{LFC Comments: There are times when we must plead “mea culpa” , and fall on our sword because of a published article; this is such an occasion. Sometimes a “knowledgeable” source has their head in the “hinterland”, and speaks without… Read More ›
Education
Affective Domain of Learning…what is it?
(LFC Comments: Thanks to our Cleveland lobbyist for this article.) Here is the one page summary link for the affective domain as developed/clarified/constructed by Benjamin Bloom and the Chicago School: https://thepeakperformancecenter.com/educational-learning/learning/process/domains-of-learning/affective-domain/ One can search affective domain see many articles on… Read More ›
State School Board Member Speaks Out
Sarah Fowler Arthur is currently serving on the State Board of Education and is a candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives. Ohio Value Voters has endorsed her candidacy in the November general election. … Read More ›
B.E.S.T. Standards for Florida Schools…Ohio still embracing Common Core
(LFC Comments: Donna Garner keeps everyone posted on changes in Florida’s education standards. Is it asking too much to have the State of Ohio’s education gurus to follow suit, or are they still preoccupied with one bathroom for all?) “Florida’s… Read More ›
Common Core…Socialism…LGBTQ Lies
(LFC Comments: We find it difficult to believe that we even have to debate moving toward Socialism. It is economic system that has failed miserably wherever it has been tried. However, we are most definitely inching closer and closer to… Read More ›
Common Core…evil deception
(LFC Comment: Another brilliant article by Donna Garner revealing the deceptions in the American education system. It is all a lie and betrayal.) https://www.educationviews.org/america-is-not-lost-if-we-do-our-part/ “America is Not Lost If We Do Our Part” By Donna Garner 6.4.19 THE OBAMA CURSE… Read More ›
Common Core…rotten to its core
(LFC Comments: Thanks to contributor Donna Garner for this insightful article on Common Core…yes, we say this curriculum is “rotten to the core”. Obama did say that he would fundamentally change America…he succeeded, and his sycophants, and unaware citizens celebrated)… Read More ›
Lakeland Community College…enrollment decline
(LFC Comments: Thanks to one of our many Kirtland lobbyists for this depressing news about the enrollment at Lakeland Community College. Wow, their enrollment is dropping faster than the support for Joe Biden and Lake County’s “He who shall not… Read More ›
Public Schools…a costly failure
Thanks to the Marietta, OH 9/12 Project for the heads up on this article dealing with the failure of American Schools: https://fee.org/articles/the-failure-of-public-schooling-in-one-chart/ Some excerpts: “The problem isn’t limited to minority students. Only 46% of white fourth-graders—and 35% of fourth-graders of… Read More ›
Lakeland CC…I have an “IDEO” for your Hive…
(LFC Comments: We were asked by a Lake County resident to find out how much Lakeland Community College paid to a design consulting company known as IDEO. Although the response we received from their attorney, Mr. Fisher, does not state… Read More ›
Willoughby-Eastlake School Tax Levy…how good is the reporting?
(Thanks to one of our Kirtland lobbyists for this article on Willoughby-Eastlake School District. It will be interesting to see what kind of spin the News-Herald will put on the series of articles on the Lake County school superintendents.) https://www.news-herald.com/news/lake-county/superintendent-declares-willoughby-eastlake-schools-in-a-state-of-emergency-as-levy-vote-looms/article_7802b5c2-485b-11ea-b379-831967e4da3f.html?fbclid=IwAR1vYUs2Fs6olrVguC4e_iNWzaIyaG6rntfd3jspieF143L4kkati1GBgC4… Read More ›
Phonics is the Key to Reading…it’s proven science
(LFC Comments: Thanks to Donna Garner for this article on reading. When reading scores do not improve or 70% of high school graduates cannot read, we would insist that change is needed.) *********************1776 2.15.20 – New York Times “An Old… Read More ›
Teachers’ Union…Destroying America?
(LFC Opinion: Thanks to lobbyist Rusty for this eye-opening video about teachers’ unions. Dues paid to the teachers’ unions go to lobbyists that are used to influence politicians to the detriment of taxpayers and our society. The communist, progressive unions… Read More ›
What is Collabrative Learning?…not the 3 R’s
We read the article in the News-Herald about the Mentor School Superintendent, Mr. Bill Porter, telling the Mentor Chamber of Commerce about changes in the Mentor schools. Here is a link to the article: https://news-herald-oh.newsmemory.com/?token=F812T7XIbBaEDrpVTjElaLouwHZADjqJ&product=eEditionNH Here is an excerpt that… Read More ›
Common Core…designed to create failure?
(LFC Comments: Thanks to Auburntownship.org for passing along this article on Common Core.) *********************1776 //www.auburntownship.org/COMMENTARY2/2020_Jan_June_default.html#COMMON_CORE_IS_A_DESIGNED_ABJECT_FAILURE,_BUT_IS_VERY_SUCCESSFUL_IN_CREATING_FAILURE! COMMON CORE IS A DESIGNED ABJECT FAILURE, BUT IS VERY SUCCESSFUL IN CREATING FAILURE! Published Wednesday, January 8, 2020 By Joseph V. Mestnik | Liberty News… Read More ›
History of American Education…truth and transparency is needed
(LFC Comments: We admit to having a real curiosity about the “advance” in American education, and really wonder why we are not world leaders in this arena. Bruce Patrick Price is an excellent writer that “pulls back the curtain” on… Read More ›
Public Education Alternatives
(LFC Comments: It has taken 100+ years to get to the point that we now accept a “C” as good grade. Federal and State school officials preach “equality of opportunity”, but really seek “equality of outcome”. We have to continually… Read More ›
Lakeland vs Lorain CC…quality is the result of comparison
(LFC Comments: We received the following article from a Lake County lobbyist. We want to be sure that the “movers and shakers” at Lakeland Community College read it so that they can understand how a community college is supposed to… Read More ›
Public School Grades…valid or not?
(LFC Comments: Warren from Knox County wrote this letter to the editor of his local paper. We agree with Warren that school boards must be held accountable for the grades received from the State. When we have brought this subject… Read More ›
Lakeland Community College…not in step with community
(LC Comments: We have been discussing the challenges facing the Lake County manufacturers, and it is obvious that finding qualified individuals is a huge challenge. The manufacturers are willing to work with local colleges to establish the training needed to… Read More ›
