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CURMUDGUCATION: Is The Big College Enrollment Dip Bad News? - https://curmudgucation.blogspot.com/2022/04/is-big-college-enrollment-dip-bad-news.html
ANNOUNCING: National Days of Teaching Truth – academic freedom isn't free - https://wp.me/p2GmBR-arZ via @plthomasEdD #USOSTeachTruth
Choosing Democracy: The Reality Check: HONORING DOLORES HUERTA'S LEGACY - http://choosingdemocracy.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-reality-check-honoring-dolores.html
Weekend Quotables - by Michael Klonsky - https://michaelklonsky.substack.com/p/weekend-quotables-c3b?s=r
Congress sleeps. I still have Covid. - https://fredklonsky.substack.com/p/congress-sleeps-i-still-have-covid?s=r
Leonie Haimson: Stop Congress from Passing Massive Data Collection on Every College Student | Diane Ravitch's blog - https://wp.me/p2odLa-vOj via @dianeravitch
Peter Greene: “Moms for Liberty” Are Shocked by Literal Interpretation of “Don’t Say Gay” Bill | Diane Ravitch's blog - https://wp.me/p2odLa-vN4 via @dianeravitch
The Real Purpose of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill | Diane Ravitch's blog - https://wp.me/p2odLa-vMM via @dianeravitch
KIT Funds Available for Eligible Program Operators - Nutrition (CA Dept of Education) - https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/kitfundavaileligprogoper.asp
Louisiana ACT Contracts and Amendments, 2018 -2026 | deutsch29: Mercedes Schneider's Blog - https://wp.me/p36Q2R-6JQ
Open Space Schools Again? (Part 1) | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice - https://wp.me/pBm7c-8x8 via @CubanLarry
Please Submit a Comment Supporting Stringent New Rules for the Federal Charter Schools Program | janresseger - https://wp.me/p3JgEc-8P4 via @janresseger
Teacher Tom: "I Don't Think Being Good At Things Is The Point Of Doing Them" - http://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com/2022/04/i-dont-think-being-good-at-things-is.html
Mr. Trump: DeSantis' next education commissioner is your best weapon against political euthanasia - https://billytownsend.substack.com/p/mr-trump-desantis-next-education?s=r
Mom used to say, "Give me a boss I can hate." - https://fredklonsky.substack.com/p/mom-used-to-say-give-me-a-boss-i?s=r
NOW You Can Talk to Superintendent Brent Jones - https://saveseattleschools.blogspot.com/2022/04/now-you-can-talk-to-superintendent.html
Nancy Bailey's Education Website: The Dangerous End of School Libraries and Public Education | National Education Policy Center - https://nepc.colorado.edu/node/11342 on @NEPCtweet
Interesting Discussion Coming Up From King County League of Women Voters - https://saveseattleschools.blogspot.com/2022/04/interesting-discussion-coming-up-from.html
Principals Musical Chairs - https://saveseattleschools.blogspot.com/2022/04/principals-musical-chairs.html
The TISA Threat – Tennessee Education Report - http://tnedreport.com/?p=5574 via @TNEdReport
A Reader Sends a Comment to the US DOE about Regulating Charter Schools Program | Diane Ravitch's blog - https://wp.me/p2odLa-vO7 via @dianeravitch
Listen to #BustedPencils Today! Michigan Public Schools Under Attack! | Diane Ravitch's blog - https://wp.me/p2odLa-vOv via @dianeravitch
MAHS charter revoked, school to close in may – FOX13 News Memphis - https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/local/mahs-charter-revoked-school-close-may/WZOPKYM5H5BWHNCC4J746WDZDQ/
Differentiating Instruction: How to Plan Your Lessons - https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/video-differentiating-instruction-how-to-plan-your-lessons/2019/02?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=soc&utm_campaign=edit on @educationweek Blog Posts Archive - Network For Public Education - https://networkforpubliceducation.org/best-posts/ on @Network4pubEd
Walington is Philly’s next superintendent. Tell him about your school. - Chalkbeat Philadelphia - https://philadelphia.chalkbeat.org/2022/4/4/23010369/tony-watlington-philadelphia-schools-superintendent-parent-student-teacher-survey on chalkbeat April’s (2022) Useful Parent Engagement Resources – Part One | Engaging Parents In School… - https://engagingparentsinschool.edublogs.org/?p=6495
NewBlackMan (in Exile) - https://www.newblackmaninexile.net/ via @NewBlackMan
Reckoning and Resilience – Artist Steven M. Cozart and Duke University Professor Trina Jonesby Mark Anthony Neal / 12h
"The goal of the work is to have people within the African-American community talk to each other and understand their perspectives and hopefully to break down some of these myths and fallacies that we've accepted. So what I'm hoping is that people will see those works and start to have a conversation with each other." —Artist Steven M. Cozart 'This episode of the Nasher Museum Podcast features ar
Afropop Worldwide – From Nashville to Nairobi: The History of Country Music in Kenyaby Mark Anthony Neal / 12h
'In this episode of Afropop Worldwid e, an examination of the history of country music in Kenya, dating back to the 1920s and 30s when local populations first heard Jimmie Rodgers on early country western 78 records, to the current day, where the clubs of Nairobi are filled with rising stars bringing their own unique sounds to country music. Hear their takes on the hits of Don Williams , Kenny Ro
Why House Music Reigns Supreme in South Africaby Mark Anthony Neal / 12h
'In much of the world, house music has already had its day — but in South Africa, it is pop music. Here's why this musical genre has remained king.'
Solving Systemic Racism and Buying Sensible Cardigans with Comic Phoebe Robinsonby Mark Anthony Neal / 16h
'Comic Phoebe Robinson told NPR's Rachel Martin that she doesn't wake up every day thinking "time to dismantle systemic racism!" But since she has a platform, she might as well use it to bring about some positive change. She also told Martin that her dream life involves buying sensible cardigans, getting day drunk with Kathy Lee and Hoda, and a loving marriage with Robert DeNiro. Robinson's book
Conversations in Atlantic Theory • Julius Fleming, Jr. on Black Patience: Performance, Civil Rights, and the Unfinished Project of Emancipationby Mark Anthony Neal / 17h
'A discussion with Julius Fleming, Jr . , who teaches in the Department of English at University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland. He has published widely on African American literature and culture, with particular emphasis on how cultural production functions at the very heart of political movement, mobilization, and demands. In this conversation, we discuss his new book Black Patience: Per
Is There Anything Tamron Hall Can't Do?by Mark Anthony Neal / 17h
' The incomparable Tamron Hall joined The Takeaway to discuss the third season of her talk show, motherhood, and her new Court TV show Someone They Knew. She also gave some advice to future journalists.'
British Artist Yola’s ‘Genre-Fluid’ Blend Turns Heads in Nashvilleby Mark Anthony Neal / 17h
'The British artist Yola was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2022, for "Best American Roots Song" and "Best Americana Album." Jeffrey Brown went to see why the musician has chosen Nashville as her homebase to shake things up with her fusion of many genres.'
Vinyl Me, Please Anthology Podcast: The Story of Philadelphia International Records – Episode 4: Here to Create Musicby Mark Anthony Neal / 19h
'On the fourth and final episode of The Story of Philadelphia International Records, we’ll explore the fascinating passion projects that defined the late 1970s for PIR. This episode will cover the story of 1977’s Let’s Clean Up the Ghetto by The Philadelphia International All-Stars — a supergroup featuring Billy Paul , Archie Bell , Teddy Pendergrass , The Three Degrees and more — and Leon Huff ’
Fighting the Corruption of Power by Ben Jealousby Mark Anthony Neal / 20h
| @BenJealous | special to NewBlackMan (in Exile) (TriceEdneyWire.com) - We keep learning more about the attack on the U.S. Capitol. And we keep learning more about the many schemes former President Donald Trump and his team tried to use to overturn the 2020 presidential election. In some ways, it is discouraging. We know just how badly Trump’s inner circle was corrupted by his desire to keep po
With ‘cloud of fear’ over campus, Michael O’Keefe weighs suing Oklahoma Christian https://nondoc.com/2022/04/05/michael-okeefe-planning-litigation-against-oklahoma-christian/ via @nondocmedia
NYC mayor uses 'Don't Say Gay' law to recruit LGBTQ Floridians with billboard campaign https://www.politico.com/news/2022/04/04/nyc-to-recruit-lgbtq-floridians-billboard-campaign-00022734Fighting the Corruption of Power by Ben Jealous | NewBlackMan (in Exile) - https://www.newblackmaninexile.net/2022/04/fighting-corruption-of-power-by-ben.html via @NewBlackMan Parents And Students Sit-In In Solidarity With Striking Teachers https://popularresistance.org/parents-and-students-organize-sit-in-in-solidarity-with-striking-sacramento-teachers/
Organized labor hits the ground in Ukraine - Politico https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-shift/2022/04/04/organized-labor-hits-the-ground-in-ukraine-00022629The "parental rights" movement is harming our children https://www.salon.com/2022/04/05/the-parental-rights-movement-is-harming-our-children/
Jackson’s confirmation expected by end of week after committee deadlocks along partisan lines https://www.scotusblog.com/2022/04/jacksons-confirmation-expected-by-end-of-week-after-committee-deadlocks-along-partisan-lines/
Black Kids Die From Asthma the Most, But Access Healthcare the Least https://sacobserver.com/2022/04/black-kids-die-from-asthma-the-most-but-access-healthcare-the-least/
In final report, district shows few COVID-19 cases but it’s unclear how many schools are reporting https://thelensnola.org/2022/04/04/in-final-report-district-shows-few-covid-19-cases-but-its-unclear-how-many-schools-are-reporting/Laws like Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill 'harms students who are not queer' too https://www.rawstory.com/laws-like-florida-s-don-t-say-gay-bill-harms-students-who-are-not-queer-too/Dan Patrick pushing Texas version of Florida's 'Don’t Say Gay” law https://www.rawstory.com/lt-gov-dan-patrick-wants-texas-version-of-florida-law-that-critics-dubbed-dont-say-gay/Peter Doocy sputters into silence after Jen Psaki demands examples of Kindergartens teaching sex-ed https://www.rawstory.com/jen-psaki-peter-doocy-kindergarten/
Meet ProPublica’s 2022 Student Conference Stipend Recipients https://www.propublica.org/article/meet-propublicas-2022-student-conference-stipend-recipients#1307554Biden-Harris Announce $500 Million Action Plan for Building Better School Infrastructure https://www.theroot.com/biden-harris-announce-500-million-action-plan-for-buil-1848751680
Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... | The latest news and resources in education since 2007 - https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/ on @Larryferlazzo
“Lessons Teachers Have Learned From Students’ Families”Lessons Teachers Have Learned From Students’ Families is the headline of my latest Education Week column. Reaching students comes easier if teachers see themselves as equal partners with families. Here are some excerpts:
April 23rd Is Is “World Book & Copyright Day,” “World Book Night” & “UN English Language Day” – Here Are The Teaching & Learning Resources Resources For ThemMysticsartdesign / Pixabay The UN and UNESCO say today is both “World Book & Copyright Day” and “UN English Language Day.” It’s also celebrated in some countries, particularly in the UK, as “World Book Night.” Here’s an explanation from My English Club about UN English Language Day: English, along with French, is one of the two working languages of the United Nations, and one of the Organization’
A Look Back: 19 Tools For Creating Free WebsitesI’m continuing my “A Look Back” series by looking at past “Best” lists and updating them. kreatikar / Pixabay I originally published The Best Ways For Students Or Teachers To Create A Website in 2008, and have been revising and updating it since that time. It includes Just Paste It , Mural , mmm and sixteen other tools. Check them all out at the “Best” list and let me know what I’m missing!
April Is School Library Month – Here Are Teaching & Learning ResourcesApril is School Library Month. You might be interested in The Best Sites To Teach ELL’s About Libraries . You might also be interested in The Best Resources For Banned Books Week
2 missing Charles Darwin notebooks are mysteriously returned more than 20 years later https://www.npr.org/2022/04/05/1091010338/charles-darwin-notebooks-cambridge-library
Millions of Ukrainian children are still in school despite the war
https://www.npr.org/2022/04/05/1090821103/ukrainian-children-are-still-in-school-despite-the-war
In a record year for book ban attempts, ALA says these 10 books were challenged most https://www.npr.org/2022/04/04/1090919981/in-a-record-year-for-book-ban-attempts-ala-says-these-10-books-were-challenged-m Anti-mask mom who disrupted Mayor Adams’ press conference is a NYC Law Department attorney — who just got fired https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/education/ny-law-department-lawyer-fired-mask-protest-mayor-adams-press-conference-20220404-dumr7mryifde7ixizp5epabkh4-story.html#ed=rss_www.nydailynews.com/arcio/rss/category/new-york/education/Why Are Adults Falling for the ‘Furries’ Myth? https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/04/opinion/furries-culture-war.html
Flint school board member facing assault, disorderly charges after allegedly assaulting colleague - mlive.com - https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2022/04/flint-school-board-member-facing-assault-disorderly-charges-after-allegedly-assaulting-colleague.html#new_tab on @mlive Georgia lawmakers approve divisive concepts, transgender sports bill - https://www.ajc.com/education/georgia-lawmakers-approve-divisive-concepts-transgender-sports-bills/B3VRB7VXMBGAFBLDFM6JLYSULE/#new_tab on @ajc Judge rules against Tampa’s Cambridge Christian School on pregame prayer - https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2022/04/04/judge-rules-against-tampas-cambridge-christian-school-on-pregame-prayer/#new_tab on TB_TimesHow does Dan Patrick want to mirror Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law in Texas? - https://www.dallasnews.com/news/education/2022/04/04/lt-gov-dan-patrick-wants-texas-to-replicate-dont-say-gay-law-per-campaign-email/#new_tab via @dallasnews How health centers help student mental health in Michigan - Chalkbeat Detroit - https://detroit.chalkbeat.org/2022/4/4/23009810/michigan-school-based-health-centers-mental-student-state-funding-covid#new_tab on chalkbeatHow will Sacramento schools make up days after teacher strike? | The Sacramento Bee - https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/education/article260024695.html#new_tab on @sacbee_newsSome Denver Public Schools Students Feel ‘Unsafe,’ ‘Targeted’ By School Security Guards, Amid Increase In Violent Crimes In High Schools – CBS Denver - https://cbsloc.al/3K3KcqO on /CBSdenver Baltimore lawmaker unaware of ghost student funding scandal, 'I don't read every bill' | WBFF - https://foxbaltimore.com/news/project-baltimore/baltimore-lawmaker-unaware-of-ghost-student-funding-i-dont-read-every-bill-delegate-maggie-mcintosh-augusta-fells#new_tab on http://twitter.com/foxbaltimore US Schools Prepare for Potential Cyberthreat from Russia https://pew.org/3u6dwav via @pewtrusts
7 students charged after fight at VA high school, cops say | Raleigh News & Observer - https://www.newsobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article260028300.html#new_tab on @newsobserver
Big Education Ape: THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Monday, April 4, 2022 #REDFORED #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #engchat #literacy #edreform #StandWithUkraine️ - https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-top-banana-todays-education_4.htmlBig Education Ape: THE TOP BANANA: TODAY'S EDUCATION HEADLINES Sunday, April 3, 2022 #REDFORED #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #engchat #literacy #edreform #StandWithUkraine️ - https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-top-banana-todays-education_3.html
Big Education Ape: CATCH UP WITH CURMUDGUCATION + ICYMI: Can It Be April Already Edition (4/3) - https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/04/catch-up-with-curmudgucation-icymi-can.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/2022/04/this-week-in-education-larry-ferlazzos.html
Big Education Ape: THIS WEEK Education Research Report - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/04/this-week-education-research-report.html
Big Education Ape: SSPI TONY THURMOND: STUFF THIS WEEK FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2022/04/sspi-tony-thurmond-stuff-this-week-from.html 
