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Robert C. Fried (Bob Fried)
Robert C. Fried (Bob Fried)
@robertcfried.bsky.social
1 year ago
* Hillsdale College, a private Christian school in Michigan, is building a network of "classical education" charter schools that promote a conservative understanding of American history and values. * These charter schools, including the Orange County Classical Academy (OCCA), use public tax dollars to teach a curriculum that emphasizes Western civilization and Judeo-Christian principles. * OCCA has been criticized for its lack of diversity, its sex-ed curriculum, and its handling of the pandemic, but has gained a 1,000-student waitlist from conservative homeschooling families. * The school's founders, Jeff and Mari Barke, have been accused of using questionable tactics to gain approval for the school, including making unfounded promises to minority families. * The Orange Unified School Board approved the OCCA petition after a contentious meeting, despite concerns about the school's fiscal and curricular plans. * Critics argue that OCCA's plan amounts to illegal public funding of a religious school, and that the school's founders are ideological and political activists rather than professional educators. * #HillsdaleCollege * #CharterSchools * #ClassicalEducation * #ConservativeEducation * #PublicEducation * #PrivateSchools * #ReligiousSchools * #EducationReform * #SchoolChoice * #VoucherSchools https://www.salon.com/2022/03/17/the-far-rights-national-plan-for-schools-plant-charters-defund-public-education/

* Hillsdale College, a private Christian school in Michigan, is building a network of "classical education" charter schools that promote a conservative understanding of American history and values. * These charter schools, including the Orange County Classical Academy (OCCA), use public tax dollars to teach a curriculum that emphasizes Western civilization and Judeo-Christian principles. * OCCA has been criticized for its lack of diversity, its sex-ed curriculum, and its handling of the pandemic, but has gained a 1,000-student waitlist from conservative homeschooling families. * The school's founders, Jeff and Mari Barke, have been accused of using questionable tactics to gain approval for the school, including making unfounded promises to minority families. * The Orange Unified School Board approved the OCCA petition after a contentious meeting, despite concerns about the school's fiscal and curricular plans. * Critics argue that OCCA's plan amounts to illegal public funding of a religious school, and that the school's founders are ideological and political activists rather than professional educators. * #HillsdaleCollege * #CharterSchools * #ClassicalEducation * #ConservativeEducation * #PublicEducation * #PrivateSchools * #ReligiousSchools * #EducationReform * #SchoolChoice * #VoucherSchools https://www.salon.com/2022/03/17/the-far-rights-national-plan-for-schools-plant-charters-defund-public-education/

* #HillsdaleCollege
* #CharterSchools
* #ClassicalEducation
* #ConservativeEducation
* #PublicEducation
* #PrivateSchools
* #ReligiousSchools
* #EducationReform
* #SchoolChoice
* #VoucherSchools

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Robert C. Fried (Bob Fried)
Robert C. Fried (Bob Fried)
@robertcfried.bsky.social
1 year ago
* Hillsdale College, a small Christian school in Michigan, is driving a nationwide conservative war against public schools. * The college's charter school network, led by charismatic co-founder Dr. Jeff Barke, is promoting a conservative and overtly Christian reading of American history and the U.S. Constitution. * Hillsdale's curricula, including the "1776 Curriculum," aim to instill "virtue" and "informed patriotism," and are being adopted by conservative officials across the country. * The college's president, Dr. Larry Arnn, views teaching as a "weapon" to shape American politics and culture. * Hillsdale's influence is part of a broader Republican effort to privatize public education and promote a conservative agenda. * The college's network of classical charter schools, including the Orange County Classical Academy, are funded with taxpayer money but follow a private school-like curriculum * #HillsdaleCollege * #ConservativeEducation * #PublicSchools * #CharterSchools * #1776Curriculum * #PatrioticEducation * #ChristianEducation * #EducationReform * #RepublicanPolitics * #ConservativeAgenda https://www.salon.com/2022/03/15/how-this-tiny-christian-college-is-driving-the-rights-nationwide-against-public-schools/

* Hillsdale College, a small Christian school in Michigan, is driving a nationwide conservative war against public schools. * The college's charter school network, led by charismatic co-founder Dr. Jeff Barke, is promoting a conservative and overtly Christian reading of American history and the U.S. Constitution. * Hillsdale's curricula, including the "1776 Curriculum," aim to instill "virtue" and "informed patriotism," and are being adopted by conservative officials across the country. * The college's president, Dr. Larry Arnn, views teaching as a "weapon" to shape American politics and culture. * Hillsdale's influence is part of a broader Republican effort to privatize public education and promote a conservative agenda. * The college's network of classical charter schools, including the Orange County Classical Academy, are funded with taxpayer money but follow a private school-like curriculum * #HillsdaleCollege * #ConservativeEducation * #PublicSchools * #CharterSchools * #1776Curriculum * #PatrioticEducation * #ChristianEducation * #EducationReform * #RepublicanPolitics * #ConservativeAgenda https://www.salon.com/2022/03/15/how-this-tiny-christian-college-is-driving-the-rights-nationwide-against-public-schools/

* #HillsdaleCollege
* #ConservativeEducation
* #PublicSchools
* #CharterSchools
* #1776Curriculum
* #PatrioticEducation
* #ChristianEducation
* #EducationReform
* #RepublicanPolitics
* #ConservativeAgenda

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