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):
How To Quit Your Calling is from Slate.
A Brooklyn School Pioneers New Ways to Teach Children With Disabilities is from The NY Times.
Multiple VICE News investigations have uncovered the group’s disturbing tactics, including violent harassment and intimidation against school members, parents, and students who have stood up to them. They’ve even turned against one of their loyal members. https://t.co/cqiu4k6WO5
— VICE News (@VICENews) June 20, 2023
NEW: The latest NAEP scores — of 13-year-olds who took the exam late last year — continue to show a bleak picture of achievement. https://t.co/2TPotZPS5I pic.twitter.com/66uBi7ayqS
— Matt Barnum (@matt_barnum) June 21, 2023
The percentage of 13-year-olds who reported reading for fun has declined, according to a survey given alongside the NAEP exam. Last fall, 31 percent said they “never or hardly ever” read for fun, compared to 22 percent in 2012. @DanaGoldstein @nytimes https://t.co/BQPUusaqO4
— MindShift (@MindShiftKQED) June 21, 2023
I’m adding this next tweet to The Best Resources For Banned Books Week:
This is what a common sense policy looks like. Restrict books for YOUR child, not for other people’s children. https://t.co/Q779auAEOY
— Diana Leygerman (@dinachka82) June 21, 2023
In addition to the concern voiced in the following tweet, the research on extending the new year is mixed, to say the least. See THE BEST RESOURCES ON THE IDEA OF EXTENDING THE SCHOOL DAY & YEAR:
Particularly in light of today’s test score news, this @AlecMacGillis‘ piece is a compelling read. https://t.co/yH9moXHwkZ.
My one quibble is that it’s critical to note that extending the school year is very unpopular with parents, at least in polls.— Matt Barnum (@matt_barnum) June 21, 2023
I wrote about how Moms for Liberty et al have picked up on legit criticisms of reading instruction (eg @DanaGoldstein‘s great reporting; the fascinating Sold a Story podcast by @ehanford) & are now twisting them into a culture war talking point: https://t.co/y8xYANSWnC
— Kiera Butler (@kieraevebutler) June 21, 2023
‘Fiscal cliff’ approaching for some districts in California as costs soar and enrollment falls is from Ed Source.
If you are an educator, or interested in education, then I think this thread is the most important thing you can read today https://t.co/eLrcD1JjxP
— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) June 21, 2023
“If you’re going to strip out the history of people in another state, you shouldn’t expect to do business in the state of California.”https://t.co/OPp8CIb1qj
— Mackenzie Mays (@MackenzieMays) June 22, 2023
One more reason why both-sides-ism is going to get us all killed.
On the one side: schools & educators working to affirm & educate all students.
On the other: hate group quoting Hitler.
These are not the same. They are not equidistant from some manufactured “center” https://t.co/ewWYR1BtW2
— Christie (@ChristieNold) June 22, 2023
I’m adding this tweet to The Best Posts & Articles Raising Concerns About Teach For America:
CURMUDGUCATION: Teach For America Is Rebranding Again (Again) https://t.co/U3N2T0tx4T
— Peter Greene (@palan57) June 22, 2023
This self-censorship, which is understandable, is so harmful to our students https://t.co/4D3CJ9C7yy
— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) June 23, 2023
In Texas, the state has taken over Houston public schools and placed Mike Miles, former Dallas superintendent, as head of the new takeover district. Miles’ tenure in Dallas was overshadowed by his administration picks and the scandals they brought along. https://t.co/NtT8zPyivk
— Gene Bryant (@GeneBryant2) June 24, 2023
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