Cayne Letizia
@cayneletizia.bsky.social
High School English Teacher, BOE Trustee, Twitter Expat, scripted curriculum saboteur
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'we are at risk of stripping away the core competency that makes our species thrive: learning not what to think, but how to think'
'The mistaken belief that the string of words in a reasonable order is the only goal, when it’s often the cognitive act of producing words that matters most'
'The mistaken belief that the string of words in a reasonable order is the only goal, when it’s often the cognitive act of producing words that matters most'
After the latest round of grading papers, I wrote about AI, ChatGPT, the death of the student essay, and what it means for the future of human cognition.
The Death of the Student Essay—and the Future of Cognition
One professor's reflections on the end of an era, as AI tools such as ChatGPT have murdered the student essay (RIP). Here's why that threatens the future of human cognition—and how to save ourselves.
www.forkingpaths.co
June 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
'we are at risk of stripping away the core competency that makes our species thrive: learning not what to think, but how to think'
'The mistaken belief that the string of words in a reasonable order is the only goal, when it’s often the cognitive act of producing words that matters most'
'The mistaken belief that the string of words in a reasonable order is the only goal, when it’s often the cognitive act of producing words that matters most'
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The notion that private institutions need to toe the party line is so fundamentally un-American it is almost unbelievable
Linda McMahon: "Universities should continue to be able to do research as long as they're abiding by the laws and in sync, I think, with the administration and what the administration is trying to accomplish."
May 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The notion that private institutions need to toe the party line is so fundamentally un-American it is almost unbelievable
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May 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
“The greatest protection against algorithmic thinking is strengthening our capacities for critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and creative expression that no machine, however sophisticated, can ever truly replicate.”
www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psyc...
www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psyc...
How AI Changes Student Thinking: The Hidden Cognitive Risks
AI may be changing what students learn and altering how they think. New research reveals the cognitive risks and how teachers can safeguard human curiosity and critical thinking.
www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org
May 11, 2025 at 11:27 PM
“The greatest protection against algorithmic thinking is strengthening our capacities for critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and creative expression that no machine, however sophisticated, can ever truly replicate.”
www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psyc...
www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psyc...
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In local school board elections across the state of Texas this past weekend, Moms for Liberty, pro-censorship groups, and anti-book access candidates lost over and over and over.
The truth matters. Books save lives.
When we show up, when we vote, we win!
www.slj.com/story/Pro-Ce...
The truth matters. Books save lives.
When we show up, when we vote, we win!
www.slj.com/story/Pro-Ce...
Pro-Censorship Candidates Lose Big in School District Races Across Texas
In a big victory in the fight for intellectual freedom and access to books in school libraries, the majority of candidates backed by pro-censorship organizations like Moms for Liberty lost their schoo...
www.slj.com
May 6, 2025 at 10:24 AM
In local school board elections across the state of Texas this past weekend, Moms for Liberty, pro-censorship groups, and anti-book access candidates lost over and over and over.
The truth matters. Books save lives.
When we show up, when we vote, we win!
www.slj.com/story/Pro-Ce...
The truth matters. Books save lives.
When we show up, when we vote, we win!
www.slj.com/story/Pro-Ce...
May 3, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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How federal investments in education research help students succeed www.brookings.edu/articles/how...
How federal investments in education research help students succeed
Researchers discuss how federally funded research projects have helped identify and scale programs that improved student outcomes.
www.brookings.edu
April 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
How federal investments in education research help students succeed www.brookings.edu/articles/how...
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Friends, my very good friend, @mikesacks.bsky.social, is running for Congress in the NY-17th (Putnam Valley area). I vouch for him personally, and while we hardly agree on everything, he is a true believer Supreme Court reformer.
And his opening ad is fire. :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=20U5...
And his opening ad is fire. :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=20U5...
Unf*ck Our Country
YouTube video by Mike Sacks for Congress
www.youtube.com
April 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Here is the letter we received.
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April 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Here is the letter we received.
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Then you will be ok with NY’s keeping our share of federal education tax dollars in NY?
www.lohud.com/story/opinio...
www.lohud.com/story/opinio...
March 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Then you will be ok with NY’s keeping our share of federal education tax dollars in NY?
www.lohud.com/story/opinio...
www.lohud.com/story/opinio...
And us here in NY.
#MAedu, this is about Maine, but everything here applies to us, too
mainemorningstar.com/2025/03/18/h...
mainemorningstar.com/2025/03/18/h...
How proposed federal cuts are threatening Maine’s free school meals for all • Maine Morning Star
Maine’s universal free school meals program is under threat as a result of proposed federal budget cuts.
mainemorningstar.com
March 19, 2025 at 10:04 AM
And us here in NY.
New Tesler dealership just opened.
March 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
New Tesler dealership just opened.
This all day long.
Rep. John Larson lights up Elon Musk! who can’t be bothered to appear and explain all the fraud and abuse he’s found! 🔥
March 13, 2025 at 1:39 AM
This all day long.
This is why I am asking our local, state & federal reps in NY to ensure that our federal tax dollars for education get returned to NY.
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Yes, your local public school is at risk. What happens next:
1) No personnel left to administer categorical K-12 funding
2) Those funds get block granted
3) Red states funnel the money into vouchers instead of supporting America’s most disadvantaged kids
1) No personnel left to administer categorical K-12 funding
2) Those funds get block granted
3) Red states funnel the money into vouchers instead of supporting America’s most disadvantaged kids
This isn’t about fixing bureaucracy in Washington. This is about defunding your local public school.
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March 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This is why I am asking our local, state & federal reps in NY to ensure that our federal tax dollars for education get returned to NY.
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I don't think we have any idea right now just how long it is going to take to repair the damage that has been done in just roughly seven weeks. 🗃️ open.substack.com/pub/kevinmle...
US Army Deletes Lesson Plans Focusing on African American History, the Civil War and Women's History at Arlington National Cemetery
There is no better place to learn about the rich and diverse history of the United States than Arlington National Cemetery. Stepping on the grounds of Arlington offers a powerful reminder of the servi...
open.substack.com
March 9, 2025 at 11:38 AM
I don't think we have any idea right now just how long it is going to take to repair the damage that has been done in just roughly seven weeks. 🗃️ open.substack.com/pub/kevinmle...
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It’s become quite clear that many Americans have no clue what the Department of Education does.
March 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
It’s become quite clear that many Americans have no clue what the Department of Education does.
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School Rankings Reflect "Social Capital Family Income Variables," Not Education Quality radicalscholarship.com/2025/02/15/s...
School Rankings Reflect “Social Capital Family Income Variables,” Not Education Quality
[Header Photo by Austris Augusts on Unsplash] This is a short reminder about the problem with ranking schools. Let’s look at a top 10 high schools list in South Carolina: #1 South Carolina Go…
radicalscholarship.com
March 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
School Rankings Reflect "Social Capital Family Income Variables," Not Education Quality radicalscholarship.com/2025/02/15/s...
I’ll be sharing this with my freshmen this week.
March 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I’ll be sharing this with my freshmen this week.
“…writing is a sophisticated form of thinking, & that learning to write well, to feel one’s way through the development of an idea or argument, is at the heart of writing.”
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Students’ use of AI spells death knell for critical thinking | Letters
Letters: Prof Andrew Moran and Dr Ben Wilkinson on the ramifications of the explosion in university essays being written with artificial intelligence
www.theguardian.com
March 2, 2025 at 8:49 PM
“…writing is a sophisticated form of thinking, & that learning to write well, to feel one’s way through the development of an idea or argument, is at the heart of writing.”
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
I’m here for the fight.
I swore as a trustee to ensure that all students, regardless of immigration status, receive an education in accordance with state & federal laws. And support & implement policies that protect the rights & well-being of all students in my city.
I swore as a trustee to ensure that all students, regardless of immigration status, receive an education in accordance with state & federal laws. And support & implement policies that protect the rights & well-being of all students in my city.
February 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I’m here for the fight.
I swore as a trustee to ensure that all students, regardless of immigration status, receive an education in accordance with state & federal laws. And support & implement policies that protect the rights & well-being of all students in my city.
I swore as a trustee to ensure that all students, regardless of immigration status, receive an education in accordance with state & federal laws. And support & implement policies that protect the rights & well-being of all students in my city.
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The U.S. Department of Education has created a Moms of Liberty-endorsed 'End DEI' portal. You know what to do.
What should we report? 🙂
enddei.ed.gov
See also www.ed.gov/about/news/p...
#edchat #edtech #edcolo #edutwitter #teachertwitter #k12 #suptchat #edleaders #edleadership #principals
What should we report? 🙂
enddei.ed.gov
See also www.ed.gov/about/news/p...
#edchat #edtech #edcolo #edutwitter #teachertwitter #k12 #suptchat #edleaders #edleadership #principals
Department of Education FormLock
enddei.ed.gov
February 28, 2025 at 2:42 AM
The U.S. Department of Education has created a Moms of Liberty-endorsed 'End DEI' portal. You know what to do.
What should we report? 🙂
enddei.ed.gov
See also www.ed.gov/about/news/p...
#edchat #edtech #edcolo #edutwitter #teachertwitter #k12 #suptchat #edleaders #edleadership #principals
What should we report? 🙂
enddei.ed.gov
See also www.ed.gov/about/news/p...
#edchat #edtech #edcolo #edutwitter #teachertwitter #k12 #suptchat #edleaders #edleadership #principals