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CURMUDGUCATION: ICYMI: It's That Time Again Edition (1/16)

It's That Time Again Edition

 By "that time" I mean time to once again see who will win the annual contest to twist some MLK quote into the pretzel form needed to support their particular cause. Turns out, every year, that MLK would have supported virtually everything. Yay. Here's your reading list for the week.

In our alarmingly unequal society, public schools by themselves cannot be the great equalizer

Jan Resseger has a look at another chapter from an upcoming anthology about public education. This one's by Kevin Welner and it's a good one.

Sheriff uses grades and abuse history to label schoolchildren as potential criminals

In Florida, they're using a Minority Report style system to violate privacy in the name of catching future criminals

Florida officials tried to steer education contract to former lawmaker's company

Corruption in Florida? I am shocked. Shocked! The Tampa Bay Times has the story

This vested interest in the children's incompetence

Teacher Tom has a particularly insightful post here about how some grown-ups are not great with kids.

Florida bill would allow cameras and microphones in classroom

CBS news reports. Come for the terrible new ideas, and stay to find out what terrible old ideas are already being used in Florida classrooms.

Stitt's education bro tries desperately to repair image

Oklahoma's ed chief is doing poorly. This week he really put his foot in it, and tried some light damage control.

Kids on the "McDonalds track" are living in a rigged system

Laura Bryce writes an op-ed for the Inquirer about the mess that is PA school funding

Down goes Frayser

Gary Rubinstein has long kept an eye on Tennessee's Achievement School District, the special state takeover turnaround system that has never done anything but fail hard. Here's the latest update on this sad history.

The pastor, the speaker of the house--and a Christian Academy educator

Nancy Flanagan looks at the sad, greasy tale of Lee Chatfield

Indiana SB 167

The latest version of one of those bills that wants to make sure that teachers don't teach anything a certain parent might find uncomfortable. Blue Cereal Education takes three posts to break it down-- I'll let you start with the third and work your way backwards.

Meanwhile, over at Forbes, I looked at the special features of South Carolina's voucher bill.

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South Carolina Aims To Join List Of States Ditching Public Education For School Vouchers - https://www.forbes.com/sites/petergreene/2022/01/10/south-carolina-aims-to-join-list-of-states-ditching-public-education-for-school-vouchers/?sh=6b712eaefba7 by @palan57 on @forbes

 

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When You Open Schools To Religion...

by Peter Greene / 1h

There has been a push for a while now to open public schools to religion, and it has been pushed a variety of ways, such as the case Good News Club v. Milford Central School. That suit made it all the way to the Supreme Court in 2001. The Good News Club is a program of the Child Evangelism Fellowship , a group founded in 1937 by Jesse Levin Overholtzer with the express purpose of evangelizing chi

Should Schools Teach The Success Sequence

by Peter Greene / 22h

You know the "sucess sequence." It's the idea that if Young People just do the right things--finish school, get a job, get married, have a kid--in that order, they are less likely to end up not poor. It has occasionally been oversold (" Follow these three rules and you will join the middle class! ") and the "data" used to bolster it is a little suspicious (like claiming that only 2% of people who

VA: Book Burning Fan Now Board Chairman

38by Peter Greene / 2d

You may recall the story about Spotsylvania school district in Virginia, where books were being protested and pulled and two board members thought maybe the books should be burned. Well, one of those guys is now the board chairman, and things are blowing up in a hurry. The board is a 4-3 board (though those who didn't want to burn the books were supportive of banning them), and the 4-person conse

Ready for Hologram Teachers?

by Peter Greene / 3d

One more innovation that nobody asked for, the hologram professor is another idea from the ed tech folks. Much of the noise seems to be in the post-secondary world where-- well, here's one pitch: The hologram professor is an innovative educational experience based on “telepresence” and, crucially at this juncture for higher education, it can recreate the natural dynamics of face-to-face environme

FL: When Compliance Culture Replaces Compassion

21by Peter Greene / 3d

I don't usually cover these sorts of stories, but I've seen the body cam footage. The mother of the child is plans to take legal action. I don't blame her. I'm always cautious about stories centered on student complaints about being mistreated by schools. A school's hands are tied when it comes to responding; a student's records are confidential, and so a fuller picture can't be shared. But I've

A PA Billionaire And An Initiative To STOP Public Education

65by Peter Greene / 4d

The C enter for Education Reform is an advocacy group that has never been shy about where it stands on the issue of public education (and the teachers who work there)-- they are not fans. The chairman and treasurer are both investment guys and their advisors are all investment and privatization folks. But the beating heart and voice of CER is Jeanne Allen. Latekly Allen has been touting a new pro

How To Stay Open

by Peter Greene / 5d

My Uncle Frank, about whom I've written about before , recently suffered a stroke. He spent a couple of days at the hospital on a gurney, rather than on a bed in a room, because those beds were filled with unvaxed freedom fighters, presumably none of whom were saying, "Don't give me any of your life-saving medicines or treatments, because I don't know exactly what's in them." While I'm generally

ICYMI: The Week It Hits The Fan Edition (1/9)

by Peter Greene / 7d

Well, that was almost as much fun as when schools started up last fall. Fun times all around, for sure. And a hefty reading list for the week, and I'll warn you up front--it's not a cheery collection. A reminder that sharing is caring, and that if you find something here that speaks to you, it's a great idea to signal boost it out into the world. Teacher shortages will linger after the pandemic w

PA: Number of New Teachers Plummets

1Kby Peter Greene / 8d

This was rocketing around the Book of Face this morning. It's not encouraging, but I have verified it. The actual source of the data is what's known as the Act 82 report, which requires the state Department of Education to report on how many Instructional Certificates it issues every year, which is a good measure of new teachers. I'm looking at the spreadsheet for Act 82, and I can report a few d

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Public Funds Public Schools|Bill Tracker - https://pfps.org/billtracker/

Opinion: The white moderates MLK warned us about - CNN - https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/15/opinions/mlk-white-moderates-voting-rights-filibuster-ray/index.html

CURMUDGUCATION: VA: Book Burning Fan Now Board Chairman - https://curmudgucation.blogspot.com/2022/01/va-book-burner-now-board-president.html

Interview questions the Miami-Dade School Board should ask would-be superintendent Jacob Oliva - https://billytownsend.substack.com/p/interview-questions-the-miami-dade

Teacher Tom: Just Beyond The Limits - http://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com/2022/01/just-beyond-limits.html

Janresseger: A Climate of Fear Makes It Harder for Children and Their Teachers to Consider Our History | National Education Policy Center - https://nepc.colorado.edu/node/11217 on @NEPCtweet

Black Lives Matter at School Planning Events–Get Ready for the Week of Action! – I AM AN EDUCATOR - https://wp.me/p3bHrD-1Ll via @JessedHagopian

AS THE HAMSTER WHEEL TURNS – Dad Gone Wild - https://wp.me/p4d08y-331 via @norinrad10

Indiana SB 167 (Part Three) | Blue Cereal Education - http://bluecerealeducation.com/node/1137

When White Folks Have That One "Black Friend" - Philly's 7th Ward - https://phillys7thward.org/?p=2406

We’ve Got Questions – Tennessee Education Report - http://tnedreport.com/?p=5483 via @TNEdReport

Gary Rubinstein: The Lies About Tennessee’s “Achievement School District” Live On | Diane Ravitch's blog - https://wp.me/p2odLa-vjv via @dianeravitch

Indiana: Senate Bill 167–Whose Sponsor Wanted Impartial Treatment of Nazism– Stalls | Diane Ravitch's blog - https://wp.me/p2odLa-vkH via @dianeravitch

Schools in S.D. County fight to avoid closures

Districts using study halls, substitute teachers, testing in effort to keep classrooms open - https://enewspaper.sandiegouniontribune.com/infinity/article_share.aspx?guid=db340c2d-6a38-4979-bc33-9e65aacedcee

“Our laws must be upheld”. When I was younger, I used to watch old… | by Matthew Teutsch | Medium - https://interminablerambling.medium.com/our-laws-must-be-upheld-ef25ff776571 by @SilasLapham on @Medium

Lillian Smith and Martin Luther King, Jr. by @SilasLapham https://link.medium.com/iZnt2CjcQmb

‘I’ve Been to the Mountaintop’ : The Last Speech of Martin Luther King – The Full Text - https://obrag.org/2022/01/ive-been-to-the-mountaintop-the-last-speech-of-martin-luther-king-the-full-text/

‘Attempted Security Threat’ Disables Software at Some New York Schools - The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/14/us/politics/nyc-schools-security-threat-software.html on @nytimes

glen brown: Can You Reuse a N95 or KN95 Mask? Experts Say Yes, but Follow These Steps (Smithsonian Magazine) - https://teacherpoetmusicianglenbrown.blogspot.com/2022/01/can-you-reuse-n95-or-kn95-mask-experts.html

Your Thoughts on Parent-Teacher Conflicts https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/01/your-thoughts-on-parent-teacher-conflicts/621273/

The Culture War Has Warped the Supreme Court’s Judgment https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/01/biden-worker-vaccine-mandate-scotus-osha-standard/621249/

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Two-time Pulitzer Winner Lynn Nottage Turns a Triple Play in New York City | NewBlackMan (in Exile) - https://www.newblackmaninexile.net/2022/01/two-time-pulitzer-winner-lynn-nottage.html

The Story Behind 'Wordle' | NewBlackMan (in Exile) - https://www.newblackmaninexile.net/2022/01/the-story-behind-wordle.html

S. Craig Watkins: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Racial Justice | NewBlackMan (in Exile) - https://www.newblackmaninexile.net/2022/01/s-craig-watkins-artificial-intelligence.html via @NewBlackMan

Cordae: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert | NewBlackMan (in Exile) - https://www.newblackmaninexile.net/2022/01/cordae-tiny-desk-home-concert.html via @NewBlackMan

“We Cannot Allow Our Movement To Abandon Them In Prison” - Jalil Muntaqim on Political Prisoners, Charging Genocide and Organizing Inside & Out | NewBlackMan (in Exile) - https://www.newblackmaninexile.net/2022/01/we-cannot-allow-our-movement-to-abandon.html via @NewBlackMan

Why Children’s Stories Are a Powerful Tool to Fight Climate Change https://www.yesmagazine.org/opinion/2022/01/14/climate-change-childrens-stories

Appeals court could revive suits seeking tuition refunds over Covid closures https://www.politico.com/news/2022/01/14/suits-tuition-refunds-pandemic-closures-527162

Strikes And Student Walkouts Spread Across US As Omicron Surges https://popularresistance.org/strikes-and-student-walkouts-spread-across-us-as-omicron-surges-and-schools-re-open/

Navient agrees to pay $1.85B to settle legal claims - NYSUT https://www.nysut.org/news/2022/january/stud

Texas AFT announces first round of primary endorsements https://www.texasaft.org/action/elections/texas-aft-announces-first-round-of-primary-endorsements

CDC is not communicating with teachers on COVID safety, unions say | The Mighty 790 KFGO https://kfgo.com/2022/01/14/cdc-is-not-communicating-with-teachers-on-covid-safety-unions-say/

Why omicron stalled the effort to vaccinate young children https://www.salon.com/2022/01/14/why-omicron-stalled-the-effort-to-vaccinate-young-children_partner/

"Our brain is not a slot machine," so quit trying to hack it https://www.salon.com/2022/01/14/our-brain-is-not-a-slot-machine-so-quit-trying-to-hack-it/

Court will take up five new cases, including lawsuit from football coach who wanted to pray on the field https://www.scotusblog.com/2022/01/court-will-take-up-five-new-cases-including-lawsuit-from-football-coach-who-wanted-to-pray-on-the-field/

Inside Chicago Teachers’ Bid for Safer Schools https://progressive.org/public-schools-advocate/inside-chicago-teachers-bid-safer-schools-barrett-220114/

Navient Will Issue $1.85 Billion In Settlement Over Student Loan Practices https://www.theroot.com/navient-will-issue-1-85-billion-in-settlement-over-stu-1848354477

National School Boards Association stumbles into politics and is blasted apart https://www.adn.com/nation-world/2022/01/14/national-school-boards-association-stumbles-into-politics-and-is-blasted-apart/

School offers girls shapewear to address body image concerns - https://www.today.com/parents/school-offers-girls-shapewear-address-body-image-concerns-t244765#new_tab by TodayShow on @TODAYshow

Wall school board offered hazing suspects private school tuition to leave district - nj.com - https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2022/01/wall-school-board-offered-hazing-suspects-private-school-tuition-to-leave-district.html#new_tab on @njdotcom

More schools expected to move to virtual learning in Montgomery County https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/01/15/montgomery-county-schools-covid-virtual/

The other angry parents: What a new ‘parents union’ is demanding (it has nothing to do with CRT) https://hechingerreport.org/the-other-angry-parents-what-a-new-parents-union-is-demanding-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-crt/

California schools under intense strain, fighting to stay open during Omicron surge https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-01-15/california-schools-are-strained-amid-the-omicron-surge

Amid high absenteeism, incoming L.A. schools chief says campuses are safe https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-01-14/130000-lausd-students-absent-amid-omicron-covid-surge

Culver City Unified to close next week so all can 'recoup and recover' amid Omicron surge https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-01-14/culver-city-unified-to-close-for-instruction-covid-coronavirus-surge

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“No, Temporarily Closing Schools Is Not Like Invading Iraq” | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/?p=123782

Saturday’s New Tweets & Articles About School Reopenings | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/?p=123841

SEL Weekly Update | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/?p=123074

A Look Back: “Study Reviews 25 Years Of Research Into What Helps Students Graduate – Here’s What They Found” | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/?p=122661

More Black students are headed to medical school, but finances are still a major issue https://www.npr.org/2022/01/15/1073331377/more-black-students-are-headed-to-medical-school-but-finances-are-still-a-major-

Lawmakers are rewriting rules as schools grapple with teacher shortages https://www.npr.org/2022/01/14/1073253450/lawmakers-are-rewriting-rules-as-schools-grapple-with-teacher-shortages

Ransomware feared in weeklong outage of online grading and attendance system used by NYC schools https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/education/ny-grading-attendance-program-experts-fear-ransomware-20220114-sk5dqssgbjfhzhc3t5lhtbdlai-story.html#ed=rss_www.nydailynews.com/arcio/rss/category/new-york/education/

Do Colleges Deserve an Exemption From Antitrust Law? https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/14/opinion/colleges-antitrust-law.html

A Bill Proposed a New Way to Teach History. It Got the History Wrong. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/14/us/virginia-lincoln-douglas-debates-bill.html

Former Obama Administration Adviser Pleads Guilty in $218,000 Theft Scheme https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/14/us/seth-andrew-charter-schools-scheme.html

Virginia GOP education bill mocked for erroneous 'fact' about Abraham Lincoln's slavery debates https://www.rawstory.com/virginia-gop-lincoln/

SCUSD pleads for more teachers, substitutes amid rising COVID numbers https://fox40.com/news/local-news/scusd-pleads-for-more-teachers-substitutes-amid-rising-covid-numbers/

COVID Policy Pivot: Elk Grove Unified Revises Process For Notifying Families Of Positive Tests https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2022/01/11/eg-unified-covid-policy-pivot/

What is being done to push Native American history to be taught in schools https://www.abc10.com/article/news/community/race-and-culture/native-american-education-history-education/103-6cc6d3d6-8b66-471c-ab35-1483fdefd0e3

Board Work Session on Participatory Budgeting and Equity Tiers, Part Two https://saveseattleschools.blogspot.com/2022/01/board-work-session-on-participatory_14.html

Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle Public Schools Going Remote or Closed - https://saveseattleschools.blogspot.com/2022/01/seattle-public-schools-going-remote-or.html

Perspective | TikTok’s ‘suggestion’ algorithm, Ben Affleck’s shirt and more news literacy lessons https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/01/14/tiktok-affleck-news-literacy-lessons/?tid=ss_tw

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