Culture Clash & Realignments, And When Is Breaking And Building Just Breaking? Plus, Betsy V. Bush and AI & Teachers

Don’t worry, daily Eduwonk will not be a thing, there is just a lot going on right now. As soon as things quiet down (2029?) we’ll get back to the usual irregular posting. Some disclosures related to today’s content at the bottom. Reminder: Tuesday, Feb 18th, live recording of Wonkyfolk in Washington, D.C. Crimson Whiskey …

Freedom? Sure, I’m In! Wait, What? Plus, Covid Learning Loss And Fish.

ICYMI – a lot of new content Wednesday including a look at the new study on teacher strikes, philanthropy, and policy change. Jed Wallace and I want freedom, too (from dysfunction and lame education policies and for parents to choose schools…) Jed Wallace and I have a WonkyFolk out today. Looks at the D and R …

Knowledge Matters…New Podcast, Admission From Beta By Bellwether. Fish Pics!

Light posting, spent the week on the West Coast. Saw a Neil Young and Stephen Stills show that was pretty special. And spent a few days with the BARR Center at their conference. It’s such a high energy and hopeful event each year. WonkyFolk Jed Wallace and I released another WonkyFolk. We ask why after …

Missing Kids, Missing Time, Politics, Podcasts, More…

Several new things out of the Bellwether world. I talked with Kevin Kosar about non-profits, education, and public service.  Chad Aldeman takes a look at learning loss this year: The projected learning loss for students is staggering. Los Angeles, Clark County, Wake County and New York City all plan to deliver less than half of …

The latest episode of the Why Public Service podcast is up. My guest is @arotherham who discusses how he got into education policy.https://t.co/RpuYhjEKNK @RSI — Kevin R Kosar (@kevinrkosar) October 21, 2020

Friday Fish Porn – Catfished!

Here’s Kevin Kosar with catfish on the Potomac River from earlier this month. Kosar’s a frequent flier around here, on substance and fish. Some say he’s the Mayor of Fish Porn. Want more? Hundreds of education types with fish are here and here.