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奥德赛时刻取代中年危机：年轻一代的焦虑与消费保守化
“小时候我预想的人生，跟《暗黑破坏神》那种游戏差不多，即便难度越来越高，还是有解法的，积累巅峰，调整装备，总能过去。但现在几十年的经验，突然就穷途末路了。现在游戏是吃鸡，是大逃杀，捡了一身好东西，突然一下就让平底锅给敲死了。” 陷入失业焦虑的@阿尔法花泽类，说自己被时代上屋抽梯了，他用奥德赛时刻来形容自己当下的处境。在中文互联网，奥德赛时刻一举取代中年危机的使用频率，成为无数人用以概括漂泊无定和焦虑感的概念。 奥德赛时刻这个概念在2007年被提出，作者认为现代社会的流动性，正在重塑年龄秩序，人们会越来越早、越来越长的进入迷惘期，不再有绝对成功的路径，只有不断试错+调整的过程。 语言的竞逐，是文明中最残酷的淘汰赛。 没有哪个词会因为无聊而死去，它们只会因为无法精确描述现象而被抛弃，当一种生活方式不再普遍存在，对应词语的生命力也将消失殆尽，走进历史故纸堆。 如果要问这两年，什么词最能说明时代变化，我会选那些与年龄秩序有关的表达。 先是越来越多的人，觉得三十而立的倡导不合时宜；而后，人们又发现那些曾经属于中年的迷茫、停滞与怀疑的情绪，就像恐怖电影里的雾气一样，不断蔓延，笼罩年轻人。...
Principals, administrators depart as MCPS faces cronyism, accountability concerns
Alexandra Robbins substitute-teaches in Montgomery County Public Schools, in a cluster separate from the ones described in this article; she last subbed in November 2023. Robbins, a freelance journalist, is the author of “The Teachers: A Year Inside America’s Most Vulnerable, Important Profession” and other books about education. This reporting was supported by the International Women’s Media Foundation’s Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists.
MCPS investigator who alleged retaliation is restored to former position, he says
Alexandra Robbins substitute-teaches in Montgomery County Public Schools, in a cluster separate from the ones described in this article. On the heels of a Jan. 12 MoCo360 report that Montgomery County Public Schools senior leadership retaliated against MCPS investigator Khalid Walker by removing him from his job in the fall, MCPS has reinstated him, Walker said.
What did MCPS’ McKnight know about harassment scandal, and when did she know it?
Alexandra Robbins substitute-teaches in Montgomery County Public Schools, in a cluster separate from the ones described in this article. Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Monifa McKnight decried former Farquhar Middle School principal Joel Beidleman’s “years of disturbing and egregious behavior” in a Dec. 1 statement to MCPS employees about the county inspector general’s report on the principal’s misconduct.
MCPS made him reverse Beidleman sex harassment finding—and then retaliated, he alleges
Alexandra Robbins substitute-teaches in Montgomery County Public Schools, in a cluster separate from the ones described in this article. A Montgomery County Public Schools compliance coordinator who found “stone cold sexual harassment” during an internal investigation of Farquhar Middle School principal Joel Beidleman was ordered to reverse his finding—and, according to a complaint filed by the coordinator, has suffered retaliation after he protested and spoke to outside investigators.
SCC Appointment | Mary Moreau | TheCourt.ca
Roughly four months after Brown J.’s resignation from the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”), Prime Minister Trudeau has announced his appointment of the Honourable Mary Moreau to Canada’s highest court. Moreau J.’s resume is rich, extensive, and diverse. Her judicial background renders her a strong candidate who is bound to significantly impact the SCC’s jurisprudence.
MCPS official tampered with investigation of principal, report says
Montgomery County Public Schools witnessed systemic failures, a potential coverup and employee conduct that kept crucial information from people who needed it, according to a heavily redacted report released Thursday by the Montgomery County Board of Education about the June promotion of Joel Beidleman, the former Farquhar Middle School principal.
MCPS investigator who closed Beidleman inquiry is twice reassigned Original
Montgomery County Public Schools in recent weeks has twice moved Khalid Walker, the investigator who closed an inquiry into misconduct allegations against former Farquhar principal Joel Beidleman, into new jobs — most recently on Friday, hours after The Washington Post sent questions asking why he had received a raise and a new position.
Inside America’s teaching crisis
Last year, after the caps and tassels were tossed to the May sky and the seniors had hugged and cried and laughed their goodbyes, I too said a final farewell to the school and, for the foreseeable future, to teaching. I wasn’t alone.
Montgomery leaders upbraid MCPS for secrecy about principal allegations
Members of the Montgomery County Council reprimanded school system leaders during an oversight hearing Thursday for failing to answer questions about how they handled allegations that a principal sexually harassed and bullied staff. During the nearly 2½-hour hearing, council members focused on how Montgomery County Public Schools dealt with sexual harassment complaints as they interrogated school board President Karla Silvestre and Superintendent Monifa B. McKnight.
Inspector general to investigate alleged misconduct by Principal Joel Beidleman
Montgomery County’s inspector general will investigate the school system’s handling of misconduct complaints related to a middle school principal, according to a letter sent to the school board president Wednesday.
Probe finds ‘failures by senior management’ of Montgomery schools in Beidleman case Original
Investigators “found significant and troubling failures by senior management” in Montgomery County Public Schools when the district promoted a principal under investigation for allegedly harassing teachers, according to a letter to county leaders released Thursday by Board of Education President Karla Silvestre.
Law firm report questions ‘vetting and promotion’ in Montgomery schools
An investigation of a middle school principal who allegedly bullied and harassed dozens of teachers “raises significant issues about the vetting and promotion of personnel within MCPS,” the Montgomery County Board of Education said in a statement Friday after the law firm hired to examine the matter filed its first report.
County, state should investigate MCPS, Montgomery council members say
Two Montgomery County Council members requested Monday that state and county watchdogs investigate the county school system’s handling of reported allegations of sexual harassment, bullying and retaliation by former Farquhar Middle School principal Joel Beidleman.
Teachers, legal scholars question independence of firm probing MCPS
The law firm hired by Montgomery County Public Schools to investigate its handling of years of allegations about former Farquhar principal Joel Beidleman also represents the district in legal matters — spurring worries among teachers and legal scholars that its job is not to unearth all the facts and hold district officials accountable but to shield the school system and its leaders from liability.
MCPS hires law firm to investigate alleged misconduct of principal Original
Montgomery County Public Schools has retained Baltimore law firm Jackson Lewis to look into “significant allegations of harassment and bullying involving one of our principals,” it said in a statement Monday, referring to allegations involving Joel Beidleman, the former Farquhar Middle School principal accused in a Washington Post report Friday of a years-long pattern of sexual harassment.
Maryland principal accused of sexual harassment, bullying by dozens of teachers
When six Farquhar Middle School educators gathered at a math teacher’s house to keep the party going after a staff happy hour in 2020, they did not invite their principal. But Joel Beidleman showed up anyway, looking for the social studies teacher he had been sexually harassing, according to two witnesses and a complaint the teacher filed with Montgomery County Public Schools. When the door opened, he bellowed her name.
The Teachers by Alexandra Robbins
Key stage one phase lead, East Sussex 21 May 2023, 5:00 Book The Teachers: A Year Inside America’s Most Vulnerable, Important Profession By Alexandra Robbins
Teachers Aren’t Burnt Out. They Are Being Set Up to Fail
Penny’s situation was a familiar one for educators. The middle school math teacher worried she was burned out. Her district had instituted an intense new set of math curriculum standards without providing resources to cover those lessons. She was constantly sick from the mold in her classroom, but when she reported it to administrators, they only painted over the mold.
Alexandra Robbins Wants More Books Written From the Teacher’s Point of View
One of the most common concerns I heard from teachers when I interviewed hundreds of educators for my book, The Teachers: A Year Inside America’s Most Vulnerable, Important Profession, was the negative portrayals of their profession by politicians, certain groups of parents, and on social media.
Crown Immunity & Unconstitutional Legislation
The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) will soon comment on the compelling question of how far Crown immunity stretches. Having granted leave to appeal in Attorney General of Canada v Power, 2022 NBCA 14, the SCC will soon provide clarity as to whether or not the Crown can be held liable for damages for passing legislation later deemed unconstitutional by the courts.
Class Dismissed – New Book Examines Teachers in Today’s America - The Jewish Voice
REVIEW: ‘The Teachers: A Year Inside America’s Most Vulnerable, Important Profession’ By: Naomi Schaefer Riley “Teachers are this country’s silent, constant superheroes,” writes Alexandra Robbins in her new book, The Teachers: A Year Inside America’s Most Vulnerable, Important Profession.
THE BOOKWORM SEZ: Teachers struggle to stay in a profession they love
Raise your hand. That’s probably one of the first things you learned when you started school. You couldn’t yell for the teacher, tug on her dress or be any kind of a wild child. You had to remain civilized, calm, and orderly, and you raised your hand when you wanted attention. And in the new book, “The Teachers,” by Alexandra Robbins, times sure have changed. kAmx7 J@F 4=@D6 J@FC 6J6D[ J@F 42?
7 interesting books by journalists to watch out for in 2023
Last year we wrote about how writing a book is the ultimate long-form for journalists. We wanted to take it a step further and round up some books by journalists that are either out now or will be published later this year. This is by far not an exhaustive list — just seven we thought are interesting and noteworthy to our audience. Read on (pun intended) for more.
Don't Wait Until You Win an Oscar to Thank a Teacher Original
One of the most surprising moments at Sunday's Oscars was remarkable not for shock value but because it was a commonsense move that doesn't happen more often: In his acceptance speech, Everything Everywhere All at Once director Daniel Scheinert thanked his teachers. "These are teachers that changed my life, mostly public school teachers," he said, and listed them by name.
Jurisdiction & Taxation Law
by Alexandra Robbins · March 17, 2023 The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) will soon comment on the jurisdictional contours of the Tax Court of Canada (“TCC”) and Federal Court of Canada (“FCC”). The SCC has granted leave to appeal in Canada v Dow Chemical Canada ULC, 2022 FCA 70 [Dow Chemical Canada], where the Federal Court of Appeal (“FCA”) ruled that s.
8 Powerful Quotes From “The Teachers” By Alexandra Robbins
When I first set out to read The Teachers: A Year Inside America’s Most Vulnerable, Important Profession by Alexandra Robbins, I wasn’t sure what I would find. But I quickly discovered one of the most powerful experiences of being “seen” I’ve ever experienced as a reader. A New York Times bestselling author (multiple times) and award-winning journalist, it’s clear that Robbins understands how to weave research and story into a compelling narrative about the education crisis in America.
Calling teachers heroes isn’t just a problem, it’s dangerous
Alexandra Robbins Alexandra Robbins Author of THE TEACHERS: A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession, "Hottest New Book Release" - USA Today bit.ly/teachersbook Published Mar 16, 2023 Alabama fifth grade teacher Ms. Maiden was part of an army of school staff who looked out for Jamie, a sweet, quiet student who belonged to the school’s 2% racial minority. When Jamie was in second grade, her mother severed parental rights and the grandmother who took her in died.
Book Review: "The Teachers" By Alexandra Robbins
I’ll be honest, I was worried when I picked up a copy of The Teachers: A Year Inside America’s Most Vulnerable, Important Profession, knowing it was written by someone who hasn’t taught full-time. Yes, Alexandra Robbins is an award-winning author, investigative reporter, and speaker. Yes, she’s written five New York Times bestsellers. But would she “get” us? Would she understand the whiplash between the crushing lows and the euphoric highs of being a teacher?
Book World: An inside look at the brutal realities of teaching
Dutton. 373 pp. $29 - - - Anyone contemplating going into teaching might be dissuaded after reading Alexandra Robbins's latest work, "The Teachers: A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession." That is not a disparagement of her book but rather a testament to its scope, accuracy and unflinching honesty.
An inside look at the brutal realities of teaching
Anyone contemplating going into teaching might be dissuaded after reading Alexandra Robbins's latest work, " The Teachers: A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession." That is not a disparagement of her book but rather a testament to its scope, accuracy and unflinching honesty.
Limiting Freedom of Contract
by Alexandra Robbins · March 7, 2023 The Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”) has cracked down on consumer contracts. In Pine Valley Enterprises Inc. v Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc., 2022 ONCA 265 [Pine Valley], the ONCA affirmed that there is a high standard to be met if parties wish to contract out of statutory conditions in the Sale of Goods Act, RSO 1990, c S.1 [SGA].
Intrusion Upon Seclusion & Negligence
In Owsianik v Equifax Canada Co., 2022 ONCA 813 [Equifax], the Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”) clarified the scope of the intrusion upon seclusion tort. In dismissing three separate appeals to certify class proceedings, the Court held that negligence leading to a third party committing intrusion upon seclusion does not itself amount to the tort (Equifax, paras 7–8).
The Teachers: A Year Inside America’s Most Valuable, Important Profession
Alexandra Robbins. Dutton, $29 (384p) ISBN 978-1-101-98675-2 Journalist and substitute teacher Robbins (The Nurses) offers a poignant, behind-the-scenes exploration of America’s public schools focused on three teachers in different regions of the country. Miguel, a middle-school special education teacher in the West, advocates for his students against a hostile school board.
Horizontal Stare Decisis & Statutory Interpretation
by Alexandra Robbins · December 14, 2022 The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) has granted leave [40223] for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (“CBC”) et al to appeal R v Coban, 2022 BCSC 880 [Coban]. Coban is a highly publicized case. It involves the prosecution of Aydin Coban, a man who sexually extorted and harrassed Amanda Todd, an underage girl who subsequently committed suicide.
Arbitration & Court-Ordered Receiverships
by Alexandra Robbins · November 25, 2022 For the sake of conciseness, this case comment excludes discussion of Justice Jamal’s concurring opinion. If interested, please refer to the original case for further information. Arbitration law and bankruptcy and insolvency law are often said to be at odds with one another. The former rests upon principles of party autonomy and freedom of contract, whereas the latter favours close judicial oversight of proceedings.
Correctness Review & The Promise of Vavilov
by Alexandra Robbins · November 7, 2022 The first installment of this post addressed the statutory interpretation question in Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada v Entertainment Software Association, 2022 SCC 30 [SOCAN]. The entire court was in agreement on the issue, and this was unsurprising given the Board’s blatant departure from the well-settled approach to statutory interpretation.
Statutory Interpretation & The Copyright Act
by Alexandra Robbins · November 7, 2022 In Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada v Entertainment Software Association, 2022 SCC 30 [SOCAN], the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) heard an appeal from the Federal Court of Appeal (“FCA”). The case turned on the interpretation of s. 2.4(1.1) of the Copyright Act, RSC 1985, c C-42 [the Act].
Warrantless Searches & Privacy Rights
by Alexandra Robbins · October 24, 2022 In R v Stairs, 2022 SCC 11 [Stairs], the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) attempted to balance privacy rights and law enforcement objectives. The court addressed the question of when, and under what circumstances, officers can search an arrested person’s home without a warrant. The unsettling answer is: more often than you would expect.
Too many parents and decision makers treat teachers like they don't matter
Julie Davis, 49, was an inspirational third-grade teacher, a "mother to everyone" who attended her students' extracurriculars and donated to children in need. About three weeks after a student at her North Carolina school tested positive for COVID-19, Davis fell ill. This mother and grandmother died certain, her brother said, that she caught the virus at school (an assessment the superintendent said was unproven).
Opinion: Teachers are more than Covid data points
Alexandra Robbins is an education reporter and the author of eight books, including the New York Times bestseller "The Nurses." She is currently at work on a book about K-12 teachers. The views expressed here are her own. Read more opinion on CNN. (CNN)Julie Davis, 49, was an inspirational third grade teacher, a "mother to everyone," who attended her students' extracurriculars and donated to children in need.
Opinion | Teachers Deserve More Respect
Their struggles were hard enough before the coronavirus outbreak. The pandemic hasn’t helped. By Alexandra Robbins Ms. Robbins is a journalist writing a book about K-12 teachers. March 20, 2020, 5:00 a.m. ET Teachers in St. Paul, Minn., went on strike this month, ultimately settling for less than they had asked for because of the pandemic.
An inside look at college boys becoming men
(Photo courtesy WikiCommons) In her newest bestselling book Fraternity, investigative journalist Alexandra Robbins takes a deep dive into the world of college fraternities and the struggles young men encounter as they navigate the challenges experienced by young men as they move from boyhood into manhood. Next on Line One, join co-host Prentiss Pemberton for a discussion on frat culture and boys becoming men.
George W., Knight of Eulogia
A rare look inside Skull and Bones, the Yale secret society and sometime haunt of the presumptive Republican nominee for President Alexandra Robbins May 2000 Issue On High Street, in the middle of the Yale University campus, stands a cold-looking, nearly windowless Greco-Egyptian building with padlocked iron doors. This is the home of Yale's most famous secret society, Skull and Bones, and it is also, in a sense, one of the many homes of the family of George W. Bush, Yale '68.
College Bribe Scandal Shows Elite-College Obsession
Too many families are focusing on college “prep,” molding the student to fit a school. 5:20 PM ET Mike Blake / Reuters Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are among 50 people—including 33 wealthy parents, college prep executives, a college administrator, two ACT/SAT administrators, and nine college coaches—charged Tuesday in what Department of Justice officials called the largest college cheating scam it has ever prosecuted.
Is It Time to Change Our Thinking on Fraternities?
Most all-male institutions don't have reputations as sites of emotional growth. As the misleading term "toxic masculinity" dominates the news, colleges are sounding a clarion call to abolish all-male groups, fraternities often the most notorious among them. But during years spent reporting for a book on fraternities, I learned that eliminating all of them could deprive good people of important social resources that many schools otherwise do not provide.
Fraternities can be a force for good and help young men
By Alexandra Robbins February 16, 2019 | 9:47am Modal Trigger Many fraternity members say fellow brothers offer a form of group therapy. Getty Images A few years ago, a college sophomore in upstate New York learned that his father was in the ICU after suffering a heart attack. During a “gavel session,” a fraternity ritual during which members took turns sharing personal matters, he told his chapter the news. “Things weren’t looking good.
Why Does Frat Hazing Still Happen? Because Alums Want It To
Hazing, as practiced in most places, is wrong. It is unethical, it is dangerous, and it is a crime in 44 states and Washington, DC. Yet 73 percent of Greeks are hazed, according to the most recent large-scale hazing study, which, granted, was published in 2008.
Is it time to change our thinking on fraternities? | CNN
Ohio State suspends fraternity activities 00:54 - Source: CNN Editor’s Note: Alexandra Robbins is a journalist and author of multiple books, including “Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities” and the new book “Fraternity: An Inside Look at a Year of College Boys Becoming Men.” The views expressed here are the author’s. View more opinion on CNN. CNN — “We’re going to talk about this.
Fraternities Can Push Boys Toward a Terrible Sort of Masculinity—Or Help Them Resist It
While frats often make headlines for dangerous behavior, healthy chapters provide young men with intimacy and emotional support at the time they need it most. Alexandra Robbins 7:00 AM ET Jay Paul / Getty The first speech that Oliver, a West Coast fraternity-chapter president whose story I closely followed for a year, gave his new pledges was not the lecture one might expect from a fraternity brother. “We’ve worked really hard to build a reputation as a house of nice guys.
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