The War Between Schooling and Education
Education has taken on contradictory meanings. Some of us reject using the term to refer to our schools. It can be stated that our schools are at war with education. This blog was initially developed for the purpose of sharing some quick (rather than conclusive) pro-education/anti-schooling thoughts. This has been expanded to include a voice from the other side of the war. Admittedly, this voice was picked for its tendency to show the absurdities of the pro-schooling/anti-educational side.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
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.
Monday, October 7, 2024
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.
Friday, October 4, 2024
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.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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.
Sunday, September 22, 2024
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.
Monday, September 16, 2024
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.
Friday, September 13, 2024
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.
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