In an attempt to interview Megan and allow her to speak publicly about her views, she declined and chose to instead to have an email conversation about her views. Are they Marxist or Christian?
Going to feature your article. I was at that We the People meeting. Megan Deal promoted the Social Emotional Learning agenda at that meeting. It was quite clear. She actually said that both the bullies and the bullied have behavioral issues. It was appalling, especially because she was responding to a recent town hall meeting with the Nixa School Board. A parent there described the bullying her child received simply for being a red head. Another bullied child is disabled.
School violence and discipline issues arise in force when adults lump victims and abusers in the same categories.
Victims are trained to empathize with their abusers. It’s sick and it needs to stop.
Agreed. Some may wonder why I care about a person’s worldview when they are a public official, but it is because it informs every decision. A worldview can even protect a candidate from corruption. Her ideas are bad. Though this doesn’t mean she’s not kind or well-intentioned. She’s just using the wrong tools to solve the problems she would face.
You are being very kind. Her worldview, undoubtedly formed during the educative phase of her life, is what informs her opinions and actions. It takes a great deal of self-reflection and even emotional pain to go through the process of awakening to the objective truth.
I'm afraid we don't have time for Ms. Deal to process all she would need in order to become a viable candidate for the Nixa School Board. Bullied children should not be assumed to have behavioral issues. That's the line for me. That anyone can imagine bullies need to be empathized with and understood, especially by their victims, is to indulge in a form of moral madness.
Further, to suggest that resources need to focus MORE on bullies with behavioral issues is part of the restorative justice canard included in SEL. School is for learning reading, writing, and arithmetic, history, art and music. If a student cannot control their emotions and must bully others to the point that learning is disrupted, that child should not be allowed in the general student population until they can exhibit self-control.
It's so simple. It worked for generations. But Marxism, in the form of SEL/DEI/CRT and its derivatives is endemic in our federal and state guidelines and rules, and they are being readily implemented in our local schools.
Nixa needs strong candidates with the intellectual and moral fortitude to resist what has already infiltrated the schools. Megan Deal is not that candidate.
David, can I ask do you fully support Donald J Trump and have no issues with him at all? If you don't have any issues you need to check your heart because he is an evil vile man. Megan is a conservative and shows this by caring for students in this area. Social and emotion health is not "cult ideology". My question to you is how to we help lower teen suicides, because it is happening at an alarming rate. Social and emotion health and being aware isn't always being taught at home so why not put it into our curriculum. Students usually end up better by giving them tools to process emotions in a healthy way. I think that is very Christ like. I have seen some of your other post and you need a hard check you are very callous towards people. Especially other Christians who's views may slightly differ from your own. Don't be so full of "righteous anger" that you miss being a light to a dark world.
Christ wasn’t a journalist. However he did employ hyperbole, satire, sarcasm, and name calling. He even threw tables over and whipped money changers. Also, you get to post anonymously and hide your true identity. Thanks for reading my article and being informed.
Thank you for responding to my comment. I would agree with David that it is not within the government school purview to diagnose and treat behavior problems. That they are now doing so is egregious mission creep on their part.
The schools are to teach children how to read and write and do math. If a child is unable to behave--for whatever reason--then they should not be accommodated in school until their parents handle the issues surrounding the behavior.
The results are immediate if a child is no longer allowed in school. Parents MUST either address the issues and/or find other educational avenues. The behavior issues are removed from the student population, and other students realize they may suffer a similar fate if they do not adhere to basic moral rules of getting along.
This is not rocket science. It is common sense and it used to rule in the public schools. Now, however, Social Emotional Learning has become the avenue for indoctrinating children to accept modes and methods of being and behavior that have no place in schools, and that actually tear at the fabric of society--all within the guise of learning how to get along.
Funny that. Implementing all this SEL is actually causing the problem, which the school then tries to fix with more inappropriate psychological training.
Again, it is NOT the school's purview to address the emotional issues that lead to the bully/bullied dynamic. It IS their purview to teach children literature and math and science. I'm sure there is a well-thought-out policy somewhere that can address the steps involved in making sure bullies do not thrive, and the bullied are protected.
Thanks for reading and being informed. While this is an important issue, challenging students to work hard, develop academic excellence, and recognize their efforts is the way to fix much of this. Schools cannot go into homes and solve the parenting skills. But schools can forbid violent students from attending school. That is a solution. Not making the bullies the victims.
David will deflect then find another poor candidate to try to paint in bad light..
Megan has only spoken on protecting the defenseless over and over!
these neo cons like david and his minions corissa.. gretchen.. trying to paint megan as a type of Marxist? All over social media?? So unfortunate. So untrue.. lies from the Neo Cons..
Megan loves America, bald eagles, US constitution, apple pie, the bill of rights and all the daily freedoms we hold dear in this country.. and she is the farthest from a marxist.. she wants to make the Nixa School district a better place! Awesome!!
This poor journalism of David Rice is equivalent to Cnn of the ozarks.. ozarks false prophet!
David please understand.. you are trying to drag Megan through the mud.. key word is trying.. but failing
You are only making her stronger with this hit peice..
You were already voting for her. I’m not sure why you call me a neo-con. I’m not a Liz Cheney. Can you list all the reasons you are a conservative? Do you understand Marxism? Do you understand SEL, DEI, or CRT? Do you understand the concept of limited governance? Do you understand that schools should not engage in causing mental health problems and then they get paid to “cure” them through programs like Burrell? You make accusations and call me a false prophet. But you never quote where I am wrong. You just lie about what I say. I quote Megan extensively and give her a chance to argue her points with intelligence. You blame me when she fails to uphold her own beliefs. You are an example of someone who doesn’t know what they believe. I have tried to be nice and give you your space to vent. Bilbo Baggins was a wise, kind soul. You are Grima Wormtongue. In the end, you will turn on Megan and stab her in the back when she fails to give you more glory. Megan is just a school board candidate. You act like I have all this power to effect change in the election. The more you comment on this article, the more people see it. You are increasing its visibility. That’s how the system works. Thank you for reading and being informed. Unfortunately, you have not chosen understanding what you read, but emotional outbursts instead. You are acting like one of the children Megan is so concerned with saving. Instead, you should be kicked out of school until your parents learn to discipline you.
She did speak about bullies at the meeting. I’m sorry, but I wrote notes for everyone who spoke. As a journalist, it is my job to tell the truth. I’m sorry if that doesn’t match your views. Thank you for reading and being informed. In the future, disagree with my opinion, but do not accuse me of lying.
Going to feature your article. I was at that We the People meeting. Megan Deal promoted the Social Emotional Learning agenda at that meeting. It was quite clear. She actually said that both the bullies and the bullied have behavioral issues. It was appalling, especially because she was responding to a recent town hall meeting with the Nixa School Board. A parent there described the bullying her child received simply for being a red head. Another bullied child is disabled.
School violence and discipline issues arise in force when adults lump victims and abusers in the same categories.
Victims are trained to empathize with their abusers. It’s sick and it needs to stop.
Agreed. Some may wonder why I care about a person’s worldview when they are a public official, but it is because it informs every decision. A worldview can even protect a candidate from corruption. Her ideas are bad. Though this doesn’t mean she’s not kind or well-intentioned. She’s just using the wrong tools to solve the problems she would face.
You are being very kind. Her worldview, undoubtedly formed during the educative phase of her life, is what informs her opinions and actions. It takes a great deal of self-reflection and even emotional pain to go through the process of awakening to the objective truth.
I'm afraid we don't have time for Ms. Deal to process all she would need in order to become a viable candidate for the Nixa School Board. Bullied children should not be assumed to have behavioral issues. That's the line for me. That anyone can imagine bullies need to be empathized with and understood, especially by their victims, is to indulge in a form of moral madness.
Further, to suggest that resources need to focus MORE on bullies with behavioral issues is part of the restorative justice canard included in SEL. School is for learning reading, writing, and arithmetic, history, art and music. If a student cannot control their emotions and must bully others to the point that learning is disrupted, that child should not be allowed in the general student population until they can exhibit self-control.
It's so simple. It worked for generations. But Marxism, in the form of SEL/DEI/CRT and its derivatives is endemic in our federal and state guidelines and rules, and they are being readily implemented in our local schools.
Nixa needs strong candidates with the intellectual and moral fortitude to resist what has already infiltrated the schools. Megan Deal is not that candidate.
I agree wholeheartedly. The Special Ed teacher in me makes me kinder with words than I might have been otherwise.
David, can I ask do you fully support Donald J Trump and have no issues with him at all? If you don't have any issues you need to check your heart because he is an evil vile man. Megan is a conservative and shows this by caring for students in this area. Social and emotion health is not "cult ideology". My question to you is how to we help lower teen suicides, because it is happening at an alarming rate. Social and emotion health and being aware isn't always being taught at home so why not put it into our curriculum. Students usually end up better by giving them tools to process emotions in a healthy way. I think that is very Christ like. I have seen some of your other post and you need a hard check you are very callous towards people. Especially other Christians who's views may slightly differ from your own. Don't be so full of "righteous anger" that you miss being a light to a dark world.
I am actually pretty relaxed about it and not angry. I write passionately, but that’s not the same as anger. Thanks for reading and being informed.
All David Rice writes is hit pieces it appears these days. Pretty unfortunate coming from someone trying to reflect Jesus..
Christ wasn’t a journalist. However he did employ hyperbole, satire, sarcasm, and name calling. He even threw tables over and whipped money changers. Also, you get to post anonymously and hide your true identity. Thanks for reading my article and being informed.
Thank you for responding to my comment. I would agree with David that it is not within the government school purview to diagnose and treat behavior problems. That they are now doing so is egregious mission creep on their part.
The schools are to teach children how to read and write and do math. If a child is unable to behave--for whatever reason--then they should not be accommodated in school until their parents handle the issues surrounding the behavior.
The results are immediate if a child is no longer allowed in school. Parents MUST either address the issues and/or find other educational avenues. The behavior issues are removed from the student population, and other students realize they may suffer a similar fate if they do not adhere to basic moral rules of getting along.
This is not rocket science. It is common sense and it used to rule in the public schools. Now, however, Social Emotional Learning has become the avenue for indoctrinating children to accept modes and methods of being and behavior that have no place in schools, and that actually tear at the fabric of society--all within the guise of learning how to get along.
Funny that. Implementing all this SEL is actually causing the problem, which the school then tries to fix with more inappropriate psychological training.
Again, it is NOT the school's purview to address the emotional issues that lead to the bully/bullied dynamic. It IS their purview to teach children literature and math and science. I'm sure there is a well-thought-out policy somewhere that can address the steps involved in making sure bullies do not thrive, and the bullied are protected.
Thanks for reading and being informed. While this is an important issue, challenging students to work hard, develop academic excellence, and recognize their efforts is the way to fix much of this. Schools cannot go into homes and solve the parenting skills. But schools can forbid violent students from attending school. That is a solution. Not making the bullies the victims.
@james
You are coming with the heat and truth!
David will deflect then find another poor candidate to try to paint in bad light..
Megan has only spoken on protecting the defenseless over and over!
these neo cons like david and his minions corissa.. gretchen.. trying to paint megan as a type of Marxist? All over social media?? So unfortunate. So untrue.. lies from the Neo Cons..
Megan loves America, bald eagles, US constitution, apple pie, the bill of rights and all the daily freedoms we hold dear in this country.. and she is the farthest from a marxist.. she wants to make the Nixa School district a better place! Awesome!!
This poor journalism of David Rice is equivalent to Cnn of the ozarks.. ozarks false prophet!
David please understand.. you are trying to drag Megan through the mud.. key word is trying.. but failing
You are only making her stronger with this hit peice..
MEGANS GOT MY VOTE!
Kind words from BilboBaggins!
You were already voting for her. I’m not sure why you call me a neo-con. I’m not a Liz Cheney. Can you list all the reasons you are a conservative? Do you understand Marxism? Do you understand SEL, DEI, or CRT? Do you understand the concept of limited governance? Do you understand that schools should not engage in causing mental health problems and then they get paid to “cure” them through programs like Burrell? You make accusations and call me a false prophet. But you never quote where I am wrong. You just lie about what I say. I quote Megan extensively and give her a chance to argue her points with intelligence. You blame me when she fails to uphold her own beliefs. You are an example of someone who doesn’t know what they believe. I have tried to be nice and give you your space to vent. Bilbo Baggins was a wise, kind soul. You are Grima Wormtongue. In the end, you will turn on Megan and stab her in the back when she fails to give you more glory. Megan is just a school board candidate. You act like I have all this power to effect change in the election. The more you comment on this article, the more people see it. You are increasing its visibility. That’s how the system works. Thank you for reading and being informed. Unfortunately, you have not chosen understanding what you read, but emotional outbursts instead. You are acting like one of the children Megan is so concerned with saving. Instead, you should be kicked out of school until your parents learn to discipline you.
Whether or not Megan knowingly espouses the Marxism that is inherent in SEL programs, it is important to properly identify the agenda behind them.
Incorrect statement below. Megan never once mentioned bullys and the bullied have behavioral issues at We The People meeting.
Don't twist words or misquote her.
She did speak about bullies at the meeting. I’m sorry, but I wrote notes for everyone who spoke. As a journalist, it is my job to tell the truth. I’m sorry if that doesn’t match your views. Thank you for reading and being informed. In the future, disagree with my opinion, but do not accuse me of lying.
It was recorded.