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Back to the Past with the US Supreme Court https://gadflyonthewallblog.com/2022/05/03/back-to-the-past-with-the-us-supreme-court/ via @StevenSinger3
Tennessee: Why Did the Education Commissioner Forget to Mention Her Husband in Her Disclosure Statement? https://dianeravitch.net/2022/05/04/tennessee-why-did-the-education-commission-forget-to-mention-her-husband-in-her-disclosure-statement/ via @dianeravitch
It's time again to take it to the streets, by @mikeklonsky https://michaelklonsky.substack.com/p/its-time-again-to-take-it-to-the?s=r&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Defend reproductive rights., by @fklonsky https://fredklonsky.substack.com/p/defend-reproductive-rights?s=r&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
The New Rules | The Merrow Report https://themerrowreport.com/2022/05/03/the-new-rules/
NYC Educator: The Chancellor Appreciates You http://nyceducator.com/2022/05/dear-teachers-every-day-i-am-inspired.html
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Board to Vote on Several Key Issues, Next Up: Sexu... https://saveseattleschools.blogspot.com/2022/05/board-to-vote-on-several-key-issues.html?spref=tw
Ridge-Lane Limited Partners Offers Jeb Bush-Heavy Education Expertise https://deutsch29.wordpress.com/2022/05/03/ridge-lane-limited-partners-offers-jeb-bush-heavy-education-expertise/
Nutrition - Learning Support (CA Dept of Education) https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/
The Beauty of Music When It Seems Impossible https://dianeravitch.net/2022/05/04/the-beauty-of-music-when-it-seems-impossible/ via @dianeravitch
Teacher Tom: If Compliance Is The Goal, Carry On http://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com/2022/05/if-compliance-is-goal-carry-on.html
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Post Alley Story on Director Chandra Hampson's Law... https://saveseattleschools.blogspot.com/2022/05/post-alley-story-on-director-chandra.html?spref=tw
Analysis | Breaking Brown v. Board of Education’s promise of integrated schools https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/05/04/brown-breaking-promise-integrated-schools/?tid=ss_tw
Secretary Cardona to Celebrate Teachers, Host Roundtable Discussion About Public Service Loan Forgiveness | U.S. Department of Education https://www.ed.gov/news/media-advisories/secretary-cardona-celebrate-teachers-host-roundtable-discussion-about-public-service-loan-forgiveness
Friends don’t let Friends Forget to vote | JD2718 https://jd2718.org/2022/05/04/friends-dont-let-friends-forget-to-vote/
Rabbit Trails: Cecil Rhodes and the Moral Complications of... Everything - Blue Cereal Education https://bluecerealeducation.com/blog/rabbit-trails-cecil-rhodes-and-moral-complications-everything
Blog Posts Archive - Network For Public Education https://networkforpubliceducation.org/best-posts/
Education Research Report: Anti-idling campaign reduces idling time at elementary schools https://educationresearchreport.blogspot.com/2022/05/anti-idling-campaign-reduces-idling.html
NewBlackMan (in Exile) https://www.newblackmaninexile.net/
"Practice Toward Future Sovereignty": How We Stay Free, Black Philly Radical Collective and the Fight to Defend Black Trans Lives with Gabriel Bryant and Abdul-Aliy Muhammadby Mark Anthony Neal / 12h
'In this conversation Gabriel Bryant and Abdul-Aliy Muhammad offer reflections on the Philly Black Radical Collective and on the long work of organizing outside of the spectacle of the mass mobilization. Gabe talks about some of the nuts and bolts of community organizing and building power as well as some recent developments in solidarity organizing for political prisoners including Mumia Abu Jam
Vox Conversations: Did the Sexual Revolution Go Wrong?by Mark Anthony Neal / 12h
' Sean Illing talks with author and Washington Post columnist Christine Emba about whether or not we need to rethink sex. They discuss why, according to the research and reporting in Emba's new book Rethinking Sex, many Americans are unhappy with the sex they're having, and don't fully understand what they want. They also talk about how her Catholic faith informs her views on sex, why it's necess
Conversations in Atlantic Theory • Kir Kuiken and Deborah Elise White on Haiti's Literary Legacies: Romanticism and the Unthinkable Revolutionby Mark Anthony Neal / 12h
'A discussion with Kir Kuiken and Deborah Elise White , editors of a new collection titled Haiti’s Literary Legacies: Romanticism and the Unthinkable Revolution , out with Bloomsbury Publishing in late-2021. Kir teaches in the Department of English at State University of New York at Albany in Albany, New York, and is the author of numerous articles and the book Imagined Sovereignties: Toward a Ne
Talib Kweli on Black Star's Return: 'We stand tall on the shoulders of our ancestors'by Mark Anthony Neal / 12h
'The first Black Star album was released in Sept. 1998 to critical acclaim, immediately launching the solo careers for the duo of Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey , formerly known as Mos Def. The pair of New Yorkers became two of the most noteworthy voices in what's sometimes called "conscious" rap. Today, Bey and Kweli's second album as Black Star, No Fear of Time , will debut via the subscription pod
Photographer LaToya Ruby Frazier's Exhibit Reveals the Resilience of the People of Flint, Michiganby Mark Anthony Neal / 22h
' LaToya Ruby Frazier spent five years photographing people and places in Flint, Michigan. Her photos tell a story about a community in struggle, confronting the water crisis and ultimately triumphing through the community. Karen Michel reports.'
The Long History of Violence Against Asian Womenby Mark Anthony Neal / 22h
'From March 2020 to December 2021, the advocacy coalition Stop AAPI Hate received nearly 11,000 reports of hate incidents against Asian American and Pacific Islanders. In her Nation article, " Sex, Death, and Empire: The Roots of Violence Against Asian Women ," Panthea Lee , an ethnographer, activist, and writer, interrogates a long history of sexualized and gendered violence against Asian women.
A Jamel Shabazz Retrospective at the Bronx Museum of the Artsby Mark Anthony Neal / 22h
'The Brooklyn born and raised photographer Jamel Shabazz has been capturing the diverse characters of New York City streets for over 40 years, particularly joyous scenes of black and brown people in neighborhoods like Flatbush, Brownsville, and Harlem. Now, some of his work is on display at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, in an exhibit called, Jamel Shabazz: Eyes on the Street , which includes over
How a Bookstore Went From Big Box 'Villain' to Heroby Mark Anthony Neal / 23h
'People who once lamented Barnes & Noble's presence are now rooting for its success. Elizabeth Harris , New York Times reporter covering books and publishing, explains the big-box bookstore's new role in the publishing and retail ecosystem.'
Abortion statistics by state: Maps, trigger laws, and possible bans https://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/03/bortion-statistics-by-state-map-00029740
Grinnell College Becomes First Fully Unionized Undergraduate School In U.S. https://popularresistance.org/grinnell-college-becomes-first-fully-unionized-undergraduate-school-in-u-s/Public Schools: We Need to Take a Stand https://news.yahoo.com/extremists-using-lies-undermine-america-181206034.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr via @YahooNewsMysterious hepatitis cases in children may be caused by a virus — but not SARS-CoV-2 https://www.salon.com/2022/05/03/mysterious-hepatitis-cases-in-children-may-be-caused-by-a--but-not-sars-cov-2/Black Teachers Are Fed Up — and They’re Quitting in Droves https://sacobserver.com/2022/05/black-teachers-are-fed-up-and-theyre-quitting-in-droves/
Gaping digital divide among L.A. students is a civil rights issue, Supt. Carvalho says https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-05-03/lausd-will-try-again-to-get-students-online-at-least-for-a-yearLarry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... | The latest news and resources in education since 2007 https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/
New Study On What Happens When Teachers Tend To Act More Punitively Would Be Good Outline For Classroom Management PDThanks to Cara Jackson , I learned about a new study titled Strictly Speaking: Examining Teacher Use of Punishment and Student Outcomes , and written by Stephen B. Holt, Katie Vinopal, Heasun Choi, Lucy C. Sorensen. It’s NOT behind a paywall, it’s written with accessible language, and it’s very thorough explaining the actual study and lots of other background on the topic. Unfortunately for those
It’s Star Wars Day: Here Are Three Education-Related ResourcesFrom the Star Wars site : “May the 4th be with you.” What started as pun warmly shared by fans has become a full-fledged Star Wars holiday: Star Wars Day, a special once-a-year celebration of the galaxy far, far away. Here are three related resources: First, awhile back I wrote a column for Education Week headlined What ‘Star Wars’ Can Teach Educators About Parent Engagement . Secondly, here’s a
Around The Web In ESL/EFL/ELLBiljaST / Pixabay Six years ago I began this regular feature where I share a few posts and resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or to language in general that have caught my attention. You might also be interested in THE BEST RESOURCES, ARTICLES & BLOG POSTS FOR TEACHERS OF ELLS IN 2021. Also, check out A Collection Of My Best Resources On Teaching English Language Learners. In additi
“Everyone’s a Teacher in Schools. Take Advantage of It”Everyone’s a Teacher in Schools. Take Advantage of It is the headline of my latest Education Week column. Secretaries, custodians—all staff members—can help students. Teachers would be wise to treat them as partners. Here are some excerpts:
A Look Back: 42 Resources For Helping To Use Music When Teaching ELLsI’m continuing my “A Look Back” series by looking at past “Best” lists and updating them. Firmbee / Pixabay I originally published The Best Music Websites For Learning English in 2008, and have been revising and updating it since that time. It includes links to specific student tools like Lyrics Training , and to posts sharing ideas on how to incorporate music in teaching ELLs, like Classroom Son
How to Apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness https://youtu.be/LvhS2GxSxhQ via @YouTube
Clash over teaching sex ed, gender identity set for NJ Board of Education https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2022/05/nj-state-school-board-sex-health-physical-education-gender-identity-in-classroom-members-letter-requests-review-standards/NYC parents locked out of ‘Summer Rising’ program after seats scooped up in enrollment rush https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/education/ny-nyc-summer-rising-slots-fill-quickly-20220503-bbllrvp2dbbinjwksyhdlhdzye-story.html#ed=rss_www.nydailynews.com/arcio/rss/category/new-york/education/65,000 NYC kindergarteners now have $100 college savings accounts https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/education/ny-baby-bonds-bank-accounts-nyc-kindergarten-parents-college-savings-20220503-npedc7aserhy3d3paa362ee3xm-story.html#ed=rss_www.nydailynews.com/arcio/rss/category/new-york/education/Slur-spewing parent caught on video threatening to knock out Black middle school student https://www.rawstory.com/racist-parent-video/Watch: Huge brawl forces Tucson High School lockdown https://www.rawstory.com/tuscon-high-school-brawl/
Secretary Miguel Cardona on Politics in Education and Hope for the Future https://teachmeteacherpodcast.com/2022/05/04/secretary-miguel-cardona-on-politics-in-education-and-hope-for-the-future/
Reflections on my Experience on the OUSD Board - Gonzales for School Board https://gonzalesforschools.nationbuilder.com/reflections_on_my_experience_on_the_ousd_board
The Earth-Size Hole in American Education https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2022/05/earth-science-education-climate-change/629761/?utm_source=feedCommunity members seek equity in OKCPS bond issue https://nondoc.com/2022/05/04/community-members-seek-okcps-bond-issue-equity/ via @nondocmedia
Tulsa Public Schools board member feels anger, outrage https://ktul.com/news/local/tps-board-member-feels-anger-outrage
Student stabbed at Belton High School dies; fellow schoolmate in custody https://www.kwtx.com/2022/05/03/suspect-belton-high-school-stabbing-custody-school-is-lockdown/'Bag of bullets' found at Boston Latin Academy as Boston Public Schools issues continue https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/05/03/bag-of-bullets-found-at-boston-latin-academy-as-boston-public-schools-issues-continue/Duval School Board tables Joyce's Parental Rights resolution after hundreds show up at meeting https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/education/2022/05/04/duval-schools-tables-resolution-supporting-so-called-dont-say-gay-charlotte-joyce-parental-rights/9621311002/ via @jaxdotcomDuval School Board tables Joyce's Parental Rights resolution after hundreds show up at meeting https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/education/2022/05/04/duval-schools-tables-resolution-supporting-so-called-dont-say-gay-charlotte-joyce-parental-rights/9621311002/ via @jaxdotcomCritical race theory, book bans take center stage in Houston schools https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/Houston-school-board-races-emerge-as-new-17144696.php#new_tabNYC Council pushes for DOE to hire school staff for homeless shelters https://nypost.com/2022/05/03/nyc-council-pushes-for-school-staff-in-homeless-shelters/?
Posley offers '22-'23 budget, with referendum spending on arts, music https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2022/05/03/mps-2022-23-budget-proposal-predicts-loss-another-1000-students/9615399002/#new_tabOhio school district won't allow Diversity Day during school hours https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2022/05/01/ohio-school-district-wont-allow-diversity-day-during-school-hours/9608669002/#new_tabAlabama schools examine sex education, survey questions about LGBTQ identity after new law https://www.al.com/educationlab/2022/05/alabama-schools-examine-sex-ed-survey-questions-about-lgbtq-identity-after-new-law.htmlN.C. Appeals Court blocks ‘burdensome’ discovery in Opportunity Scholarship lawsuit https://www.carolinajournal.com/n-c-appeals-court-blocks-burdensome-discovery-in-opportunity-scholarship-lawsuit/
Schools have policies to stop child sexual abuse. Advocates say they have too many weak spots https://wbur.fm/3vCKvnD via @WBUR
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle School Board Removes Transportation/Bell T... https://saveseattleschools.blogspot.com/2022/05/seattle-school-board-removes.html?spref=tw
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