Louisa Connaughton

@lpconnaughton.bsky.social

Elementary Math Specialist | 6th Grade Math Teacher | Desmos Fellow | Mount Holyoke Cohort 9 #mtbos #iteachmath #elemmathchat

Not enough people are paying attention to the multiple levels at which eliminating the Department of Education works to advance a bad agenda. As a sociologist, I'm seeing some things are worth your attention as you argue about the role of EdGov in our students' lives: (1/6) 🧵

“KiDs tHeSe days: Can’t tell time Don’t know coins” Reminder that *adults* created the digital clocks & payments. Kids are living in the world adults created. If they only see an analog clock and coins in math class it’s harder to learn! Not that it’s not important but let’s stop blaming the kids.