{"id":716181,"date":"2021-09-04T07:05:52","date_gmt":"2021-09-04T11:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=716181"},"modified":"2021-09-04T07:05:55","modified_gmt":"2021-09-04T11:05:55","slug":"education-insanity-top-10-stories-of-the-week-vol-31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/education-insanity-top-10-stories-of-the-week-vol-31\/","title":{"rendered":"Education Insanity: Top 10 Stories Of The Week (Vol. 31)"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Feducation-insanity-top-10-stories-of-the-week-vol-31%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=716181&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Antifa-2.jpg?w=1200&amp;h=800&amp;ixlib=react-9.0.3\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span>Welcome back to Education Insanity, a weekly column updating you on the most insane events taking place in our nation\u2019s schools. Here, we\u2019ll delve into the growing presence of critical race theory, the ideology that claims that America is irredeemably rooted in racism, and \u201cwoke\u201d culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Let\u2019s get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. New Mexico State University Professor Says He Is Barred From Classrooms After Bucking The School\u2019s Mask Policy \u2013 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lcsun-news.com\/story\/news\/education\/nmsu\/2021\/08\/24\/covid-mask-policy-vaccine-mandate-nmsu-conservative-professor-says-barred-classroom\/8250688002\/\"><b>Las Cruces Sun News<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span>New Mexico State University professor David Clements was removed from his classroom after posting a video to Rumble claiming that he will not abide by the school\u2019s COVID restrictions, including the school\u2019s mask mandate. \u201cAs you can see, I am not wearing a mask,\u201d Clements said. \u201cWhy is that? Because I haven\u2019t lost my mind, that\u2019s why. I will not wear a mask.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Christian University Commissioned Pro-LGBTQ, Pro-Democratic Murals For Dorms \u2013 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campusreform.org\/article?id=18070\"><b>Campus Reform<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span>A local artist and alumnus at Atlanta\u2019s Emory University painted a mural of Democratic politicians and LGBT \u201cpride\u201d on a residence hall. The mural features slogans such as, \u201cWe\u2019re here! We\u2019re queer! Get used to it!\u201d It also includes two prominent Democratic politicians native to Atlanta, the late Rep. John Lewis and former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. University Hosts \u2018Welcome BBQ\u2019 \u2018Intended\u2019 For \u2018People Of Color\u2019 \u2013<\/b><b> <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecollegefix.com\/uw-madison-to-quietly-host-welcome-bbq-intended-only-for-students-of-color\/\"><b>The College Fix<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span>The University of Wisconsin-Madison hosted a \u201cWelcome BBQ\u201d intended for \u201cself-identifying people of color.\u201d The BBQ is hosted by the school\u2019s \u201cCenter for Cultural Enrichment,\u201d where their stated mission includes \u201cembracing all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, classes, abilities, or any other aspects of identity we hold.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Cambridge University To Add Signs Contextualizing The \u2018Whiteness\u2019 Of Its Roman And Greek Statues \u2013 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecollegefix.com\/cambridge-u-to-add-signs-contextualizing-the-whiteness-of-its-roman-and-greek-statues\/\"><b>The College Fix<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span>Cambridge University\u2019s Archaeological Museum will reportedly install signs that explain the \u201cwhiteness\u201d of the statues in a move aimed at appeasing students over the numerous Roman and Greek sculptures in the museum. According to reports, the white statues may give students a \u201cmisleading impression\u201d that there was little diversity in the ancient world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. D.C. Prep Schools Embrace Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion \u2013 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.city-journal.org\/dc-prep-schools-embrace-diversity-equity-and-inclusion?wallit_nosession=1\"><b>City Journal<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span>The top five D.C.-area private high schools, including Sidwell Friends, Georgetown Day, Holton-Arms, the National Cathedral School, and St. Albans, committed to a diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic plan. The plan will require every classroom in a given institution to demonstrate commitment to \u201cantiracism,\u201d this will include chemistry classes, athletic departments, and boards of trustees.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Fairfax Teachers Win $32.7 Million Bonus For \u2018Extraordinary\u2019 Work During Pandemic \u2013 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/campus\/fairfax-teachers-win-32-7-million-bonus-for-extraordinary-work-during-pandemic\/\"><b>Washington Free Beacon<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span>Virginia\u2019s Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) district shelled out $32.7 million in bonuses for teachers who made \u201cextraordinary contributions and sacrifices\u201d during the coronavirus pandemic. Nearly all teachers within the FCPS district worked from home and many teachers lobbied to keep schools closed, even after data showed it was safe to reopen schools.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Virginia Education Department Instructs Teachers To Avoid Teaching About Muslim Extremism On 9\/11 \u2013 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/virginia-education-department-instructs-teachers-to-avoid-teaching-about-muslim-extremism-on-9-11\"><b>The Daily Wire<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span>Virginia\u2019s Department of Education hosted a speaker who instructed teachers to exclude the role Muslim extremism played when teaching about 9\/11. The presentation reads, in part, \u201cSchool and classroom 9\/11 commemoration are sites for increased anti-Muslim racism. This year\u2019s 20th anniversary commemorations will likely result in heightened risks of racist discourse, threats, and violence targeting Muslim students in schools and society. Educators are well-positioned to disrupt these risks by centering the socio-emotional needs of Muslims in their commemoration plans.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. California Teacher Tells Class To Pledge Allegiance To Gay Pride Flag \u2013 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/california-teacher-pledge-of-allegiance-pride-flag\"><b>Fox News<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span>Kristin Pitzen, an Orange County school teacher, is under investigation after she posted a video admitting that she encourages her students to pledge allegiance to the LGBT pride flag in place of the American flag, which she removed from her classroom. \u201cOkay, so during third period, we have announcements and they do the pledge of allegiance,\u201d Pitzen said. \u201cI always tell my class, stand if you like it, don\u2019t stand if you feel like it, say the words if you want, you don\u2019t have to say the words.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. L.A. Teachers\u2019 Union President: \u2018There Is No Such Thing As Learning Loss\u2019 \u2013 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/coronavirus\/la-teachers-union-president-there-is-no-such-thing-as-learning-loss\/\"><b>Washington Free Beacon<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span>Cecily Myart-Cruz, the president of the United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA), stated that students received a sufficient education via online learning, despite a slew of studies that rebuke this claim. \u201cThere is no such thing as learning loss,\u201d Myart-Cruz said. \u201cOur kids didn\u2019t lose anything. It\u2019s OK that our babies may not have learned all their times tables. They learned resilience. They learned survival. They learned critical thinking skills. They know the difference between a riot and a protest. They know the words insurrection and coup.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. WATCH: Sacramento Teacher Admits He Bribes Students With Extra Credit To Attend Antifa Events \u2013 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/watch-san-diego-teacher-admits-he-bribes-students-with-extra-credit-to-attend-antifa-events\"><b>The Daily Wire<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span>In a now-viral video, Sacramento area teacher Gabriel Gipe admitted that he bribes his students with extra credit to attend Antifa events in the community. Gipe admitted to having an Antifa flag and Mao Zedong poster in his classroom. \u201cI have 180 days to turn [my students] into revolutionaries,\u201d Gipe said. \u201c[I] scare the f*** out of them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>BONUS: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/christian-schools-vastly-outperforming-public-schools-during-covid-19-according-to-new-survey-of-parents\"><b>Christian Schools Vastly Outperforming Public Schools During COVID-19, According To New Survey Of Parents<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>Got tips? Email me here: <\/span><span>cclark@dailywire.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/education-insanity-top-10-stories-of-the-week-vol-30\"><b>Education Insanity: Top 10 Stories Of The Week (Vol. 30)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span>The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/subscribe\"><i><span>member<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to Education Insanity, a weekly column updating you on the most insane events taking place in our nation\u2019s schools. 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