#EDUCATIONMatters

[longliveblackness]

George McLaurin, the first black man admitted to the University of Oklahoma in 1948 was forced to sit in a corner far from his classmates.

When he first applied he was denied based on his race. He went to court & it ruled that denying him was unconstitutional.

George W. McLaurin provided the Oklahoma civil rights case that irreparably damaged the "separate but equal" legal position established in Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896.

Plessy v. Ferguson was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in which the Court ruled that racial segregation laws not violate the U.S. Constitution.

The justices affirmed that McLaurin's 14th Amendment rights means he must receive the same educational experience as OU's white students.

He earned a master's degree from the University of Kansas and taught at Langston University, an all-black institution, until 1968.

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George McLaurin, el primer hombre negro que fue admitido a la Universidad de Oklahoma en 1948, fue obligado a sentarse en una esquina, lejos de sus compañeros de clase.

Cuando aplicó inicialmente, había sido negado debido a su raza. Fue a la corte y determinaron que negarle su solicitud era inconstitucional.

George W. McLaurin presentó el caso de derechos civiles de Oklahoma que le causó un dañó irreparable a la posición jurídica de "separados pero iguales" establecida en Plessy v. Ferguson en 1896.

Plessy v. Ferguson fue una decisión histórica de la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos en la que la Corte dictaminó que las leyes de segregación racial no violan la Constitución de los Estados Unidos.

La justicia afirmó que los derechos garantizados en la decimocuarta enmienda significan que McLaurin debía de recibir la misma experiencia educacional que un estudiante blanco de la Universidad de Oklahoma.

Obtuvo su maestría en la Universidad de Kansas y enseñó en la Universidad Langston, una institución para personas negras, hasta el año 1968.

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In Gaza, as you know, the schools and universities have been destroyed, leaving young people with only the dream of getting to study hard, achieve their goals, and find work in their field, or even just have fun with their fellow students every day. My good friend Akram and his twin brother Malek were just about to enter university when the war came and took away their hopes of higher education. Now, it's more important than ever for them to be able to return to school. With degrees in their fields of science and medicine, they can be a lifeline and support to their family, and help to rebuild Gaza and protect its future.

But to do that, they need to be able to leave through Rafah Crossing when it opens again, which will cost at least $10,000 for each of them. Because of this, Akram and Malik need to make their short-term goal of $25,000 as soon as possible.

Right now their campaign is at $1,378/$25,000, only 5% of their goal.

The campaign has gone very slowly, and Akram and Malik dream of using their education to help everyone in Gaza. Please donate and share as much as you can, so they will be ready as soon as the crossing opens again.

You can also help Akram's family with their daily survival and necessities by donating to his sister Layla, who has a young child and another on the way. Their campaign is also very low on funds!

Akram has been vetted by gazavetters #138. 🇵🇸💗

[insightdaily]

Kentucky, Utah, And Ohio Senators Propose Bill To Deal Fatal Blow To Department Of Education

Three Republican senators announced Thursday that they had introduced a bill to completely dismantle the Department of Education by 2026.

Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky, Mike Lee of Utah, and Bernie Moreno of Ohio put forward the legislation, citing a commitment to decentralization and individual freedom, with the goal of providing high-quality education without federal oversight, according to a press release. If enacted, the Department of Education would be officially dissolved on December 31, 2026.

Although President Donald Trump issued an executive order on March 20 directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to oversee the department’s dismantling, full abolition would require congressional approval. The proposal has met strong opposition from Democrats, with no members of the party expressing support for the move.

[hyperlexichypatia]

Can you imagine the concept of education – of learning – without artificial scarcity or competition? 

What would your educational goals be – for yourself, for your children, for your community, for your country – if you eliminated the framework of competition, hierarchy, or ranking?

I was thinking this when listening to someone say that every parent wants their children to have “every advantage,” and how completely warped that is. Why would you want your child to have an advantage? You should want your child to have the best possible life, but “an advantage” necessitates someone to have an advantage over. When I say I want everyone to have the best possible life, I mean literally everyone, and I mean “best” relative to “all possible life circumstances,” not relative to “all possible other people.” 

 The person I was talking to didn’t even understand the distinction I was making. The framework, the cultural idea, doesn’t exist, of wanting children to learn things, master skills, and have a high quality of life, without reference to learning more than someone else, being better at skills than someone else, or having a higher quality of life than someone else. Learning is an infinite resource. There is no reason it should be scarce. There is no reason someone’s ability to learn should take away from someone else’s ability to learn. 

The resources to facilitate learning – teachers, textbooks, enrollment slots in a particular school – might be finite, but learning itself is infinite. And we can always train more teachers, print more textbooks, and build more schools, if we have the public will to do it. There is no reason that anyone’s experience of learning should have to be any lesser than any other person’s, or that comparisons like that should even be the relevant frame of reference. When I try to argue that educational competition is bad, people rebut me by arguing that education is good. We could unpack what kinds of learning are considered “education,” and why some forms of learning are considered essential for everyone and others are considered optional, but that’s not especially relevant to my point. “Education” and “educational competition” are not the same thing. When I say that focusing on 2 year old children being “ready to compete in preschool” is horrifying, people inform me that preschool is good. Sure, preschool can be good. But why does it have to center on “competition” instead of letting literal babies learn at their own pace? We have a society where babies, as soon as they’re born, are put on a path of competition with other newborns, and we think this is normal. It’s bizarre. Even when people do critique the culture of educational competition, they come up with bonkers galaxy brain that reading to children is wrong because it gives them an “unfair advantage” – and that STILL doesn’t challenge the underlying premise that the purpose of education should be “competition”! 

To be clear, I want to spell out what I’m NOT saying. 

I’m not saying that competition should never be used as a tool in education. Competition can be an incentive or a way to make learning fun. If a school spelling bee makes it more fun for everyone to study spelling, that’s great. But what is the GOAL? Is it competition as a tool towards the goal of learning, or learning as a tool towards the goal of competition? There is a huge difference between “A fun class competition can incentivize students to further the goal of everyone learning more” and “Learning is useful because it furthers the goal of these children ‘defeating’ those children in competition.” And what are the consequences of “success” or “failure”? 

I’m not saying “And that’s why parents should send their kids to public school instead of private school.” Milquetoast liberals at publications like The Atlantic sometimes critique the competitive-private-school culture of educational competition (while constantly promoting it in every other context), but only to argue that, out of “fairness”, everyone should go to public school instead. Milquetoast liberals see universal public schooling, beginning in infancy, as the solution, because they identify the problem as ��We shouldn’t be hierarchically ranking children on unfair things like race and class; instead, we should be purely hierarchically ranking children in some kind of ‘fair’ way.” That is still hierarchically ranking children! There is no “fair” way to do that!  Public schools rank children in a hierarchy. Private schools rank children in a hierarchy. Homeschooling families rank children in a hierarchy even when they have no one to rank against! I am not interested in making hierarchies “more fair” (which they can never be) or “equal” (which is an oxymoron). 

I’m not saying “Everyone’s educational experience should be the same, because that’s equality.” For one thing, equality is not sameness. For another thing, I’m not even really advocating “equality.” I’m advocating universal supportive education. And if everyone in the entire world had access to universal supportive education, there would probably be a wide disparity in what people would learn and pursue. Which is a good thing! No one person can know everything, so it’s good for people to diversify and specialize. The only reason there’s so much pressure to standardize educational experiences is to make it easier to assign people places in the hierarchy. Our society has really concluded “We can’t objectively rank an art student against a physics student, so the obvious solution is to eliminate art” rather than “Why are we ranking people?” Furthermore, universal supportive education can be lifelong, so there’s no time or age by which someone who hasn’t learned something has “missed their chance.”

What I am saying is that we should reimagine what education and learning can look like if we break out of the limiting framework of competition and hierarchy. We can build a society where everyone is free and supported to learn in the way that works for them without a system that necessitates “losers” to be dominated and defeated. 

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🌟 Tech in Schools: Are Our Kids Overloaded? 🌟

Hey yall! Let’s talk about something that's been on my mind lately: the role of technology in elementary schools.

🚫 Why Too Much Tech in Schools Is a Problem

Reduced Attention Spans Interactive screens are designed to grab attention, but constant exposure can make it harder for kids to focus on non-digital tasks. Think of it like junk food for the brain—instant gratification without long-term benefits.

Impact on Creativity Kids need to build castles out of blocks, not just pixels. Over-reliance on tech can limit hands-on exploration and creative problem-solving.

Eye Strain and Health Concerns Blue light from screens isn’t just for insomniacs—it can cause eye strain and disrupt sleep patterns for kids too! Plus, prolonged sitting time can lead to poor posture and other physical issues.

Social Skills Underdevelopment Tech-based learning can reduce face-to-face interactions, which are so important for developing empathy and communication skills at a young age.

🌿 Ways to Give Kids a Tech Break

Screen-Free Homework Time Assign activities like journaling, drawing, or science experiments that don’t require a device. Get them excited about learning without a screen!

Recess: Make It Sacred Advocate for outdoor, unstructured play at school. Running, climbing, and group games are essential for physical and mental health.

Tech-Free Zones at Home Create boundaries, like no tech at the dinner table or during family time. Use this as an opportunity to connect and bond.

Encourage Hobbies Sign kids up for activities like art classes, sports, or music lessons that promote skill-building and social interaction IRL.

Mindfulness and Nature Introduce mindfulness exercises or regular trips to parks and nature trails. Let them engage their senses in the real world, not a virtual one.

💬 Let’s Hear Your Thoughts!

Do you think technology is doing more harm than good in elementary schools? How do you strike a balance for the little ones in your life? Drop your tips, stories, or ideas in the comments or reblog to keep the conversation going!

📵🌈✨ Let’s make space for our kids to grow, unplugged.

[phdduniya]

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[tbardelas]

"Why I Believe Education is More Than Just Grades: A Journey of Self-Discovery"

As I stand on the precipice of graduation, I can’t help but reflect on the winding path that has led me here. At 21, I am a senior in high school, a title that feels both exhilarating and overwhelming. While many of my peers have been consumed by the relentless pursuit of grades, I have learned that education is far more profound than numbers on a report card. My experiences—both heart-wrenching and uplifting—have shaped my understanding of what it truly means to be educated.

Growing up in a family that faced its share of hardships taught me resilience. I watched my mother navigate financial difficulties, often putting her dreams on hold to provide for my sibling and me. This environment, while challenging, instilled in me a strong work ethic and a desire to make the most of the opportunities I was given. Education became my escape, a way to dream bigger than my circumstances.

But family struggles were just one part of my journey. My social life was a tumultuous ride, filled with friendships that sometimes blossomed and other times withered under the weight of peer pressure and societal expectations. It was during these difficult times that I discovered the importance of self-identity and the value of genuine connections. Each setback became a lesson, urging me to focus on what truly mattered: my passions, my interests, and my pursuit of knowledge.

While others may have seen studying as a chore, I discovered a profound love for learning. I found joy in exploring new subjects, diving deep into literature, science, and history. Every lesson was a new adventure, and every book was a door to another world. I realized that education is not merely about accumulating grades; it’s about cultivating a mindset that embraces curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

My interests extended beyond the classroom. I began participating in extracurricular activities, such as spelling bees and the school organizations. These experiences sharpened my communication skills and provided a platform for me to express my thoughts and opinions. I learned how to articulate my ideas and engage in meaningful discussions, skills that are invaluable in any societal context.

Throughout my journey, I have encountered mentors who have reinforced my belief that education is a powerful tool for empowerment. Teachers who saw potential in me even when I doubted myself pushed me to excel, not just academically but as a well-rounded individual. Their encouragement made me realize that education opens doors—not just for careers, but for understanding the world around us and making informed decisions.

I also recognized that education is not limited to traditional classroom settings. The experiences I gained from volunteering at local organizations and participating in community service taught me about empathy, compassion, and the importance of giving back. These lessons have enriched my understanding of society and my place within it. I learned that to be truly educated, one must be engaged with the community, advocating for those who may not have a voice.

In a world that often prioritizes grades over growth, I believe it’s essential to shift our focus to the broader implications of education. It’s not just about academic achievements; it’s about fostering individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to society. We must advocate for an educational system that values creativity, emotional intelligence, and social responsibility alongside traditional measures of success.

As I approach graduation, I am excited to embark on new adventures, ready to embrace the challenges that lie ahead. I understand that my journey is far from over; it is merely the beginning of a lifelong pursuit of knowledge and self-discovery. I aspire to inspire others—whether they be my peers or younger students—by sharing my story and emphasizing that education is about so much more than grades. It’s about nurturing a mindset that values growth, curiosity, and the desire to make a difference.

All in all, my journey has taught me that education is not a destination; it is a lifelong journey of self-discovery. It’s about the experiences that shape us, the lessons we learn from our struggles, and the connections we build along the way. As I prepare to take the next step in my life, I carry with me the belief that true education transcends grades, enabling us to become the best versions of ourselves. Let us embrace this journey together, championing a vision of education that fosters growth, understanding, and a commitment to making the world a better place.

(Note: This blog is only for educational purposes. I do not own the images, only the content of the blog. Credits to the real owners.)

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Transforming Lives: The Skill Guru Foundation Journey To Empower Youth

In a world where the divide between privilege and poverty continues to widen, the importance of education and skill development cannot be overstated. The Skill Guru Foundation stands at the forefront of this battle, bridging the gap between opportunity and underprivileged communities. With a heart full of compassion and a mission grounded in action, The Skill Guru Foundation is committed to transforming lives through education and skill development.

The Genesis of The Skill Guru Foundation

The Skill Guru Foundation was born out of a deep-seated belief that every child, regardless of their socio-economic background, deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. Our journey began with a simple yet powerful vision: to create an online platform where corporate employees, retired individuals, and skilled volunteers could connect with underprivileged children and provide them with the guidance and mentorship they need to thrive.

This vision has grown into a thriving community of mentors and students, each committed to the shared goal of education for all. Through our programs, we have seen firsthand the transformative power of knowledge and skills in breaking the cycle of poverty.

Empowering Through Education

At the heart of our mission is the belief that education is the most powerful tool for empowerment. The Skill Guru Foundation provides a unique platform where skilled professionals can share their knowledge with those who need it most. Whether it’s through one-on-one calls, messaging, or virtual classrooms, our volunteers are making a real difference in the lives of the children they mentor.

Our programs focus on a wide range of skills, from basic literacy and numeracy to more advanced subjects like digital marketing, video editing, and software testing. We believe in equipping our students with the tools they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world. By providing them with relevant skills, we are not just preparing them for the future; we are helping them build it.

A Holistic Approach to Skill Development

The Skill Guru Foundation is more than just an educational platform. We take a holistic approach to skill development, recognizing that true empowerment comes from nurturing the whole person. Our programs are designed to build confidence, foster creativity, and encourage critical thinking.

We understand that every child is unique, and so are their needs. That’s why our mentoring approach is tailored to each student, ensuring that they receive the support they need to overcome their individual challenges. Whether it’s helping a child develop a passion for learning or providing them with the skills to secure a better future, our mentors are dedicated to making a lasting impact.

The Role of Corporate Partnerships

Our mission would not be possible without the support of our corporate partners. Companies and their employees play a crucial role in our programs, offering not only financial support but also the time and expertise of their staff. These partnerships allow us to expand our reach and impact, ensuring that more children can benefit from our programs.

Corporate employees who volunteer with The Skill Guru Foundation find it to be a rewarding experience that enriches both their personal and professional lives. By sharing their knowledge and skills, they are giving back to the community in a meaningful way and helping to create a brighter future for the next generation.

Success Stories: The Impact of The Skill Guru Foundation

The true measure of our success lies in the stories of the children we serve. Each one represents a life changed, a future made brighter by the opportunities we provide. From the young girl who, through our digital marketing program, discovered a passion for technology, to the boy who, with the help of our mentors, gained the confidence to pursue higher education—these are the stories that inspire us to continue our work.

One of our most heartwarming success stories is that of a young boy named Ravi. Ravi came from a family where education was not a priority, and he struggled to keep up in school. Through our program, Ravi was paired with a mentor who recognized his potential and provided him with the support he needed. Today, Ravi is excelling in his studies and dreams of becoming a software engineer. His story is a testament to the power of mentorship and the difference that one person can make in a child’s life.

Looking Ahead: The Future of The Skill Guru Foundation

As we look to the future, The Skill Guru Foundation remains committed to our mission of empowering underprivileged children through education and skill development. We are continually expanding our programs, reaching more children and offering new opportunities for growth and learning.

Our vision for the future is a world where every child has the chance to succeed, regardless of their background. We believe that through education and mentorship, we can make this vision a reality. But we cannot do it alone. We need the continued support of our volunteers, corporate partners, and donors to help us reach our goals.

How You Can Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved with The Skill Guru Foundation. Whether you’re a skilled professional looking to give back, a company interested in partnering with us, or someone who simply wants to make a difference, there is a place for you in our community.

Volunteering your time, donating funds, or spreading the word about our work are all powerful ways to contribute to our mission. By getting involved, you are helping to create a brighter future for children who need it most.

Conclusion: A Call to Action

The work of The Skill Guru Foundation is not just about education; it’s about transformation. We are changing lives, one child at a time, by providing the tools and support they need to build a better future. But we cannot do it alone. We need your help to continue our mission and expand our reach.

Join us in our journey to empower the next generation. Together, we can make a lasting impact and create a world where every child has the opportunity to succeed.

[fixquotes]

"I'm a big believer in education, period"

- Jon Secada

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Unveiling Michael Oher’s Mission: Empowering African Youth to Combat Exploitation and Foster Strong Community Support

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