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 - https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/07/network-for-public-education-blog-post_31.html



Big Education Ape: THIS WEEK NEWS FROM DR. MIGUEL CARDONA AND THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2021/07/this-week-news-from-dr-miguel-cardona_31.html



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