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Amanda Degnan, Jules Thorell, Allison Wallace and Greg Lawrence 1. Read loyalty pledge page 93. How would you respond? Why? a. I think that it takes away from the job of a teacher. Within the pledge they make claims of unwavering loyalty and that their highest duty is to the government and the United States as a whole. I would not want to make a pledge like that because when you enter the teaching profession that is not where your loyalties lie. 2. Read about McDowell and other pacifists – (pages 93 – 95) – do you agree with their dismissals? Why or why not? a. I do not agree with these dismissals because they seem to be unjust as Synder was on a rampage to control her classroom with controversial and political instances when it is not needed. McDowell was a Latin teacher and was being put in a position to push onto her students beliefs and policies which are subjective. Standing up against these people in positions of power is important for educators to continue with in order to keep education unbiased. 3. Explain “an orgy of investigation” (page 96). Why were teachers investigated during the period from 1917 – 1960. a. "An orgy of investigation" on page 96 likely refers to an intense and widespread period of scrutiny and inquiry into the lives of teachers between 1917 and 1960. During this time, there were heightened concerns about political affiliations, perceived subversive activities, and loyalty to the government. The Red Scare, fueled by anti-communist sentiments, particularly during the Cold War era, led to suspicions about individuals' ideologies. Teachers, being influential figures in shaping young minds, were subjected to investigations to ensure they aligned with the prevailing political ideology. Loyalty oaths, background checks, and even accusations of being associated with communist or leftist organizations became common. This era reflects a complex intersection of politics, fear, and the desire for ideological conformity, manifesting in the extensive investigations that affected various aspects of society, including the educational system. 4. What ideals associated with Communism attracted educators? (Page 98)- a. Communist activities gained control with the unionism of the social movement that went far beyond what was imagined. The communist teacher unions opposed IQ tracking, supported higher teacher pay, and encouraged smaller class sizes. Two camps split the teacher union movement. The first camp (today's mainstream union) was the social democratic and focused on legislative maneuvering to support school funding and teacher autonomy. The second camp (no affiliation with today) was affiliated with communism and the ideologies of W.E.B Du Bois, fighting for academic freedom and the focus on schools embracing a broad anti-poverty agenda.
5. Read the final paragraph for Chapter 5 (page 109). Discuss/explain the “radical ideas” of the educators and teachers’ union that are now part of mainstream educational reform. What do you think about this paradox? a. The “radical ideas” listed in the paragraph include racial integration, culturally relevant curriculum, and higher academic expectations for poor students of color. These are now main priorities in mainstream educational reform. This is ironic because at one time teachers were purged because of these beliefs and desires to enact change in the classroom, and now all this time later, people’s efforts are still for these same principles, and instead of being fired, teachers are being given a better chance to incorporate these ideas and make the change that was once wanted and teachers lost their jobs for so long ago.
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