Common Core Crisis

TheRedPillGuide
November 3, 2014

Education in America has been going by the wayside. This has been because of a variety of factors.

Due to this decades-long intellectual pulverization the US ranked 36^th in the world¹, and unfortunately our skills in science, math and reading are also deteriorating².

We can now add to that history.

As the Huffington Post reports:

“The governing body regulating education in the state recently voted once again to de-emphasize the study of history in the state curriculum. On Monday October 20, 2014, the Regents, as part of their effort to promote new national Common Core standards and mystically prepare students for non-existing 21st century technological careers, voted unanimously that students did not have to pass both United States and Global History exams in order to graduate from high school and maintained that they were actually raising academic standards.”³

Such measures will only serve to further dumb-down students nationally.

Charlotte Iserbyt, who is a whistleblower that worked within the innards of the education system, is also author of the extensive and incisive The Deliberate Dumbing Down of America.

This book, more so than any other, covers the breathtaking scope of de-education that has been taking place behind the scenes in ‘modern’ American Education.

Taken in conjunction with the above event, it is an ominous portent of the direction in which education is heading into.

It would not be surprising to see further deconstruction of the edifice of the American Education system since this agenda echoes far deeper than most realize.

As Jim Marrs relates in his exhaustive and incisive Rise Of The Fourth Reich:

“Some conspiracy researchers see the private ownership of the world’s premier encyclopedia as the perfect means for controlling public knowledge, particularly in the areas of history and science.”⁴

Top-down control of education indoctrination is only one arm of the full spectrum dominance protocol engaged by the comptrollers.  But it is a necessary arm because it renders people intellectually helpless within a grid of constant miseducation/misinformation.

Only those that choose to release themselves from this intellectual/spiritual/material control grid will see the magnitude and depth of this wretched agenda.

Then, and only then, will one be able to pierce the pervasive veil of lies being espoused and be better equipped to help others accomplish the same.

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Sources:

[1] http://www.cnycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=978874#.VFeRPsnp-4d
[2] http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/12/03/248329823/u-s-high-school-students-slide-in-math-reading-science
[3] http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alan-singer/common-core-history-exams_b_6050456.html
[4] Rise Of The Fourth Reich, by Jim Marrs.  Pg. 298.

Silver Update 10/24/14 – Stupid Loans

via: BrotherJohnF
November 2, 2014

‘US votes counted in dollars of 1%, not in voices of 99%’

via: RT
August 3, 2012

The concept of “American exceptionalism,” which traditionally places the US ahead of the rest of the industrialized world, should be dramatically reconsidered as the health and wellbeing of US citizens are sacrificed in the name of profit. ­This is according to Dr. Howard Steven Friedman, a leading UN health economist and statistician, and author of the book ‘The Measure of a Nation.’

Why You Should Care: Student Debt Trap & Tuition Hikes

via: RT
July 28, 2012

As tuition prices continue to soar, Tim explains to his pal why so many students in places like Canada are taking to the streets by the thousands to protest the rising costs of education, and how their governments are trying to stop them.

5 Books Homeschool Parents Must Read

via: ActivistPost
by: Bohemian Mom
Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Making the decision to homeschool is not an easy one. Societal pressure, family interrogations, and our own insecurities and fears are things we have to wrestle with on a regular basis.

Having a good support system is vital, whether it is local homeschooling groups, your spouse, or simply some good friends to listen to you and encourage you.

But another important component to starting the journey or just battling through some of the tougher times along the way, is to have a good arsenal of books that you can read and continue to refer to.

These books brilliantly shape the philosophy of homeschooling and offer creative alternative ideas that are essential knowledge for all parents.  I’ve found the books on the list below to be invaluable for my homeschooling experience.

Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto

Dumbing Us Down is a truly eye opening book and comes full of harsh criticism of the public education system.  Gatto has a leg to stand on though, as he was a NYC school teacher for over 30 years, and actually a recipient of the New York Teacher of the Year award, which gave him great knowledge of the inner workings of the system.  He shows how children in school are being conditioned to conform rather than being taught to actually think and retain creativity.

It is a great book to read before starting your journey, but I have also referred to it several times when I have felt insecure about my decision, as a reminder of what I am pushing against by home schooling.  You will feel enlightened, captivated, and most of all inspired!

Learning All the Time by John Holt

Considered by many to be the forefather of the homeschooling or unschooling movement, John Holt’s Learning All the Time shows us how children learn the basics of life, at home, in every moment of their day. Through play, cooking, and interaction with parents they learn to read, write, do math, and figure out how the world works.  As he says, “Learning is as natural as breathing!”

Again, this is a seminal book to read both before and during the process of homeschooling, but it is also a good book to teach us to enjoy and encourage play in the lives of our children. When you read his common sense ideas about relating to children it is hard to dispute, or to go on living any other way. His joy and respect of children shines through the pages and makes you yearn to lead the same type of life with your children that he proposes in his writing because it’s a brilliant formula for happiness!

Continue Reading At: ActivistPost.com

The Technocratization of Education – Dr. James Tracy on GRTV

via: GlobalResearchTV
July 19, 2012

9 Rules for New Homeschooling Parents

via: ActivistPost
by: Bohemian Mom
July 20, 2012

Deciding to homeschool your children is probably one of the most significant lifestyle choices you as a parent can make, and it does not come easy.

Usually one parent looks into it and must convince the other parent that it isn’t crazy. So, the education actually begins with both parents opening their minds to new concepts.

Some are motivated to try homeschooling because of a bad experience their child had in public school, or some may view the conventional school curriculum as not in line with their beliefs or aspirations, while others are drawn to the freedom and joy of spending more time with their children.

No matter what the reason is, all parents who decide to homeschool will face similar challenges. Besides having to decide what and how to teach your children, you may also have to justify their lifestyle choice to the countless conformists who surround you.

When we first announced our decision to homeschool our kids, one family member brashly told us “how dare you think your smart enough to homeschool your kids.” Another said “You’re going to ruin your kids’ lives.”

So much for good old family support, right? Even though the popularity of homeschooling is growing by leaps and bounds, most will find many family members, or even their spouse, to be resistant to the idea when it’s initially proposed as it’s out of line with traditional conditioning.

In the face of this pressure, you must choose what to teach and how to teach it so you don’t “ruin your kids’ lives.” Then comes actually filling your days with lessons and activities while managing the household and, sometimes, another profession as well.

It is not an easy path, but ultimately it’s worth it for those of us who philosophically commit ourselves to homeschooling. There is no standard approach to homeschooling, but we thought outlining some rules for happy homeschooling can help others find more peace in their journey.

Here are some basic rules that may help new homeschooling parents:

Educate Yourself: I don’t mean re-learning Algebra. I mean both you and your spouse must learn about homeschooling and agree on the general philosophy. It is nearly impossible for homeschooling to succeed if both parents aren’t on the same page. The experience will quickly deteriorate if one parent resents the idea or is overly critical of the process. Luckily, there are many terrific books and blogs about homeschooling to give you plenty of helpful information and support.

Consider it a Trial Run: Calling your adventure into homeschooling a “trial run” will help in many ways. First, it will diffuse negative reactions from friends and family who will inevitably pepper you with questions like “what about college?” If you must, explain your reasons for trying it and tell them if it doesn’t work out they can always go back to school. This also relieves the pressure to plan too far ahead. It can be easy to lose yourself in the magnitude of responsibility that comes with being in charge of your child’s education. Don’t worry about long-term success or failure, just consider it a new experience with nothing to lose.

Put Joy and Happiness First: Happiness and joy should be the overriding goal for your homeschooling experience. Everyone should enjoy the process. Otherwise, what’s the point? Teaching and learning is much easier if everyone is having fun. If something isn’t working, or is causing too much tension, then change your approach or scrap it altogether. Happiness equals success. Period.

Have a Flexible Curriculum: Your kids do not need to be spelling bee champs to justify your decision to homeschool. Sure, it’s wise to set some basic academic goals, but be willing to throw out the “on par with grade level” mentality if necessary. Kids are sponges for learning, especially when they’re enjoying themselves. Believe me, they’ll always be learning far more than a standardized test can show.

Teach How to Think: All public school students are taught what to think, but few learn how to think. Homeschooled kids aren’t special because they learn what to think better than their schooled peers, they’re special because they learn how to think. So ditch the flash cards unless you can use them in a memory game. In other words, be creative in presenting boring material as a mystery waiting to be solved. Make your lessons more like treasure hunts. The ability to solve problems is far more valuable than the ability to memorize “facts” that can be Googled in 2 seconds.

Continue Reading At: ActivistPost.com

8 Vital skills to teach your children that will trump an Ivy League education

via: SurvivalMom
July 7, 2012

A few weeks ago I was in a particularly depressed mood. That’s not the norm for me, but this time it was completely justified. I was pondering my children’s futures.

College prices have sky-rocketed, far surpassing wage increases. My daughter will be ready for college in five years. Will we be able to afford a college education for her or even pay a percentage of it?  And, if she does go to college, what will she major in that will provide a reliable career in a world whose future is increasingly unreliable?

Perhaps my kids should learn a trade that would provide a rock-solid income, but what would that be? As a mom, I want their futures to be as secure as possible, giving them a chance of achieving their dreams and a comfortable lifestyle.

As you might imagine, it was right around this point that my thinking got pretty muddled. Is there a career that’s EMP-proof? A job that will provide their families with an income even if the dollar goes belly up and America, as we know it, declines forever?

I’m still not sure what path they should take, and of course they have a say in their future plans! However, my brain lit upon something that gave me hope as I contemplated a dismal future.

What’s more important than a college degree?

The future job market may be bleak for professions from A to Z, but people will always, always, look for and need leaders. People who have the skills, confidence, and personality to stand up and lead. Isn’t that what our world is crying out for right now? Leadership?

Continue Reading At: TheSurvivalMom.com

A Nation at War Can’t Afford Domestic Improvements

via: ActivistPost
July 7, 2012

Congress Screws Students – Agrees on $20 billion increase on college loans

via: RTAmerica
June 29, 2012

Well it looks like Congress will act just in the nick of time to preventstudent loan interest rates from doubling from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent on July1, but there’s more. Starting Sunday students will have to start payinginterest rates on loans while they are still in school and will no longer begiven a grace period to start paying off their debt once they graduate. RobertApplebaum, founder of ForgiveStudentLoanDebt.com, joins us with his take on howCongress is screwing college students.StudentLoanDebt.com, joins us with his take on how Congress is screwing college students.