Given all the Covid learning issues (masks, forced vaccination attempts, mental health concerns, etc.) are school vouchers getting any attention? The answer appears to be yes. Today we share links we found to articles about states across the country who are entertaining creating a voucher system. If you like what you see then talk to your local school board as well as your state house and senate reps. Utah - https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/2022/feb/18/school-voucher-bill-makes-waves-on-capitol-hill/ Oklahoma - https://kfor.com/news/oklahoma-legislature/school-voucher-bill-narrowly-passes-in-senate-committee/ Arizona - … [Read more...]
‘Telepresence’ robots are making virtual school feel a little more like real school
Todays article comes from The Washington Post and Jennifer Davis. She explores technology and robots introduced during the pandemic and the impact on K-12 education. You'll either love it or it will scare the ........ out of you. It has been a year full of the unexpected for families who have had to quickly adjust to masks, quarantines and virtual and hybrid learning, all thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. For Eliza Engel and her son Thomas McKnight, one of the surprises 2020 has brought is that the sixth-grader at Burgundy Farm Country Day School in Alexandria, Va., now attends class with the help of a robot. “It’s really, truly amazing, because it looks like … [Read more...]
Teachers crossing the line: Evergreen Middle School
When teachers stray from educating to pushing their personal views and agenda the consequences can impact the lives and feelings of impressionable students. Today we bring you an example of a teacher who some think crossed the line. You be the judge: If you think what happened needs to be addressed consider reaching out to the Evergreen Superintendent (Mike Merlino) We bring you the perspectives of the student involved and of the parents. We’re removed the names of the student, parent and teacher as well as the specific school. Student: On Monday June 14th I went to my 1st period class. We had no specific assignment but were sitting around talking. At the end of the class the … [Read more...]