CL Lowery
@clowery71.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Ed Leadership; willfully lost in the pedagogical forest trying to follow the breadcrumbs while at the same time leaving some behind; critical literacy; bricolage; leading schools in times of crisis, conflict, and controversy
“Between my finger and my thumb
The squat pen rests.
I’ll dig with it.” - Seamus Heaney, Digging
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47555/...
The squat pen rests.
I’ll dig with it.” - Seamus Heaney, Digging
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47555/...
Digging
Between my finger and my thumb The squat pen rests; snug as a gun. Under my window, a clean rasping sound When the spade sinks into gravelly ground: My father, digging. Between my finger and my thumb ...
www.poetryfoundation.org
February 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
“Between my finger and my thumb
The squat pen rests.
I’ll dig with it.” - Seamus Heaney, Digging
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47555/...
The squat pen rests.
I’ll dig with it.” - Seamus Heaney, Digging
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47555/...
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Introducing our thread of the 2024 Winners of the AESA Critics’ Choice Book Award
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educationalstudies.org/critics-choi...
November 22, 2024 at 8:26 AM
Introducing our thread of the 2024 Winners of the AESA Critics’ Choice Book Award
educationalstudies.org/critics-choi...
educationalstudies.org/critics-choi...
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Calling Bluesky an echo chamber misses the point, because what Bluesky offers is a chance to redefine how humans treat one another online, where so many of us live. www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
Bruce Arthur: Bluesky may be our chance to build the type of online world that X has abandoned
Bluesky offers tools to shape your experience online, instead of being forced to exist in the echo chamber that defines X.
www.thestar.com
November 28, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Calling Bluesky an echo chamber misses the point, because what Bluesky offers is a chance to redefine how humans treat one another online, where so many of us live. www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
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New paper on System Indoctrination in education by Fedor Korochkin now available on the PES Groundworks site! Download and share: www.philosophyofeducation.org/GroundWorks
Philosophy of Education Society - GroundWorks
www.philosophyofeducation.org
November 26, 2024 at 1:45 PM
New paper on System Indoctrination in education by Fedor Korochkin now available on the PES Groundworks site! Download and share: www.philosophyofeducation.org/GroundWorks
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“Totalitarianism in power invariably replaces all first-rate talents, regardless of their sympathies, with those crackpots and fools whose lack of intelligence and creativity is still the best guarantee of their loyalty."
- Hannah Arendt, ‘The Origins of Totalitarianism’, 1951
- Hannah Arendt, ‘The Origins of Totalitarianism’, 1951
November 21, 2024 at 3:53 PM
“Totalitarianism in power invariably replaces all first-rate talents, regardless of their sympathies, with those crackpots and fools whose lack of intelligence and creativity is still the best guarantee of their loyalty."
- Hannah Arendt, ‘The Origins of Totalitarianism’, 1951
- Hannah Arendt, ‘The Origins of Totalitarianism’, 1951
After having read and analyzed Project2025, I don’t know what’s worse, it or the watered down, kindergarten version of it they call Agenda 47. #EducationFirst. Make America Educated, Period.
November 22, 2024 at 6:09 PM
After having read and analyzed Project2025, I don’t know what’s worse, it or the watered down, kindergarten version of it they call Agenda 47. #EducationFirst. Make America Educated, Period.
At UCEA conference (Ucea Leadership-Matters) hearing LA school admins reflect on “Reimagining democracy for a good life” through education. Always a great to hear research, connect with other professors of education, see some of my mentors, former cohort members, & friends
#ucea2024 #edleadership
#ucea2024 #edleadership
November 22, 2024 at 6:02 PM
At UCEA conference (Ucea Leadership-Matters) hearing LA school admins reflect on “Reimagining democracy for a good life” through education. Always a great to hear research, connect with other professors of education, see some of my mentors, former cohort members, & friends
#ucea2024 #edleadership
#ucea2024 #edleadership
In the meantime what do education and professional wrestling have to do with each other? 🤔... Well, absolutely nothing but that doesn't matter. Maybe she could bring the spinebuster and clothesline back to Social Studies classes where they belong.
apnews.com/article/lind...
apnews.com/article/lind...
What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Education secretary
Linda McMahon has been a constant presence in Donald Trump's tumultuous orbit, serving in his first administration and supporting his presidential campaigns.
apnews.com
November 20, 2024 at 1:58 PM
In the meantime what do education and professional wrestling have to do with each other? 🤔... Well, absolutely nothing but that doesn't matter. Maybe she could bring the spinebuster and clothesline back to Social Studies classes where they belong.
apnews.com/article/lind...
apnews.com/article/lind...
Yes, this is a free speech platform. Think of it as a free speech platform for discussions about liberty and justice for all the folks you don’t want to have freedoms and those you don’t want to experience fairness. So just let this be “ours”. You already have “yours”.
November 19, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Yes, this is a free speech platform. Think of it as a free speech platform for discussions about liberty and justice for all the folks you don’t want to have freedoms and those you don’t want to experience fairness. So just let this be “ours”. You already have “yours”.
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Tips for a successful digital detox: set parameters, prepare your environment, plan analog activities, start slowly, and reflect on the benefits
www.dailynewsnepal.com/lifestyle/ti...
www.dailynewsnepal.com/lifestyle/ti...
Tips for a Successful Digital Detox: Reconnecting with the Real World
In our always-on, perpetually connected world, it has become increasingly difficult to truly disconnect from technology. Smartphones, tablets, laptops, and othe
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May 28, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Tips for a successful digital detox: set parameters, prepare your environment, plan analog activities, start slowly, and reflect on the benefits
www.dailynewsnepal.com/lifestyle/ti...
www.dailynewsnepal.com/lifestyle/ti...
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“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
- James Baldwin
- James Baldwin
November 18, 2024 at 5:15 AM
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
- James Baldwin
- James Baldwin
“Who is lying? Who is misinformed? Who is in possession of only half the story.” - Sam Harris
Digitalized disinformation is suffocating education as a social endeavor.
Digitalized disinformation is suffocating education as a social endeavor.
November 18, 2024 at 10:50 PM
“Who is lying? Who is misinformed? Who is in possession of only half the story.” - Sam Harris
Digitalized disinformation is suffocating education as a social endeavor.
Digitalized disinformation is suffocating education as a social endeavor.
And a wrap on today’s social media activity… a deep sigh for bluesky. #socialmediaasitshouldbe Here’s to peace, community, and love of learning
November 17, 2024 at 3:35 PM
And a wrap on today’s social media activity… a deep sigh for bluesky. #socialmediaasitshouldbe Here’s to peace, community, and love of learning
It’s the loss of the love of reading generally, that disturbs me most. But our current assessment and accountability systems are not built for teaching students how to be connoisseurs of the word.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books
To read a book in college, it helps to have read a book in high school.
www.theatlantic.com
November 17, 2024 at 3:25 PM
It’s the loss of the love of reading generally, that disturbs me most. But our current assessment and accountability systems are not built for teaching students how to be connoisseurs of the word.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
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Maybe those employees work mostly on programs people don't like? No. The reality is that the public broadly supports most areas of federal spending, with some partisan differences on anti-poverty programs.
November 16, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Maybe those employees work mostly on programs people don't like? No. The reality is that the public broadly supports most areas of federal spending, with some partisan differences on anti-poverty programs.
I’ve long argued the DOE needed to be reformed, preferably transformed, but pulling out the Jenga block that is the Dept from an uncertain and not always equitable educational tower just isn’t the right answer.
slate.com/life/2024/11...
slate.com/life/2024/11...
The Problem With Trump’s Vendetta Against the Department of Education
A closure would really trigger the libs. But it might limit Trump’s agenda, too.
slate.com
November 17, 2024 at 2:36 PM
I’ve long argued the DOE needed to be reformed, preferably transformed, but pulling out the Jenga block that is the Dept from an uncertain and not always equitable educational tower just isn’t the right answer.
slate.com/life/2024/11...
slate.com/life/2024/11...
Just looking for the small wins and silver linings… we could *technically* consider this being actual fake news a … win?
www.usatoday.com/story/news/f...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/f...
No, Trump did not name Lauren Boebert education secretary on Nov. 13 | Fact check
Though Trump had named a slew of individuals to various positions in his second administration, Boebert was not among them as of Nov. 14.
www.usatoday.com
November 17, 2024 at 2:27 PM
Just looking for the small wins and silver linings… we could *technically* consider this being actual fake news a … win?
www.usatoday.com/story/news/f...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/f...
As we wonder (maybe worry) about who are next Secretary of Ed might be, it’s not a bad idea to look back at those who have shaped the post…
www.edweek.org/federal/at-a...
www.edweek.org/federal/at-a...
At a Glance: U.S. Secretaries of Education
Check out these pages for a deep look at each secretary's tenure, challenges, and accomplishments.
www.edweek.org
November 17, 2024 at 2:20 PM
As we wonder (maybe worry) about who are next Secretary of Ed might be, it’s not a bad idea to look back at those who have shaped the post…
www.edweek.org/federal/at-a...
www.edweek.org/federal/at-a...
Teaching should be about pedagogy “leading children,” not about indoctrinating them. True spiritual leaders will oppose tyranny and autocracy; pedagogical guides help others find their own ways. So if CRT has no place in schools neither does VBS.
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Civil Liberties Organizations Unite to Oppose Oklahoma Education Superintendent Ryan Walters’ Latest Push for Religion in Public Schools
The Freedom From Religion Foundation, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, the American Civil Liberties Union, the American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma, and the Oklahoma Applesee...
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November 17, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Teaching should be about pedagogy “leading children,” not about indoctrinating them. True spiritual leaders will oppose tyranny and autocracy; pedagogical guides help others find their own ways. So if CRT has no place in schools neither does VBS.
ffrf.org/news/release...
ffrf.org/news/release...
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The point about a failure of leadership is so important. Too easy to just blame the kids. Who steered the ship? Who's been teaching (or failing to)? Who created the culture? Finally, where does the buck stop?
November 16, 2024 at 7:53 PM
The point about a failure of leadership is so important. Too easy to just blame the kids. Who steered the ship? Who's been teaching (or failing to)? Who created the culture? Finally, where does the buck stop?