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How I Learned to Love Reading

The Honest Broker • 10838 implied HN points • 09 Jan 26
🚌 Education Schools
  1. Leisure reading among teens has collapsed in recent years, and that decline is alarming to teachers and parents.
  2. Loving reading matters more than any teaching method or test score; if a child doesn’t develop affection for books, instruction alone won’t stick.
  3. Warm early experiences—like being read to by a caring adult—can create a lasting love of books, so parents and educators should try to recreate those moments.

SEND help

Comment is Freed • 102 implied HN points • 24 Feb 26
🚌 Education Schools
  1. The government plans to reform SEND by reducing the number of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and overhauling a system many think isn’t working, aiming to improve outcomes even though any savings are likely years away.
  2. The proposals are politically sensitive and have already attracted organised opposition from disability charities, teacher unions and parents, which is why ministers delayed the white paper to build support.
  3. The reforms are technically complex with a long transition after the next election, so many details could go wrong and pushback on specific measures is likely even if the broad principles survive.

The Central Valley’s ‘Wonderful Schools’: An Our Towns Report.

Breaking the News • 897 implied HN points • 12 Jul 25
🚌 Education Schools
  1. The Wonderful Company is helping improve education in California's Central Valley by supporting local charter schools. These schools focus on fitting their curriculums to the needs and culture of their communities.
  2. Programs at these schools aim to prepare students for college early and make higher education feel accessible. Students even take college-level classes while still in high school.
  3. The schools also emphasize health and community support, offering services like free meals and medical clinics. This approach aims to tackle local issues like obesity and access to healthcare.

How Bad Therapy Hijacked Our Nation’s Schools

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 4609 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Schools
  1. American kids are facing increasing mental health challenges despite being considered the most privileged generation, with a significant percentage considering suicide, indicating a worrisome trend.
  2. The focus on mental health by parents and schools may be inadvertently contributing to the rise in anxiety and depression among children, highlighting a possible correlation between therapy culture and the decline in youth mental well-being.
  3. The prevalence of 'bad therapy' practices, such as excessive emotional check-ins and emphasizing social-emotional learning over traditional academic subjects, is suggested to be exacerbating emotional distress in kids, showing a need for reevaluation of current approaches in schools.
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BREAKING: CMS cancels school for Tuesday

The Charlotte Ledger • 412 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
📰 News Schools
  1. CMS has canceled school for Tuesday due to a powerful storm with high winds and rain expected.
  2. Other school districts in the region have also canceled in-person classes for tomorrow.
  3. Prepare for severe weather by staying informed, keeping electronic devices charged, and securing outdoor items.

On mathematics anxiety

Rebecca Birch - On Education • 373 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🚌 Education Schools
  1. Mathematics anxiety is prevalent and impactful, especially for girls.
  2. The report by David Geary highlights the types of knowledge acquisition and the challenges in learning mathematics.
  3. Girls experiencing early struggle in mathematics may lead to lower utility beliefs and fewer pursuing STEM careers.

Contrast of competence

Worcester Sucks and I Love It • 196 implied HN points • 01 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Schools
  1. City Council meetings can sometimes be long and unproductive, with only a few tangible results.
  2. There is a clear contrast in competence between different members of the City Council and School Committee.
  3. Forums and election season are coming up, allowing opportunities to make informed decisions and vote for progress.

Every shooting at a school in April 2024

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 39 implied HN points • 02 May 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Schools
  1. Gun violence at schools continues to escalate despite efforts to increase security measures like fortifying campuses.
  2. Community and home environments play a crucial role in preventing school shootings by securing weapons and teaching conflict resolution strategies.
  3. There has been a concerning trend of school shootings and victims over the years, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in schools.

Why TSA-style security doesn't work for schools

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 39 implied HN points • 30 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Schools
  1. Having teachers perform security screenings at schools can be ineffective due to lack of training and time constraints.
  2. Failure in school security protocols can lead to dangerous situations such as students sneaking weapons past metal detectors.
  3. Implementing TSA-style security at schools is impractical due to the scale of students, cost, and physical infrastructure required.

Dangerous Law in Tennessee: When the fire alarm rings, don't evacuate the school?

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 59 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Schools
  1. Following fire safety codes and evacuating quickly during a fire is crucial to prevent tragedies.
  2. There is a constant balance between fire safety and building security that school officials must consider.
  3. Confusing procedures, such as not evacuating during a fire, can increase the risk of stampedes and serious accidents.

Inside an averted school shooting plot

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 39 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🚌 Education Schools
  1. A 14-year-old student in Ohio was arrested for planning a school shooting, targeting specific students and involving anesthetic gases.
  2. The plot involved coordination with an adult in Colorado Springs, highlighting the complex nature of the planned attack.
  3. Despite the detailed planning of this attack, the student was reported, emphasizing the importance of alertness and communication in preventing such incidents.

Let's talk about school lockdowns

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 59 implied HN points • 05 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Schools
  1. In school lockdowns, students are often told to hide in classrooms, while in other dangerous situations people are advised to run, hide, or fight.
  2. There is a lack of research supporting the effectiveness of school lockdowns compared to evacuating the school during shootings.
  3. The school security industry heavily influences lockdown procedures, despite shootings often happening outside the classroom.

Links to Consider, 2/2

In My Tribe • 288 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🚌 Education Schools
  1. Be cautious about fMRI studies based on the study of a dead salmon.
  2. Schools with strict codes may not be suitable for everyone, as it may feel like a cult to some students.
  3. Allowing main opposition parties to compete is crucial for democratic principles.

Links to Consider, 2/13

In My Tribe • 182 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🚌 Education Schools
  1. Individuals may prioritize social rewards over truth in belief adoption, leading to collective delusions. It's hard to overcome irrationality at the individual or group level, so focusing on institutional change is crucial.
  2. There is a pattern in how some view different races, depicted by Coleman Hughes in his book. This mirrors the concept of the Moral Dyad, simplifying moral situations to assign feelings or agency.
  3. Challenges in education include the negative impact of excessive parental spending on education. To promote equality, the idea of a luxury estate tax on high-tuition schools was proposed years ago and still holds potential.

Demise of the Pac-12, Campus Spending, and DeSantis at Yale

The Future of Education • 19 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🚌 Education Schools
  1. Colleges are facing financial challenges as federal funding decreases and there's pressure to bring in more revenue, even impacting athletic programs like the Pac-12.
  2. Many colleges are criticized for excessive spending that doesn't align with providing value to students, contributing to the overall cost crisis in higher education.
  3. It's important to rethink incentives and challenge the idea that spending more equates to delivering a better education at colleges.

Do not comply

Who is Robert Malone • 46 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🏥 Health Politics Schools
  1. Silver Spring Maryland elementary school requires children to wear N95 masks after COVID outbreak
  2. Same protocol will be implemented in other schools in the district
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(Virtually) Hug a Teacher

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 27 Apr 20
🚌 Education Schools
  1. Kids, parents, and educators are eager for schools to reopen due to challenges like screen time fatigue, multi-role balancing, and new teaching methods.
  2. Plans for school reopenings should prioritize strict social distancing until widespread testing, contact tracing, and vaccine availability improve.
  3. Flexibility and preparedness are key for schools to navigate potential reopening challenges, like altering schedules, increasing cleaning, and being ready to close if infection rates rise.

Rapid screening in schools

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Schools
  1. Regular rapid antigen testing in schools can help prevent disruptions and keep schools open by catching infectious cases
  2. Using daily testing in schools can lead to significantly fewer school days lost and staff absences due to Covid-19 compared to mandatory isolation measures
  3. Denmark recommends regular testing for school children as a measure to control the spread of Covid-19