For several years, those of us who research public education noticed the push for placing children in front of a screen to do the work of the teacher. We’ve seen it with the push for 1:1 devices. And yet Silicon Valley techies have done the opposite.
This was a more lengthy Right To Know I sent to SAU 73 Superintendent Kirk Beitler than what I sent to our Town Clerk / Tax Collector (and modeled after Grokster Ann Marie’s one to SAU 16 Superintendent David Ryan). And answer he did.
So, Grokster Ann Marie put in a lengthy RSA 91-A Right to Know demand to SAU 16’s Superintendent, David Ryan concerning the use of Social Emotional Learning and/or social media spying software. Here are the non-response responses (thus far) -Skip:
Let me set the stage: Public schools are Government schools – a near-monopoly in the K-12 education space and one can see, by the actions of Selfish Socialist (and bigot) Andru Volinsky, Government and its supporters on the Left (like teachers unions) aren’t about to give that up without a fight.
IF you have kids in: EXETER, BRENTWOOD, EAST KINGSTON, KENSINGTON, NEWFIELDS, or STRATHAM, MAKE SURE YOU READ THIS. IF you know of anyone who lives there, make sure THEY read this:
Guest post by Mary Grabar: Disparagement of knowledge was evident at the National Council for the Social Studies conference I attended last November in Atlanta. There, 3,200 teachers were continuing their studies in pedagogy, and gaining continuing and graduate credit to bump them into higher salaries. Most worked for public schools, so taxpayers footed the … Read more
“As a matter of law, young children cannot properly assess the risks of taking testosterone, let alone surgically mutilating their bodies and embracing infertility.”
Parents are asking where the SAU16 DEIJ Director stands on political issues. Andres Mejia holds the position of Vice Chair on the board of Seacoast Black Lives Matter, and he serves as the DEIJ director in SAU16.
The takeaway here isn’t that “it’s for the kids.” We hear that every time a school budget comes up or another teacher union contract comes due. It is that IT is for the Union. Period. Full Stop.
The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) sounds like a completely harmless organization. It may, in fact, be assisting your local public library with your children’s or grandchildren’s summer activities by offering information, guidance, and materials, but don’t be deceived.
Yep, another helping of teachers/staff/School Districts acting as full-blown ideological missionaries for Gender Dysphoria mental illness and Critical Race Theory (you are only what your skin shows, not how you think). The first story up is a tale about the endgame of both tactics – chaos, and confusion.
“A new study, published this month by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), finds a striking correlation … ‘that youth suicides are closely tied with in-person school attendance.’ ”
Last night was the Newfound school board meeting, and a presentation was given showing parents, teachers, and school board members some of the subjective pornographic material being taught to K through 5th grade with a focus on 1st and 2nd-grade material.
Many schools across the country are developing something called Portrait of a Graduate. At the elementary level, this is called Portrait of a Learner. SAU21 just put out a notice to parents that they will be discussing this program on Tuesday October 4th at Winnacunnet High School.
You’re not ready to hear what I have to say. You’re not ready, we now live under a Communist regime– and I need you to get ready yesterday. The America that you grew up in is gone. The Republic is lost – there is no keeping it. There is only restoring it.
The New Hampshire Liberty Alliance will be hosting a dinner that will include as their key speaker, Corey DeAngelis. You may have seen DeAngelis on TV pushing for more school choice options for parents around the country. And while school choice is a noble cause, we need to be aware of how some of these … Read more
Problems have been plaguing the SAU16/ Exeter school district for a few years now. Parents have been fighting to improve their schools during this time, only to find themselves dismissed and ignored. What does this tend to do to families who are frustrated that their voices are being ignored?
Years ago, 6th-grade girls were given genital exams in a school in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania after the State decided that all children should undergo physical examinations.
The Left has taken control of our schools. All over the nation, including in my town, School Boards are giving themselves the power to lie to Parents with respect to whether or not their child has gone “Trans” in school.
Resignation Letter from Mr. Sam Crowley Beloved Music Teacher at Draper Park Middle School for being required to teach the Social Emotional Learning program “Second Step” (shared with permission). Also check out this video on SEL. What are they advocating for? ILLITERACY. Make no mistake about it. Your child doesn’t need a teacher anymore, … Read more