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Post by abbey1227 on Apr 26, 2021 22:49:05 GMT
Virginia to drop advanced math courses before 11th grade, citing 'equity'by Mica Soellner, Breaking News Reporter | April 23, 2021 03:02 PM The Virginia Department of Education is seeking to eliminate its accelerated math programs below 11th grade, citing "equity" as one of the catalysts for its changes to the mathematics curriculum. The change was presented in a Monday meeting and brought forth by Loudoun County School Board member Ian Serotkin. "As currently planned, this initiative will eliminate ALL math acceleration prior to 11th grade," Serotkin wrote Tuesday on Facebook. "That is not an exaggeration, nor does there appear to be any discretion in how local districts implement this." As it stands now, Charles Pyle, a spokesman for VDOE, said: "We have students who take Algebra I in middle school and then move through Geometry, Algebra II, and advanced math courses in high school." Staff on the Virginia Mathematics Pathway Initiative listed equity in math education as one of the reasons they are initiating changes. "Many children can and are finding success in the structures that exist in our schools. However, we must consider changes to support improving the learning opportunities for all students," said Jennifer Allard, a high school mathematics specialist at Fairfax County Public Schools. "Many of our students do not have access to the mathematics that they will need either in their personal or professional adult lives. The issue of inequity in mathematics education makes it essential for us to initiate serious discussions among a variety of stakeholders to achieve the critical mass necessary to catalyze change in school mathematics." Pyle said the new initiatives would take place during the 2025-2026 school year, after the next revision of mathematics standards of learning by the state Board of Education. "The initiative as currently proposed allows for student acceleration before the 11th grade and for the traditional sequence of courses leading to calculus and other advanced courses," Pyle told the Washington Examiner. "The content of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II would not be eliminated by VMPI. Rather, the content of these courses would be blended into a seamless progression of connected learning. This would encourage students to connect mathematical concepts and develop a deeper understanding of each concept within its context and relevance. And again, students would still be able to accelerate through the content based on their ability and achievement." A Loudoun parent, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to Fox News, said they worried the changes would "lower standards for all students in the name of equity." "These changes will have a profound impact on students who excel in STEM-related curriculum, weakening our country's ability to compete in a global marketplace for years to come," the parent said.
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Post by abbey1227 on Apr 26, 2021 23:06:29 GMT
OK, this one made me chuckle....... I wondered how she received jail time?.......then I saw the so called gender of the victim.
Former coach, teacher sentenced to prison for sexual relationship with student
Brynn Larsen after her arrest in 2019. Photo: Oconto County Jail(WBAY)
By WBAY news staff Published: Apr. 26, 2021
OCONTO, Wis. (WBAY) - A former volleyball coach and substitute teacher was sentenced last week to two years in prison for having a sexual relationship with a student when she worked at Oconto Falls High School in 2014.
Larsen pleaded no contest in February to third-degree sexual assault. Charges of second-degree sexual assault of a child and child enticement were dismissed but were read into her court record.
Back in 2014, investigators received an anonymous tip that Brynn Larsen was seen holding hands and kissing a 15-year-old girl, but the student denied a sexual relationship and Larsen told investigators she didn’t think the relationship was inappropriate. The criminal complaint added that the high school athletic director was aware of complaints but he substantiate them and he had a talk with Larsen about boundaries.
In 2019, the victim contacted police and detailed a sexual relationship with Larsen. Detectives contacted Larsen through Facebook, posing as the victim, and they say Larsen admitted to the sexual relationship during a lengthy discussion.
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In addition to two years in state prison, Larsen was given five years of extended supervision and will be added to Wisconsin’s sex offender registry. The judge ordered her not to have any contact with minors without prior approval, and she can’t have any contact with the victim.
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Post by Prometheus on Apr 27, 2021 1:20:50 GMT
Virginia to drop advanced math courses before 11th grade, citing 'equity'by Mica Soellner, Breaking News Reporter | April 23, 2021 03:02 PM The Virginia Department of Education is seeking to eliminate its accelerated math programs below 11th grade, citing "equity" as one of the catalysts for its changes to the mathematics curriculum. The change was presented in a Monday meeting and brought forth by Loudoun County School Board member Ian Serotkin. "As currently planned, this initiative will eliminate ALL math acceleration prior to 11th grade," Serotkin wrote Tuesday on Facebook. "That is not an exaggeration, nor does there appear to be any discretion in how local districts implement this." As it stands now, Charles Pyle, a spokesman for VDOE, said: "We have students who take Algebra I in middle school and then move through Geometry, Algebra II, and advanced math courses in high school." Staff on the Virginia Mathematics Pathway Initiative listed equity in math education as one of the reasons they are initiating changes. "Many children can and are finding success in the structures that exist in our schools. However, we must consider changes to support improving the learning opportunities for all students," said Jennifer Allard, a high school mathematics specialist at Fairfax County Public Schools. "Many of our students do not have access to the mathematics that they will need either in their personal or professional adult lives. The issue of inequity in mathematics education makes it essential for us to initiate serious discussions among a variety of stakeholders to achieve the critical mass necessary to catalyze change in school mathematics." Pyle said the new initiatives would take place during the 2025-2026 school year, after the next revision of mathematics standards of learning by the state Board of Education. "The initiative as currently proposed allows for student acceleration before the 11th grade and for the traditional sequence of courses leading to calculus and other advanced courses," Pyle told the Washington Examiner. "The content of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II would not be eliminated by VMPI. Rather, the content of these courses would be blended into a seamless progression of connected learning. This would encourage students to connect mathematical concepts and develop a deeper understanding of each concept within its context and relevance. And again, students would still be able to accelerate through the content based on their ability and achievement." A Loudoun parent, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to Fox News, said they worried the changes would "lower standards for all students in the name of equity." "These changes will have a profound impact on students who excel in STEM-related curriculum, weakening our country's ability to compete in a global marketplace for years to come," the parent said.
So... it sounds like they are going to let the smart kids "accelerate" through the standard curriculum but then make them wait for their classmates to catch up.
I have no problem with this: "the content of these courses would be blended into a seamless progression of connected learning. This would encourage students to connect mathematical concepts and develop a deeper understanding of each concept within its context and relevance."
but then forcing the smart kids to wait before moving on to study concepts they are obviously ready for sounds foolish.
I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that most of Virginia's schools follow a pattern similar to many other schools and have 3 levels: Remedial (or whatever the PC term is) Standard Advanced
and that the parents of the "remedial" and "standard" kids simply want to throw a wrench in the future of the "advanced" kids.
I'm betting there are a LOT of pissed of Asian parents in Virginia this morning....
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Post by abbey1227 on Apr 27, 2021 2:31:47 GMT
I'm betting there are a LOT of pissed of Asian parents in Virginia this morning....
^^^^^ Racist teacher? ^^^^^  |
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Post by Prometheus on Apr 27, 2021 7:34:38 GMT
I'm betting there are a LOT of pissed of Asian parents in Virginia this morning....
^^^^^ Racist teacher? ^^^^^ I'm sure that some would say so, but the Tiger Moms would have my back! |
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Post by abbey1227 on Apr 27, 2021 7:43:27 GMT
^^^^^ Racist teacher? ^^^^^ I'm sure that some would say so, but the Tiger Moms would have my back!
weird........ is it really still considered racist whether it's a compliment? .........versus an insult?
This is another area I've always thought was simple to solve........remove the Name/Sex/Race questions from applications/qualifiers.......so acceptance is simply based on test scores or previous achievements. Isn't THAT what someone like MLK was really more after?
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Post by Prometheus on Apr 27, 2021 8:05:03 GMT
I'm sure that some would say so, but the Tiger Moms would have my back!
weird........ is it really still considered racist whether it's a compliment? .........versus an insult?
This is another area I've always thought was simple to solve........remove the Name/Sex/Race questions from applications/qualifiers.......so acceptance is simply based on test scores or previous achievements. Isn't THAT what someone like MLK was really more after?
But then you marginalize the people who didn't have access to the best quality education.
The only equitable thing to do is to make sure that the quality of education is consistently high in all areas. Unfortunately what we tend to do is reduce the quality to the lowest common denominator - a term most 4th graders should understand - so that we don't have to do the hard work... and neither do the students.
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Post by abbey1227 on Apr 27, 2021 8:10:55 GMT
But then you marginalize the people who didn't have access to the best quality education.
The only equitable thing to do is to make sure that the quality of education is consistently high in all areas. Unfortunately what we tend to do is reduce the quality to the lowest common denominator - a term most 4th graders should understand - so that we don't have to do the hard work... and neither do the students.
Trophies for everyone!........and nobody can read the inscription anymore. 
I would argue with the advent of smart phones and internet.......the opportunity is there for pretty much everyone. Heck, thousands of the recent border arrivals have fully charged phones in their possession.  |
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Post by Prometheus on Apr 27, 2021 8:24:45 GMT
But then you marginalize the people who didn't have access to the best quality education.
The only equitable thing to do is to make sure that the quality of education is consistently high in all areas. Unfortunately what we tend to do is reduce the quality to the lowest common denominator - a term most 4th graders should understand - so that we don't have to do the hard work... and neither do the students.
Trophies for everyone!........and nobody can read the inscription anymore.
I would argue with the advent of smart phones and internet.......the opportunity is there for pretty much everyone. Heck, thousands of the recent border arrivals have fully charged phones in their possession. Too bad most apps with truly educational content and value also cost money that the people who need the content don't have.
I'm not sure what your comment about refugees with cell phones is supposed to suggest, but I hope those people have access to some free apps for learning English.
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Post by abbey1227 on Apr 27, 2021 8:32:16 GMT
Too bad most apps with truly educational content and value also cost money that the people who need the content don't have.
I'm not sure what your comment about refugees with cell phones is supposed to suggest, but I hope those people have access to some free apps for learning English.
All lessons being taught in public schools should be made available online for 'FREE'
^^^^^ Xenophobic Teacher? ^^^^^^^ I thought your advice was for everyone to learn Mandarin?
Again, we're in a pretty unpopular agreement here.........the US should have adopted English as it's official language decades ago. Not out of fear or racism or classism or whatever. But out of common sense and saving tax dollars.
I don't hold it against any other country for choosing their offical language........why is the US held to so many different and inconsistent standards? Pure politics?
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Post by Prometheus on Apr 27, 2021 8:50:49 GMT
Too bad most apps with truly educational content and value also cost money that the people who need the content don't have.
I'm not sure what your comment about refugees with cell phones is supposed to suggest, but I hope those people have access to some free apps for learning English.
All lessons being taught in public schools should be made available online for 'FREE'
^^^^^ Xenophobic Teacher? ^^^^^^^ I thought your advice was for everyone to learn Mandarin?
Again, we're in a pretty unpopular agreement here.........the US should have adopted English as it's official language decades ago. Not out of fear or racism or classism or whatever. But out of common sense and saving tax dollars.
I don't hold it against any other country for choosing their offical language........why is the US held to so many different and inconsistent standards? Pure politics?
1. Film them and do it.
2. I think Mandarin is an excellent choice of second language
3. I'm not sure what kind of savings there is by having an official language....
4. The US is held to all sorts of weird standards... usually by people who can't meet their own
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Post by abbey1227 on Apr 27, 2021 8:56:10 GMT
1. Film them and do it.
2. I think Mandarin is an excellent choice of second language
3. I'm not sure what kind of savings there is by having an official language....
4. The US is held to all sorts of weird standards... usually by people who can't meet their own
1. Absolutely, I'm on board with that. Choose the best of the best teachers, too.
2. Agreed. Any second language is admirable, imo. Except for maybe speaking in tongues.....or Pig Latin?
3. The cost of documents, mistakes in translation and the costs of requiring translators in so many instances......off the top of my head.
4. That's why I despise the UN and wish it was removed from this country entirely. Use all the current US funding and buildings to help/house needy veterans and homeless instead.
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Post by Prometheus on Apr 27, 2021 9:24:32 GMT
1. Film them and do it.
2. I think Mandarin is an excellent choice of second language
3. I'm not sure what kind of savings there is by having an official language....
4. The US is held to all sorts of weird standards... usually by people who can't meet their own
1. Absolutely, I'm on board with that. Choose the best of the best teachers, too.
2. Agreed. Any second language is admirable, imo. Except for maybe speaking in tongues.....or Pig Latin?
3. The cost of documents, mistakes in translation and the costs of requiring translators in so many instances......off the top of my head.
4. That's why I despise the UN and wish it was removed from this country entirely. Use all the current US funding and buildings to help/house needy veterans and homeless instead.
1. Now the only problem is: "Who's going to recognize and help eliminate the inevitable mistakes and potential misunderstandings?" 2. On't-day ut-pay own-day ig-pay atin-lay 3. Having an official language doesn't have to mean forcing people to learn the language simply to be able to navigate the naturalization process or just to be a tourist. As for translators, people can hire their own. 4. The UN does a lot of good - but could be better. And I think there are plenty of places where the government could house vets and the homeless... if we just put up the money to do it. |
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Post by abbey1227 on Apr 27, 2021 9:30:00 GMT
1. Now the only problem is: "Who's going to recognize and help eliminate the inevitable mistakes and potential misunderstandings?" 2. On't-day ut-pay own-day ig-pay atin-lay 3. Having an official language doesn't have to mean forcing people to learn the language simply to be able to navigate the naturalization process or just to be a tourist. As for translators, people can hire their own. 4. The UN does a lot of good - but could be better. And I think there are plenty of places where the government could house vets and the homeless... if we just put up the money to do it. ====================================================================
1. Easy one........ Facebook and the MSM, of course. Who else?
3. Exactly. Assimilating to your chosen environment can actually help you towards success.
4. We're too busy spending it on other things, you know that. Like the UN. We can't be the policeman of the World without all that military spending, for instance. Nevermind all that death and destruction, right? |
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Post by papamihel on Apr 28, 2021 5:48:23 GMT
Oh... Equality of outcome works just great. It ensures that people who can afford good private schools will remain on top for eternity.
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Post by abbey1227 on Apr 28, 2021 6:04:28 GMT
Oh... Equality of outcome works just great. It ensures that people who can afford good private schools will remain on top for eternity.
And the worshiping of Royalty goes on and on
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Post by Prometheus on Apr 28, 2021 6:56:12 GMT
Oh... Equality of outcome works just great. It ensures that people who can afford good private schools will remain on top for eternity. But is there really an "equality of outcome" or simply the appearance of such?
Just because you can afford the Ivy League and don't have to worry about getting in, doesn't mean that you're going to walk out of there any smarter than when you walked in.
More knowledgeable, maybe, but not necessarily smarter.
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Post by abbey1227 on Apr 28, 2021 7:00:31 GMT
Oh... Equality of outcome works just great. It ensures that people who can afford good private schools will remain on top for eternity. But is there really an "equality of outcome" or simply the appearance of such?
Just because you can afford the Ivy League and don't have to worry about getting in, doesn't mean that you're going to walk out of there any smarter than when you walked in.
More knowledgeable, maybe, but not necessarily smarter.
I believe your intelligence is what it is. You can of course acquire more knowledge.......but your ability to retain and regurgitate (to coin a phrase) varies.
For some reason your 2nd line there reminded me of George W Bush and the way he pronounced 'nuclear'.
Then, just for comparison's sake...... I'm thinking of Obama. A fellow obviously smarter and more well spoken and educated than Georgie. But I still believe him to be a racist fool at his core.
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Post by papamihel on Apr 28, 2021 7:43:12 GMT
Oh... Equality of outcome works just great. It ensures that people who can afford good private schools will remain on top for eternity. But is there really an "equality of outcome" or simply the appearance of such?
Just because you can afford the Ivy League and don't have to worry about getting in, doesn't mean that you're going to walk out of there any smarter than when you walked in.
More knowledgeable, maybe, but not necessarily smarter.
What I meant is: when you abolish "racist" science you will get equality of outcome - everyone will be dumb and easily driven. |
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Post by Prometheus on Apr 28, 2021 11:24:28 GMT
But is there really an "equality of outcome" or simply the appearance of such?
Just because you can afford the Ivy League and don't have to worry about getting in, doesn't mean that you're going to walk out of there any smarter than when you walked in.
More knowledgeable, maybe, but not necessarily smarter.
What I meant is: when you abolish "racist" science you will get equality of outcome - everyone will be dumb and easily driven. Anyone who wishes to gain and retain power wants that.
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