https://padlet.com/dancyks/jt3elk0c92ez en-us 2017-07-26 03:10:30 UTC 2017-07-29 01:09:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png dancyks https://padlet.com/dancyks/jt3elk0c92ez/wish/179467127 1. Respond to each post on this Padlet with thoughts, ideas, or with answers to questions asked. 
2. When you have completed all responses create your own post with your conclusion and final thoughts. 
3. Respond to another group members final post. 

By following these instructions you will have answered these essential questions: 
How do political policies in education affect teachers on the classroom level? 
How can educators uphold law and policies, those that you do and do not agree with, in the classroom? 
How can teachers advocate for themselves and their students in politics?]]> 2017-07-26 03:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dancyks/jt3elk0c92ez/wish/179467127 dancyks https://padlet.com/dancyks/jt3elk0c92ez/wish/179468026 Teachers in public schools can sometimes feel pressured to keep their political opinions to themselves. Do teachers have the right to advocate for themselves in or out of the classroom? ]]> 2017-07-26 03:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dancyks/jt3elk0c92ez/wish/179468026 dancyks https://padlet.com/dancyks/jt3elk0c92ez/wish/179468851 This page has many different landmark cases, with majority pertaining to students. Explore the cases that relate to students, doing independent research if needed, and analyze how these cases affect the school systems today and how you as a classroom teacher will uphold these verdicts. ]]> 2017-07-26 03:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dancyks/jt3elk0c92ez/wish/179468851 dancyks https://padlet.com/dancyks/jt3elk0c92ez/wish/179470411 This short video takes on Sir Ken Robinson's idea of policy in education. Are there any parts that you agree or disagree with? How should policy flex in ways that fits the needs of all people? ]]> 2017-07-26 04:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dancyks/jt3elk0c92ez/wish/179470411 dancyks https://padlet.com/dancyks/jt3elk0c92ez/wish/179470676 NC Public School Forum listed these to be the top 10 educational issues in 2017. With these being more local issues, how can these issues affect your classroom? ]]> 2017-07-26 04:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dancyks/jt3elk0c92ez/wish/179470676 smithkb2 https://padlet.com/dancyks/jt3elk0c92ez/wish/179531399 While many people bring many different opinions, it is important to investigate these opinions and views. Individuals should voice their opinions, but know when it is appropriate. In some settings, teachers must choose to remain neutral. However, there are other situations when teachers must speak out and let their voices be heard. They are the ones who are in the classroom, making their voices about certain topics some of the most informed voices. They see the issues within the schools, and it is important to know the ways in which they wish to see things change. Everyone's voice is important, but it is also important to know when that voice should be used.]]> 2017-07-26 23:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dancyks/jt3elk0c92ez/wish/179531399 goldsteinse https://padlet.com/dancyks/jt3elk0c92ez/wish/179612024 I enjoyed perusing these resources. I hadn't really thought about how court cases  affect classrooms still today. I'm sure that there will be some in 50 years in which people say, "Wow how was this not a precedence before?" While I wasn't sure before this class, now I know that I believe that equal funding within states. This is the most political thing that affects education. While I know that changing funding will bring a whole other group of problems, but I think it can begin to solve other problems. I have said this multiple times, but students must be on the forefront of policy-makers' minds. Also, in conclusion, I believe that the people making the policy should be the people directly involved in education.

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