Should Educators, Board Members Be Disciplined for Supporting Anti-Democratic Beliefs? 11 min read Share article Copy URL
Corrected: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified the state where a school superintendent was criticized for her statement about the insurrection. The superintendent’s district is located in Nevada.
The revelation that school district employees and board members were among the participants, attendees, supporters, and defenders of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has rattled many in education, with some calling for resignations and other penalties.
More broadly, though, the fallout from the violent attack on one of the nation’s most protected buildings has prompted introspection about the critical role education can play in reinforcing the tenets of democracy. It has also highlighted the steep and painful challenges that arise when politics and education converge as they inevitably will.
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The sun is starting to set at 4:15 p.m. on a Friday in Brookline’s Winthrop Square where Dr. Morris Rivera, 46, watches his two children, Calvin, 3, and Brandon, 11, run around the sandbox.
“It’s kind of been a creative explosion to figure out something different to do instead of being stuck in the house,” said the Lawrence General Hospital physician. “Going outside and not having to watch TV to keep them calm and happy, [which] makes me feel guilty every time, is huge.”
However, as the temperatures drop, parents are scrambling to find more ways to keep their kids entertained while the global pandemic still looms large and an ever-growing list of stressors stacks up. Between keeping their kids focused in online classes and trying to stay on top of their careers while taking care of household responsibilities, parents are struggling the most with remote work.
Kajeet Recognized for Empowering Student Success, Wins 2020 “Community Builder Award”
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The National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training recognizes Kajeet for enabling learning continuity for all students regardless of economic status and geographical location
“We are honored to be recognized by NCTET for all the hard work that the Kajeet team does to help make education available to every student,” said Daniel J.W. Neal, founder and CEO of Kajeet. MCLEAN, Va. (PRWEB) January 27, 2021
Kajeet®, a leading provider of IoT connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable and controlled internet connectivity to students, enterprises, state and local governments and IoT solution providers, today announced it won the prestigious 2020 “Community Builder Award” in the corporate category from the National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training (NC
Following the successful election of three candidates last year, Harvard Forward is again vying for seats on the Board of Overseers, the Universityâs second-highest governing body.
Harvard Forward â a student and alumni organization working to call attention to climate action and racial justice issues within the Universityâs governance boards â announced on Nov. 17 that its 2021 slate of candidates includes three Harvard alumni: Yvette O. Efevbera, Megan H. Red Shirt-Shaw, and Natalie Unterstell.
The Harvard Alumni Association Nominating Committee announced on Jan. 12 eight nominees who will appear on the ballot. The eight nominations do not include the three candidates Harvard Forward proposed this year.
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Evelyn Gomez has pulled papers to run for re-election to the School Committee in the upcoming election April 6. Gomez was appointed to her current seat in June, to fill the vacancy left by Susan Burgess-Cox who resigned in April.
If she files, Gomez will be racing for one of the two available three-year seats with incumbent Tara Donner and newcomers Meghan Moriarty and Jamal Saeh. Newcomer Timothy Flood has also pulled papers for School Committee.
Gomez said she was not certain if she would run until recently. It has been an incredible privilege and honor to serve as the first person of color on the Belmont School Committee. I bring a perspective that isn’t always heard and rarely invited to join the conversation. It is because of this systemic silencing that I always aim to have a diverse representation of voices at the table, and seek them out if they are not there, she said.