Social War Room Lounge Thread #325: PotWR Edition

[AWilder]

LOL now I can’t even write without being accused of something. You guys are insane. THATS THE WHOLE POINT. It can have a breakthrough.

Tell me how it’s changed in the last 20 years?

K–12 education has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. Here’s a clear, high-level breakdown of the most important shifts, grouped into themes:

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1. Technology Became Central​

Then (2005)​

Computers were mostly in labs, smartboards were new, and digital access varied widely.

Now​

• 1:1 devices (every student has a laptop/tablet) became common.
• Learning management systems (Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology) became standard.
• AI tools are entering classrooms for writing help, feedback, tutoring, and lesson planning.
• Digital literacy is now considered a core skill.

Impact: More personalized learning, more access to resources, but also more screen-time, tech inequities, and distraction challenges.

---

2. Rise of Data-Driven Instruction & Standardized Testing​

The early 2000s (especially after No Child Left Behind) pushed schools toward:

• Frequent assessments
• Benchmarking student performance
• Using data dashboards to guide instruction

Although high-stakes testing is still widespread, many districts are now shifting toward:

• Competency-based learning
• Performance assessments
• Holistic measures like social-emotional development

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3. Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) Became Mainstream​

SEL was niche in the early 2000s. Today, it’s part of many districts’ strategic plans.
Schools now address:

• Emotional regulation
• Conflict resolution
• Mental-health awareness
• Sense of belonging & safety

This shift partly responds to rising student anxiety and depression.

---

4. Increased Inclusion & Awareness of Diverse Needs​

Big changes include:​

• Stronger support for students with disabilities
• Expanded English-language learner support
• Greater emphasis on equity, representation, and culturally responsive teaching
• More awareness of neurodiversity (ADHD, autism spectrum, dyslexia)

These changes vary by region but represent a major national trend.

---

5. Curriculum Shifted Toward Skills, Not Memorization​

Expanded focus on:​

• Critical thinking
• Collaboration
• Project-based learning
• STEM/STEAM
• Coding and digital media

Many districts also rethought reading instruction, returning to more research-backed phonics approaches (“science of reading”).

---

6. School Safety & Health Became Central Concerns​

Two major drivers:

School Violence​

• Lockdown drills became routine
• Security measures (controlled entry, cameras, school resource officers)

COVID-19 Pandemic​

• Forced massive shift to remote learning
• Accelerated tech adoption
• Raised scrutiny of public health, ventilation, attendance policies
• Created large learning gaps that schools are still addressing

---

7. Growth of School Choice Options​

Over 20 years, families gained more alternatives:

• Charter schools
• Magnet schools
• Virtual schools
• Homeschooling (major rise post-2020)
• Vouchers/education savings accounts in many states

This has reshaped local school ecosystems.

---

8. Teacher Workforce Challenges​

Teaching has become:

• More demanding
• More regulated
• More affected by burnout
• Less attractive to new college graduates

Many districts face ongoing teacher shortages, especially in math, science, and special education.

---

In Summary​

K–12 education today looks profoundly different from 20 years ago:

Category	2005	2025
Technology	Limited	Central to instruction
Assessments	High-stakes testing	Broader measures + still testing
SEL	Minimal	Mainstream
Inclusion	Growing	Stronger emphasis
Curriculum	Content-focused	Skills + STEM + digital literacy
Safety	Basic	Major operational focus
School Choice	Limited	Wide range of options
Teaching Profession	Stable	Significant shortages & burnout

---

If you’d like, I can also provide:

• A timeline of major reforms
• Regional differences
• A deeper look at post-COVID changes
• Predictions for the next 20 years

LMAO

 

[Limbo Pete]

LOL now I can’t even write without being accused of something. You guys are insane. THATS THE WHOLE POINT. It can have a breakthrough.

Tell me how it’s changed in the last 20 years?

A... breakthrough?
You've been rambling that AI is going to make human intellect obsolete lol
That is not a serious thing thought by serious people. You reek of delusional brain rot.

 

[Limbo Pete]

K–12 education has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. Here’s a clear, high-level breakdown of the most important shifts, grouped into themes:

---

1. Technology Became Central​

Then (2005)​

Computers were mostly in labs, smartboards were new, and digital access varied widely.

Now​

• 1:1 devices (every student has a laptop/tablet) became common.
• Learning management systems (Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology) became standard.
• AI tools are entering classrooms for writing help, feedback, tutoring, and lesson planning.
• Digital literacy is now considered a core skill.

Impact: More personalized learning, more access to resources, but also more screen-time, tech inequities, and distraction challenges.

---

2. Rise of Data-Driven Instruction & Standardized Testing​

The early 2000s (especially after No Child Left Behind) pushed schools toward:

• Frequent assessments
• Benchmarking student performance
• Using data dashboards to guide instruction

Although high-stakes testing is still widespread, many districts are now shifting toward:

• Competency-based learning
• Performance assessments
• Holistic measures like social-emotional development

---

3. Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) Became Mainstream​

SEL was niche in the early 2000s. Today, it’s part of many districts’ strategic plans.
Schools now address:

• Emotional regulation
• Conflict resolution
• Mental-health awareness
• Sense of belonging & safety

This shift partly responds to rising student anxiety and depression.

---

4. Increased Inclusion & Awareness of Diverse Needs​

Big changes include:​

• Stronger support for students with disabilities
• Expanded English-language learner support
• Greater emphasis on equity, representation, and culturally responsive teaching
• More awareness of neurodiversity (ADHD, autism spectrum, dyslexia)

These changes vary by region but represent a major national trend.

---

5. Curriculum Shifted Toward Skills, Not Memorization​

Expanded focus on:​

• Critical thinking
• Collaboration
• Project-based learning
• STEM/STEAM
• Coding and digital media

Many districts also rethought reading instruction, returning to more research-backed phonics approaches (“science of reading”).

---

6. School Safety & Health Became Central Concerns​

Two major drivers:

School Violence​

• Lockdown drills became routine
• Security measures (controlled entry, cameras, school resource officers)

COVID-19 Pandemic​

• Forced massive shift to remote learning
• Accelerated tech adoption
• Raised scrutiny of public health, ventilation, attendance policies
• Created large learning gaps that schools are still addressing

---

7. Growth of School Choice Options​

Over 20 years, families gained more alternatives:

• Charter schools
• Magnet schools
• Virtual schools
• Homeschooling (major rise post-2020)
• Vouchers/education savings accounts in many states

This has reshaped local school ecosystems.

---

8. Teacher Workforce Challenges​

Teaching has become:

• More demanding
• More regulated
• More affected by burnout
• Less attractive to new college graduates

Many districts face ongoing teacher shortages, especially in math, science, and special education.

---

In Summary​

K–12 education today looks profoundly different from 20 years ago:

Category	2005	2025
Technology	Limited	Central to instruction
Assessments	High-stakes testing	Broader measures + still testing
SEL	Minimal	Mainstream
Inclusion	Growing	Stronger emphasis
Curriculum	Content-focused	Skills + STEM + digital literacy
Safety	Basic	Major operational focus
School Choice	Limited	Wide range of options
Teaching Profession	Stable	Significant shortages & burnout

---

If you’d like, I can also provide:

• A timeline of major reforms
• Regional differences
• A deeper look at post-COVID changes
• Predictions for the next 20 years

LMAO

I legit lold

 

[AWilder]

I legit lold

Rob has been betrayed.

 

[AWilder]

LOL now I can’t even write without being accused of something.

Signs someone is using AI in their post:

It has very short and concise wording. Usually only a sentence or two.

It comes in a format that is very distinct from how humans typically write. Such as a list with brief synopsis of each point.

The poster brings up obscure points that are clearly outside normal general knowledge. Such as 1990's NATO treaties.

When called out the poster usually gets mad and leaves the thread for some days.

 

[Limbo Pete]

Signs someone is using AI in their post:

It has very short and concise wording. Usually only a sentence or two.

It comes in a format that is very distinct from how humans typically write. Such as a list with brief synopsis of each point.

The poster brings up obscure points that are clearly outside normal general knowledge. Such as 1990's NATO treaties.

When called out the poster usually gets mad and leaves the thread for some days.

Knowing stuff is for suckers bud. Why learn when you can cheat?

 

[Yoricks Wisdom]

even chatgpt lol'd at the moronia here

 

[EL CORINTHIAN]

That's a trap though. He's going to wave his hand and say you can get that (even if you cant) with "digital learning", when the actual issue here is AI. A human teacher running an online class is challenging enough, but plopping your kid down in front of a Musk bot and calling it education is obviously a cancer on the world

Yeah I know he's just being a dumb troll as usual,.it's just funny that he can't think of a single thing where AI learning isn't going to work. Maybe he should ask AI?

Also funny that he's either using AI to write his posts or he has begun to post like AI

AI is like crack for the incompetent

I legit lold

Rob has been betrayed.

Signs someone is using AI in their post:

It has very short and concise wording. Usually only a sentence or two.

It comes in a format that is very distinct from how humans typically write. Such as a list with brief synopsis of each point.

The poster brings up obscure points that are clearly outside normal general knowledge. Such as 1990's NATO treaties.

When called out the poster usually gets mad and leaves the thread for some days.

Knowing stuff is for suckers bud. Why learn when you can cheat?

 

[AWilder]

hey if that's your thing go for it my man.

 

[Limbo Pete]

Posting stuff like that is risking a lecture from Rob about how Super AI is gonna supplant the gays

 

[Andy Capp]

El Gottento strikes again.

 

[Mr Holmes]

Speaking of AI, Glenn Beck made himself an AI George Washington.

 

[Yehudim]

Not an argument.

 

[idrankyourbeer]

How scientists taught monkeys the concept of money. Not long after, the first prostitute monkey appeared​

You may have thought things like currency or money are concepts known solely to humans. While it’s true some animals might have a sense of ownership, trading resources hasn’t been observed in any other species besides Homo sapiens. However, in 2005, an economist/psychologist duo from Yale University managed to teach seven capuchin monkeys how to use money. The study went into some unexpected territory not long after.

How scientists taught monkeys the concept of money. Not long after, the first prostitute monkey appeared

Seriously, what the heck?

www.zmescience.com

lol. you teach monkeys how to use money and soonafter they use it for gambling and prostitution. pretty soon they'll be dealing black market bananas and spending the proceeds on luxury cars and guns.

 

[The Diplomat]

Bryce Mitchell wanting to debate and fight the Legion of Skanks over Hitler being a good dude.

 

[Limbo Pete]

How scientists taught monkeys the concept of money. Not long after, the first prostitute monkey appeared​

You may have thought things like currency or money are concepts known solely to humans. While it’s true some animals might have a sense of ownership, trading resources hasn’t been observed in any other species besides Homo sapiens. However, in 2005, an economist/psychologist duo from Yale University managed to teach seven capuchin monkeys how to use money. The study went into some unexpected territory not long after.

How scientists taught monkeys the concept of money. Not long after, the first prostitute monkey appeared

Seriously, what the heck?

www.zmescience.com

lol. you teach monkeys how to use money and soonafter they use it for gambling and prostitution. pretty soon they'll be dealing black market bananas and spending the proceeds on luxury cars and guns.

 

[Yoricks Wisdom]

never heard of him

 

[lsa]

Bryce Mitchell wanting to debate and fight the Legion of Skanks over Hitler being a good dude.

Bryce is on the Hitler side, right?

 

[nonoob]

@Rob Battisti has been betrayed.

Mick Jagger is ready to help.
​

 

[Andy Capp]

@Rob Battisti I think you might find this interesting.