Should you vote Yes or No on the levy? There are two camps: (1) Those who believe that student education should be funded no matter what the cost and, (2) Those who say it's gotten too expensive and vote No. Should this be an emotional or logical/fact based decision? Emotional Position (Yes vote) “Our children shouldn't pay the price for an adult budget dispute.” Protecting the child who needs the most help. Safety is difficult to put a price on. Give teenagers something to belong to. Don't close doors before children discover what they're capable of. A community has an obligation to its next generation. But there is an important counter-emotional argument A … [Read more...]
Private school observations
This was posted on Facebook by a teacher in private school. We are cross-posting the original. Ask these same questions in your home and see what happens. Carol silva denSosrpot4ma95ucl25 l15h5t :P7a257yMlM3751 14ua70a5i 5157mg · I teach at a $15,000/year private academy. Last Tuesday, I gave my 6th graders a simple quiz: Why is the ocean blue but water in a cup is clear? Twenty-four students. Not one of them could answer. These parents are paying for excellence. We're delivering expensive memorization. I've been in this classroom for 12 years. The parents who send their kids here are successful. They pay $15,000 a year because … [Read more...]
Creativity decline in school age children
Is the move to using tech impacting creativity in our children? In our efforts to be perfect are we getting so rigid and structured that creativity goes by the wayside? Kyung Hee Kim, a professor of creativity and innovation at the College of William & Mary, has conducted extensive research indicating a significant decline in creativity among school-aged children in the United States since the early 1990s. Her analysis of over 300,000 creativity test scores—primarily from the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT)—reveals that children have become less emotionally expressive, less imaginative, less humorous, and less capable of elaborating on ideas. The most pronounced drops … [Read more...]
Conservative parents and teachers unions become unlikely allies fighting tech in schools
Too much of anything is bad. Classrooms have been moving to 1:1 computers for a decade. Typed notes are retained less than hand written. Research has become "as the AI" leading to lack of development of reading, analytic and reasoning skills. Todays article shares information and examples of how this movement to tech has caused harm. From NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/moms-liberty-teachers-unions-schools-tech-screen-time-rcna263931 1 cup of coffee article Since Moms for Liberty launched in 2021, the conservative activist group has demonized teachers unions as an “education mafia” that parents “cannot trust,” blaming them for school closures in the pandemic and … [Read more...]
Tech in schools is a problem?
Want to do some reaching about how and why too much tech in classrooms is causing issues? Rising concerns over tech in schools Internal documents reveal Google’s work in schools aims to create a “pipeline of future users.” In Los Angeles, a growing group of parents say school-mandated iPads are leading to behavior problems. Parents are forming a loose network teaching one another how to opt their children out of school-issued Chromebooks and iPads. College students are using AI “humanizer” programs to beat accusations of cheating with artificial intelligence. … [Read more...]
Grok says: As an expert how does DEI harm children in k-12?
Today's article comes to us fro, Grok the AI. We asked it to use "expert mode" and research the negative impact DEI has on K-12 children. For your analysis and consideration. DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives in K-12 education are designed to foster environments where all students feel valued and have equal opportunities, but they have faced significant criticism for potential unintended harms. As a truth-seeking expert, I'll note upfront that this is a highly debated topic: while some studies and opinion pieces highlight negative impacts, others (including from educators and advocacy groups) argue that DEI enhances student well-being, reduces disparities, and that … [Read more...]
Camas SD District 1 Corey McEnry
A list of 12 questions was sent to each candidate with the offer to publish their responses unedited. Mr. McEnry chose not to participate...and why should he? He’s running unopposed so there is no reason to share his views. Just in case you want to contact him and ask some questions his contact info is in the voters pamphlet reproduced below. If you learn anything please share with us. ______________________________________________________________ Q1: Given the poor student test scores, what are your proposals to improve learning and outcomes? Q2: Given that an estimated 50% of the entire state budget goes to K-12 education, what are your thoughts about improving efficiencies in local … [Read more...]
BGSD District 5 Marrott vs Adelson-Journey
Note: As of 1:30pm on Oct 31st this non-race is getting more "views" than any of the other 20 local races. No idea why. Neither candidate responded to outreach efforts Apparently Solina Adelson-Journey withdrew from the election even though her name will appear on the ballot. Candidates were sent a list of 12 questions with an offer to publish their responses. We received no response. Here are the questions in case you want to contact Marshall. When someone chooses not to respond the question is why? Running unopposed provides no benefit to answer. Update: The Democrat Party has posted their endorsement of Mr. Marrott. Perhaps vote for Ms. Adelson-Journey because the … [Read more...]
Aussie Students Spend The Most Time In School, Polish Kids The Least
Ever wonder how much time kids spend in school...by country? Today's article sheds some light on the topic. From ZeroHedge and Tyler Deerdan. Students in OECD countries and economies receive an average of 7,604 hours of compulsory instruction during their primary and lower secondary education. However, as Statista's Anna Fleck shows in the chart below, a wide gap exists between countries, with students in Poland receiving an average of just 5,304 hours, compared to Australia where children must attend nearly double that at 11,000 hours. You will find more infographics at Statista In the United States, children spend 8,917 hours on average in compulsory classes across … [Read more...]
Gender jamboree – Updated Sept 24th
Update: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOMlaimid-g/ https://amg-news.com/childhood-under-siege-washington-state-forces-gender-jamboree-on-kindergarteners-five-year-olds-ordered-to-deny-biology-choose-three-genders-and-accept-confusi/ A controversy has erupted in Washington State over a kindergarten "Gender Jamboree" lesson, which critics claim teaches children to choose their gender identity and identify at least three other genders, sparking widespread public outrage and debate about the appropriateness of such education for young children. This event, reported on September 3, 2025, has drawn strong reactions from various commentators, with some labeling it as inappropriate for … [Read more...]
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