Chad Eric Johnson

Proud father and proud citizen, passionate about education. "Things are not as bad as Republicans would have you believe, but worse than Democrats will admit."

[Chad Eric Johnson @ChadEricJohnson]

The first threat to American liberty they cite is well stated: "A K-12 school system that fails to educate half of its students to even minimal standards yet is controlled by unions that refuse to reform." #edreform #education

[Wall Street Journal Opinion @WSJopinion]

The nation has faced many stress tests over the decades. Yet the Constitution’s guardrails have largely held, and the principles of the Declaration of 1776 endure.
https://t.co/OKIpSRUoYO

[Chad Eric Johnson @ChadEricJohnson]

This is one of five major problems with public education: too many initiatives. And in curriculum, too many learning objectives (US schools try to teach significantly more than high-achieving countries. #education #edreform #milewideandaninchdeep

[Terry Grier @tgrierhisd]

Many schools suffer from “strategic diffusion.”

They have:

12 priorities
37 initiatives
50-page plans
dozens of metrics
countless meetings

Yet nobody can answer:

“What outcome matters most?”

Focus on the word ‘outcome,’ it’s not ‘outcomes.’ Singular dogmatic focus.

[Chad Eric Johnson @ChadEricJohnson]

We're ultimately not helping young people, if we lower standards and don't prepare them for college in the first place. #edreform #education

[The Wall Street Journal @WSJ]

More than 1,100 University of California math and science professors are urging UC regents to reinstate college-entrance exams, saying that unprepared students are lowering academic standards and draining teaching resources https://t.co/b0v7Pnvfeh

[Chad Eric Johnson @ChadEricJohnson]

Good job, Yale: "'The top priority in admissions decisions should be academic achievement,' the authors write, and they recommend that Yale 'reduce preferences for special classes of applicants.'" #education #edreform #yale

[Wall Street Journal Opinion @WSJopinion]

A report by Yale faculty on Trust in Higher Education includes some bracing criticism of academia on cost, admissions and the lack of free inquiry. https://t.co/lcFTbOaXan

[Chad Eric Johnson @ChadEricJohnson]

Wow: education-interested folks, this is worth a read. #education #edreform

[Karen Vaites @karenvaites]

This is the most important thing @KelseyTuoc has written about education, by a city mile.

Just read it:

[Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin]

WATCH: The United States of America is the superpower of the world because of the filibuster — not in spite of it. It makes it harder to pass legislation, and it makes it even harder to get rid of legislation. That’s because it makes both sides work together, and it gives the minority a voice in the legislative process.

To my friends in the Senate — it’s time to stand up and pledge your support for the Senate as our Founding Fathers intended it to be. If we lose the filibuster, we lose the soul of the Senate, and we risk losing our status as the standard-bearer for democracies around the world.

@ChrisStirewalt @NewsNation

[Emily Hoeven @emily_hoeven]

EDITORIAL: The looming SF teachers’ strike — & quibbling over basic budget facts — have distracted from resolving the incredibly complex & deep-seated issues facing SFUSD that stand to affect teachers, kids & the community far more than one raise cycle can.https://t.co/T22YTLdDwb

[Chad Eric Johnson @ChadEricJohnson]

Such a failure of leadership on both sides. Trump and Noem should have ICE focus on going after the bad guys and make sure ICE doesn't trample on civil rights. Walz, Ellison, and Moriarty should be working with the Feds to turn over the bad guys, not encouraging anarchy.

[Chuck Todd @chucktodd]

A functioning Congress would have hearings and this gentleman and the officer he’s talking about would both be testifying under oath along with the ICE officers involved with the incident. If you care about ICE’s credibility, you’d want an investigation. Because the allegation is chilling

[Chad Eric Johnson @ChadEricJohnson]

Its a simple reality: "The presence of a misbehaving peer causes other students to act out, dilutes instruction and drives down achievement for other students." #education #edreform

[Neetu Arnold @neetu_arnold]

Appreciate @nypost for adapting this piece!

https://t.co/aVRqt33EpI

[Chad Eric Johnson @ChadEricJohnson]

Completely objective opinion - he is right. Ski U Mah, Row the Boat, and go Gophers! #SkiUMah #rowtheboat @UMNews

[Boring_Business @BoringBiz_]

Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein on hiring students from non Ivy league and prestigious schools

"The average will be higher at these great schools, and certainly the bottom quartile will be higher. But if you look at the tippy-top of Harvard and the top of the University of Minnesota, they will be at least as good. Maybe better"

[Chad Eric Johnson @ChadEricJohnson]

AI can be powerful in some settings, but this MIT study does not surprise me when it comes to using AI in the classroom (and to some degree when using it in the workforce): "...AI usage decreases cognitive function like critical thinking." #education #ai #edtech

[The Federalist @FDRLST]

Artificial Intelligence In The Classroom Destroys Actual Intelligence In Students

https://t.co/XkSWIY4k8O

[The Federalist @FDRLST]

Artificial Intelligence In The Classroom Destroys Actual Intelligence In Students

https://t.co/XkSWIY4k8O

[Chad Eric Johnson @ChadEricJohnson]

To each their own, but I've often thought this makes sense. Families are more fulfilling than work. And careers don't advance as fast in your 20. Then one has more time as kids get a little older. And ages 50+ are the most productive, work-wise. So establish that family early!

[The Wall Street Journal @WSJ]

"Seasons" is the new buzzword for those starting a family earlier in life and focusing on professional advancement later https://t.co/SiXteKMQCh

[Vince Coglianese @VinceCoglianese]

"The average homicide suspect has been arrested ELEVEN times prior to them committing a homicide. That is a problem. That is a problem!"

"WE NEED TO KEEP VIOLENT PEOPLE IN JAIL"

- Former DC Police Chief Robert Contee, in 2023

[Chad Eric Johnson @ChadEricJohnson]

So disappointing. There are probably 30 things that could make our education system better but lets start with a more focused curriculum, better discipline/safer schools for teachers and students, and getting rid of automatic tenure #education #edreform #educationforall

[The Wall Street Journal @WSJ]

American high-school seniors’ scores on major math and reading tests fell to their lowest levels on record, according to the U.S. Education Department https://t.co/ARapPckzAd

[Chad Eric Johnson @ChadEricJohnson]

Nice to see a heart-warming story in my feed, for a change.

[New York Post @nypost]

Hungry 5-year-old worries he’s going to jail after sneaking out to Chik-fil-A in adorable cop ‘interrogation’ https://t.co/vRZd28OTTJ

[Chad Eric Johnson @ChadEricJohnson]

Is this too obvious and too simple to be a good idea? Or should we instead hope that by allowing AI, it better prepares students for the world they will inherit? Lets ask educators, not just tech companies. #education

[New York Post @nypost]

China restricts AI across the country to prevent kids cheating — America could learn from it https://t.co/byB0aYoiqi

[Chad Eric Johnson @ChadEricJohnson]

@PostOpinions @mattbai "someone has turned the CVS I knew into a Museum of the American Pharmacy"... yes, and that person is the shoplifter.

[EdSurge @EdSurge]

"We can’t just ban cellphones and think it will solve all the problems. We have to use all of the resources together to create developmentally appropriate policies and procedures..." #SponsoredContent https://t.co/1zTNZ1Nq2H

[Chad Eric Johnson @ChadEricJohnson]

This is a big deal - one of many "reforms" that has a very positive impact for teachers who want to teach, and more importantly for student learning and development #edreform

[Wall Street Journal Opinion @WSJopinion]

Classroom misbehavior has surged since the Covid lockdowns, and some states are responding with changes that will benefit teachers and students.
https://t.co/EFkf94TLaw