School shootings

When a school shooting occurs, there's a tendency to jump on the incidents to score political points. It's all the fault of Republicans for not embracing gun control. If they bring up mental health, then they really should embrace an expensive approach to after-the-fact solutions to these mental health problems.

Misconception #159: Agenda-driven history is honest history

Over the years, I have been writing about misconceptions regarding the schooling process. The purpose of these posts is to explain why I disagree with various comments that I have heard people make about schooling. These are meant as personal thoughts rather than conclusive proof, and I will admit that I'm not always the best at explaining my thoughts. Regardless, I have decided that I should be willing to share these posts when I encounter someone online who makes an argument that I have already discussed.

Listen to the NEA

One of the many complaints I have heard people aim at the government-controlled model of schooling is that schools are training children to become activists for liberal causes. The NEA and AFT have been attacking these complaints on the grounds that they undermine the work of the teaching profession. Do I believe this complaint? After reading an article posted by the NEA, I am definitely in agreement.

Misconception #157: Children should be raised to embrace the views of their parents/Misconception #158: Children should be raised to embrace the views of their teachers

Over the years, I have been writing about misconceptions regarding the schooling process. The purpose of these posts is to explain why I disagree with various comments that I have heard people make about schooling. These are meant as personal thoughts rather than conclusive proof, and I will admit that I'm not always the best at explaining my thoughts. Regardless, I have decided that I should be willing to share these posts when I encounter someone online who makes an argument that I have already discussed.

Why I'm confident with my educational views

My educational views might not be popular, but that doesn't mean they are wrong. My confidence in my beliefs has only increased over the years. This isn't because I have found an echo chamber. It's because I have been listening to teachers.

Worse than bans - Mandates

Do you know what's worse than bans? Mandates. Instead of telling people what they can't read, watch, or hear, mandates tell people what they must read, watch, or hear. In a sense, mandates ban all alternatives.

Misconception #156: Educated voters are more likely to be Democrats

Over the years, I have been writing about misconceptions regarding the schooling process. The purpose of these posts is to explain why I disagree with various comments that I have heard people make about schooling. These are meant as personal thoughts rather than conclusive proof, and I will admit that I'm not always the best at explaining my thoughts. Regardless, I have decided that I should be willing to share these posts when I encounter someone online who makes an argument that I have already discussed.