Things people aren't saying about education, Part 1

I’ve been an educator for two decades; in that time, I’ve seen politicians make tons of promises, but I believe them the least when they talk about school funding.

The 74 Million's Bright Spot report (and subsequent articles) has several issues, both statistical and analytical.

And the hypocrisy isn't even the worst part...

Seriously, fuck ICE and their SA bullshit

Are the buzzwords buzzwording hard enough to make a difference?

Or, how grade inflation is ruining American schools.

Maryland is better than average, but still not great.

State Schools Chief Tom Horne had said no Empowerment Scholarship dollars were spent on Disneyland, but public records obtained from his office tell different story

Or, how to make your attendance data look better without improving your attendance rate.

We know that public workers are the best situated to defend the quality of our public services, especially during a time when these services are under attack. Public employees' working conditions are ...

And it's going to set them up for failure, but remember: failure is the point when you are trying to destroy public education.

The reason why previous efforts to "track" students have failed in the US is because of racism, not because of tracking.

The Maryland State Board of Education denied MCPS's petition to waive four (4) instructional days due to a winter storm in January 2026. This requires MCPS to extend the school year to June 25, 2026. ...

The Maryland State Board of Education denied MCPS's petition to waive four (4) instructional days due to a winter storm in January 2026. This requires MCPS to extend the school year to June 25, 2026. ...

How do we win the war against education? By learning from the past.

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Systemic racism & classism strike again!

Between the County Council and Potomac parents, it's amazing Thomas Taylor hasn't completely lost his mind yet.

Will MC14-26 even get introduced this legislative session? And if it does, will it even pass?

Will MC14-26 even get introduced this legislative session? And if it does, will it even pass?

More resources is good... if they go to the right place...

Will MC14-26 even get introduced this legislative session? And if it does, will it even pass?

Or, data manipulation for fun and profit

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the parents of roughly 42% of students in grades 1-12 in 2019 reported having some modicum of school choice in the United States.

ALT: a man talking to a woman with the words " no thanks " on the bottom

Letter from a Birmingham Jail remains one of the most prescient essays on the role of white people in the Civil Rights struggle