Category Archives: Education

Utah vs. “Social Emotional Learning”

Posted on March 3, 2026 by The Political Hat

     It is one thing for a public college or university to teach about a concept that may be abhorrent, but it is another for a K-12 school to implement it. Such implementation, i.e. “praxis”, ought to be prohibited. Utah is … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Woke Schools vs. Parents: Legally Hiding Transgendering From Parents; Affinity Groups For BIPOC Parents Only; Private Organizations In Canada Siding Against Parents

Posted on February 3, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: Schools love parents just as long as you’re the type of … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Not Dead Yet: Cash For Rebranded DEI At Harvard; Cornell’s Zombie DEI; Banned Iowa DEI Continues

Posted on January 15, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: It’s like a bad horror franchise where the entire point is … Continue reading →

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12 Posts of Christmas, 2025 (Day 8)

Posted on December 20, 2025 by The Political Hat

     Make your Christmas more festive by understanding the festive origins of festive words!      Have an Etymological Christmas!

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Quick Takes – Transfeminist Academic Propaganda: Feminist Queer Digestion; Transgender Ways Of Knowing; Transfeminist Pregnancy

Posted on December 11, 2025 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: Just as a trans-woman isn’t a woman, trans-science isn’t science.      First, … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Illegal But Not Gone: Race Based Scholarships At Central Arkansas; Affirmative Action At New Mexico; Race Based Scholarships At UCLA

Posted on December 4, 2025 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: When the color of your skin is the content of your … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Meanwhile, In Academia: Forcing DEI On Future Teachers; Student Government For DEI; Universal Locker Rooms

Posted on November 6, 2025 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: Colleges are strange, and what is taught can be stranger      First, … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – College Word Crimes: Same DEI Office Different Name; Same DEI Office Different Title; Same DEI Essay Different Applicants

Posted on October 16, 2025 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: “Why don’t you judge a book just by it covers unless … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Shutting Down DEI In Academia: LGBT Spectrum Center Closes; DEI Discontinued At Emory; Inclusive Excellence Out At VCU

Posted on October 2, 2025 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: Good riddance to bad policy.      First, a little mood music:      Carrying … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Wokeness On The Wane?: Getting Rid Of DEI At Idaho State; No More Trans Buddy Program At Vanderbilt; University Of Wyoming Replaces Multicultural Affairs Office

Posted on August 28, 2025 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: Overtly, at least, it’s on the wane (for now).      First, a … Continue reading →

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