Here are some recent useful posts and articles on educational policy issues (You might also be interested in seeing all my “Best” lists related to education policy here):
I’m adding this next tweet to The Best Resources For Banned Books Week:
A Georgia school district may have violated its students’ civil rights by removing certain books from its libraries, creating a “hostile environment” for students based on race, sex or national origin, said the U.S. Department of Education. https://t.co/r5m4HHbd8r pic.twitter.com/eN8xJM7QyN
— The New York Times (@nytimes) May 22, 2023
A Georgia school district’s book bans may have caused a hostile environment, feds say is from NPR. I’m adding it to the same list.
— Peter Greene (@palan57) May 23, 2023
What has and hasn’t changed for teachers in the 5 years since ‘Red for Ed’ walkouts is from NPR.
Fostering Intentional Equity in Schools is from ASCD.
Checking in with a Uvalde teacher one year after the mass shooting is from NPR.
I’m adding this video to New & Revised: The Best Resources For Understanding Why We Need More Teachers Of Color:
I’m adding this tweet to The Best Resources For Learning About Balanced Literacy & The “Reading Wars”:
“Phonics should not become the dominant component in a reading program, neither in the amount of time devoted to it nor in the significance attached.” https://t.co/hQfkiwUPfE
— Barbara Gottschalk (@barbgottschalk1) May 24, 2023
DeSantis’ entry into the race will bring an avalanche of terrible takes about *parent rights.* In my latest for @thenation I argue that the media has gotten this story wrong from the start and that education extremism is now a liability for the GOP https://t.co/9DdJIaq0M2
— Jennifer Berkshire (@BisforBerkshire) May 24, 2023
It gets to the old community organizing adage: “Do you want to be right, or do you want to be effective?” https://t.co/fbdwu1AqpJ
— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) May 25, 2023
I’m adding this tweet to The Best Posts & Articles About The Importance Of Teacher (& Student) Working Conditions:
“When working conditions are poor, teachers’ needs (such as planning time or more classroom funding) are pitted against students’ needs for strong instruction, and students’ needs can only be met through teachers’ overwork and sacrifice.”
YES!!! Fantastic piece 🔥 https://t.co/krT3gSrYD8
— Christie (@ChristieNold) May 26, 2023
S.F. put cash in kindergarteners’ college savings accounts 13 years ago. Did it pay off? https://t.co/X3vWtK3TD8 via @sfchronicle by @jilltucker
— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) May 27, 2023
If requested, the U.S. college Common App will soon conceal basic information on a student's race and ethnicity — a move that could help schools if the Supreme Court ends affirmative action. https://t.co/UedfTgg7ok
— The New York Times (@nytimes) May 26, 2023
Teachers unions demand housing, transportation and other student supports during negotiations is from Ed Source.
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