TOP BANANA: TOP READS THIS WEEK 6-10-23
Big Education Ape: NEWS FROM THE MOMS FOR LIBERTY OUTHOUSE - SH*TTER'S FULL https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/06/news-from-moms-for-liberty-outhouse.html
Big Education Ape: JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH - LET'S ALL CELEBRATE AND HAVE SOME FUN (HERE ARE SOME RESOURCES) #PrideMonth 🌈 #Pride2023 🌈 #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-is-pride-month-lets-all-celebrate.html
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OTHER GREAT READS THIS WEEK FROM THE BIG EDUCATION APE
YESTERDAY
SMITH THROWS THE BOOK AT TRUMP TRUMP INDICTMENT FULL TEXT As news broke that former President Donald Trump had been indicted on 32 counts, the world collectively gasped. Finally, justice was being served to a man who had spent years flouting the law and thumbing his nose at authority. But let's be real, it was also pretty damn funny. I mean, come on, this is a guy who once suggested injecting ble
Virtual charter schools: the perfect solution for parents who want their kids to learn absolutely nothing while still technically attending school. These online schools, run by for-profit companies that care more about their bottom line than actual education, have been growing in popularity in recent years. And why not? They offer students self-paced and asynchronous instruction, which is just a
NEW GEORGIA PUBLIC EDUCATION RULES FREAK TEACHERS TF OUT As the new public education rules in Georgia roll out, educators are feeling the fear. And who can blame them? With so many changes happening all at once, it's enough to make even the most seasoned teacher break out in a cold sweat. But fear not, my dear educators! For I have taken it upon myself to do a deep dive into these new rules and r
As if Oklahoma public education hasn't suffered enough, Governor Kevin Stitt and Education Secretary Ryan Walters are cooking up a new charter school hell for the Sooner State. And let me tell you, it's a real doozy. First off, the Oklahoma Virtual Charter School Board is getting dissolved. Yes, you read that right. Dissolved. And what's happening to it? Oh, just being combined with another sepa
JUN 08
THE WORLD OF TWO SPIRIT NATIVE AMERICANS HONOR, RESPECT AND LOVE OUR TWO SPIRIT RELATIVES Are you ready to dive deep into the world of Two Spirit? If not, buckle up because we're about to take a wild ride! First things first, let's talk about what Two Spirit means. It's a term used to describe Indigenous people who embody both feminine and masculine energy. And no, it's not a new concept. It's be
It seems like Donald Trump just can't catch a break these days. According to sources, the former President has been indicted for a second time in relation to a classified documents investigation. The news has sent shockwaves through the political world, with many wondering what this means for Trump's future. Of course, this isn't the first time that Trump has found himself in hot water. From the
NETWORK FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION (NPE) REPORT: A SHARP TURN RIGHT HOW FAR-RIGHT CHARTER SCHOOLS ARE FUELING THE CULTURE WARS Hold on to your hats, folks, because we're about to take a deep dive into the world of far-right charter schools. Yes, you read that right. Apparently, there's a new breed of charter schools that are delivering the conservative agenda. And they're popping up faster than you can
RYAN WALTERS + MOMS FOR LIBERTY MY MOMMIES CAN BEAT UP YOUR MOMMIES As an Ed blogger, I've covered some pretty wild stories. But nothing could have prepared me for the absurdity of Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters ' recent defense of the extremist group Moms for Liberty. In case you haven't heard of them, Moms for Liberty is a group of mothers who believe that their children's education
In a shocking turn of events, the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) has been engulfed in flames after a former employee claimed he was wrongfully terminated for voicing concerns over teacher bonuses. Matthew Colwell, who worked as the OSDE School Success Program Manager in the Division of Federal Programs, said he enjoyed his work until State Superintendent Ryan Walters took office a
BREAKING NEWS: BIBLE JOINS THE LIST OF BANNED BOOKS IN US SCHOOLS GOD PISSED In a shocking turn of events, the Bible has become the latest victim of book bans sweeping across schools and libraries in the United States. That's right, the holy book that has been revered by millions of Christians around the world for centuries is now deemed inappropriate for young readers by some parents and activis
JUN 07
THE FAT LADY SINGS IS ANYONE LISTENING Hold on to your hats, folks, because the 2024 presidential race just got a whole lot more interesting. That's right, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has announced his bid for the White House, and he's not holding back. In a town hall in New Hampshire, Christie declared his candidacy, surrounded by his supporters and a new super PAC called "Tell It
DOLLY PARTON DOING MOTHER GOOSE'S WORK IMAGINATION LIBRARY MILLIONS OF BOOKS FOR KIDS Move over Mother Goose, there's a new book lady in town and her name is Dolly Parton. That's right, the country music legend is not only known for her angelic voice and epic wig collection, but also for her philanthropy work with the Imagination Library. For those of you who don't know, the Imagination Library i
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH PRIDE PARADES ARE WAY MORE FUN THAN SCHOOL BOARD MEETING BRAWLS Brawl Erupts Outside L.A. School Board Meeting on LGBTQ+ Rights - It's like a scene from a bad movie, but unfortunately it's real life. People are fighting over the rights of others, and it's not pretty. The Glendale Unified School District is at the center of this controversy, and it's not looking good. So why do C
NEW BULLSH*T FROM CREDO ONCE MORE THEIR CHARTER SCHOOL LUST GUSHES Greetings, fellow readers! Today, we're going to take a deep dive into the world of charter schools and their billionaire backers. Let's start with the basics. Charter schools are publicly funded schools that are run by private organizations. The idea behind them is that they will provide more innovative and effective education th
It's time to dust off those calculators and start budgeting again, folks! After a three-year vacation from student loan payments, it's time to face the music. But fear not, my fellow borrowers, for the Biden administration is here to shake things up. Here are three big changes we could see when payments restart. 1. Loan Forgiveness for All...Just Kidding! Let's start with the most exciting chang
In a shocking turn of events, the state of Nebraska has decided to say "hell no" to school choice. That's right, folks, parents in Nebraska are standing up and proclaiming their love for public schools. They want public money for public schools, and they're not interested in any of that fancy charter or private school nonsense. Now, you might be wondering what exactly school choice is. Well, let
JUN 06
Attention all parents! Do you want to exercise your right to be completely absurd and ridiculous? Look no further than Moms for Liberty, the group that is so extreme it has been labeled as such by the Southern Poverty Law Center. That's right, folks - these moms are so "liberty-loving" that they are anti-government. Because nothing says "I love my country" like being against the very institution
2022 The Year in Hate and Extremism Comes to Main Street https://www.splcenter.org/year-hate-extremism-2022/introduction In 2022, SPLC documented 1,225 hate and anti government extremist groups across the United States. Extremist ideas that mobilize these groups now operate more openly in the political mainstream. But the ascent of the hard right is not inevitable. We can push back against this
Are you ready for a deep dive into the world of school segregation? No? Well, too bad, because we're diving in anyway! And don't worry, we'll make it fun. After all, what's more exciting than systemic inequality? So, here's the deal: America's public schools are more segregated than they were under Jim Crow. Yeah, you read that right. It's not just a thing of the past. According to a report by t
ChatGPT is a chatbot that can interact with you in a conversational way. It can answer your questions, follow your instructions, and generate various kinds of content. It is powered by a large language model called GPT-4, which was trained by OpenAI on a massive amount of text data from the internet. In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of using ChatGPT for educational purposes, as
As if teachers didn't have enough on their plates already, a new study suggests that they should add one more skill to their repertoire: breastfeeding. That's right, folks. According to the research, published in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood, teachers who breastfeed their students could potentially improve their standardized testing scores. Now, you might be thinking, "Wait a min
In a shocking turn of events, it seems that the Oklahoma State Department of Education is in a bit of a pickle. According to a former employee, State Superintendent Ryan Walters is neglecting to fill "key personnel" positions, which could jeopardize grant money. Terri Grissom, the former Director of Grant Development, claims that Walters is not hiring important staff members in a timely manner.
JUN 05
LETTUCE US PRAY OKLAHOMA APPROVES FIRST RELIGIOUS CHARTER SCHOOL GOD HELP US The school will offer online, Roman Catholic instruction funded by taxpayers. Its approval is certain to tee off a legal battle over the separation of church and state. Oklahoma, the state that gave us tornadoes, fracking and Kevin Durant, has now given us another reason to shake our heads: the first religious public cha
HISD MILES FIRST MOVE BRING IN THE BILLIONAIRES' PRIVATIZER ATTACK DOGS Are you ready for a comedy of errors in the world of education? Buckle up, because we're about to take a deep dive into the absurd world of maga education reformers and their privatizing consulting firms. Get ready to laugh, cry, and scratch your head in confusion as we explore the plot to privatize public education. Chapter
HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM THE RACIST HOSTILE TAKEOVER OF HISD Houston, we have a problem. And that problem is the hostile takeover of HISD. But fear not, dear readers, for the people of Houston are not taking this lying down. They are protesting, and they are protesting hard. On Thursday, June 8th, at 4:15 p.m., a group of Houston organizations will gather at the Hattie Mae White Education Suppo
WILL CHATGPT STEAL YOUR JOB A LIST OF JOBS SCREWED AND JOBS THAT ARE NOT Are you afraid that ChatGPT, the AI chatbot, will steal your job? Don't worry, you're not alone. Everyone is freaking out about this badass bot that can talk like a human and do pretty much anything you throw at it. But fear not, my friend. I've done some analysis and come up with a list of jobs that are screwed and jobs tha
JONI ERNST'S ROAST AND RIDE HOEING FOR KOCH The Roast and Ride fundraiser hosted by Senator Joni Ernst in Iowa was a hilarious event that attracted several GOP presidential hopefuls. The candidates tried to outdo each other with their leather vests, pork sandwiches, and metal hogs. The event featured a motorcycle ride, a barbecue, and speeches from the candidates and likely contenders for the 202
JUN 03
Attention all parents! Are you tired of your kids learning about things like gender identity and sexual orientation in school? Do you want to shield them from anything that goes against your narrow-minded views? Well, have no fear, Moms for Liberty is here! This group of conservative parents in Florida has taken it upon themselves to police what other people's kids read in their school yearbooks
In a bizarre turn of events, a protester opposed to book bans has managed to get the Bible pulled from some schools in Utah. The irony of the situation is not lost on anyone, especially considering the protester's previous statements about the importance of respecting all forms of literature. It all started when the protester, who wishes to remain anonymous, discovered that certain books were be
TOP BANANA: TOP READS THIS WEEK 6-3-23 Big Education Ape: RAINBOWLAND BANNED, KIDS ARE FORBIDDEN TO SING A SONG THAT IMAGINES A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE IS ACCEPTED FOR WHO THEY ARE http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/05/rainbowland-banned-kids-are-forbidden.html Big Education Ape: BAN THE BOARD: 19 STATES - SCHOOLS STILL ALLOW HITTING KIDS http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/05/ban-board-1
