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):
The “Learning Loss” Trap is from Rethinking Schools. I’m adding it to Trying To Bring Research, Sanity, Teacher Expertise & Student Voice To The “Learning Loss” Discussion.
Florida has used Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “Stop WOKE Act” to block AP African American Studies from its schools
Florida’s Department of Education said the curriculum “is inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value.” https://t.co/eemh1a8e0i
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 18, 2023
“Exhausted majority” wants to rethink K-12 education is from Axios.
Conservatives Bring An Old Policy To A New Fight Over Public Schools is from Five Thirty Eight.
Ron DeSantis is pushing education in Florida much further right is from The Washington Post. I’m adding it to RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ABOUT ATTACKS ON “CRITICAL RACE THEORY,” THE 1619 PROJECT & ATTEMPTS TO STOP EDUCATORS FROM TEACHING ABOUT SYSTEMIC RACISM.
I’m adding this tweet to The Best Resources For Banned Books Week:
These posts from FLORIDA teachers having to remove every book from their classrooms because of Republican bannings are heartbreaking. Some schools are banning kids from bringing in any books because they’re afraid teachers might go to jail.
This is modern day America. pic.twitter.com/KkcKIfhlby
— Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr. (@WillieETCarver) January 20, 2023
The geometry teacher is a recording. The chemistry students often teach themselves. https://t.co/IdGyXZvjlW
— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) January 20, 2023
Accountability Systems Must Offer More Than School Grades is from Scott Marion. I’m adding it to The Best Evidence For Why Giving Schools “Report Cards” Is Bad — Help Me Find More.
Teachers know this feeling all too well https://t.co/xszVP8s51Y
— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) January 20, 2023
The White House called the DeSantis administration blocking AP African-American studies in Florida “incomprehensible” in response to my question. @PressSec‘s full response here ⬇️ https://t.co/GFnpar3WtK
— Joey Garrison (@joeygarrison) January 20, 2023
Educators of Color Make the Case for Teacher Diversity is from The Education Trust. I’m adding it to New & Revised: The Best Resources For Understanding Why We Need More Teachers Of Color.
A Black professor defies DeSantis law restricting lessons on race https://t.co/b57BE9vJlN
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 21, 2023
Families Struggle as Pandemic Program Offering Free School Meals Ends is from The NY Times.
Florida says AP class teaches critical race theory. Here’s what’s really in the course is from NPR.
After rejecting an Advanced Placement high school course in African American studies, the Florida Department of Education cited examples of what it calls “woke indoctrination” that would violate state laws restricting how race can be taught in classrooms. https://t.co/Wyjmo7ZttK
— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 22, 2023
If my kid felt safer telling everyone at school this than they did telling me, I’d probably reflect on my parenting rather than speaking to the NY Times pic.twitter.com/UR41ylK54U
— Andy JB (@andrewbloomberg) January 22, 2023
It sure doesn’t look like being a teacher is on their radar ——- What Gen Z wants to be when they grow up https://t.co/WTaCXVfa4J
— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) January 22, 2023
Teach For America to cut a quarter of staff in latest shakeup is from Chalkbeat.
“Most of these teachers are established in their communities. They have families. They can't just go off … to live in a dorm and leave their families behind.” My latest, on programs addressing teacher shortages — & the profession’s lacking diversity. https://t.co/a8DcFWc2F3
— Alia Wong (@aliaemily) January 22, 2023
"A spokesperson for the College Board did not respond to questions about whether the change was a direct result of Florida's rejection of the course" —–AP African American Studies course rejected by Florida to be revised, College Board says https://t.co/lcxZseBAaJ via @nbcnews
— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) January 25, 2023
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