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How Bad Therapy Hijacked Our Nation’s Schools

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 4609 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24

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.
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.
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.

Research does not show that school affects long-term outcomes

Penelope Trunk's Substack • 718 implied HN points • 25 Mar 24

🚌 Education Learning Parenting Schools Research Children

Research does not show a direct link between school and long-term outcomes.
Parents play a significant role in children's success, rather than schools.
Schools are often seen as a convenient child care solution that benefits companies more than families.

On mathematics anxiety

Rebecca Birch - On Education • 373 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24

🚌 Education Anxiety Learning Gender differences Schools Therapy

Mathematics anxiety is prevalent and impactful, especially for girls.
The report by David Geary highlights the types of knowledge acquisition and the challenges in learning mathematics.
Girls experiencing early struggle in mathematics may lead to lower utility beliefs and fewer pursuing STEM careers.

Links to Consider, 2/2

In My Tribe • 288 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24

🚌 Education Research Schools Democracy Family Dynamics Career Choices

Be cautious about fMRI studies based on the study of a dead salmon.
Schools with strict codes may not be suitable for everyone, as it may feel like a cult to some students.
Allowing main opposition parties to compete is crucial for democratic principles.

BREAKING: CMS cancels school for Tuesday

The Charlotte Ledger • 412 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24

📰 News Weather Schools

CMS has canceled school for Tuesday due to a powerful storm with high winds and rain expected.
Other school districts in the region have also canceled in-person classes for tomorrow.
Prepare for severe weather by staying informed, keeping electronic devices charged, and securing outdoor items.

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Links to Consider, 2/13

In My Tribe • 182 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24

🚌 Education Beliefs Institutions Parenting Schools Reform

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.
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.
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.

Contrast of competence

Worcester Sucks and I Love It • 196 implied HN points • 01 Oct 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Schools Community Elections Policies

City Council meetings can sometimes be long and unproductive, with only a few tangible results.
There is a clear contrast in competence between different members of the City Council and School Committee.
Forums and election season are coming up, allowing opportunities to make informed decisions and vote for progress.

Guest Notebook: Back to School special! (1) A little history of American math books

Book Post • 137 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23

🚌 Education Mathematics History Teaching Schools

The oldest American arithmetic textbook was printed in Mexico City in 1556.
Schooling in the 1600s and early 1700s in the English colonies varied widely.
Arithmetic education in early America focused on practical applications in commerce and trades.

Tense meeting as CMS parents digest boundary proposals

The Charlotte Ledger • 176 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education Community Diversity Schools

CMS parents are concerned about socioeconomic diversity and stability for students.
Debate is happening over magnet programs and changes in school proximity.
Emotions ran high at a meeting where parents discussed proposed school boundary changes.

Do not comply

Who is Robert Malone • 46 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23

🏥 Health Politics Masks Schools Children COVID-19 Public Health

Silver Spring Maryland elementary school requires children to wear N95 masks after COVID outbreak
Same protocol will be implemented in other schools in the district
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Who allowed Dale Vince’s climate curriculum to take over schools?

CIEO • 39 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Schools LGBTQ+ Environment

LGBTQ+ campaign groups have influenced school sex and relationships classes.
Parents are shocked by highly sexualised and age-inappropriate content in school curriculum.
The Prime Minister has ordered a review of the curriculum following concerns raised by teaching unions.

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

The Future of Education • 19 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23

🚌 Education Higher Ed Innovation Schools Parenting

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.
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.
It's important to rethink incentives and challenge the idea that spending more equates to delivering a better education at colleges.

Rapid screening in schools

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 21

🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Schools Rapid Testing Vaccination Prevention

Regular rapid antigen testing in schools can help prevent disruptions and keep schools open by catching infectious cases
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
Denmark recommends regular testing for school children as a measure to control the spread of Covid-19

Feed Your Hunger for Learning (Pictured Here is my Son in “Home EC)”

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 13 May 20

🚌 Education Schools Leadership

Schools play a crucial role in our society by facilitating parents' ability to work.
In the face of the pandemic, schools have displayed strong leadership by quickly adapting to distance learning.
Schools are facing numerous challenges in planning a safe reopening, relying on guidance from health experts.

(Virtually) Hug a Teacher

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 27 Apr 20

🚌 Education Health Schools Children

Kids, parents, and educators are eager for schools to reopen due to challenges like screen time fatigue, multi-role balancing, and new teaching methods.
Plans for school reopenings should prioritize strict social distancing until widespread testing, contact tracing, and vaccine availability improve.
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.