It makes me wonder how often we prioritize control and rules instead of teaching appropriate use, especially with tech. And who is it really serving? My ND son won’t let this go and he has a point…

1. Go to your local library and fill out request forms.

2. Show up at your local school board meetings. Sign up to speak. Remind them that access to books that are relevant and relatable INCREASES LITERACY, which is literally the job of schools

3. Show up at library board meetings. Same thing.

I’m curious to see what evolves from the branching off of NCTE. I think if the cost were affordable and timing more appropriate in the semester, so many more teachers would be open outside of the NCTE realm, as well.

I think that’s the hardest part. As a Christian, I want my kids to have these same lessons, but just not from their public school teachers. So many of our friends of different faiths feel so isolated now, too. Not to mention what this adds on Teachers! It’s just not good for anyone.

I chose to skip this year and glad I did. I’m wondering what space exists for this huge group of people searching for a new place that is safe & inclusive. Do we just need to start up our own conference like Nerd Camp?

From what I’ve heard, the rural & smaller districts will be the ones most affected. Larger districts can afford to purchase or modify resources. As a parent, I don’t think I will keep my kids In our district if they go this way. It feels so dystopian 😞