Glossary to Decipher Hypocrisy and Save Public Schooling

In the contentious debates surrounding public education, a shroud of hypocrisy and double standards often obscures the true intentions of those seeking to dismantle our children's public schools.

EdSpeak and Doubletalk: A Glossary to Decipher Hypocrisy and Save Public Schooling

by Nancy E. Bailey

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	176 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Paperback	:	556 pages
Grade level	:	10 - 12
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Dimensions	:	8.5 x 1.26 x 11 inches

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This glossary provides concise definitions of key terms and phrases to equip you with the knowledge to expose these hypocrisies and advocate for the preservation of our public schools.

A

Academic Freedom

The freedom of teachers to teach without censorship or fear of reprisal, even when their views may be unpopular or controversial.

Accountability

The requirement for schools to demonstrate that students are learning and meeting state standards.

Charter School

A publicly funded but privately managed school that is often exempt from some of the regulations that apply to traditional public schools.

Common Core

A set of national standards for English language arts and mathematics adopted by most states.

Critical Race Theory

An interdisciplinary academic framework that examines the ways in which race and racism shape society.

D

Diversity

The presence of a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds within a group of people.

Equity

The fair and impartial treatment of all students, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

F

Free Speech

The right to express one's opinions and ideas without fear of censorship or retaliation.

Funding

The financial resources available to schools to support their operations and programs.

H

Hypocrisy

The practice of claiming to believe something while acting in a way that contradicts those beliefs.

I

Inclusion

The practice of creating an environment where all students feel welcome and respected, regardless of their differences.

Indoctrination

The teaching of a particular set of beliefs or values in a way that prevents students from questioning or developing their own opinions.

M

Multicultural Education

An educational approach that recognizes and values the diversity of cultures and perspectives.

P

Parent Choice

The idea that parents should have the right to choose the school that best meets their child's needs.

Public Schooling

A system of education that is funded by taxpayers and open to all students, regardless of their family's income or social status.

R

Race

A social construct that has been used to divide people into categories based on physical characteristics.

Racism

The systemic oppression of people based on their race.

S

School Choice

A term used to describe a range of policies that give parents more options for choosing their child's school, such as charter schools, magnet schools, and vouchers.

Standards

The expectations for what students should know and be able to do at each grade level.

Systemic Racism

Racism that is embedded in the institutions and structures of society, such as the education system.

T

Teacher

A person who is trained to teach and who works in a school.

Teaching

The process of imparting knowledge or skills to students.

Tenure

A form of job security for teachers that makes it difficult to dismiss them from their positions.

Testing

The process of assessing students' knowledge and skills.

V

Vouchers

A government program that provides parents with money to pay for their child's education at a private or religious school.

Additional Resources

• Education Week: Critical Race Theory
• NAACP: Education
• National Education Association

EdSpeak and Doubletalk: A Glossary to Decipher Hypocrisy and Save Public Schooling

by Nancy E. Bailey

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	878 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	176 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Paperback	:	556 pages
Grade level	:	10 - 12
Item Weight	:	2.8 pounds
Dimensions	:	8.5 x 1.26 x 11 inches

FREE