I have a bachelor's degree to teach grades 5th - 9th grade math and science. If I get my master's in art education, will I be able to teach art for grades 5th - 9th?
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I have a bachelor's degree to teach grades 5th - 9th grade math and science. If I get my master's in art education, will I be able to teach art for grades 5th - 9th?
We decided to challenge Minecraft
It is a coincidence that just recently Minecraft’s community had a petition with over 500k people to stop MOB VOTE and start taking new content seriously. Our indie games studio decided to take on Minecraft for a different reason.
I’ve been a Lithuanian sandbox games YouTuber for the past 13 years and for the past 6 years my startup Three Cubes created content on Minecraft: Education Edition for education purposes. We grew our team to 25 people and realised that it’s genuinely limiting to develop content on Minecraft: Education - no content ownership, lack of monetisation, lack of tooling and you can’t even make your tools as there is no access to the underlying code, not even dedicated servers and a very complicated way to get licenses. And we realised that general Minecraft isn’t that far better either. It could be way better. This year we decided to push the boundaries, take the challenge and create the next-gen platform reimagining voxel-based game and user-generated content in it. We are very early in development, but not early as a startup.
Focusing on expanding the concept of a voxel-based platform for creativity, adding deeper complexity, and modular themes, focusing on the innovative and adaptable approach to UGC with powerful tools, and adding an optional layer of education. Also, we want to let players test and play from the very first stages.
We are announcing more info about our game this Friday at 6 PM (November 3, GMT+0) at a LIVE event with Q&A.
If you are passionate about sandbox games, UGC on other games or game-based learning, I invite you to join our Live event and support us on this journey!
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Student loan servicer punished for billing failures as borrowers scramble https://www.npr.org/2023/10/31/1209464901/education-department-punishes-student-loan-servicer-billing-mistakes-mohela
I know my September and October were made more stressful by confusing bills sent by Nalnet.
My kid had an excellent teacher for kindergarten and finished up as a level E reader. For first grade, the teacher is brand new to teaching. The school uses Orton Gillingham to teach students how to read. My kid reads level G books at home with a little help (one or two words). The teacher lowered my kid to a level C. I asked why. The reason given was that my kid is sounding out words.
I’m wondering- Does Orton Gillingham discourage/not teach sounding words out?
I can find data that it doesn’t. Or that students will achieve the objective but cannot think beyond the actual standard, ie combine the standards together for a larger picture.
Given as pervasive posting objectives are, it feels like a pseudo practice like tapping into learning styles.
When you have a learning outcome of digital fluency, what does that mean to you? I am curious as to what this looks like for everyone. I imagine we have similarities and differences.
I am looking to buy a home but the elemenary school is not as great. What are some strategies you have used to help elementary students get ahead?
Also does anyone remember cluefinders?
I'm 23, failed at completing my college courses multiple times, never attended highschool, and got my GED the day I turned 16. Now, I'm stuck living with roommates at a deadend job and struggling with the rising cost of living. So, after a few years of self-loathing over not being able to pursue education, I'm having second thoughts.
I am.. Remedial at best with math. I was diagnosed with Dyscalculia at 13, so it feels incredibly hard to learn anything regarding numbers. Past that, crippling social problems that turn presenting in classrooms, for example, into skipping it for a panic attack in the bathroom. Combine it with constantly being sick and depressed, and college became a problem for me. Managing a learning disorder, ASD, Type 1 Diabetes and severe depression just wasn't possible for me at the time.
But at the time, I was living with my family and didn't have to carry my own weight, so all my time could've been dedicated to my education. Alas, I still failed repeatedly, and now I'm thinking about juggling both my job and college. Am I crazy? How am I supposed to do that?
I'm not confident in my intelligence, I'm still depressed (just more functional), I can't live without my job, and I already haven't been able to keep my health in check. I'm just not sure how I can improve my life situation in doing this, if I can't guarantee myself as smart enough or healthy enough to pass a math class.
I guess I'm asking for inspiration, motivation, and some kind of reassurance that I can find a way through this. I don't want to be financially insecure my whole life, and I want to be able to prove to myself that I'm capable of more than this.
I am at the end of pursuing a four-year degree. When I graduate, I will have a bachelors degree in social studies and a minor in education. I’ve been through the works. If you are planning on pursuing education, or if you are already enrolled in an education program, ask me any questions you have and I can try to answer them with the insight I have.
Art education masters students or graduates who went to school in Illinois what school did you go to and why?
I'm making my own schedule ahead of time I start college in January I'm just going to be making it then talking to a advisor and letting them make changes but it looks like I'd need to go to school for like 6 years to learn all the math i need to know for a engineering degree.
I am going to be going for at least 5 because im taking a remedial year first then starting on my degree
This is what it looks like right now I've been basically completely revising it every week or so
First year First semester Remedial math Remedial English English composition 1 Introduction to literature
Second semester Remedial math Remedial English English composition 2 Early world literature
Second year First semester Introduction to music Principles of macroeconomics Algebra 1
Second semester Principles of microeconomics Modern world history Geometry
Third year First semester Algebra 2 Trigonometry
Second semester Calculus General chemistry
Fourth year First semester Calculus based physics 1
Second semester Calculus 2 Statistics Early world history
Fifth year First semester Calculus based physics 2 Calculus 3
Second semester Dynamics (particals and Ridgid body's) Introduction to linear algebra
We do niche segment in math & physics R&D. Niche and important topics are typically missing in the traditional academia. But that’s not their fault. They can’t make sustainable revenue out of such niche. - so like Elon Musk’s kids, leveraging learning opportunity with community tools like Reddit or YouTube is my idea. Do you know who’s doing something similar?
Hello, I'm studying for the GED Test. I've never received formal education (Victim of Truancy); my assignment currently is to summarize the organelle of the cell based on the location and function of the cell.
I wrote a summary that took me one hour because I got carried away by my genuine interest and passion for science. Unfortunately, the summary is too much. In my own opinion, here is my summary "The endoplasmic reticulum (Rough). It is located right next to The nucleus. Proteins pass through the rough ER, where they are further modified. Some issues can occur during the passing, like misfolded proteins, which usually return to the cytosol, causing ER stress, leading to cell dysfunction featuring diseases like Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease. The direct solution is Chemical chaperones."
I wasted valuable time I could've been studying other organelles, but I fell into a rabbit hole when I found out that a misfolding of proteins can happen, which sparked interest in how that will affect human health and then study all the diseases I put into my summary then saw that chemical chaperones help with misfolds and then I studied chemical chaperones.
My assistance and advice needed here is Where should I keep my focus to pass the GED science test? Is there a good podcast, YouTuber, or blogger that teaches science primarily focusing on the GED exam grade level
“To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society.”
― Theodore Roosevelt
The highest achievement of any human mind is Education. Education is the most important tool in human life. It is what makes you a person.
The personality traits, attributes, character and attitude, come with the kind of education you have gained. But is mere education enough?
The answer can be objective and based on different perspectives, but there is a difference in what kind of education is imparted; is the education imparted only for the sake or provided to question you the things and aspects about.
This is where the concept and continuous debate of Education in Mind vs. Morality in Education comes into the picture.
Both are different, and one needs to understand why and which is more dangerous than the other.
Let us understand what education in mind and moral education means.
Education in layman’s language is an activity of learning and teaching that is a developmental process.
The term education was derived from the Latin word “Educere”, which meant” to develop” or “to bring up”.
Education can be studied in schools or colleges or imparted by anybody else.
Aristotle has mentioned education as a practical as well as social art. Even in our ancient Upanishads, education has been emphasized in various forms.
Moral Education: Moral Education depends more on morality, values and beliefs in Education. It helps in leading the right path in life.
It is more of ethical education where you understand right and wrong. Respecting others, being humble and paying gratitude, honesty and truthfulness, kindness and much more are a part of moral education.
As you must understand what formal education and moral education are, it would be easy to understand how and why they are different.
E.g., formal education is students learning from textbooks and notebooks in schools to pass their degree courses.
Whereas moral education is socio-developmental, religious, ethical and civil teaching that might benefit not only the student but society as a whole.
Moral education is an umbrella term for various forms of education, such as cognitive development, skills development, social and health learning and ethical reasoning.
Moral education is a concept that has been introduced previously and has been followed for ages. Morality in education is not what is preached inside the four walls of schools but should start within the home and surroundings.
Moral education helps in taking up responsibility and be individual enough to accomplish a task.
Growing up, responsibly is a must, making a need for moral education from a young age.
Today, the child dislikes sharing or cooperating with their peers. This is why they are taught the concept of sharing and group/team play. This helps in building trust and gratitude towards each other.
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My 3rd grader just got his RIT results. He was in the gifted program as a 2nd grader in a diff state.. but this particular district in St Louis requires IQ test of 130 and above but he barely failed that test. I dont know if RIT scores of Math of 214 ( 98 percentile ) and reading of 205 (87 percentile) are amazing.. but teacher is going to put him in a gifted pull program. 40 mins a week. I read that gifted pull programs do not have good data regarding its efficacy. Should i still try to push him into the actual GT program? Are his scores good enough? Hes a very social/kind child.
Who here is having problems with students vaping in the bathrooms and how are you guys fixing this issue?
Need a sensor inside the bathrooms and a camera outside to detect live smoking in bathrooms. I have been looking for answers and so far I have found the Meraki MT15 Air quality sensor that can be used for health and comfort, including vape detection. Any options that could be as strong as Meraki's? What features and metrics should I look into?
I'm a 22 year old male who never finished high school and when i did leave high school i had a lot of credits to finish. I'm now wanting to pursue some kind of post secondary. What is the fastest and most cost effective way to go about this? (toronto)
Is there a way to compile a complete list of high schools in the USA, both public and private? More specifically, I am looking for all "typical" high schools, meaning they are not online schools, not strictly a "career center," and they have sports.
The best source I've found so far is the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Their lists are large and appear comprehensive. However, here are the cons that I see:
Any help is appreciated!
I have contacted MaxPreps, and they are unable to produce an extract/export of their list of schools. I have contacted other organizations such as the NFHS Network and lesser-known websites that rank sports teams nationwide, with no luck.
Howdy,
Would you hire someone as a dean of students with 3 years teaching experience in a youth detention center? Or should I try and tough it out to 4-5 years. My goal is to be an AP down the road
Thanks,
So I am currently in an online highschool that an actual international school has, is it really legitimate and recognised?
In the following article, I describe my experiences regarding AI in the literature world and education at this year's book fair in Frankfurt am Main (Germany):
Link: We need to educate society more about AI (Medium)
I spent my 20s and early 30s struggling with alcoholism. I got sober at 33 and now I am 36 going on 37. I don’t have children yet but we are planning on trying this year considering my age. I have been a waitress my entire life and have always made a good living doing it and I enjoy every aspect of it. Although I like it, I know that I can do more and I want to do more than wait tables. I am naturally a outgoing person, and people are attracted to my personality, I have a lot of close family and friends. I would love to go back to school and change my path but I just don’t know what a successful degree would be? I’m horrible at math, but I succeed in anything that has to do with being social or interacting with people. Suggestions?
I wanted some suggestions that what could be some of the potential subjects that I could research on, You can mention some issues that need to be addressed and should be researched on, or something else maybe. Thankyou!
Have you ever noticed the curious pattern we often find ourselves in—wholeheartedly chasing a goal, whether it's a job, a degree, a person, or a possession, only to feel a sense of emptiness once it's achieved? 🤔 It's a cycle that seems to define much of our lives.
Let's delve into the psychology behind this phenomenon together. Share your experiences, insights, or even questions below. What's your take on this perpetual chase and its aftermath?
Ever since graduating high school in 2019 my educational life has been abysmal. University has been horrible and I can't stand it. From the people that go there to the classes I've taken and initially not wanting to go I've had enough. If I'm lucky to pass a class it's with the absolute minimum grade required to pass. I know that there are plenty of options besides university to take but I have a lot of trouble figuring out what I want to do with my life. I see myself doing anything and panic at the thought of doing it for the rest of my life. If anyone seeing this has done something besides university what have you done with your lives and how good are the jobs you worked towards?
I am a 4th-ish year political science student with an interest in diplomacy and public policy. There are so many advertisements for places offering masters degrees nowadays. It is easier than ever to spend a ton of money for something that's not well regarded. Does anyone have a good strategy for sifting the overvalued scams from the genuine worthwhile institutions?
... we had a diversity of perspectives, including participation from teachers, high school and college students, and community advocacy groups. Do you have any suggestions on how I can continue hosting successful community dialogues around education?
(Not sure how a submission statement works but I'm adding the link to videos from the open mic in the comment section... I went on a little rant about the California Math Framework.)
i'm based in new zealand and interested in enrolling for this course on criminology, but honestly, the whole thing sounds too good to be true. it does require a couple thousand dollars to enrol, but the course outline and leniency of the timeframe sound perfect to me.
the only problem is, is that NZQA doesn't recognize it. that's a fairly large ick for me, but i don't know too much about the education system in general, so i can't be sure. i also noticed a few grammar mistakes on the FAQ page, (not sure if that's me seeing things that aren't there, the link is there so you can check it out).
ICI says that it's recognised by multiple organizations: IAPCC, IARC, and ITENZ; but i've never heard of them from my careers teachers or my school.
i'd just like to know if this organization can be trusted or if it's a diploma mill.
How bad is the disparity between honors classes and regular classes in the US? If you have experienced both, do you think the regular curriculum is too basic? I was an honors student, and feel like I got a much better education than my peers in regular courses. My teachers were kind & invested and made class interesting. I was fully prepared for college. At the same time, I don’t feel like most of my honors peers were smarter than my peers in regular courses. It seemed like more of a way to enforce social class. Is the US education structure unique in this way?
By SAMI EDGE The Oregonian Oct 21, 2023 Updated 18 hrs ago 0
SALEM — Oregon high school students won’t have to prove basic mastery of reading, writing or math to graduate from high school until at least 2029, the state Board of Education decided unanimously on Thursday, Oct. 19, extending the pause on the controversial graduation requirement that began in 2020.
The vote went against the desires of dozens of Oregonians who submitted public comments insisting the standards should be reinstated, including former Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan. Backlash against the lowered standard had already delayed the vote, originally slated to take place in September.
Opponents argued that pausing the requirement devalues an Oregon diploma. Giving students with low academic skills extra instruction in writing and math, which most high schools did in response to the graduation rules, helped them, they have argued.
But leaders at the Oregon Department of Education and members of the state school board said requiring all students to pass one of several standardized tests or create an in-depth assignment their teacher judged as meeting state standards was a harmful hurdle for historically marginalized students, a misuse of state tests and did not translate to meaningful improvements in students’ post high school success. ADVERTISING
Higher rates of students of color, students learning English as a second language and students with disabilities ended up having to take intensive senior-year writing and math classes to prove they deserved a diploma. That denied those students the opportunity to take an elective, despite the lack of evidence the extra academic work helped them in the workplace or at college, they said.
Board members underscored that state-mandated standardized tests will still be administered to most Oregon high school students — they just won’t be used to determine whether a student has the skills necessary to graduate.
“We haven’t suspended any sort of assessments,” state board member Vicky López Sánchez, a dean at Portland Community College, said. “The only thing we are suspending is the inappropriate use of how those assessments were being used. I think that really is in the best interest of Oregon students.”
Student success Oregon lawmakers, however, have mandated that families be told each year that they can opt their student out of taking state tests — and one third of high school juniors didn’t take the tests last spring, meaning they and their families don’t necessarily know how they measure up against statewide academic standards.
Proving mastery of reading, writing and math on one of many standardized tests or a teacher-judged in-depth assignment was one of several Oregon graduation requirements. Students also have to earn a prescribed number of credits and complete an education plan that maps out how they can achieve post high-school goals.
During the pandemic, Gov. Kate Brown signed a bill freezing the proficiency requirement, as standardized tests weren’t happening amid school closures. Lawmakers decided to order a more comprehensive review of graduation requirements.
After broad outreach to families, educators, students and employers, with a particular focus on people of color, the Oregon Department of Education recommended new graduation recommendations about a year ago. One of those was to scrap the requirement to show mastery of reading, writing and math. State lawmakers have not acted on that recommendation, and the department in the meantime asked the state board to continue its pause through at least the 2027-28 school year.
Speaking of the academic mastery requirements, Dan Farley, assistant superintendent of research and data for the department, told the state board, “They did not work. What they were designed to do is protect student interests. We have no evidence that they did that.”
Farley pointed to a 2021 analysis by Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission that found no clear evidence that implementing the proficiency standards improved the performance of Oregon high school graduates during their first year of community college or university classes. The report did not study all possible postsecondary outcomes, Farley told the commission, and the state could do further research on that point.
The report also notes that it’s possible that the level of skill required to meet Oregon’s since-paused academic mastery standards was “too low to improve college and university outcomes.” It’s also possible, the report said, that student success in college relies more heavily on other factors than writing or math skill levels.
Suspending the requirement at least until the class of 2029 gives the state more time to do community outreach about how best to overhaul the grad standards, Farley said, and gives future high school students plenty of time to prepare if this standard does resume.
Hundreds of people submitted written comments to board members about the requirement for students to demonstrate academic mastery, the vast majority in favor of keeping it. Many of those critical emails used the same stock language.
Board failure Drazan, a former member of the Legislature, wrote that she had opposed the 2021 bill that suspended the requirement in the first place. Oregon doesn’t need to decrease standards, she wrote, but create and act on a concrete plan to increase students’ academic achievement.
“The board failed to discuss their responsibility for lagging academic achievement in our state. Instead they cast the blame on a tool used to measure a student’s ability to read, write and do math,” Drazan said in a news release sent after the vote. “It’s disappointing that these unelected bureaucrats decided to ignore public comment and continue down a path that neglects their responsibility to help students meet high standards.”
Whitney Grubbs, executive director for Foundations for a Better Oregon, a coalition of Oregon-based nonprofits that advocates for educational equity among other school reforms, wrote in public testimony that pausing or ending graduation requirements without proposing more effective and equitable alternatives “risks leading Oregonians to believe that our state is lowering expectations to artificially mask disparities” and reinforces false and prejudiced ideas that students’ demographics dictate their academic success.
“As Oregonians, we hold high expectations for students because we believe in the boundless potential of children,” Grubbs’ testimony said. “...We urge state leaders to articulate a plan for holding Oregon’s education system accountable for demonstrating whether and how it is supporting all students to meet graduation requirements.”
I have a 16 yo sister who is unfortunately not the brightest thinker with all due respect. She doesn’t know how many days are in 2 weeks and simple math. We both have a single dad and he is not concerned over her as he thinks she’ll get better overtime. We have our own busy lives but I’m trying to step up now.
Yesterday, I called her bad names and yelled at her for not answering how many days are in 2 weeks and she didn’t answer me. Which I have apologized for.
Are there any way/ methods I can help her? Through out my school years i never did homework and my Dad never asked for it or my grades. So I don’t know how to help her.
I am 14m in 8th rn and thinking about high school so i moved to California almost 3 years ago i have passed eld so i dont count as an english learner and i know hebrew 9th grade level and fluent speaking and writing and russian fluent just bad vocabulary so could i like take AP hebrew at 9th grade and like pass all 3-4 years of it (my high school doesnt teach Hebrew) or do i get like the credits? Pls explain to me i am new to this thank you very much much!
I paid 0 attention to anything in high school, especially to things like history, biology, chemistry, geography... Now I feel like I would actually like to know those things. I've tried looking up things online but I can only stick to it for a couple of weeks. Is it possible to redo high school as an adult? I wouldn't mind spending 4 years of my life in a high school-like institution with other adults and learning all the basics.
Any advice or reassurance
So my child’s school starts back in the middle of August. Their school librarian quit days after school starting. So they haven’t been to library regularly which I feel is sad and also detrimental to education. At conferences the teacher told me my child did not make their required reading points ( children read books based on grade level then take a 10 question quiz and either pass or fail and receive points towards the goal) this is the first year my child hasn’t made their goal. The teacher did tell me my child was trying and that they hadn’t been to library regularly since that staff member had quit. So to me that implies that is one of the reasons for my child not meeting their goal. So I made a Facebook post on my personal account stating this and my concerned for my child. Within 24 hours the school principal called me on their and mine own time to scold me and stating how upset their were about my personal post. Important to note the principal is not my friend of Facebook and it’s my own personal private page. I’m not affiliated with the school other than my child being a student. I’ve been feeling badly all weekend and also upset for the lack of respect given to a concerned parent over my child’s education. Any advice or reassurance?? I’m just a mom who wants the best for their child’s education
I live abroad now, I teach at an international school and I was thinking about coming back to the US to teach.
I read/hear about so many horror stories about unruly students and administrations that won't do anything about them.
At the end of the day, all I want to do is teach in a district/state where education is valued, and discipline is addressed. Sure, I'm a bit liberal and I realize that you don't need to apply the hammer to all unruly children. I realize that some kids have shitty homes and they use school to act out.
But I'm concerned with standards and reasonable discipline practiced by the administration.
I'm also concerned about what we teach them. Since I teach history, I certainly won't teach my kids that (for example) Columbus actually discovered America. But on the other hand, I want our kids to understand that all countries have complex histories that citizens can be both proud and critical of.
And I want a district that allow me the freedom to challenge my students views, even if it makes them uncomfortable.
I think you all know what I'm getting at.
I'm eligible to teach in Massachusetts, and I believe my MTEL results allow me to teach in a number of other states around the country. I've also considered VT, NY and CT. But honestly, if you know of a state or school district anywhere in the country that values education and understanding other points of view, please tell me. I'd really like to know.
Thanks
I am particularly curious about how you guys decide where to find data, how you store data, and what tool you use to manage and draw insights from data. ratch. For anyone who's done it before in an academic or a research environment setting, could you walk me through the whole process?
I am particularly curious about how you guys decide where to find data, how you store data, and what tool you use to manage and draw insights from data. ratch. For anyone who's done it before in an academic or a research environment setting, could you walk me through the whole process?
Thank you in advance!
In 1999 a house was about $105k, today, it's about $490k.
In 1999, teacher's salary was $65k. today, teacher's salary is $69k.
Being able to respond with compassion to the suffering of others is something we can all do. It is the mark of a beautiful human being. To begin, we need to be at peace with ourselves. Share if this resonates.
Is it the government or is it the principals at each school or what?
I’m a student and today I had a eye opening experience about how schools handle our safety.
my school had a false alarm lockdown triggered by a teacher accidentally hitting an emergency button, however when this was happening nobody knew that this wasn’t real. we all thought we were really in a school shooting, including the teachers. and it’s been playing on repeat over and over again in my head.
it started when me and my friends were in the hallways going to our next class. I notice that the alarms are on. the alarms are barely noticeable and silent. I think I was the only person who noticed they were on. this freaked me out, but I didn’t think it was serious .
I thought maybe there was a small kitchen fire or something. I tell this to my friends and we’re confused and looking around for what to do. we notice one of teachers looking around confused and then shutting his door and going inside even though they’re still suppose to be letting students in. that was weird we thought. no other students are freaking out at this time. some of the classroom doors are shut but we didn’t think anything of it at the time.
my friend tells me she heard a teacher say to get in a room and lock the doors and I will never forget the fear that I felt when I fully believed and so did everyone else that this could be our final day.
my friend drags me through the hallway to lead us to an exit, which took about 5 minutes as the hallways were crowded and majority of people were heading to class AS USUAL because they didn’t even know what was happening.
imagine if this was real. the amount of casualties that would have happened. my hands are shaking and my friends have tears in their eyes. we find out it was a false alarm and were expected to attend class as usual. i had a panic attack on the way to my next class.
the kids upstairs? They were given more information that there was an emergency and they were able to get locked inside rooms, however from what I’ve heard some teachers weren’t letting kids in. There were kids BANGING on the doors begging for their lives to get let in. And they weren’t. Kids were texting literal fucking goodbye messages to their families.
I overheard a student talking about the one that he sent to his mom saying “Mama, I’m sorry” and it breaks my heart .
If this had been real a lot of students wouldn’t have made it. I can’t stop thinking about this. It would have been too easy. Schools need to step up.
Hello. I would like to share with you a promotional scene from the educational short film about human trafficking
You can find the video here and I hope you can share it with your friends and family and help educate as many people as possible on the subject of human trafficking and ways to prevent it.
I moved to a new district/school this year from across the country. Moved back so I could get 20 years in state retirement system since I only needed 3 years.
This district special Ed teachers share rooms. No big deal, I think. My paperwork clears a day after school starts so I walk into a room in which most of the room is covered. I think “great, no having to decorate space”
I meet the other teacher, she tells me the area near a desk is mine. I put up some student work the first week and work around her stuff.
Here’s the BEC part:
She is a youth minister at a fundamentalist church and is constantly making comments to the students about her opinions about transgender and other issues.
She loves to have paras in her room trashtalking other teachers and kids. Not only at lunch but also when I’m teaching.
She is constantly buying stuff for the room and to teach math. Tons of TPT worksheets and some games.
I have a student who’s mom died last year and he has trauma. I’m working with him and he is doing better. She is his case manager and started rewarding him for my class and talks to him constantly in my class. She also asked him how mom died. This is after she stated she didn’t care if his mom died, he should act better.
Now she wants to sell hot chocolate in the morning to students in Nov.
I agree that I should have forced her to move stuff when I go there but I didn’t want to make waves not knowing people/culture. I’ve been working with the department chair around the paras hanging out in the room. I spoke to the union, they told be to transfer at the end of the year. The principal doesn’t like hard conversations so he will do nothing.
Any suggestions for getting through the year? I’m starting to go into gen Ed teachers room to support them/students and it helps.
Hi all, I’ve been teaching for the last four years, and with entering the field right as COVID hit, I feel like I saw the worst in the US school systems come out. I had plenty of veteran teachers quite literally tell me to “run while you still can”.
And after these four years I feel pretty inadequately compensated for my work and effort, especially as responsibilities are only piling up. Because of this I’m not looking to teach another year, and want to explore other options, and perhaps even do additional schooling in 2024.
As someone who is good with computers and technology, I was offered an ITRT spot in my last school, and I would’ve taken it had it been a pay decrease from teaching. I’ve explored some software trainer positions, but even those resembled teaching too much for me to want to commit to that.
All in all, I’d love to try and work in tech one way or another. Nothing has really stood out to me, which is why I’m on here looking for recommendations. But I’m sure I’d be interested in IT, software development/engineering, data analysis, or really anything tech focused under the sun that will make me feel well compensated for my time and energy, while not needing to take home a physical or mental workload. I’m not looking for “fuck you money”, just something that will enable me to live comfortably without stressing too much about work on a day to day basis.
Any and all recommendations are welcome. I am willing to head back to a more formal schooling, or even do any “tech boot camps” that could give me valuable skills I could use in the tech world. Feel free to be as specific and detailed, or as general as you want! Thanks everyone I appreciate you all!!
There's no denying that AI tech is slowly creeping its way into the classroom. From browsing this subreddit, it seems pretty divided on how good AI can be at making lesson plans; I've seen many posts saying that its good for brainstorming but not so good at making actual content for lesson plans. I think it can be good at creating outlines for lesson plans as well but sometimes falls farrrr short on coming up with actual teachable and digestable content. So I guess what I'm asking is if you could have AI help you in any capacity at your job, how much would you let it help you? what would you want it to do(and more so not do)?
https://www.deseret.com/2023/10/18/23868823/ap-african-american-studies-desantis-trevor-packer
I thought this was an interesting portrayal of the events happening between AP and Florida
So I'm 50 years old, unfortunately can't continue in driving a semi truck. Looking to get into some basic tech/ data entry or something but I have no idea how to find an entry level job. It seems like I need certs or something. I see things for like boot camps etc and I don't think I could learn at that pace. Then I'm in the middle of nowhere and there doesn't seem to be many tech jobs around here either so I'm really at a loss as to what to pursue. Some type of work from home would be best thanks
Education shapes the spirit of every person, every society, and every nation. It is an enabling force that allows us to realize our potential and transform our world. Without it, we risk being left behind in a world that continuously innovates, evolves, and progresses.
This inherent value of education for both the individual and the collective cannot be overstated. Education goes beyond securing gainful employment and having financial stability; it is a platform for personal growth, critical thinking dimension, and a broader understanding of the world we live in.
As we delve into the analysis of modern trends, challenges, and solutions in education, one retains an implicit understanding that it is a ceaseless journey of learning and evolving.
The Socio-Economic Development through Education
Education is a driving force for socio-economic development. It allows individuals to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge needed to increase productivity and improve their livelihoods.
This can lead to economic growth as more educated people often have the potential to contribute more economically, thereby increasing the nation’s overall gross domestic product (GDP).
Education also plays a crucial role in reducing poverty, as it gives people the tools they need to secure gainful employment, improve their financial stability, and rise above the poverty line. Additionally, education has a profound impact on society as it promotes social equity and peace.
Educated individuals are more likely to participate in democratic processes and exercise their civil rights, leading to more stable and inclusive societies. They are also less likely to engage in criminal activities, which contributes to safer communities.
Education significantly increases the chances of securing better job opportunities. In most professions, a certain level of education is necessary to even qualify for a role. Additionally, more professional opportunities tend to open up for those who hold higher degrees.
University graduates, for example, have a larger job pool to choose from and are more likely to hold top executive or professional positions. Even in cases where a job may not require a degree, candidates with higher levels of education often have an advantage when it comes to promotions or leadership positions.
Education plays a pivotal role in promoting informed decision-making. A sound education enables individuals to critically evaluate information and make decisions based on evidence, logic, and reasoning.
This is essential in many aspects of life, from personal finances and health-related decisions to societal and political issues. Educated individuals are more likely to understand the implications of their decisions and make choices that are beneficial to themselves and their communities.
Education also greatly contributes to personality development. As individuals engage in different learning experiences, they broaden their perspectives, nurture their passions, and develop essential personal and social skills.
Education helps develop critical thinking skills, encouraging learners to think for themselves rather than simply accepting information at face value.
It teaches students to question, analyze, and interpret information, helping them become independent thinkers and successful problem solvers, which are highly sought-after skills in the modern world.
One of the most profound effects of receiving education is gaining empowerment through knowledge acquisition. With education, an individual cultivates the self-assurance and capacity to take control of their lives, make well-informed decisions, and inspire change in their communities.
Educational knowledge equips individuals with the understanding of their rights and obligations, equipping them to stand up for themselves and others. This aspect of gaining power through knowledge enables individuals to articulate their perspectives and contest injustices, thereby pushing social advancement and reform.
This type of empowerment provides a potent tool in the fight against prevalent social issues such as inequality and discrimination.
Transitioning from Teacher-Led to Student-Focused Learning
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Our mind is usually self-absorbed, thinking mainly about itself and getting its own need met.
We usually take the people in our life for granted. Our mind does that automatically.
If we are stressed, anxious, or unhappy, that becomes the focus of our attention. There is no room to think of others. * We are more likely to be kind to people who have been kind to us. If we haven't had much love and kindness, we are less likely to offer that to others. * Being aware of these factors that get in the way of kindness, can make us kinder.
Have you guys heard of freenotes.co.za ?
I recently discovered it and its been helping me a lot with my math homework
Hi! I'm a BCBA in Northern California and am looking for any good parent advocate suggestions. Please let me know!
How do schools figure out how fast and deep to go in their standard courses?
Hello friends! I'm currently researching the history of religious teaching in schools, specifically Protestantism. I'm having a bit of trouble finding books and articles talking about this, especially in the US. I'd really appreciate it if any of you could help me find any resources about the methods and philosophy of protestant teaching. Thanks in advance!
Within the realm of r/education but a bit different application in my case.
I teach field technicians and I need a way to assign skills assessments for them to complete in the field on actual job sites. Everyone has a phone in their pocket, so it would be nice to send these tasks with due dates. They would respond with photos of their completed work as proof and a sign-off from the supervisor they are working with each day. Any ideas for software that can do this? Obviously, it would be cloud based to work between office and field in real time.
We have already considered something within the Google software suite. The only setback I've seen is the documents are painful to use on a small phone screen for busy techs on job sites.
Hello! I am a design student doing a little research for a bento-style lunch carrier. In my research I found that educators are some of the most likely to pack their own lunches. If you are a teacher and wouldn't mind, please let me know what you usually pack so that I can determine the best sizes for sections. Thank you!
Hi, I am a teacher preparing for a new career as a technology coach for elementary schools. I received my certifications in Smartboard (Lumio) Apple Teacher, Apple Coach, and Google Educator. If you are currently in this position or were in this position in the past, please help me out with these questions. Thank you!
How did you initially identify the need for educational technology coaching in our market?
Which specific services do you offer and which are the most popular among clients?
How do you price your services, and what factors did you consider when determining pricing?
Who is your primary target audience (e.g., individual educators, schools, districts, universities)?
I personal do not subscribe to any religion, but the older I get, I gravitate towards understanding the importance of the representation or skills that coincide with the idea of religion or a god. Such skills as being able to converse with older people, using manners when referring to people as "no sir" "yes ma'am" "thank you ms". Being quiet for a timed period, and being concerned about how you are perceived by your community.
I’m filling out a 504 referral for my 16 year old with ADHD. The only accommodation she feels would help her is extended test time (I honestly think timed tests should be eliminated for everyone but that’s a different post).
So here’s the thing, previous teachers thankfully gave her extra time when needed. We just want a formal agreement because her pre-calc teacher favors limited test time. Her grades are decent (As and Bs) and her classes have been rigorous (Honors, AP, IB). So what can I put in the referral that shows need. Is what I described enough?
Hi, as someone passionate about self-education and overwhelmed by the amount of content published, I’m exploring building an AI tool to enhance self-directed video/podcast/article learning. It would have features like:
- Searchable transcripts to instantly find relevant moments
- Condensed video/chapter summaries
- Personalized quizzes to boost retention
- Inbuilt related content / more-in-depth content recommendations
- AI-generated study plans & learning paths
The goal is to help people learn more efficiently from online resources. Would tools like this benefit students? What pain points could AI solve in video-based learning? Are there existing tools I should look into?
Plato and Aristotle are two of the most influential philosophers in Western history. Compare and contrast their views on the nature of reality and the role of knowledge in attaining truth.
Thank you so much.
Hello, I think there is a serious societal crisis underway. This crisis manifests itself in the high rates of anxiety, depression, pessimism, anger, attention disorders, etc. within school children. I think we need to discuss this crisis and its causes.
I do not have deeply developed thoughts on it, but I will try to generate some discussion. Let me start with asking some questions:
My thoughts on the multifaceted yet interconnected sources of the crisis:
Economy: The economic circumstances of contemporary society exerts an immense amount of pressure on individuals within nearly every age bracket. The children within school today begin to feel the competitive pressures of academic achievement in order to realize future economic opportunities at a very early age. These pressures are quite different than the pressures experienced 50 years ago. Previously, students could drop out of high school and still obtain a job that offers decent living wages. Grocery stores up until the 1990s are an example of this. There is now much more competitive pressure and far less economic opportunity. The younger generations recognize both the pressures and the bleak economic prospects. The inability to live up to these pressures make them question their own self-value.
Identity Confusion: The social norms have become increasingly problematized and contested, and I think without establishing relatively stable and inclusive norms, the children experience confusion in relation to these norms. For example, as a society, does not have coherent, consensual answers to questions such as: what is sex / gender? which sexual orientations are acceptable? which models of femininity / masculinity should be embraced? how much should I sexualize myself?
However, these questions are not restricted to the sexual realm. They also include questions such as: which political leaders and politics should I support? is capitalism good or bad? what is the meaning of nationality? who belongs to the nation? should I eat meat or not? does humanity even have a future?
I believe that the de-stabilized, contested nature of contemporary societal norms results in intensified confusion amongst younger generations because the problematization of the norms simultaneously entails the problematization of the various dimensions of their identities. It is good that the norms have been critically questioned to make them more inclusive, but now our identities are no longer naturally given as they once were. To navigate the de-stabilized identity norms can be very confusing.
Fragmented Communities: The contested nature of the social norms expresses the fragmented nature of contemporary societies. We live in heightened levels of individualism, social division, interpersonal separation, and group segregation. It seems to me that within such a cultural atmosphere, children play outside far less than they used to, feel much more disconnected from the larger society, and experience themselves as less recognized / more isolated. The feeling of common trust, reciprocal association, shared direction within society has collapsed. Such an overwhelmingly private, separated, and distrusting form of contemporary life is not delivering high levels of fulfilment to the younger generations.
Climate Change and the Lack of Progress: The feeling of hope arises by establishing a positive relation to the future. Unfortunately, climate change negates the younger generations positive relation to the future. We, as a society, are failing to overcome contemporary problems. Our children feel let down by us. Rather than progress, the society seems to be descending further into conflict and de-stabilization. The feelings of pessimism, despair, and hopelessness experienced by school children are generated by contemporary society's inability to provide them with a comfortable, healthy future.
Family Problems: The economic problems, social separations, and political and normative conflicts deeply affect families as more families are becoming divided over normative and political conflicts, collapsing due to economic turmoil, and / or dissolving due drug / mental health problems. The general societal crisis implies a crisis of the home. An increasing amount of children are no longer being brought up within stable, supportive family households. Intergenerational divides are becoming worse as the worlds of adults and children are increasingly separated and mutually misunderstood.
The Impacts of the Crises on Children: Everywhere the children are looking they are being confronted with more and more problems. It seems to me that they perceive a disintegrating society suffering from massive inequality, climate disaster, destabilized norms, and minimal hope of overcoming the issues. The children do not feel empowered nor adequately recognized. Their voices and concerns are generally dismissed by the public at large. Consequently, their nerves are so fried that they must drug themselves to remain calm. The increasing turn to both prescribed and unprescribed drugs is an attempt to escape the bleak realities they confront. The conflicted world in which they live has been and continues to upset their self-relation.
The expressed views are merely my own. I am interested to hear how others view the situation.
(Btw, apologies for the long post and pessimistic narrative)
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Question:
How was the educational transition for your kids?
Did you notice any glaring differences?
Any suggestions for preparation (we read and educational activities daily)?
Background:
I’m planning a move from Jackson, MS to a northern state next summer. I worked hard to move into a more expensive area for my 7 yo to attend school in the top district in the state. Totally worth it since she’s thriving and one of the top students in her grade at her school.
However, I am nervous that she may rank behind others once we move since the south has a reputation for being behind in education compared to other regions of the country.
I am in year 11 and have got 2 internal suspensions (isolated in a room for a day doing work) so far. 1 in year 10 for recording and one in year 11 for some foul language. How bad will this impact me when the headteacher refers me to uni and how will this impact job applications. my grades are decent 7-9s and i go to a grammar school.
For those who are Computer Science majors, what do you think needs improvement within the system? Is it the exams, programming assignments, or both?
If you're a history buff of American and old-fashioned education, please come on over to r/oneroomschoolhouse and click the join button. You could also be a fan of past educators and philosophers such as William McGuffey, Horace Mann, Laura Ingalls, and Julius Rosenwald just to name a few. You might be a fan of old TV shows such as Christy, Little House on the Prarie, Dr Quinn Medicine Woman, The Chisolms, Bonanza, The Rifleman, When the Heart Calls, The Waltons, Little Men, and many other television classics that often featured the classic one room school-houses that educated our ancestors from the 1600s thru the 1970s (and many more still exist sporadically throughout small farming communities and islands all across the US and Canada).
You're more than welcome to share posts about educational philosophies, pedagogies, and teaching methods that are still in use in 2023 dating back to log cabin schools of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Thank you for coming to my TedTalk.
I (22F) just recently transferred from a community college in my hometown to a large university. I received my A.A. In Health Sciences, and am currently working toward a Bachelor’s degree. Since moving cities, starting to pay rent/bills for the first time, and trying to balance work and school, I have constant doubts about my current plan.
Although I have an A.A., 36 of the credits I earned previously are not transferrable to the new college I'm attending. This makes me a sophomore and means I have more semesters than I anticipated before I graduate. My initial thought process was to load my class schedule; however, now I am realizing how difficult that may be while working full-time. I also did not receive any financial aid from this university and have to pay everything out of pocket.
My question is, would it be a more practical plan to apply for a program at a local community college such as Dental Hygiene or Radiology for example, so that I can have more security in the workforce sooner? I have been highly considering this option because I'm worried that without graduate school, my bachelor's will not necessarily open doors for immediate employment. It seems like I’ll have to enter a technical school/program after anyways. What concerns me about this is feeling like I failed and feeling embarrassed to disappoint my family by essentially “dropping out” of my current school to do something else.
Apologize for the somewhat long post, but these thoughts weigh on me all the time, and any input would be highly appreciated.
I can’t find the answer to this question despite searching extensively. Some sites say it is balanced learning, some say it is science of learning( teaching?) based. Kiddo is in NM. It was mentioned as the curriculum by our kiddo’s teacher.
Thanks in advance.
Hi everyone! For anyone looking for ways to engage young children in STEM (holistic, experiential science, technology, engineering and math) learning, USA based STEM For Kids just opened a part of their resource library that has been used worldwide since 2011. Here is the link to get these resources free: https://teach4d.stemforkids.net/start-free
I left teaching in 2021 after teaching band/choir/general music in a public school from 2011-2021. I got my masters degree in music education in the process. I left a bad school situation and didn't get hired elsewhere, lost out to 1st year teachers (they're cheaper, of course). Am now with a major insurance company.
While I'm not fulfilled career-wise, I am making more money and able to work at home full time. There are perks with the ability to use PTO at any time throughout the year.
I miss teaching. But I don't miss the BS that has developed in the profession. Am I crazy? Or has education really become that messy of a field that I should just stay out? Curious to see what people think...
Hello,
I am an Asian and I want to read and delve into some articles such as” two scholars taking an opposite stance on an issue.”
How can i find out these materials or articles?
For example, i was wondering if ‘The New York Times’ has this section.
It would be a great help to me.
Thanks for reading.
I kept seeing this topic come up on tik tok where teachers were discussing why how students were not reading or doing math up to grade level e.g. a seventh grader reading at a 2nd grade level and while I'm not a teacher I wanted to share some thoughts and also I want to know what you guys think is the problem.
I've seen some people in the comments section of these videos say things like "when I was in third grade I was already writing essays" and this made me think made on my own educational history. My first school was an elementary school in a low income neighborhood in NYC (South Bronx) where basically the entire student body was on free lunch and thinking back, every student that was "exceptional" ended up leaving the school to go to a nearby charter school with better facilities. I was fortunate enough to be recommended to that charter school by my teachers and I ended up going there for middle school.
However, from very early on, as early as the second grade, there were already students who were struggling with math and reading. In the fourth or fifth grade I remember being one of the only students in my class who was reading above grade level. When I was in school the state exam for reading & writing and math were out of 4 with 4 being the highest grade. Even in elementary school there were students getting 2s on the State exams and getting passed to the next grade level anyway.
This is just my hypothesis but I'm guessing that the general population is trending closer to poverty with the cost of living rising exponentially while wages are quite stagnant. Thus problems are generally affected only the most impoverished are beginning to spread to those who might have once been considered "middle class". Cuts to school budgets have probably made things way worse as well. I'm not sure let me know what you guys think. These are just my thoughts. If you teach in a wealthy district have you noticed an increase in student behavioral problems as well?
Replace math with civics or life skills courses
The trajectory of society has taken a peculiar turn, one characterized by an overreliance on a single question: "Will this be on the test?" While it may seem like a seemingly innocuous inquiry, this question has quietly played a significant role in shaping not just our education system but also our approach to hiring and professional development. In this opinion piece, we will explore how the acceptance of this question has degraded society by transforming learning into a mere exercise in rote memorization. We will argue that learning is not about the isolated accumulation of facts but is, instead, an adaptive process that equips individuals with the ability to navigate and comprehend the complexities of the world.
The Devaluation of Learning
The prevalent attitude towards learning has increasingly shifted towards the idea that knowing what's "on the test" is the ultimate goal. It's an attitude that has infiltrated classrooms, stifling creativity and discouraging critical thinking. Students, driven by the desire for high test scores, often prioritize memorizing isolated facts over understanding the broader context or the deeper implications of the subject matter. In doing so, they may indeed pass exams with flying colors, but they emerge from their educational experiences without a genuine grasp of the subject matter.
This obsession with what's "on the test" reduces the value of knowledge to a mere checklist of facts and formulas. It fails to promote the development of essential skills, such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity. By turning education into a game of memory, we've created a system that undermines the true essence of learning.
The Impact on Hiring Practices
This degradation of learning is not confined to the classroom. It extends into the realm of employment and hiring practices. When employers seek "qualified" candidates, they often rely on a set of quantifiable metrics—such as test scores and resume bullet points—that do not necessarily reflect an individual's true potential.
Candidates who have excelled at memorizing and regurgitating information may shine in the hiring process, but this often masks a lack of true understanding and adaptability. In contrast, individuals who have pursued a more adaptive learning approach may not have impressive test scores, but they possess a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the subject matter.
Cheating the Test
The pressure to perform well on tests has led many individuals to develop strategies to "cheat" the system, which further exacerbates the problem. In an environment that rewards memorization and conformity, students often learn how to game the system. They focus on mastering the specific information that will appear on exams, rather than engaging in comprehensive, meaningful learning.
Likewise, in the professional world, candidates learn to tailor their resumes to fit the perceived needs of hiring managers. This process involves a certain degree of manipulation to match the expected "answers," rather than an honest reflection of their abilities and potential.
The Rise of Adaptive Learning
In contrast to the shallow learning that revolves around the question of what's "on the test," there exists a realm of adaptive learning. This type of learning is not about memorization but about comprehension, exploration, and the development of skills that are transferrable to various contexts.
In Japan, they have recognized two types of learners: adaptive experts and routine experts. Adaptive experts possess the ability to navigate complex situations, solve problems, and adapt their knowledge to new circumstances. Routine experts excel in highly predictable environments but may struggle when faced with the unexpected. The prevalent approach in many educational systems has favored the routine experts, leaving the adaptive experts at a disadvantage.
The Deeper Value of Adaptive Learning
Adaptive learning encourages students to think critically, analyze information, and apply their knowledge in real-world situations. It fosters creativity, innovation, and the ability to deal with ambiguity. These are the skills that are increasingly valuable in a rapidly changing world, where the ability to adapt and learn quickly can be the difference between success and stagnation.
Furthermore, adaptive learners are not confined to rote memorization, but rather they seek to understand the "why" behind the facts. This deep comprehension empowers them to grasp the subject matter holistically, making connections between seemingly disparate ideas.
The Path Forward
To address the erosion of society due to the acceptance of the question "Will this be on the test?" and the associated issues in hiring, we must begin by redefining our approach to learning. Educational institutions must encourage critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving as central pillars of their curriculum. Standardized tests, while valuable to an extent, should not be the sole measure of a student's abilities. We need to find a comfortable relationship to what we now see as failure.
In the professional world, employers should place greater emphasis on assessing an individual's adaptability, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking capabilities. Resumes should reflect a candidate's potential for growth and adaptation rather than a rigid checklist of experiences and qualifications.
Conclusion
Once it became okay to ask the question "Will this be on the test?" we sped headlong into the degradation of society and its ability to tackle situations robustly. It has led to a culture of shallow learning and the devaluation of true understanding. It has also influenced hiring practices, creating a bias toward candidates who excel at memorization rather than those with adaptive skills.
However, there is hope. By recognizing the value of adaptive learning and changing our approach to education and employment, we can reverse this trend. Society's future success depends on individuals who possess the ability to adapt, innovate, and navigate complex challenges. It's time to shift the focus from "what's on the test" to "how can we adapt and learn in an ever-changing world."
Education is a life-long journey, and the role of teachers is to guide students along the way. But what if we flipped the script and empowered students not only to learn but also to teach? This unique approach, known as “learning by teaching,” has gained recognition for its ability to deepen students’ understanding of subjects, boost their confidence, and foster a sense of responsibility.
So give some suggestions for, How To Prepare Students To Learn By Teaching?
Kindness is the universal language of love and friendship. It makes relationships blossom and frozen hearts heal. It demands action, and the smallest act creates a ripple effect that goes a long, long way. People never forget kindness.
What is the kind thing you are going to do today?
So my program has these Professional Development sessions which are not in my class enrollment but my Program Advisor says that it is mandatory.
Now they came up with a policy that if anyone misses more than one Professional Development session, the faculty or staff won’t give that student a letter of recommendation anytime now or in the future.
Is that justifiable? Is there anyway that this can be questioned and overruled?
At some point it must be acknowledged that whether or not religion universally stands in opposition to education, Christianity certainly does.
Historically, the vast majority of Christian practice was in service to emperors and kings. The clergy and monarchy conspired to subjugate 99.9% of the population to a world of poverty, slavery, disease, illiteracy, and war. Literally the Dark Ages. Prior to Christianity was the Greek and Roman period of great philosophy, government, architecture, engineering, and science.
Today, Christians force their way of life onto other people regardless of the inherent morality of that way of life. Any and every action that does not fit into the singular Christian way is either punished or deleted from existence using any power they have access to
The punishment instills fear at the mere act of thinking for one's self. The fear of punishment keeps the production of loyal Christians turning. The ability to think for one's self is arguably education's most important goal. But the explicit prevention of exposure to knowledge outside of Christian worship is certainly antithetical to education by definition
This principle wielded his power to prevent a girl from dancing. Dancing isn't immoral. He was punished his whole life for being an individual. Seeing her be an individual made him feel awkward. So he wielded his power to punish her
Knowledge is power. The more knowledge is given to people, the less they can be controlled. That is why Christians and those in control of them are so desperately dismantling education in every way they can. It must be stopped
I would like to help stop them from de-educating children. Preferably in PA
I am a foreigner. I study English in school (10th grade) and on a special app. I have never gotten a task about prefixes on the app. But my school (I am homeschooled, so it has its own site) gave this task. It had been going well until I didn't find a prefix for the word "doubtful." I found the word "doubtless." But "-less" isn't a prefix.
Are you familiar with how the States have workforce development offices? Do you know how they're funded? What their purpose is?
Some States hire outside LLC companies that advertise as, "No-cost workforce development" companies that tell people to look on-line for a job. It means those outside companies are obtaining tax payer money from the states and federal government.
Due to the open border crisis, the State workforce offices client base will consist of those receiving federal funds and work permits to live here, as well as judicial reentry candidates.
The State workforce agencies and their outside LLC companies hire individuals to advise the unemployed to 'start at low-wage jobs and work their way up,' as if it's a one-size-fits-all mantra. The aim is to subsidize businesses under the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).
It's something to ponder: taking state and federal funds and profiting from the labor of people who aren't earning enough to make a living, all while promoting 'no-cost workforce solutions.' Utilize taxpayer money for the business and keep workers overworked and underpaid. There's no time for reading a book or thinking entrepreneurially. It's pure capitalism.
There is a mass exodus of teachers because some states don't invest in education. High schools are poorly funded, and there's a shortage of educators. Students must rely on unqualified per diem substitutes. If schools were adequately funded, and they properly educated their students on how to write a resume and succeed in an interview, then State workforce agencies wouldn't be necessary.
The tax money could be restricted to schools and not to outside workforce companies. Like nonprofits, they shouldn't exist.
The individuals entering the U.S. will use workforce offices to find employment. Our tax dollars aren't benefiting our U.S. citizens.
I've written to some lawmakers about this. Have you?
They keep people reliant on the government and on agencies that receive government funding. Low-level thinking translates to 'start from the bottom, work your way up, one size fits all.'
Don't ask questions. Just be grateful for the crumbs and 'work your way up.' That's a government mentality. The owners of these businesses don't think that way. It's creating a society filled with beggars. That's what all businesses that get Gov't money do.
What are your thoughts on that?
My wife has been working in IT for several years (28F) and she learned programming thanks to online courses. Unlike me (I've been working as a programmer for 10 years and didn't go to university) she decided to get an education because having a diploma gives her good benefits at the moment (we just moved to Poland and it's a good way for her to keep up with language and get a visa). Today was her first day at university, from 8:00 to 16:00 there was just one lesson: "Operating Systems". During this time the teacher told her about the forbidden 25th frame, about how the government is watching us through webcams, and about how Mark Zuckerberg reads our data from Facebook photos because they get there in a reduced size.
I am actually looking to expand my career setting my goal as a developer or a data scientist , but when i start learning the code its getting very hard for me to make one on my own because with AI like ChatGpt and Bard ai we are getting every codes and command we need with a very few prompts. i dont know if this is a good thing or bad. can someone please guide me with this? also i need to know from experienced developers on what should i focus now to be able to get there?
Let me start this by saying that I am a senior in high school. I genuinely don't understand how people have such few braincells nowadays. I am in classes (AP TOO!) with students that write and read like they are 10 years old (heck, even I wrote/read better than them at that age, and I'm not that special). It's actually painful to be surrounded by this daily. I don't mean it to be offensive or harsh, sorry, but I just want to understand why it is that no one my age knows any grammar, cannot write, cannot read, and cannot even begin to comprehend simple things.
I would also like to point out that I am in no ways referring to disadvantaged communities, I go to school in a very well off area with a district that is racking in hundreds of millions of dollars a year.
Have any teachers noticed kids becoming "dumber" (sorry) or just a lack of effort in general? If anyone wants more information or examples of what I'm referring to, just let me know.
*PS, I am not trying to say I'm a genius or anything, but I know "your" from "you're", so I feel like that's grounds enough for this question!
What is the cutoff dare for Kindergarten and 9th grade enrollment in your district, county, or state?
Is your birthday, your siblings or your kids birthday right on the cusp of the cutoff date, and how did that affect going into Kindergarten or high school early, on time, or at the oldest end of the age limit for your grade?
What do you recall of having classmates who turned the oldest age just days into the beginning of the school year calendar, how did being at the Oldest affect them? Bullying, harassment, condescending reminders from teachers "you're the oldest so you should set an example", etc? Milestones in middle and high school to watch pg13 movie without parental consent, or donating blood, participating in 16yrs+ field trips and on-campus events, 18yrs+ events and activities?
How did you feel at graduation when you turned 17 just days before graduation day, or not 18 until the end of summer?
What was the majority age of classmates in different school years?
I would love to do the Public Speaking/Creative Writing that is offered at another school district; or really any creative writing course but we offer none, the closest at our school is AP lit and that sounds traumatizing. Im currently a junior and would want to take this class next year is there anything I can do?
Teachers do not get paid enough, but it is not because school buildings are distributing money wrong. The problem is bigger. The problem is money, and the problem is not money. In this video I document my experience as a teacher, learning about how schools are funded, and discussing possible solutions. I break down how funding works, the history, and the two standing alternatives to how we fund schools.
How would you handle a middle school student being belligerent to a chaperone during an extracurricular taking place at another school? The student was clearly in the wrong, was refusing to help breaking down their equipment and was standing in the way & was bumped by another student. When they complained about being hit by another student(a student leader) they were told that had they moved or helped the collision would not have happened. They went on to blame the other student again and were told to move out of the way and listen to those who were are trying to get the group organized. They then told the chaperone “you’re not the boss of me” The chaperone stated I am here to ensure everyone listens and is safe and walked away. A few minutes later student was still complaining and had not helped breakdown in any way. The chaperone again told the student that they should not be standing around doing nothing, they need to contribute and again, had they listened none of this would have happened. Their attitude in general and particularly now was not acceptable and they need to stop complaining and help or at least move out of the way. The student leaned into the chaperone and again said “you are not the boss of me”. The chaperone responded again that they are in this situation and the student‘s attitude needs to change and walked away.
The student’s parent later approached the teacher advisor and yelled at them because the chaperone corrected their child then aggressively approached the chaperone yelling at them to stay away from their child. Apparently they received a call from their child complaining. Students were not supposed to have their phones with them as they had just been on stage.
All chaperones are parents who are vetted and have all appropriate clearances and have been coaches of other teams. The parent in question had wanted to chaperone but was unable to receive the appropriate clearances. No one else volunteered and without chaperones, this activity cannot take place.
Good Day All. My family and I move pretty regularly due to my job. My daughter will be starting her Junior year of highschool (11th grade) upon execution of our next move. My question is would it be better to have her do one of those on line homeschool programs and start taking classes at a local community college or just enroll her in the local the high school as per usual. She is a decent student and did pretty well during the lock down years with Zoom classes. Thank you all for your time.
I have an IEP meeting this coming week and I want to prepare the best I can for it to be a productive meeting. Thank you!
This isn't a "shame the parents" post. This is about a simple, highly effective strategy to deal with a real issue. And by the way - in my family, we grew up being read to up to a point, and then I had to strike out on my own with books, and I learned to read and comprehend with what is being described as "balanced reading".
"Balanced reading" in my life meant such as reading Greek mythology without any idea of how to pronounce the names. It meant that I read extensive history before I had the requisite geographical knowledge. "Balanced reading" meant to me that as soon as I was exposed to proper pronunciation of ancient Greek names, I could simply plug them in where before I had unintelligible sound placeholders. It meant I could look at maps and know the history of that region at first glance.
No, "balanced reading" is not learning in the still unfortunately standard grade pre-K through 12 sense - but it is learning in the real and applicable world sense.
In the meantime, parents and caregivers, read to those children. Read to them and do it again, and don't even waste one moment worrying about what they call it.
Like, I've heard about how Joe Biden had plagiarized a paper in law school (Don't have confirmation but heard that claim). Any other well known names who have done so?