Recently, The NYT featured a story about integration in Minneapolis. Simply put, the plans rezone homes in an attempt to force families in majority white neighborhoods to attend a majority black high school. But was anyone actually asked? www.effective-ed.org/
Flexible Learning Pt.II - Parenting At Home Learning
Last week we highlighted the emerging pattern of “flexible learning days.” These days are when students still have “work to do for the day” but at home. Previously, we covered thoughts like, “Could this become a problematic pattern? Do teachers need the time off?” But here’s what we did not talk about - parent-career implications, and they are a big deal…
Flexible Learning - Code for Overwhelmed
Free The Britneys
The story of Britney Spears’ conservatorship has gotten a lot of attention. But, sadly, there are many more stories of conservatorship/guardianship that have gone wrong. As several investigations have pointed out, these legal and binding relationships are too often abusive. Today we’ll share a little background on conservatorship and then dive into how this power dynamic relates to school systems.