We've run a number of articles on Social Emotional Learning (S.E.L.) and the concerns about it. Here is a link to articles we've published in the past: Search Results for “sel” So, given all the hype of AI and it's potential influence on education we decided to ask one of the Ai services (ChatGPT) what it thinks. Here's the initial exchange for your consideration. Remember that whoever inputs the data influences the conclusions and observations...you can take the chat from here and if you find something of interest please share it with us at: swweducation dot org at gmail dot com Question: It is the role of schools to teach children how to deal with these issues or is it a parental … [Read more...]
Vancouver school district – Sued a parent for protesting?
Does the Vancouver school district have so much time and money that they can sue a parent and "john does" for protesting? ClarkCountyToday.com recently ran an article: https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-vancouver-school-district-ignored-or-broke-numerous-rules-to-enforce-the-governors-emergency-mask-rule/ Today we highlight some of the comments in that article but please go to CCT and read the full story. First, here's the legal document that was filed: EFILED motion and memo Second, here are some top level comments from the Opinion piece submitted to CCT: On the day following the 2021 Labor Day holiday, Vancouver Public School District [VPS] filed a … [Read more...]
Sooo… You Think I’m a Conspiracy Theorist Because I Oppose Common Core & High Stakes Testing?
From Divine Sparks Ignite ... I have found there is an interesting phenomena with people who do not know how to handle an individual who is putting information on the table to be considered. The information may run counter to the main stream or contrary to popular belief. I am learning at my older age, most people value conformity over divergence. We are to do and believe exactly what those in charge tell us to do and believe. Anyone who asks the hard questions, researches, and looks underneath the surface… running counter to the “group think”… are often deprecated. Albert Einstein once said, “Question everything.” To question is to think. To follow blindly in order to respect … [Read more...]