Show-Me Social Emotional Learning Nix'd

Missouri is neither kinder nor gentler as of late . . . 

Our TKC centrist example that should make everyone unhappy: 

Kansas City's historic homicide total is blamed on uncaring Republicans in Jeff City. Meanwhile, Missouri GOP leaders indict Prez Biden & Mexicans for rampant rural Missouri opioid self-destruction. Neither faction willing to recognize desperation and serious cultural failings in their own community.

Accordingly . . .

Here's a life lesson about Missouri curriculum focused on an attempt to craft some small element of empathy into curriculum that was summarily cancelled by politicos . . .

The board was originally considering whether to adopt social emotional standards. That hit a nerve with some people.

Some said teaching this type of learning is a way to justify diversity, equity, and inclusion education. Another opposing theme said the learning would encourage teachers to act as psychologists, but without a license. A third theme said social-emotional education is the role of the parent, not the school.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Missouri lawmaker says requiring social emotional learning standards would have been 'a disaster' - Missourinet

The Missouri Board of Education is giving the state's K-12 public schools the option to use social emotional learning guidelines. The instruction is intended to teach students interpersonal skills, teamwork, empathy, and to be successful in life. Rep. Brad Pollitt, R-Sedalia, said board members did the right thing by making the education optional.