#accelerated student-oriented training

[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

By: Anna Krylov and Jay Tanzman

Published: Oct 2, 2023

Note: A version of this article will appear as an invited chapter in the forthcoming volume The Free Inquiry Papers edited by Robert Maranto, Lee Jussim, and Sally Satel.

1. An age of unreason

The liberal enlightenment, humanism, and democracy are under siege. A once-obscure postmodernist worldview, Critical Social Justice (CSJ) [1-3], has escaped the academy and is quickly reshaping our institutions and society at large. Long-standing merit-based practices in science are rapidly being subordinated to practices based on the tenets of CSJ theory [4]. Increasingly, scientists must compete for funding, no longer only on the basis of scientific merit, but also on the basis of how their proposed research will promote the goals of CSJ. As an example, an NIH neurology program requires grant applications to include a “plan for enhancing diverse perspectives” with the goal to “bring about the culture change necessary to address the inequities and systemic biases in biomedical research….” [5] Similarly, funding for fundamental research in chemistry and physics now depends on researchers demonstrating their commitment to “promote equity and inclusion as an intrinsic element to advancing scientific excellence” [6].

In the academy, faculty hiring and administrative appointments are increasingly made on the basis of the candidate’s identity [7-9]. Merit-based admission to schools and universities is being weakened, with standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT being abandoned on “social justice” grounds [10,11]. K–12 is affected as well. Some school districts have stopped giving D and F grades in order to improve “equity” [12]. In math classes, activist teachers claim that getting the right answer and showing your work are white supremacist concepts and are advocating, instead, a supposedly anti-racist CSJ pedagogy [13,14]. Accelerated mathematics programs for gifted students, necessary to prepare them for advanced training and careers in STEM [15], are being dismantled in the name of “social justice” [16-18]. Many school districts have eliminated honors classes altogether in the name of “equity” [19]. The resultant weakening of the workforce has already contributed to the fall of the US from its position as the world leader in science [20].

In the university, faculty and staff are instructed to use Newspeak—neopronouns and other neologisms—in their written and verbal communications for the purpose of “inclusivity” [21,22]. To be avoided are such apparently un-inclusive terms as “strawman,” “brown-bag lunch,” and “picnic” [22–25]. Professional societies and corporations are following suit, proscribing terms such as “field,” “dark times,” “black market,” “double-blind study,” “nursing mother,” “hip-hip hooray,” “smart phone,” “homeless,” and “the French” [26–30].

In biology, an education paper recommends that teachers emphasize the sexual diversity across species in nature, which includes “organisms such as ciliates, algae, and fungi [that] have equal-size gametes (isogamy) and do not therefore have gametic sexes [that is, binary sexes, as mammals do].” This is supposed to promote inclusivity of LGBTQIA2+ students in the classroom [25]. Chemistry education also needs to be reformed, according to the journal Chemical Education, which published a virtual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) collection of 67 papers exploring such topics as decolonization of the chemistry curriculum, chemistry and racism, and gender and sexual orientation identities in the chemistry classroom [31]. A recent paper in the same journal describes “a special topic class in chemistry on feminism and science as a tool to disrupt the dysconcious racism in STEM,” which explores “the development and interrelationship between quantum mechanics, Marxist materialism, Afro-futurism/pessimism, and postcolonial nationalism.” “To problematize time as a linear social construct,” the paper says, “the Copenhagen interpretation of the collapse of wave-particle duality was utilized” [32]. No, Deepak Chopra was not a co-author of the paper.

In STEM, prospective faculty are asked to pledge their commitment to the ideology of CSJ and to document their activism in advancing DEI [8,9,33,34]. Medical schools are abolishing long-accepted assessments of competency in order to improve racial parity in residency programs [35]. A pamphlet published by the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health claims that public health anti-obesity campaigns are an example of “fatphobia,” that public health’s “focus on body size is rooted in racism,” that “higher weight is not causal to worse health outcomes," and that “focusing on weight ignores systematic injustices” [36,37]. Under the doctrine of gender-affirming care, adolescents are offered life-changing transgender treatments, often after only perfunctory psychological assessment, despite the poor understanding that medicine currently has on the risks and benefits of these treatments [38–40].

[ Unreason and intolerance. Upper left: Yale students protest “offensive” Halloween costumes (2015). Lower left: Activists burn books by J.K. Rowling (2023). Right: Students at UC Davis disrupt a film viewing by throwing a bag of manure into the room. ]

Free speech itself, the cornerstone of liberal democracy, is under attack. As viewed by CSJ activists, free speech is dangerous, harmful, and equivalent to violence [41]. Adherents of DEI ideology believe that DEI should trump academic freedom [42]. Institutions essential for providing a platform for the marketplace of ideas, information exchange, and debate have largely abandoned their mission in the name of social justice activism. Articles in the press are infused with CSJ ideology [4]. Scientific publishers from Scientific American to the flagship journals Science and Nature have become mouthpieces for CSJ [43–56]. Universities, whose primary mission is education and truth seeking, have become complicit in censorship, scholarship suppression, indoctrination, and intimidation [57–59]. Universities and professional organizations have compromised their mission as seekers and communicators of objective truths by abandoning traditional institutional neutrality in favor of political activism, taking official positions on elections, police reform, abortion, wars, and other social issues [60,61], leaving dissenters out in the cold. Where debate, constructive disagreement, and discussion were once cultivated, conformity and dogmatism, enforced both top-down (by CSJ-infused DEI trainings [62,63]) and bottom-up (by ideologically driven activists [58]), now reign.

On campus, another essential provision of democracy, the presumption of innocence until proven guilty, no longer guides procedures for resolving conflict. Suspensions and terminations of professors without a hearing in response to offense taken by students, faculty members, or administrators has become commonplace (see, for example, Ref. 64–67). A predictable consequence is that there is now an unprecedented level of self-censorship by students and faculty [57,68,69]. Proposed changes to Title IX regulations will further erode the free speech of students and the protection of due process [70]. 

CSJ adherents accuse dissenters of being indifferent to existing inequalities and historic injustices, of being bigots, of having nefarious motives, and of perpetuating existing power structures. We reject these accusations. We oppose the practices of CSJ because they harm everyone, including those groups they purport to elevate [71-73]. It is precisely because we care about the existing problems in the world and about real social justice that we oppose CSJ.

What we are witnessing today—curriculum “decolonization,” the elimination of honors classes in schools, the ubiquitous war on merit [4], the imposition of political litmus tests for academic positions, Newspeak, the renaming of everything in sight, and on and on—are not isolated excesses perpetrated by a handful of overly zealous but otherwise well-meaning individuals; they are symptoms of a wholesale takeover of our institutions by an illiberal movement that currently has the upper hand. The current situation is not a pendulum that has swung too far and will self-correct [74]; it is a train hurtling full speed toward a cliff. Those of us unwillingly to go over the edge can either jump off—leave academia (or maybe start up alternative institutions)—or fight to get the brakes applied before it is too late. The remainder of this chapter is about the latter course of action.

2. Why we should fight

To put it simply, we should fight because it is the right thing to do. It is not only our duty to the next generation, but an opportunity to pay our debt to the previous generations of dissenters who fought against forces of illiberalism to create the free and prosperous world that we enjoy today [75,76]. By fighting, we, too, can fend off the forces of unreason and restore the values of humanism, liberalism, and The Enlightenment. Inaction and submission will only enable the further spread of illiberalism. The history of past illiberal regimes, such as the USSR and Nazi Germany, provide ample lessons and motivation to stand and fight today. The train is gaining momentum; the longer we wait, the harder it will be to stop it. We must act now, while we still can.

Although there are uncanny parallels with totalitarian regimes of the past [23,77–80], we are still living in a free, democratic society. Despite the advances of illiberal ideology, manifested by the rise of censorship, the spread of cancel culture [23,57,58,81–83], and the proliferation of institutionalized structures (such as DEI bureaucracies) to enforce CSJ ideology, the dissenters of today do not face incarceration in prisons, labor camps, and mental hospitals. Nonetheless, we can learn from history.

In his book To Build a Castle: My Life as a Dissenter [84], Vladimir Bukovsky [85] describes his experiences as a dissident who refused to comply with the Soviets and challenged the regime. Bukovsky describes the apathy and complacency of the majority of the population at that time. People understood the corrupt and inhumane nature of the regime, but they chose to keep their heads down because—as the Russian proverb goes—“No man can splay the stone” (in Russian: плетью обуха не перешибёшь).

Because of this complacency, the economically bankrupt, oppressive, and inhumane Soviet regime lasted as long as it did (70+ years). But it was the actions of dissidents that ultimately catalyzed its downfall. Consider, for example, the impact of the books of Solzhenitsyn, who told the world the truth about the atrocities of the Soviet regime [86]. In addition to meticulously documenting the scale of the atrocities, Solzhenitsyn explained that they came to be, not due to deviations from the party line or shortcomings of its individual leaders, but as the direct result of Marxist-Leninist ideology.

In Bukovsky’s time (the late 1950s to mid-1970s), open dissent was rare. Growing up in the Soviet Union, I [Anna]—as most of my peers—did not even know dissidents existed. It wasn’t until Perestroyka in the late 80s, when I read Solzhenitsyn’s books and learned about Sakharov [87] that I found out. Yet, it is through the actions of the dissidents that the West came to understand the Soviet regime as an “evil empire,” and this understanding propelled the political forces in the West that ultimately decided the outcome of the Cold War. The impact of the dissident movement on the Soviet regime has been illuminated through a series of memoranda of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, stolen and published by Bukovsky in his book Judgment in Moscow [88]. The acts of individuals splayed the stone after all.

I [Anna] was born (in the then-Soviet state of Ukraine) into the luckiest generation in the history of the USSR—the generation that witnessed the fall of the Wall when they were still young. We could escape to the free world, live as free people, and build successful and fulfilling careers in the West. Had the regime lasted another 20 years, my generation would have been yet another of the long list of those whose lives were ruined by the Soviet regime. I feel a personal debt to the dissidents of the day. 

Now, it is our turn to be the dissidents and to fight the good fight.

Fighting for what is right is not just the right thing to do; it is empowering. Standing up and speaking your mind is liberating, even exhilarating; while hunkering down in fear, hoping the storm will pass, is a bleak experience. Being honest feels good, while being complicit in lies is dispiriting. Fighting the good fight puts you in control, whereas passive submission leaves you helpless. Whether we ultimately win or lose this fight, those who choose to remain silent will look back and ask themselves why they did not act when they could. As Martin Niemöller wrote after World War II,

First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Eventually, this illiberal movement, like those of the past, will come not only for the dissidents, but for the silent bystanders as well (and, eventually, for its own vocal supporters).

There are myriad excuses, as old as the history of totalitarianism and oppression itself, invoked to justify inaction, complacency, and collaboration. Bukovsky [84] enumerates a few of the more familiar: “What can I do alone?”; “I’ll be more effective after I get the promotion”; “It’s not my job; I’m a scientist.” “If I don’t collaborate, someone else will anyway (and I’ll probably do less harm).” These reasons may seem logical, even compelling; however, they are self-deceptions. Not pushing back against bad ideas allows them to spread. Not fighting back against illiberalism allows it to grow. Not standing up for truth permits the lies to flourish. Not confronting the CSJ ideologists permits them to advance. And when they advance, we lose. It is a zero-sum game.

The choice to fight in the face of potential consequences is personal [89] and not an easy one to make. But as you contemplate whether to act or to lay low, consider the importance of truth and integrity in your life. To paraphrase Bari Weiss: Worship truth more than Yale. As she says:

[D]o not lose sight of what is essential. Professional prestige is not essential. Being popular is not essential. Getting your child into an elite preschool is not essential. Doing the right thing is essential. Telling the truth is essential. Protecting your kids is essential. [90]

Sure, no one wants to become a martyr for free speech or experience bullying, ostracism, and professional damage [81,91–93]. Cancel culture is real, but the risks are not what dissenters to totalitarian regimes faced historically or face today—cancel culture does not put you in jail. One still can write a dissenting op-ed without the fear of being stripped of their citizenship and expelled from the country, as Solzhenitsyn was for his writings [83]. We still can criticize DEI policies without fear of being put under house arrest, as Sakharov was for his vocal opposition to nuclear weapons and his unwavering defense of human rights [87]. But if we delay, some of the totalitarian nightmares of the past may become a reality. There are already worrying signs of this totalitarian-style repression in America: parents opposing CSJ in schools have been accused of terrorism and investigated by the FBI [94]; a journalist who wrote about collusion between the government and social media was paid a surprise home visit by the Internal Revenue Service [95]; a student who questioned the concept of microaggressions [96] at a mandatory training was expelled and forced to “seek to psychological services” [97]. These incidents in America today are chillingly similar to practices in Russia in the Soviet era, when the KGB routinely investigated dissidents, and dissent from Soviet ideology was considered a psychiatric disorder [84,88]. In the absence of resistance, this illiberal movement, like illiberal movements of the past, will gain ever more power, and we will face ever worse repression and erosion of individual freedom.

Inaction does not guarantee survival, but fighting a successful fight does. The only way to defend yourself against repression by an illiberal ideology is to stop the spread of the ideology.

The dangers of inaction are real, but how much risk one should take must be a personal decision [89]. Above all, it rarely does any good to get fired. Getting fired is playing into their hands. It’s one less enemy in the organization to fight against its ideological capture. Should all the dissidents get fired, the ideology wins. Full stop.

But it’s not hopeless. As we elaborate below, there are ways to maximize the impact of your actions and minimize the chances of negative consequences of resistance.

3. How to fight

Although there is no sure-fire roadmap to solve the current crisis, there are some do’s and don’ts. A recently published handbook, Counter Wokecraft (which we highly recommend), written by an anonymous STEM professor, provides concrete recommendations for staging the resistance [98]. It convincingly explains how small but deliberate actions add up to big change and elaborates on the perils of delaying action. In what follows, we offer our view on how to fight, and we share examples of successful acts of resistance that give us reason for hope. Small contributions add up, so do something rather than nothing.  As Gad Saad writes in The Parasitic Mind:

The battle of ideas knows no boundaries, so there is plenty to do. If you are a student and hear your professors spouting postmodern nonsense or spewing anti-science drivel, challenge them politely and constructively. If you are a graduate and your alma mater is violating its commitment to freedom of speech and freedom of thought, withdraw your donations—and let the school know why. If your Facebook friends are posting comments with which you disagree, engage them and offer an alternative viewpoint.... If you are sitting at your local pub having a conversation about a sensitive topic, do not refrain from speaking your mind. If your politicians are succumbing to suicidal political correctness, vote them out of office. [99]

1. Educate yourself; knowledge is power.

To effectively counter the ideology of CSJ, it is crucial to understand its nature and the tactics it employs. As two-time Nobel Laureate Marie Sklodowska-Curie said:

Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so we may fear less.

Although Curie was referring to phenomena of the natural world, the observation applies equally to the world of ideas. By understanding the origins and tenets of CSJ, we can fear less—and fight more effectively.

For me [Anna] and my former compatriots, who were forcibly schooled in Marxist-Leninism and experienced its implementation as Socialism firsthand, it is easy to recognize the current illiberal movement’s philosophical roots [78,79]. We recognize the familiar rhetoric and the Orwellian co-option of the language: the media outlet of the Communist Party, which disseminated its lies, was called Pravda (Правда), which is Russian for “truth”; victims of Red terror were called “enemies of the people” (враги народа); Soviet troops invading other countries were called “liberators” (освободители); and  nuclear weapons were developed with the slogan “nucleus for the cause of peace” (атом—делу мира). We are used to looking behind the facade of nice-sounding words and seeing their real meaning to those in power [100]. It is not hard to see that today’s “Diversity,” “Equity,” and “Inclusion” have about as much in common with the noble concepts of diversity, equality, and inclusion as Orwell's Ministry of Love had to do with love or his Ministry of Plenty had to do with plenty. (A more-fitting operational definition of DEI would be Discrimination, Entitlement, and Intimidation.) This linguistic tactic is used because it works. It has fooled many STEM academics and ordinary citizens and has enabled the illiberal ideology to get its foot in the door [3].

As Counter Wokecraft explains, the tactics CSJ employs to gain power in our institutions include the use of liberal-sounding “crossover words” to shroud the illiberal aims of the movement [98]. The concise essay “DEI: a Trojan Horse for Critical Social Justice in Science” by the same author offers insights into the philosophy that undergirds the CSJ movement and clearly elucidates its aims [3]. For a deeper dive into CSJ, we recommend the book by Pluckrose and Lindsay [1].

2. Use all existing means of resistance, but first and foremost, the official ones.

Mechanisms of resistance are available through existing institutions, even if the institutions themselves are failing to protect their mission [101]. These mechanisms can be exploited to change the institution from within.

Bukovsky describes how their dissident group worked within the legal boundaries of the Soviet regime [84]. He contrasts this approach with anarchism and revolutionary destructivism, which, he argues, lead to outcomes that are worse than the original evils. Bukovsky and his dissident comrades structured their activism and resistance within the framework of the Soviet constitution—which many legitimately considered to be a joke. When allowed to speak in court, Bukovsky framed his defense to emphasize the constitutional rights of Soviet citizens, for example, to peacefully demonstrate. Bukovsky attributes their success to this strategy. As an example of an important victory, he describes how he and his fellow political prisoners managed to resist and ultimately eliminate mandatory “corrective labor” for political prisoners. Following legal protocols, they rolled out a concerted effort of filing official complaints. Although isolated complaints never had any effect (they would be registered, duly processed, and dismissed), by flooding the bureaucratic system with a massive number of such complaints (which each had to be properly registered and responded to), they pushed the system beyond its limits. The sheer number of complaints compelled administrative scrutiny of the prison and its officers. And the prisoners won the fight.

Today, we can work within the system of our universities and professional organizations, even if they have already been ideologically corrupted. We can participate in surveys; communicate our concerns to leadership; nominate candidates committed to liberal principles to committees and leadership; vote against CSJ ideologues; speak up against practices that violate the stated mission of the institution [43,102,103]; publish well-reasoned opinion pieces [4,14,15,23,82,83,102]; and insist that our institutions adhere to their stated institutional (and legal) commitments to free speech and non-discrimination, such as being equal opportunity employers. Counter Wokecraft [98] provides concrete suggestions on how to effectively oppose the advances of the CSJ agenda by simply insisting that standard protocols of decision-making be followed—that is, through formal meetings with organized discussions that adhere to a set agenda, vote by secret ballot, and so on. In short, the existing governance structures and institutional policies can still be utilized to defend and even restore the institutional mission, even when the institution’s workings have been undermined by CSJ activists.

The following success stories illustrate the effectiveness of working within the system.

At the University of Massachusetts, a faculty group fought—and won—against a proposed rewriting of the university mission statement, which would have redefined the purpose of the university as engaging in political and ideological activism, rather than pursuing the truth [104].

Faculty at the University of Chicago succeeded in having departmental statements that violated institutional neutrality (by voicing collective support for specific social and political issues in violation of the University’s Kalven Report [105]) rescinded [106].

Also at the University of Chicago, in response to faculty complaints to the institution’s Title IX coordinator and general counsel, at least seven programs that gave preferences to specific races or sexes in violation of Federal regulations were discontinued [106].

The faculty of the University of Washington voted down a proposal to require DEI statements for all tenure and promotion candidates [107]. As reported to us, an email campaign initiated by a single faculty member was decisive in defeating the proposal.

At the University of North Carolina (UNC), the Board of Trustees adopted [108] the Chicago Free Speech Principles [109] and Kalven Report [105]. The former articulates the university’s commitment to free speech and is considered to be a model policy on this issue; the latter ensures institutional neutrality, prohibiting units of the university from taking stands on moral, political, or ideological issues, unless they directly affect the mission of the institution.

Also at UNC, responding to a faculty petition, the Board of Governors moved to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements from its hiring and promotion process. The mandate states that the university “shall neither solicit nor require an employee or applicant for academic admission or employment to affirmatively ascribe to or opine about beliefs, affiliations, ideals, or principles regarding matters of contemporary political debate or social action as a condition to admission, employment, or professional advancement” [110].

In California, mathematicians organized a petition that has, so far, blocked the implementation of radical, CSJ-based revisions to the K–12 math curriculum [18]. At the time of publication, the fight is not over; but they’ve won so far.

A new nonprofit, Do No Harm, has been formed to fight against the encroachment of identity politics in medicine [111]. Among their successes, filings with the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights against two medical schools has resulted in the elimination of race as a requirement for certain scholarships. Scholarships “meant for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, [a] worthy goal, can and should be met without racial discrimination,” writes the organization’s founder [112].

Adverse publicity and mockery, too, can cause Universities, which are sensitive to their public image, to roll back woke policies, as the following examples illustrate.

The administration of MIT reversed its own decision and reinstated the use of standardized tests for admission [113], the elimination of which had been mocked by dissidents [114].

The Stanford University “Elimination of Harmful Language Initiative” website, which listed 161 verboten expressions, including “beating a dead horse,” “white paper,” “insane,” and even “American,” was taken down after sustained mockery in the press and on social media. The university’s president ultimately disowned the initiative and reaffirmed the university’s commitment to free speech [29].

At the University of Southern California, the interim provost made a clear statement that “the university does not maintain a list of banned or discouraged words” in response to the mockery [115] of an earlier memorandum the university's School of Social Work announcing the cancellation of the word “field” as racist [26,29].

At Texas Tech, the administration announced that it was dropping mandatory DEI statements from the hiring process [116], after details of how these statements influenced hiring decisions had been publicized [9].

These examples illustrate the maxim that sunlight is the best disinfectant [117]. We can use social media and the press to shine a light on the excesses of CSJ to bring about change.

Pressure from state governments can also force universities to change course away from DEI ideology. Facing threats from the state assembly to cut funding, the University of Wisconsin system has announced it will eliminate mandatory DEI statements for job applicants. As we are writing this chapter, the state assembly is also threatening to eliminate funding for administrative positions at UW dedicated to DEI [118].

Arizona has also dealt a blow to DEI ideology. The state’s Board of Regents has mandated that public universities drop the use of DEI statements in hiring. The move was in response to a finding by the Goldwater Institute that DEI statements, which were required in over three-fourths of job postings, were being used “to circumvent the state’s constitutional prohibition against political litmus tests in public educational institutions” [119].

Organizations such as the Academic Freedom Alliance (AFA) and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) have successfully used institutions’ own governing policies and bylaws as well as the law to defend scores of scholars who have been attacked for their extramural speech and threatened with administrative discipline or firing [120,121].

A move is afoot to strengthen universities’ commitment to academic freedom by encouraging them to officially adopt the Chicago Trifecta (the Kalven report, the Chicago Principles, and the Shils report). The “Restoring Academic Freedom” letter [122], which calls on universities to do so, has garnered 1700 signatures so far.

3. Don't play their game: You can’t win.

We are trained to seek compromises and solutions that bring different groups on board; we seek consensus. That is a fine approach under normal circumstances, when all agents are acting in good faith. But we must recognize that we are up against agents who are driven—knowingly or unknowingly—by an ideology whose goal is to take over the institution. Every compromise with them brings them closer to their goal [1,3,74,98,123]. Therefore, we must stand our ground.

A major advance in the spread of illiberalism has been the establishment of DEI bureaucracies in our intuitions to enforce CSJ ideology through policy [3,8,98,124-127]. It is important to understand the power of this system and to distinguish the system from the people. A DEI apparatchik can be a nice, well-meaning individual, who has been fooled by the movement’s deliberately deceptive language [1,98]; a cynical opportunist who seeks power and career advancement; or a True Believer. A DEI administrator may be completely unaware of the philosophical origins of CSJ, whose goals the DEI machine has been installed to implement. But just as a Soviet apparatchik need not have read Das Kapital to have been an agent enforcing conformity to Marxist doctrine, a DEI apparatchik need not have read the works of the critical theorists Gramsci, Derrida, Foucault, Bell, Crenshaw, and Delgado to be implementing CSJ-inspired ideology. But even participants who are naive of the movement’s history, philosophy, or ultimate goals are furthering its aims; they are still cogs in the machine. Do not be fooled by DEI administrators who may naively or deceptively deny that they are advancing CSJ ideology. They are, whether or not they know it or acknowledge it.

The power of the system—the DEI bureaucracy—and its ideological foundation make the motivations of the individual participants irrelevant. The story of Tabia Lee illustrates this point [128]. Lee—a black woman who directed a DEI program at a community college in California—questioned anti-racist and gender orthodoxy, declined to join a “socialist network,” objected to land acknowledgments and Newspeak terms such as “Latinx,” “Filipinx,” and neopronouns, and supported a campus event focused on Jewish inclusion and antisemitism. Lee describes her non-orthodox worldview as follows:

I don’t have ideological or viewpoint fidelity to anyone. I’m looking for what’s going to help people and what will help our students and how we can be better teachers and our best teaching selves. [128]

This attitude was found to be incompatible with the ideology of DEI. When Lee refused to change her worldview to comply with the orthodoxy, she was terminated from her position [128].

The establishment of the DEI bureaucracy in our institutions represented a tectonic shift from CSJ as a grass-roots movement to CSJ as an official power structure within the university equipped with a massive budget to promote its ideology [124,126,129-132].

A 2021 report by the Heritage Foundation [130], which documented the size of this new bureaucracy, identified 3,000 administrators with DEI responsibilities among the 65 universities they surveyed [124,131]. This number is in addition to the already extensive staff of Federally mandated Title VI, Title IX, and disability offices, who also perform DEI-related tasks. The new diversicrats already outnumber the mandated staffers. For example, the average university examined had 4.2 DEI personnel for every one ADA compliance administrator [124]. Given the sheer number of DEI officials and their generous salaries (one-third of chief diversity officers are paid more than $200,000 annually [132]), it is not surprising that DEI budgets are enormous; for example, in 2021, UC–Berkeley dedicated 41 million dollars to DEI [129].

The DEI bureaucracy is given official status within the university and is empowered to interfere in faculty hiring, to disseminate CSJ ideology by means of mandatory trainings, to infuse the ideology into teaching [10,13,16,25,31], and to curtail academic freedom [42,127]. Khalid and Snyder provide insight into the logic and financial incentives behind the DEI machine:

This attitude was found to be incompatible with the ideology of DEI. When Lee refused to change her worldview to comply with the orthodoxy, she was terminated from her position [128].

The establishment of the DEI bureaucracy in our institutions represented a tectonic shift from CSJ as a grass-roots movement to CSJ as an official power structure within the university equipped with a massive budget to promote its ideology [124,126,129-132].

A 2021 report by the Heritage Foundation [130], which documented the size of this new bureaucracy, identified 3,000 administrators with DEI responsibilities among the 65 universities they surveyed [124,131]. This number is in addition to the already extensive staff of Federally mandated Title VI, Title IX, and disability offices, who also perform DEI-related tasks. The new diversicrats already outnumber the mandated staffers. For example, the average university examined had 4.2 DEI personnel for every one ADA compliance administrator [124]. Given the sheer number of DEI officials and their generous salaries (one-third of chief diversity officers are paid more than $200,000 annually [132]), it is not surprising that DEI budgets are enormous; for example, in 2021, UC–Berkeley dedicated 41 million dollars to DEI [129].

The DEI bureaucracy is given official status within the university and is empowered to interfere in faculty hiring, to disseminate CSJ ideology by means of mandatory trainings, to infuse the ideology into teaching [10,13,16,25,31], and to curtail academic freedom [42,127]. Khalid and Snyder provide insight into the logic and financial incentives behind the DEI machine:

DEI Inc. is a logic, a lingo, and a set of administrative policies and practices. The logic is as follows: Education is a product, students are consumers, and campus diversity is a customer-service issue that needs to be administered from the top down. (“Chief Diversity Officers,” according to an article in Diversity Officer Magazine, “are best defined as ‘change-management specialists.’”) DEI Inc. purveys a safety-and-security model of learning that is highly attuned to harm and that conflates respect for minority students with unwavering affirmation and validation.

Lived experience, the intent–impact gap, microaggressions, trigger warnings, inclusive excellence. You know the language of DEI Inc. when you hear it. It’s a combination of management-consultant buzzwords, social justice slogans, and “therapy speak.” The standard package of DEI Inc. administrative “initiatives” should be familiar too, from antiracism trainings to bias-response teams and mandatory diversity statements for hiring and promotion. [127]

The DEI bureaucracy is a categorical enemy. Don't deceive yourself that you can work with it to accomplish good for your institution [128]. This bureaucracy is founded on ideas that are in direct opposition to the liberal enlightenment and humanism [1,3,4,42,79,99,125–128,133,134]. Their goals are not your goals; consequently, you cannot ally or compromise with them. We must, instead, focus our efforts on stripping the DEI bureaucracy of its power, ideally, ridding the institution of it completely. This will not be an easy fight, but neither is it an impossible dream. State legislatures are already taking action against DEI. At the time of this writing, 35 states have introduced bills that would restrict or ban DEI offices and staff, mandatory DEI training, diversity statements, and/or identity-based preferences for hiring and admissions [135]. Recognizing that such bills could go too far and compromise academic freedom, the Manhattan Institute has drafted model legislation that would abolish DEI bureaucracies on campuses while preserving academic freedom [136]. To date, at least one state, Texas, has enacted legislation based on the Manhattan Institute’s model [137].

Another reason not to attempt to work with the DEI bureaucracy is that CSJ ideology leaves no space for rational dialog. As explained by McWhorter [71], Pincourt [3,98], Pluckrose [1], Saad [99], and others, CSJ is not a rational or empirical worldview, but an ideology whose adherents have accepted a set of unfalsifiable tenets that may not be questioned. Thus, CSJ ideologues are not open to reasoned arguments that contradict their worldview; it is, thus, futile to argue with them. We need, instead, to reason with those of our colleagues who have not yet drunk of the Kool Aid.

Finally, since the goal of CSJ is to take over the institution, small compromises with them ultimately lead to large losses for us. Give CSJ an inch, and it will take a mile. Consider, for starters, the following example, in which the dean of the Duke Divinity School made the mistake of conceding to student activists, which led to ever-increasing demands and personal attacks on the dean herself [138]. “The chickens have come home to roost at Duke’s divinity school,” writes John Staddon. Dean Heath, the dean of the school, fully allied herself with the CSJ agenda, rolled out a variety of DEI initiatives, issued a self-flagellating editorial admitting the “structural sins” of the school, and forced non-conforming faculty to resign. Yet, despite these concessions, the demands of “marginalized groups” only grew stronger, culminating in uncivil acts, such as the disruption of the dean’s state-of-the-school address by “four dissident female students bearing bull-horns and chanting, ‘I am somebody and I won’t be stopped by nobody,’ followed by a rap, a little theatrical performance [of a rude nature].”

Staddon writes:

There is poetic justice in this incident. Despite the dean’s earnest attempts “to provide a welcoming and safe place for students,” even after she designed “a space for the work of Sacred Worth, the LGBTQIA+ student group in the Divinity School”—even after disciplining, and losing—Professor Griffiths [a non-conforming faculty], in spite all this, she has apparently not done enough! The LGBT folk want more, much more, in the form of 15 demands. “We make up an integral part of this community, and yet our needs remain deliberately unheard.”

The demands include:

“To appoint a black trans woman or gender non-conforming theologian” as well as “a tenure-track trans woman theologian” and a “tenure-track queer theologian of color, preferably a black or indigenous person.”

A dissident MIT website, the Babbling Beaver [139], illustrates the same point by a mock resignation statement by MIT’s former President Reif:

You would think giving them a Women’s and Gender Studies Program, hiring six dozen DEI deans and staffers, most of whom couldn’t pass 18.01 [MIT’s introductory math course] if their lives depended on it, and cancelling invited lecturers to appease shouting Twitter mobs would be enough,” lamented the weary lame duck. “But noooo ... The only thing I accomplished by giving in to the incessant demands was encouraging additional demands, each more strident than the last.” [140]

The statement is satire, but the concessions made by the president and the ever-increasing demands were real.

Stories of how CSJ, once it is let in the door, rapidly infiltrates the organization and eventually takes it over are too many to enumerate. We present but one example, where the process has been meticulously documented. The report, spon.sored by the organization Alumni and Donors Unite, explains how CSJ took over University of San Diego “first gradually then suddenly.”

Gradually, over the course of a decade, CSJ-DEI became sown into the university’s fabric through changes in hiring committees and curriculum. Then suddenly in 2020–2021 the administration, outside all normal channels of decision-making, initiated a hostile takeover of USD and adopted a radical woke agenda into nearly all facets of the university’s life. [141]

The devaluation of merit and intellectual honesty in the guise of social justice that we now witness will inevitably lead to the decline of our institutions, if not to their destruction [4]. A case in point is The Evergreen State University, which, in 2017, experienced a notorious CSJ uprising on campus [142]. Since then, the university has suffered a 25% drop in enrollment and has lost 45 faculty through lay-offs and attrition [143].

Learn how to recognize and take on categorical enemies [98]. Remember—it is a zero sum game.

4. Focus on truth, not partisanship. Do not fear verbal attacks.

When you take on CSJ, there is something you will need to come to terms with: you are going to be called names, and your views and beliefs are going to be distorted and misrepresented. These are standard tactics of the CSJ movement. Since the adherents of CSJ have adopted an ideological, rather than a rational, worldview, they cannot rationally defend it; so they use the only tools they have: personal attacks and strawman arguments. They will call you transphobe, racist, misogynist, alt-right, Nazi, etc., no matter what you say or do. They will use deliberate misrepresentation of your expressions to subvert and discredit them [98]. They will use the “Motte and Bailey” trick [144] to derail conversations. Learn about these tactics so that you can anticipate, recognize, and counter them [98]. As Gad Saad explains:

The name calling and accusations are locked and loaded threats, ready to be deployed against you should you dare to question the relevant progressive tenets. Most people are too afraid to be accused of being racist or misogynist, and so they cover in silence.… Don't fall prey to this silencing strategy. Be assured in your principles and stand ready to defend them with the ferocity of a honey badger. [99]

Because you will be attacked no matter what you believe, what you say, or how carefully you say it, there is no point in affirming in your interactions with CSJ ideologues that you are committed to traditional humanistic, liberal values. They don’t care. In her essay “I'm a Progressive, Please Don't Hurt Me,” Sarah Haider calls this practice of hedging “throat-clearing” and explains why it is not effective [145]. She also points out the hidden bigotry of it, that is, the implicit assumption that those on the other side of the aisle are inherently evil. Haider writes:

Before touching on any perspective that I knew to not be kosher among other Leftists, I tended to precede with some version of throat-clearing: “I’m on the left” or “I’ve voted Democrat my whole life.” I told myself that this was a distinction worth insisting on because 1) it was the truth and 2) because it helped frame the discussion properly—making clear that the argument is coming from someone who values what they value. But there was another reason too. My political identity reminders were a plea to be considered fully and charitably, to not be villainized and presumed to be motivated by “hate.” The precursor belief to this, of course, is that actual conservatives should not be taken charitably, are rightfully villainized, and really are motivated by “hate.” But I’m done sputtering indignantly about being mischaracterized as “conservative,” or going out of my way to remind the audience that I really am a good little liberal.

She goes on to explain that throat-clearing is counterproductive because: (1) it doesn’t work, you won't be spared; (2) it is a tax on energy and attention; (3) it is bad for you; and (4) it is bad for the causes you care about.

So we should stop worrying about our group loyalties and focus on our cause. Truth wears no clothes, so do not try to dress it up in partisan attire. Say what you mean, mean what you say, and move on.

It may be tempting to stay out of the fight in order to preserve friendships. It is true that some people you thought of as friends may turn against you—privately or even publicly. It has happened to us, and it hurts. But it also lets you know who your real friends are—those who stick up for you whether they agree with your views or not. And you will find new friends and allies who share your values. These relationships, forged fighting the good fight, will be enduring and empowering.

5. Do not apologize.

We cannot stress this enough. Your apology will be taken as a sign of weakness and will not absolve you—in fact, it will make matters worse. Apologies to the illiberal mob are like drops of blood in the water to a pack of sharks. Additionally, your apology can be interpreted as an admission of guilt, which can come back to haunt you in the event you need to defend yourself legally or in an administrative proceeding. The Academic Freedom Alliance advises: “If you confess to an offense you didn’t commit, or if you concede to a claim or accusation that is factually inaccurate or not truly an offense, the admission can and will be used against you.” [146] Recognize that the CSJ activists on Twitter do not care about your apology; they care about publicly flaying you in order to sow fear among other potential dissenters [147]. Someone claims to have been offended by your speech? Someone claims it caused them pain? Fine, that's their problem [148]. You know what your views are. And your friends do too. Stay on message. 

6. Build a community and a network.

Communities and networks provide moral support and there is safety in numbers. Some groups already exist. The Heterodox Academy (HxA), for example, provides a platform to organize communities (e.g., HxSTEM is a community of STEM faculty) and to connect with colleagues who are open to reasoned debate, as per the HxA statement, which each member is asked to endorse: “I support open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement in research and education.” The Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR) also provides resources and support to those who push back on anti-humanistic policies, especially in schools, universities, and in the medical profession.

Organizations like FIRE and the Academic Freedom Alliance (AFA) provide educational resources, opportunities to network, and—most importantly—protection, including legal representation. Join and support them. Build groups and act as a group—e.g., write an op-ed piece with a group of co-authors. Ten people are harder to cancel than one. Counter Wokecraft describes how to identify the allies among your colleagues and how to build effective resistance at your workplace [98].

Stand up for others. Next time they will do it for you. When you see a colleague being ostracized for what she said, think first, “Which parts of her message do I agree with?” not “Which parts do I disagree with?” If you agree with the main message, say so, and be charitable about imperfect expression. Way too often do we hear colleagues justifying their silence with excuses like “I agree with her in general, but she should have been more careful about how she said this or that.”

Some communities, including mathematicians and psychologists, in response to CSJ takeovers of their professional societies, have simply started new ones [149,150]. Perhaps we need more of these to send a strong message to the old societies that they need to change course. We see evidence of the effectiveness of this strategy; for example, the American Mathematical Society [151] cancelled its CSJ-dominated blog shortly after the establishment of the new Association for Mathematical Research [149], whose apolitical mission is simply to “support  mathematical research and scholarship.”

In 2022, in response to increasing ideological influence and censorship in their profession, behavioral scientists founded the Society for Open Inquiry in the Behavioral Sciences, dedicated to “open inquiry, civil debate, and rigorous standards” in the field [152]. It publishes the Journal of Open Inquiry in the Behavioral Sciences, which commits to “free inquiry,” “rigorous standards,” and “intellectual exchange” [152]. Notably, its terms and conditions state that the journal will base retraction decisions strictly on the basis of the widely accepted COPE guidelines [153]; otherwise, the terms and conditions state, “We will never retract a paper in response to social media mobs, open or private letters calling for retraction, denunciation petitions, or the like....” [154]

There is even a new university—The University of Austin (UATX)—established in response to the current crisis in higher education [155]. The message on the UATX webpage—“We are building a university dedicated to the fearless pursuit of truth”—makes clear what void in the American academy UATX aspires to fill [156]. That the university received over $100 million in donations and over 3500 inquiries by professors from other institutions within six months of the project’s announcement, makes clear the demand [157].

The success of such new initiatives will inspire more educators and scientists to stand up and defend the key principles of science and education. And it will send a strong message to our leadership. Even if we cannot appeal to their sense of duty, the financial considerations (Go Woke, Go Broke [158]) and the effect of negative publicity of the excesses of CSJ (such as DEI loyalty oaths, “decolonizing” the curriculum, renaming everything, and Newspeak [9,23,24,139]) may provide incentives to straighten out their act.

4. Conclusion

Will we succeed? Will we stop the train before it goes over the cliff? We do not know what will happen if we fight. But we know what will happen if we don’t. The task ahead might look impossible. But remember the USSR. It looked like an unbreakable power, yet in the end it collapsed like a house of cards. The Berlin Wall looked indestructible, yet it came down overnight. Recalling his 20 years’ experience in the gay marriage debate, Jonathan Rauch told us: “I can tell you that the wall of received opinion is sturdy and impenetrable...until it isn't. And that it's the quiet people in the room who are the swing vote.... and please illegitimi non carborundum [159].”

We are not helpless. We have agency and we should not be afraid to exercise it. We should fight not just because it is the right thing to do, but because fighting brings results. If we behave as if we were living in a totalitarian society, it will become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Afterword

A Russian proverb says, “Fear has big eyes” (у страха глаза велики), meaning that people tend to exaggerate danger. Accordingly, it may feel like resisting the mob will inevitably lead to career damage. But this is not the case; the flip side of risk is reward. In recognition of her activism, including her publication of “The Peril of Politicizing Science” [23], which “launched a national conversation among scientists and the general public,” Anna Krylov, co-author of this chapter, was awarded the inaugural Communicator of the Year Award, Sciences and Mathematics, by the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences [160]. In “Victory Lap” [161], Lee Jussim, co-editor of the book in which this article will appear, documents how as a result of his public resistance to a mob attack on a colleague falsely accused of racism, his career enjoyed a variety of benefits including additional conferences invitations, massive positive public support for his activism, national attention to his scholarship, and an appointment to a departmental chair (with commensurate increase in salary), which he was offered because he had demonstrated that he could take the heat.

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Stop saying "nO oNe iS sAyInG aNy oF tHiS!!" They are. You know they are. Dotted throughout the article are references to sources for quotes and claims. For the list of references, see: References.

Liberalism really is under attack. It's always been under attack from the religous right, but its influence has diminished over time, with society becoming increasingly secular and irreligious, or at least indifferent to religious influence. And principles like the US's First Amendment keep it, at least in theory, from breaching the threshold.

But where the religious attack is on the downswing, the attack from the illiberal left is on the upswing, and both more rapid and more successful, having infiltrated everything from government to science and even knitting clubs. And it hides behind nice-sounding words like "equity" and "diversity," people don't recognize it for what it is, and welcome it inside in a way they don't welcome religious intrusion.

This isn't about left vs right. It's about do we want a liberal society, or do we want a rampantly illiberal, or indeed anti-liberal society?

#Anna Krylov #Jay Tanzman #enlightenment #the enlightenment #attack on liberalism #liberalism #liberal values #liberal society #enlightenment values #throat clearing #critical social justice #social justice #DEI #DEI bureaucracy #diversity equity and inclusion #diversity #equity #inclusion #woke #wokeness #wokeism #cult of woke #wokeness as religion #cancel culture #DEI statements #diversity statements #compelled speech #humanism #liberal principles #liberal ethics

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State visit to South Africa – programme

From Wednesday 18 to Friday 20 October 2023, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima will pay a state visit to the Republic of South Africa at the invitation of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The King and Queen Máxima will be accompanied on their visit by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hanke Bruins Slot.

The state visit will focus on the excellent ties and equal partnership between the two countries. South Africa is one of the Netherlands’ most important African partners in the areas of economics, politics, culture, education and science. The two cooperate actively on solutions for a more just, inclusive and sustainable future. From the perspective of a shared history, they look forward today on an equal footing to a shared future. Key themes during the visit will be sustainable and inclusive growth, cultural cooperation, human rights and legal equality, and exchanges of knowledge and science. 

A knowledge mission headed by Minister of Education, Culture and Science Robbert Dijkgraaf will take place prior to and during the state visit. Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality Piet Adema will head an economic mission focusing on future-proof farming and horticulture, green hydrogen and circular waste management. Before the official welcome ceremony, Ms Bruins Slot will attend a meeting of the South Africa –Netherlands Joint Commission for Cooperation. Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren will also attend some programme events.

Wednesday 18 October – Pretoria

Morning

Arrival at airport

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will be welcomed at Waterkloof air base in Pretoria.

Blesbokspruit Wetland Reserve

The King and Queen Máxima will visit the Blesbokspruit Wetland Reserve, where they will speak about the challenges South Africa faces with regard to water quality and availability. They will hear about developments in two major Dutch-South African water partnerships, the Blue Deal and Wetskills. With people involved locally, they will discuss lessons learned in the Dutch and South African water sectors. 

Apartheid Museum

The King and Queen Máxima will then visit the Apartheid Museum. A brief tour of the museum will focus on South Africa’s history of apartheid, and on the fight against injustice that resulted in its transition to a democratic society whose central tenets are equality before the law and access to justice. They will also speak with judges, activists and artists about the importance of legal equality and accessible justice, with a particular focus on protecting the rights of women and LGBTIQ+ people and the importance of international cooperation on inclusion and legal protection.

Afternoon

Innovation Village (Accelerating the green transition)

The Innovation Village will be a hub for members of the economic and knowledge missions and their local partners, South African businesses, organisations and institutes. 

The King and Queen Máxima will meet members of the economic mission, which is focusing on strengthening partnerships between South Africa and the Netherlands in the areas of green hydrogen, circular waste management and future-oriented agriculture and horticulture.

They will also meet members of the knowledge mission, the emphasis of which is on the link between education and the labour market, equal opportunities and the importance of vocational education for the green sectors.

Dialogue on alignment with labour market

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will speak with representatives of educational institutions, employers and businesses as well as students about South Africa’s high rate of youth unemployment and its shortage of well-trained, skilled workers. In both South Africa and the Netherlands, a shortage of skilled workers is a source of problems in society. The discussion will also address solutions for better aligning education and training with the labour market and creating equal opportunities for young people. 

Reception for the Dutch community

At the end of afternoon the King and Queen Máxima will meet Dutch nationals who live and/or work in South Africa during a reception at the ambassador’s residence in Pretoria.

Thursday 19 October – Pretoria and Johannesburg

Morning

Welcome ceremony

President Ramaphosa will welcome the King and Queen Máxima to the Union Buildings during an official welcome ceremony, after which they will have a private meeting. 

Delegation meeting

Together with the ministers accompanying them, the King and Queen Máxima will take part in a meeting with the South African president and ministers. 

Signing of Memorandum of Understanding 

After the delegation meeting, the King and Queen Máxima will attend the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between South Africa’s Minister for Higher Education and Training, Dr Bonginkosi Emmanuel Nzimande, and the Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and Science, Robbert Dijkgraaf, on stepping up cooperation in further education.

Statement to the media

President Ramaphosa and King Willem-Alexander will briefly address the media.

Government lunch at presidential residence

President Ramaphosa will host a private lunch for the King and Queen Máxima and the ministers accompanying them.

Afternoon

Freedom Park

In the afternoon the King and Queen Máxima will visit Freedom Park, which was created by former president Thabo Mbeki as a memorial to all the South Africans who dedicated their lives to the fight for freedom and dignity, including in the struggle to end apartheid and the struggle for liberation in South Africa. The King and Queen Máxima will walk along the Wall of Names commemorating South Africans who died fighting for their country’s freedom, and see the names of three Dutch nationals who also helped oppose apartheid. In recognition of all of these individuals, the King and Queen Máxima will lay a wreath at the eternal flame.

Finally, the King and Queen Máxima will visit an exhibition of work by two witnesses to the fight against apartheid, two photographers who are passing on their experience to a new, younger generation. The exhibition will also include work by members of this younger generation, who will speak with the King and Queen Máxima.

Return hospitality

To thank president Ramaphosa for his hospitality during the state visit, the King will host a cultural performance. In the State Theatre in Pretoria, Lloyds Company and Dutch musicians will perform their show ‘Unbreakable’ along with the South African dancers of the Soweto Skeleton Movers.

Evening

Departure 

The King and Queen Máxima will fly to Cape Town in the evening.

Friday 20 October – Cape Town

Morning

Meeting with the Premier of Western Cape province

The Premier of Western Cape province, Alan Winde, and Cape Town mayor Geordin Gwyn Hill-Lewis will welcome the King and Queen Máxima to Cape Town. 

Shared past

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will reflect on the two countries’ shared past during a visit to the Iziko Slave Lodge. While there, they will watch and listen to various performances that bring the history of slavery to life through poetry, music and dance. 

Guga S’Thebe Cultural Centre

At the edge of Langa township is the Guga S’Thebe Cultural Centre. Here, the King and Queen Máxima will talk with young South Africans and representatives of civil society organisations about their experiences of combating gender-related violence, which South Africa and the Netherlands both grapple with. By sharing experiences and learning from each other, countries can work together to find solutions for this and other societal problems. The visit will close with a performance by local young people  on gender-related violence.

Afternoon

National Botanical Garden

In the afternoon, King Willem-Alexander will visit the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. He will speak with experts from the World Wide Fund for Nature and the South African National Biodiversity Institute on the importance of biodiversity in habitat and wildlife protection.

HortiDemoCentre

Queen Máxima will spend the afternoon at the HortiDemoCentre, a public-private Dutch-South African initiative in Stellenbosch, where she will speak with students and young farmers. The centre develops methods for producing healthier food using fewer resources. 

Reception for the Dutch community in Cape Town

The third and final day of the state visit will close with a reception for the Dutch community in Cape Town.

#dutch royal family #dutch state visit

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why do you think iamo were so quick to find their footing with coaching cpom (their first high level senior team) vs mida still struggling with g/pa and others until now? is it because iamo has alma and sheri who are experienced in coaching long before scott, madi, and adrian? on the other hand, mida also have greg. i find it interesting that the two schools more of the same started in the same time yet the results are so different

a major factor in how quickly they've produced results is that Scott has the entire IAM organization backing him up. that kind of support and expert guidance accelerates your growth and keeps you from making mistakes. he didn't start from scratch. he has ongoing help from the most successful ice dance school on the planet

MIDA and IAMO seem to have similar values in terms of prioritizing skaters as people and understanding that their well being overall is most important, but the tone feels a little different? maybe it's partly chemistry in how CPom are clicking with Scott and Madi and Adrian and how warm they are

and then there's the skating. Scott and Charlie were vastly different skaters despite their same training camp. Scott seems more detail oriented and like he understands skating technique inside out, besides being more instinctual and artistic - he's the GOAT. and then there's Madi, one of the greatest female ice dancers in recent history. the way Christina's skating skills have grown - give her SO much credit - she clearly was a talent who wasn't nurtured properly until she moved to London. but the way she grew when she was being partnered by Scott during Anthony's absence and how her confidence has blossomed since Madi arrived is a testament to good teaching and perceptive guidance. but a coach inspires - the team still has to be willing to take that in and do the work. so CPom have been great students

i also wonder if it helps that IAMO coaches were competing more recently and understand the landscape and what's now? sometimes MIDA programs feel less current. the programs that IAMO is coming up with have been pretty stellar. Adrian's bringing a lot to the table in choreo, and i'm wondering how much of the lift work is him (along with Scott of course). MIDA can still find their way - it's only been 2 full seasons for them, plus a bit longer with B/S. Charlie's saying he thinks all the time what would Marina do, but Chanith/Greg don't have anyone more established to lean on irl

[jordanianroyals]

9 October 2022: Queen Rania visited Al Jandaweel Secondary School for Girls, where she learned about Road2Code, a digital skills program developed by nonprofit organizations INJAZ and the US-based Code.org.

The Queen also took part in an activity held under the Hour of Code initiative, which is a global ed-tech initiative that aims to acquaint students with the basics of programing and teach them coding concepts through simple and enjoyable methods.

Created by Code.org, Hour of Code currently reaches tens of millions of students in more than 180 countries, and Code.org has so far created over 500 one-hour tutorials in over 45 languages. (Source: Petra)

In a meeting with INJAZ CEO, Deema Bibi, Her Majesty received a brief overview on the Road2Code program, which employs innovative ways to enhance students’ programing skills and equip them with essential digital skills.

The Queen also dropped by a training session for teachers conducted by Code.org Founder and CEO, Hadi Partovi, on the basics of coding and the use of specialized educational resources to facilitate student access to coding-related learning opportunities, where she talked to teachers about their experience with Code.org. The session was also attended by Code.org’s Vice President of International Partnerships, Leonardo Ortiz Villacorta, and the school’s principal, Sawsan Al Qassas.

Her Majesty then joined a group of 8th grade students for a lesson on coding principles conducted in the Arabic language and created by Code.org in collaboration with Edraak to teach students the basics of computer science, internet safe use practices, and game and mobile app building and design.

Her Majesty concluded the visit by meeting with entrepreneurs supported by INJAZ’s incubator, mySTARTUP, to hear about the importance of building digital competencies and coding skills to create products and services that meet market demand.

Established in 2013, Code.org is an education innovation nonprofit based in the United States, dedicated to the vision that every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science as part of their core K-12 education. The organization expands access to computer science in schools, with a focus on increasing participation by young women and students from underrepresented groups. So far, the non-profit has reached 2 million teachers and over 70 million students, the vast majority of whom are from groups historically underrepresented in computer science. In Jordan, Code.org has collaborated with INJAZ and Edraak in Jordan to offer its services to local school students.

Founded in 1999, as a project under international charitable organization Save the Children, INJAZ became an independent Jordanian nonprofit in 2001. It aims to inspire and prepare youth to become productive members of society and accelerate the development of the national economy by contributing to the advancement of education and entrepreneurship. INJAZ currently reaches over 750,000 youth per year with its career-oriented capacity-building programs, and has benefited almost three million youth to date.

#Queen Rania

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Nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, Nepal is a country of stunning natural beauty, vibrant culture, and a resilient spirit. Despite its challenges, including political instability and economic disparities, Nepal has shown remarkable progress, especially in the realm of education. Education has long been considered a cornerstone of development in Nepal, and the emergence of education consultancy services has played a significant role in shaping the educational landscape of the country.

The evolution of education consultancy in Nepal reflects a broader global trend towards increasing internationalization and diversification of educational opportunities. As the demand for quality education grows, both domestically and internationally, education consultancy firms have stepped in to bridge the gap between aspiring students and the plethora of educational opportunities available worldwide.

One of the primary functions of education consultancy firms is to guide students through the complex process of choosing the right educational path. With an abundance of options ranging from traditional universities to online courses, vocational training, and study abroad programs, navigating the educational maze can be overwhelming for many students and their families. Education consultants provide invaluable support by offering personalized guidance tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of each student.

In Nepal, where access to information and resources may be limited, education consultancy firms serve as a vital source of information about educational opportunities both at home and abroad. They help students explore various academic programs, institutions, scholarship options, and career pathways, empowering them to make informed decisions about their future.

Furthermore, education consultancy firms play a crucial role in facilitating access to international education for Nepali students. With an increasing number of students aspiring to pursue higher education abroad, navigating the complex application processes, visa requirements, and cultural adjustments can be daunting. Education consultants provide comprehensive support services, including assistance with application preparation, visa guidance, and pre-departure orientation, easing the transition for students and their families.

Moreover, education consultancy firms serve as intermediaries between students and educational institutions, forging partnerships and collaborations that benefit both parties. By establishing relationships with universities, colleges, and other educational providers around the world, education consultants can help students gain access to exclusive opportunities such as scholarships, internships, and exchange programs. These partnerships also enable educational institutions to recruit talented students from Nepal, contributing to their diversity and internationalization efforts.

The evolution of education consultancy in Nepal has also been shaped by advancements in technology and communication. In today's digital age, education consultants leverage various online platforms, social media channels, and digital tools to reach a broader audience and provide seamless services to students regardless of their location. Virtual counseling sessions, webinars, and online resources have become integral components of education consultancy firms' offerings, enabling them to connect with students from remote areas and provide them with the support they need to pursue their educational goals.

Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital solutions in the education consultancy sector, as travel restrictions and social distancing measures have made in-person interactions challenging. Education consultants have adapted quickly to this new reality, embracing virtual communication tools and implementing innovative strategies to continue serving students effectively in a remote environment. This shift towards digitalization has not only improved accessibility and convenience for students but has also enhanced the efficiency and scalability of education consultancy services in Nepal.

Despite the significant progress made, education consultancy in Nepal still faces several challenges and opportunities for growth. One of the key challenges is ensuring quality and integrity in the services provided by education consultancy firms. With the proliferation of consultancy agencies in the market, there is a risk of unethical practices such as misleading advertising, fraudulent claims, and conflicts of interest. It is essential for education consultancy firms to adhere to professional standards and ethical guidelines to maintain trust and credibility within the industry.

Another challenge is addressing the needs of underserved communities and marginalized groups in Nepal. While education consultancy services have become more accessible in urban areas, students from rural and remote regions may still face barriers to accessing information and support. Education consultancy firms must adopt inclusive approaches to reach out to these communities, leveraging technology and partnerships with local organizations to ensure that all students have equal opportunities to pursue their educational dreams.

Furthermore, education consultancy firms have an opportunity to contribute to the development of Nepal's education sector beyond individual student counseling. By collaborating with government agencies, educational institutions, and other stakeholders, education consultants can advocate for policies and initiatives that promote access to quality education, improve educational infrastructure, and enhance the overall educational experience for students in Nepal.

In conclusion, the evolution of education consultancy in Nepal reflects the country's commitment to expanding educational opportunities and empowering its youth to achieve their dreams. Through personalized guidance, access to international education, and innovative solutions, education consultancy firms are playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of education in Nepal.

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The Fashion & Celebrity Makeup program helps students explore the transformative nature of makeup and its aesthetic significance. Packed with modules that are both theoretical and practical in nature, the program helps students grow into makeup artists capable of matching times, trends, style, movements and themes, with excellent craftsmanship. Makeup artistry is an intricate and collaborative discipline. With this program, students learn technical as well as creative aspects of makeup and hair styling, and learn to work with different departments, such as collaborating with artists, photographers, designers, stylists, directors and actors. They also benefit from opportunities to work independently, build their portfolio and gain clientele for a flourishing career.

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Do you dream of a career in the world of hair?  Perhaps you envision the precision of a barber's craft, transforming unruly locks into sharp fades and classic cuts. Or maybe you see yourself wielding the brush and comb, creating dazzling hairstyles that leave clients feeling confident and beautiful.  No matter your vision, the journey to a successful career in hair care starts with the right training. Here's your comprehensive guide to navigating the world of barber training and hairstyling classes.

Carving Your Path: Barbering vs. Hairstyling:

Barbering and hairstyling, while sharing some common ground, offer distinct career paths.

Barbering: Focuses primarily on men's haircuts, beard trims, shaves, and styling. Barbers hone their expertise in classic cuts, fades, and clipper work, mastering the art of clean lines and sharp details.

Hairstyling: Caters to a broader clientele, providing haircuts, styling (blowouts, curls, straightening) and coloring services for both men and women. Hairstylists may also offer treatments like deep conditioning and scalp massages.

Identifying your area of interest is crucial. If you crave the precision and detail-oriented nature of men's hair care, barber training might be your calling. If you envision yourself mastering diverse styles and tailoring looks to individual preferences, hairstyling classes might be a better fit.

Investing in Success: Essential Considerations for Both Paths:

Whether you choose barber training or hairstyling classes, here are some key factors to consider:

Licensing Requirements: Both barbers and hairstylists typically require state licensure. Ensure your chosen program meets the specific requirements of your state.

Program Length and Intensity: Programs vary in duration and intensity. Choose one that aligns with your learning pace and schedule. Full-time, part-time, and accelerated options are often available.

Curriculum Content: A strong curriculum will equip you with essential skills. For barbering, this should include haircutting techniques, fading, beard and mustache grooming, shaving, and client communication. Hairstyling programs should cover cutting, coloring, styling techniques (blow drying, curling, etc.), and chemical processing. Look for programs that also incorporate business basics like salon management and customer service.

Hands-on Learning is Paramount: Practical experience is critical for success. Seek programs that prioritize hands-on training through work on mannequins, classmates, and potentially even real clients under instructor supervision in a salon setting.

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Accreditation: Opt for programs accredited by reputable organizations. This ensures your training meets national standards and your qualifications are widely recognized.

Faculty Expertise: Instructors with industry experience can provide invaluable guidance and knowledge.

School Reputation: Research the school's reputation among past students and within the industry.

Career Services: Consider programs that offer career guidance or job placement assistance to ease your transition into the workforce.

Sharpening Your Skills and Building Your Career:

Barber training or hairstyling classes are the first step, but true mastery comes through dedication and continuous learning.

Practice Makes Perfect: Regularly hone your skills, both inside and outside of class.

Stay Ahead of the Curve: Trends in hair are constantly evolving. Attend workshops, follow industry leaders, and stay informed about new techniques and products.

Network and Build Relationships: Connect with other stylists, attend industry events, and build your network. This can lead to valuable job opportunities and career advice.

Shaping Your Future with Confidence:

Whether you aspire to become a master barber or a skilled hairstylist, the right training program paves the way for a fulfilling and creative career.  By carefully considering your options, investing in quality training, and continuously honing your skills, you'll be well-equipped to turn your passion for hair into a successful reality.  So, go forth and chart your course – the world of hair awaits your creative touch!

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In today's high-speed technology sector, DevOps has become a crucial procedure for organizations aiming to streamline their software development and deployment operations. With the growing need for competent DevOps experts, selecting the appropriate training center is vital for aspiring individuals. This article delves into the realm of DevOps training in Electronic City Bangalore and highlights why eMexo Technologies distinguishes itself as the premier DevOps training center in the area.

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Introduction to DevOps

Significance of DevOps Training

Insight into eMexo Technologies

Characteristics of DevOps Training at eMexo Technologies

Course Structure

Proficient Faculty

Cutting-Edge Infrastructure

Support for Employment

Adaptable Learning Choices

Student Reviews

FAQs about DevOps Training

Closure

Introduction to DevOps

Our DevOps Certification Course in Electronic City Bangalore blends "development" and "operations," reflecting a series of methodologies aiming to automate and fuse the processes between software development and IT operations. It highlights teamwork, communication, and automation to supply top-notch software products at an accelerated rate.

Significance of DevOps Training

Amid today's fierce job market competition, possessing proficiency in DevOps can significantly improve your career prospects. DevOps professionals are sought after in various sectors, and mastering the right skills through proper training can unlock numerous job opportunities.

Insight into eMexo Technologies

eMexo Technologies is a distinguished IT training center situated in Electronic City Bangalore, recognized for delivering exceptional training in diverse technological domains. The best DevOps Training Institute in Electronic City Bangalore. Prioritizing hands-on learning and an industry-oriented curriculum, eMexo Technologies has solidified its standing as the preferred choice for technology enthusiasts pursuing quality training.

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Course Structure:

The DevOps training regimen at eMexo Technologies encompasses a broad spectrum of subjects, including version control, continuous integration, continuous deployment, containerization, orchestration, monitoring, and more. The schedule is devised to equip students with the skills and knowledge essential for excelling in authentic DevOps environments.

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We acknowledge that each student possesses distinct learning preferences and schedules. Hence, we present flexible learning alternatives, encompassing weekday, weekend, and online classes, to cater to the diverse requirements of our students.

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In the ever-evolving landscape of education, investing in learning is deemed crucial for securing a prosperous future. Careerera, as portrayed in our reviews, stands as a pioneer with a commitment to enhancing lives and the broader environment. Offering courses in product design, data science, cybersecurity, software development, and more, Careerera's goal is to provide a comprehensive and goal-oriented curriculum. These courses are available both online and on-campus, reaching students across universities globally.

Understanding Careerera Reviews: Widely recognized as a leading education provider, Careerera spans across 60+ countries, making a significant mark in the $280 billion professional education sector. With over 500 staff members, offices in seven countries, and an impressive enrollment of over 100,000 new students in the past year, Careerera is positioned as a market leader.

History, Development, and Careerera Reviews: Founded in 2009, Careerera aimed to accelerate the digital revolution through essential intelligence. The realization in 2012 that IT skills had a limited "shelf life" prompted a shift towards continuous learning. Careerera, as per reviews, responded by moving its classroom online, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in the computer industry. Notably, in 2019-20, almost 100,000 college students participated in the 1Million Project program.

Founders and Chief Officers: Alok Singh, the Co-founder at Careerera, is a first-generation serial entrepreneur with a robust background in internet and information technology. His leadership has played a pivotal role in steering Careerera's growth since its inception in 2009.

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Why C++ Still Matters in Today's Computer Science Landscape

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In the fast-paced realm of technology, where innovation is constant and new programming languages emerge regularly, the question arises: Does a language like C++ still hold relevance? Let's explore why C++ remains an indispensable asset in the field of computer science, particularly for students aspiring to venture into the dynamic landscape of digital marketing.

A Pillar in Programming Languages: Mastering C++ lays a sturdy foundation for understanding a plethora of other programming languages. Its syntax and core principles serve as building blocks for numerous modern languages, facilitating smoother transitions and accelerated learning curves. This foundational knowledge becomes invaluable, especially when delving into advanced digital marketing concepts where automation and scripting are pivotal.

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Pioneering Object-Oriented Paradigm: C++ stands tall as one of the pioneers in object-oriented programming (OOP). Proficiency in OOP principles is crucial for crafting scalable and maintainable software systems, a skill highly coveted in the digital marketing industry. Many marketing platforms and tools are crafted on OOP foundations; thus, a robust command of C++ empowers marketers to adeptly navigate and harness these tools.

Navigating Legacy Systems: Despite the emergence of newer languages, C++ continues to underpin numerous legacy systems and libraries. This implies that even within contemporary digital marketing environments, encounters with C++ code requiring maintenance or integration are common. Competence in deciphering and collaborating with legacy code sets individuals apart in the job market, unlocking opportunities to engage with established marketing platforms and technologies.

Versatility Across Platforms: C++ boasts exceptional versatility, extending its utility across diverse applications spanning desktop software, mobile apps, and embedded systems. In the dynamic landscape of digital marketing, where campaigns must seamlessly traverse various platforms and devices, the ability to develop cross-platform solutions proves invaluable. C++ equips marketers with the means to engineer solutions tailored to diverse consumer touchpoints.

Unique Career Trajectories: While newer languages like Python and JavaScript garner attention in specific digital marketing niches such as data analysis and web development, the demand for C++ developers persists, particularly in specialized domains like game development, high-frequency trading, and system programming. Incorporating C++ into one's skill set opens avenues to unique career trajectories, enabling individuals to carve distinctive paths amidst a competitive job market.

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Introduction

Finding the correct driving teacher is essential to ensure a safe and confident experience behind the wheel. Learning to drive is a significant life goal. You've come to the correct spot if you're searching for a qualified and dependable Driving Instructor in Darwen. We'll go over all you need to know about picking the best driving teacher to get your driving career started in this thorough guide.

Qualities of a Top-notch Driving Instructor

When searching for a driving instructor in Darwen, it's essential to consider certain qualities that set the best apart from the rest. An outstanding driving teacher should be empathetic, informed, skilled in communication, and patient. These characteristics not only make the learning process fun, but they also assist inexperienced drivers develop confidence.

Experience and Expertise

Experience and knowledge are important considerations when selecting a driving teacher. Choose a driving teacher who has a track record of success in imparting to new drivers the knowledge and abilities necessary for safe road navigation. Experienced instructors may frequently offer helpful insights into overcoming Darwen's special driving obstacles because they have a thorough awareness of the surrounding area.

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One size does not fit all when it comes to effective driving training. A knowledgeable teacher will adjust their teaching strategies to fit your unique learning style and speed. A flexible instructor will modify their teachings to make sure you get the most out of each session, whether you're a fast student or need more time to understand some concepts.

The Value of Patience in Life

Driving lessons may be nerve-racking, especially for new drivers. A patient driving instructor can make all the difference by creating a supportive and stress-free environment. Patience allows learners to ask questions, make mistakes, and learn at their own pace, ultimately leading to a more confident and competent driver.

Comprehensive Knowledge of Local Rules and Routes

Navigating the roads of Darwen requires more than just basic driving skills. An exceptional driving instructor should have an in-depth understanding of local traffic rules, regulations, and common routes. This knowledge ensures that you're well-prepared for various driving scenarios and can navigate safely and confidently.

Building Confidence Behind the Wheel

Confidence is a critical aspect of driving, and a skilled instructor knows how to build it gradually.They will assist you in overcoming your first worries and apprehensions by progressively exposing you to various driving scenarios until you are at ease and confident. You'll be prepared to take on any obstacle that comes your way if you have the appropriate tutor on your side.

Structured and Progress-Oriented Lessons

Structured lessons are essential for effective learning. A reputable driving instructor will provide a well-organized curriculum that covers all the necessary skills and maneuvers. As you progress, they'll continually assess your abilities and tailor the lessons to focus on areas that need improvement, ensuring a steady and efficient learning journey.

Positive Student Reviews and Testimonials

When researching driving instructors in Darwen, be sure to read reviews and testimonials from previous students. Positive reviews from pleased students can provide important details about the instructor's pedagogical approach, interpersonal abilities, and general efficacy. It's an excellent technique to assess the standard of education you may anticipate.

Teaching the Basics of Driving

A driving teacher begins by instructing students on the basics of driving, including steering, accelerating, braking, and changing gears. These abilities serve as the keystone for the development of more classy driving strategies.

Flexible Scheduling for Convenience

Balancing driving lessons with a busy schedule can be challenging. Look for an instructor who offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate your commitments. Whether you prefer weekday evenings, weekends, or specific time slots, a flexible instructor will work with you to find suitable lesson times.

FAQS

Why do I need a driving instructor in Darwen?

A driving instructor helps you learn safe driving practices, understand local rules, and build confidence on the road.

How do I choose the right instructor?

Look for experience, patience, local knowledge, and positive reviews.

Do instructors offer personalized lessons?

Yes, they tailor lessons to your learning style and pace.

How can an instructor build my confidence?

They gradually expose you to driving scenarios and provide support.

What’s the lesson structure like?

Lessons follow a structured curriculum, progressing logically.

Conclusion

In conclusion, embarking on the journey to become a proficient driver is an exciting and significant step in your life. As you search for the ideal driving instructor in Darwen, remember that this choice will profoundly shape your experience and skillset on the road. Prioritize qualities like experience, tailored instruction, patience, and local knowledge when making your decision. In conclusion, starting your road toward driving proficiency is an important and exciting stage in your life. Remember that the driving teacher you choose in Darwen will have a significant impact on your experience and skill set while driving. When selecting your choice, give importance to traits like experience, specialized training, tolerance, and local knowledge. A knowledgeable driving instructor is more than simply a teacher; they are also a mentor who equips you with the skills and assurance to successfully negotiate the streets of Darwen and beyond. With their assistance, you'll get a thorough awareness of traffic laws, road safety, and the intricacies of driving in your neighborhood in addition to the skills to drive a car. As you search for the ideal So, whether you're a new learner eager to grasp the basics or someone seeking to polish their driving skills, the right instructor will be your steady companion on this fulfilling journey.

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Investing In Technology: The Payoff In Student Learning

Digital education made a tremendous investment in technology. The traditional and contemporary education system has drastically changed. Gone are the days when teachers used a piece of chalk and a blackboard to make concepts understood by their students. Boring classroom environments are changed into virtual classes, blackboards are converted into whiteboards, and online study material lessens the burden of heavy books.

Nowadays, investing in technology for your kids is beneficial as it makes the world more interesting. It promotes learning, builds important relationships, enhances positive ways to interact with others, and helps model healthy habits in your children. Pervading technology is like the magic wand that gives the power to make or do previously unthinkable things. A life without automation and digitalization today is beyond comprehension. 

The right technology investment helps give the students the thorough education they need for their future-oriented goals. Whether students grasp knowledge from computers or with computers, technology is always used as a tool rather than a tutor. It plays a booming role in the development of eLearning.

Benefits Of Technology for Students

Technology enables children to explore new subjects and deepen their understanding of difficult concepts, particularly in science and mathematics. It provides students with easy-to-access information, accelerated learning, and fun opportunities to practice what they learn. Moreover, it gives access to students to a variety of programs and information resources in the following ways:

Increase student fun

Enrich collaboration

Increase adaptability

Incorporates different learning styles

Prepares children for the future

Engaging environment.

Foster connections

Enhance feedback

How Technology payoff eLearning

Before the pandemic, children were undoubtedly focused on learning through individual activities and tasks. They need to increase access to information to address immediate needs through books or dictionaries. But now children have access to Laptops and Wi-Fi, which plays a significant role and delivers the best possible outcome to learners.

However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, courses that delivered in student-centered learning methods were immediately moved to a brimful eLearning approach. As the demand for online education is increasing, schools and universities have launched new online programs to meet this demand. People invest in the latest technologies to learn and acquire new skills, from students to lifelong learners. 

Greater demand and rising quality standards suggest that students are growing savvier about the returns of their educational investments. Here are some ways to show how technology changes the game and pays off student learning.

Collaborative Learning

Formerly, there was less scope for collaborative studies as interactions were minimal. But with the emergence of newer technologies, students can work together towards a common goal. Collaborative learning is an umbrella that provides a variety of educational strategies to students. It includes problem-based solutions, discussions, reflections, and other techniques through which learners become active in the learning process. 

Brain-Based Learning

Brain-based learning centers around the brain's ability to change, remap, and reorganize itself while someone is learning new information. It helps learners figure out solutions to problems without relying on others. Students have not considered content receptors whose responsibilities get stuck at merely taking notes or listening to the educator teaching them. They can get active participation and control over their learning experience. 

Multitasking

Using the latest technologies for training helps children in multiple tasks and improves productivity. It entitles learners to focus on various topics and build numerous tasks simultaneously. Multitasking can hinder students' performance as it enhances communication using various mobile applications. It allows learners to take advantage of media literacy and navigation skills via mobile learning apps.

Virtual Modeling

Children must investigate the topic thoroughly to develop the best ideas for online presentations. Virtual Modeling empowers students to show an image or model created by a group of people using a computer without existing in real life. The learners can use mobile learning apps to visualize complex ideas or projects with augmented or virtual reality technology.

Final Thoughts

Educational investments deliver an outstanding learning experience and better outcomes for students. Many schools and institutions are growing with eLearning solutions that guarantee diversity, availability, and flexibility. To meet sincere students' expectations, parents should invest in modern technologies to upgrade their children's overall digital experiences. 

In addition, learning is a lifelong process that enriches the educational experience and adjusts to different styles of knowledge absorption. The use of technology leads students and teachers to create practical and easily accessible training and learning environments.  

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