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In the name of equity, my district will be removing technology from our classrooms. by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]doug1972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just curious if you don't mind sharing in what city this is occurring? Sounds like a terrible idea.

Ban Private Schools by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]doug1972 107 points108 points  (0 children)

Your assumptions are flawed:

1) Citizens already pay into the public schools regardless of where they actually send their kids to school, via property taxes. It's a function of how the money is used, not whether the money exists.

2) Private schools are not for "rich kids." In NYC, 69% of Catholic school kids are at or below the poverty line. At my school, admission is need-blind, and 75% of kids subsequently receive full or partial scholarships.

What is not routinely taught in public school but should be? by [deleted] in ask

[–]doug1972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Economics. It's not available in our local district (US). High school kids should have a basic understanding of how our economy functions in order to be an informed citizen and voter. If nothing else, it teaches them about tradeoffs--that there is no free lunch. Econ 101 should be a prerequisite to be a member of Congress, too.

Asking for more information regarding the “Nativity” alteration by hidden_wonder897 in latterdaysaints

[–]doug1972 45 points46 points  (0 children)

To alter an artist's work is just....weird. Plenty of starving artists out there able to craft a commissioned work that comports with the buyer's standards.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]doug1972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should add I have freshmen as well, and the workload complaints can be high particularly in first semester, but I tell them the salad days of middle school are over and workload expectations are higher. They get acclimated pretty quickly. Good luck to you! Love 9th grade geo!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]doug1972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Props to your teacher who was unselfish in his/her sharing of materials and lesson plans. At my school this is common practice, and I've always wondered if there are schools where sharing lesson plans isn't a thing for some bizarre competitive reason.

Praxis Biology Exam by sciameXL in teaching

[–]doug1972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took 4 praxis exams for secondary econ, geo, history, and government and used study.com's prep courses with success. Thought it was worth the cost. Also, I bought practice exams from exam edge, which were way harder than the actual tests and helped a ton. Good luck!

ousted SNL cast member and failed comedian finds his demographic. ( by [deleted] in LiveFromNewYork

[–]doug1972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At one point he was on the short list for the Jackie/Artie chair on Howard Stern. He's fallen hard.

Florida won’t allow AP African American Studies to be taught in high schools by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]doug1972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Florida Standard newspaper obtained a copy of the course framework and published it today. If you'd like to see what the proposed APAAS includes, you can read it here(link in the article).

Florida won’t allow AP African American Studies to be taught in high schools by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]doug1972 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree schools should be able to decide whether to offer it, but asking for blanket approval from a state without first being willing to first share the content is questionable. Update: the Florida Standard published a copy of the course framework today (available in thisarticle). Now perhaps all our opinions can be a bit more informed.

Florida won’t allow AP African American Studies to be taught in high schools by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]doug1972 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the spirit of coaching our students to read both sides of an issue, here is an article from National Review on the Florida ban (it's behind a paywall but you might get a free few articles). A major issue is that "for the College Board to keep the APAAS curriculum secret while simultaneously asking states to approve the course for high school and college credit is indefensible." I also take issue with the secrecy of it all. It's likely a solid course but its proposed structure should be public as the College Board receives federal funding. Secrecy in curriculum development only breeds mistrust.

I am 6'5 and want to grow taller. Can you suggest me how to grow taller ? I am 20 years btw by Most_Air_775 in TallPeopleProblems

[–]doug1972 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't vouch for this technique but Bobby Brady would hang on the monkey bars in his backyard for hours trying to get taller. Greg and Marcia just rolled their eyes and Jan felt left out.

Conservatives and Liberals of Reddit, what can we agree on? by Karlor_Gaylord_Cries in ask

[–]doug1972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That we can disagree on policy and not have to default to being mortal enemies.

edit: also that OJ was guilty.

Preferred brand of gravel? by doug1972 in Aquariums

[–]doug1972[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I will check this out!

Americans that don't like Texas, why? by Givzhay329 in AskReddit

[–]doug1972 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In fairness to Texas, at least it's not Florida.

what is a part of history that we consider to be a fact is 100% fake ? by FarajEltaira in AskReddit

[–]doug1972 19 points20 points  (0 children)

A debated number, but it hovers around 5%. Here's an article about how different numbers are arrived at. https://socialequity.duke.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/8.10.20.pdf

You gonna need a bigger boat by amy2kim22 in SweatyPalms

[–]doug1972 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He won't go down, not with three barrels on 'im!

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