Media literacy is a component of the ELA curriculum already, and teachers should work with their librarians to provide instruction that is age appropriate. Some already are. Enacting legislation for this means that some companies will rush to provide a canned program that can be mandated statewide at taxpayer expense. High school principals will scurry to further dilute the pool of teachers by making it a separate course, and the dominoes will fall. There are so many worthwhile free online resources available.
Please, for heaven's sake, eliminate mandatory college entrance exams and end of course tests at taxpayer expense. Thirty percent of high school graduates go to college, and only 30% of those finish with a degree. Return to a high school exam that measures basic reading and math literacy. We need certificate/apprenticeship programs in S.C.
As per usual, SC RINO legislators "listen" to parents then come up with legislation that briefly, and often, does not address the issue. They usually cap their legislative efforts with bills that strengthen state (or local) control to the detriment of parental and/or individual rights. The fact that close to 1400 bills have been introduced so far this year indicates a real problem. The more laws passed the less freedom and liberty are enjoyed by the citizens. These RINOs do not grasp the concept that the smaller the government the better it is. Personally, I cannot and will not support the elected candidates who self-proclaim as Republicans. I applaud the SC Freedom Caucus for attempting to correct the problems created by the so-called Republicans in Columbia. Good luck, folks, you need it.
Government-funded School Choice forces parents into limited, revocable options, puts golden handcuffs on member schools, and, most importantly, allows the government to define the very nature of education.
It’s critical to understand that even if the Department of Education (DOE) is potentially dismantled, that does not mean the federal government will no longer exert control over state education systems.
Federal funding still flows back into states through other agencies such as the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Defense—much of it earmarked for education-related programs.
As a result, states are still required to align their education standards and assessments with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This law effectively sets the baseline for what states must comply with in order to receive federal funds.
This is where the danger lies: when government-regulated “school choice” legislation—such as s62 - is passed or if our legislators considers passing Jeff Davis bill S50 , it creates a direct pipeline for federal oversight into private schools and even homeschools. To accept public funds, even indirectly, those institutions must adhere to the same federally aligned standards outlined in ESSA.
This is the real and pressing threat: the illusion of educational freedom under “school choice” can lead to increased federal control over all forms of education, not just public schools.
Smart. What school districts can do is have community meetings for parents and if desired with parental presence and approval, for older children to participate, where there is open discussion about how to handle social media. They do not need extra funding for that. They are already paid to do the job.
Media literacy is a component of the ELA curriculum already, and teachers should work with their librarians to provide instruction that is age appropriate. Some already are. Enacting legislation for this means that some companies will rush to provide a canned program that can be mandated statewide at taxpayer expense. High school principals will scurry to further dilute the pool of teachers by making it a separate course, and the dominoes will fall. There are so many worthwhile free online resources available.
Please, for heaven's sake, eliminate mandatory college entrance exams and end of course tests at taxpayer expense. Thirty percent of high school graduates go to college, and only 30% of those finish with a degree. Return to a high school exam that measures basic reading and math literacy. We need certificate/apprenticeship programs in S.C.
As per usual, SC RINO legislators "listen" to parents then come up with legislation that briefly, and often, does not address the issue. They usually cap their legislative efforts with bills that strengthen state (or local) control to the detriment of parental and/or individual rights. The fact that close to 1400 bills have been introduced so far this year indicates a real problem. The more laws passed the less freedom and liberty are enjoyed by the citizens. These RINOs do not grasp the concept that the smaller the government the better it is. Personally, I cannot and will not support the elected candidates who self-proclaim as Republicans. I applaud the SC Freedom Caucus for attempting to correct the problems created by the so-called Republicans in Columbia. Good luck, folks, you need it.
📍Rumor has it S.62, the government-funded (& controlled) school choice bill, is coming up for a Senate vote.
Watch 👀 closely. A YES vote means your Senator and Rep support MORE government, MORE education regulations, and a heavier tax burden.
And Homeschoolers, please don’t assume you won’t be part of this mess.
And if anyone wants to ask me more about this, I welcome it. From ConservaTruth ( Facebook)
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Government-funded School Choice forces parents into limited, revocable options, puts golden handcuffs on member schools, and, most importantly, allows the government to define the very nature of education.
It’s critical to understand that even if the Department of Education (DOE) is potentially dismantled, that does not mean the federal government will no longer exert control over state education systems.
Federal funding still flows back into states through other agencies such as the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Defense—much of it earmarked for education-related programs.
As a result, states are still required to align their education standards and assessments with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This law effectively sets the baseline for what states must comply with in order to receive federal funds.
This is where the danger lies: when government-regulated “school choice” legislation—such as s62 - is passed or if our legislators considers passing Jeff Davis bill S50 , it creates a direct pipeline for federal oversight into private schools and even homeschools. To accept public funds, even indirectly, those institutions must adhere to the same federally aligned standards outlined in ESSA.
This is the real and pressing threat: the illusion of educational freedom under “school choice” can lead to increased federal control over all forms of education, not just public schools.
AGREED!!
Smart. What school districts can do is have community meetings for parents and if desired with parental presence and approval, for older children to participate, where there is open discussion about how to handle social media. They do not need extra funding for that. They are already paid to do the job.