#arkedchat Archive
Discussions on everything education. Founded in Arkansas, open to everyone.
Thursday October 20, 2016
9:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to I’m Daisy moderating w/ Tonite’s Topic: How does Legislation/Politics Impact Education?
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Please introduce yourself: Name, Position, Location Don’t forget to use
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Please introduce yourself: Name, Position, Location Don’t forget to use
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We use Q1, Q2, A1, A2 Format on & welcome new chatters! Lots of for all!
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Yes! You have been hiding!
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Here comes Q1...dealing with Politics & Education
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Q1 How can Politics impact education?
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A1: Perceptions the public get, funding.
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Karen - Lead Leaner - Jacksonville
Sorry I am late!
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Welcome Karen! We just started! Q1 How can politics impact education?
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A1: Political agendas, attitudes, perception, folks making decision about education that have never walked the walk.
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Pamela Geometry teacher Fayetteville High School
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Q2 What legislation has impacted education in your career? Pros/Cons?
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Q2 What legislation has impacted education in your career? Pros/Cons?
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A1: bills get passed that impact educational procedures; some good some bad
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A2 NCLB, ESSA...we will see!
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A2: NCLB, teacher evaluations
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In your new position I imagine you deal with politics a little more... ;0)
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A2: Legislation that impacts the HS I've been at, if it is good for Ss the pro....if not....layers of paperwork and meetings.
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A2 No Child & ESSAAAAAAAAAA
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Q3 Do you believe November’s Election results will impact YOUR school? How?
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A2: NCLB, ESSA, some others. Interested in what the future holds for education legislation
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A2: Act 187 is the most recent to make a big change for me
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Umm, yes. If a guy wins, his first stance is to get rid of Title I, which funds a multitude of paras @ elementary
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It hasn't been too bad yet!
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A3: With the lack of education being a topic debated/discussed this year, I am nervous!
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A3 Umm, yes. If a guy wins his first move is to get rid of Title I, which funds a multitude of paras @ elementary
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A2: I've had an explosion of 504 Ss...tons of meetings and paperwork
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A3: I think it has the potential to change it but I haven't decided yet how
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A3: I think it will impact my schools. I'm just not 100% sure how. I'd like more education discussion at the top
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A3: YES, but since I have no idea where either candidate currently stands, I am fearful as to what that impact might be.
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Q4 As educators what is our role in the political realm?
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A4: We need to invite politicians into our schools, tell them our story! Maybe a shadow day for them with our Ss.
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Q4 As educators what is our role in the political realm?
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A4: I try to inform those not in the classroom everyday the truth that great things are happening
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A4 Advocates! Make sure all that is good in education is being shown...
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A4:We must stay abreast of those issues that will impact education. We also MUST put a voice to our thoughts, ideas & concerns.
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A4: We as Ts need to not lie down and allow politicians to say that schools are terrible when they've never set foot in the door
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A4 Show off your school and communicate successes & needs to legislators & constituents.
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Q5 How can/do educators impact Legislation?
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impacts Legislation in a BIG way as a former educator and current represenative! Thanks for being at
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A4: We have to be vocal in advocating for our Ss and our profession
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Brian, Librarian Lakeside JHS Springdale, AR
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A5: Communicating with law makers the needs of our students, schools and districts.
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A5: We impact legislation by sharing our experiences and, again, being advocates
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A4: teach our Ss to be informed about the process-give them the tools to do so
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A5 Advocacy through groups such as
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https://t.co/ZO9sTsGoFY
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I agree but sometimes feel educators tend to do this in reaction to a bad piece of legislation instead of being proactive
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A5: Sending our SS to them to share
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I absolutely agree. I also think many are intimidated by politics and just do not get involved. https://t.co/PRVtXKrXlq
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I agree but sometimes feel educators tend to do this in reaction to a bad piece of legislation instead of being proactive
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A5 There is a need for Educators to be PROACTIVE instead of REACTIVE...sounds similar to what we try to teach...
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Hi all- James, Southern Valley (in Nebraska) tech integration
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Q6 As an educator how do you stay informed about all the changing education legislation/policies/laws?
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https://t.co/2Y27OnXkCF
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Q6 As an educator how do you stay informed about all the changing education legislation/policies/laws?
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A5- 1. Vote 2. Contact representatives/Senators
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James great to have you, have you planned a trip south yet?
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So true! https://t.co/O2BPLMdzS0
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A5 There is a need for Educators to be PROACTIVE instead of REACTIVE...sounds similar to what we try to teach...
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A6: does a great job of keeping ark administrators updated
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A6- via PLN on Twitter, reading articles in Ed Journals and newspapers
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A6 Multiple Newsletters and YouTube!
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Definitely a great resource for Arkansas Educators! https://t.co/o4qxqUtMDY
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A6: does a great job of keeping ark administrators updated
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I read, vote, Twitter, stay current on regional and national publications, talk to legislators
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Here comes Tonite's Last...Q7
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Q7 What conversations do you hear about this year's Election in your schools' Hallways?
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Is that the NEA affiliate? We have the NSEA in NE- they send out newsletters keeping Ts informed.
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A6: I actually read the ADE Commissioner's memos ; you can sign up now for daily updates
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A7 Regurgitations of what their parents say. Seen some depth from higher level students in certain AP classes.
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A7: Hopefully candidates realize that our Ss are 100% of our future
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A7: My 11 year old says we are in trouble with either candidate.
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A7: Today I heard an argument about raising min wage & several comments about "nasty women"
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A7 My 12-year old: I don't get why boys keep saying they like Trump...they obviously don't see how disrespectful he is to women!
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A7- Ss get their info from unreliable sources. I hear a lot of wild rumors about both candidates. https://t.co/rW2jEzyoCu
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Q7 What conversations do you hear about this year's Election in your schools' Hallways?
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Such a great Professional/Personal Learning Network here on every Thursday night 8CST! Thank y’all!
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Thanks Daisy and Sabre, as always you are Awesome!
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We have the BEST https://t.co/HkXwdZwaVR
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Such a great Professional/Personal Learning Network here on every Thursday night 8CST! Thank y’all!
