TOP BANANA: TOP READS THIS WEEK 6-24-23
Big Education Ape: LAUSD BOARD PRESIDENT JACKIE GOLDBERG CALLED OUT ANTI-GAY EXTREMIST PROTESTERS IN VIRAL SPEECH #PrideMonth 🌈 #Pride2023 🌈 #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/06/lausd-board-president-jackie-goldberg.html
Big Education Ape: WHAT EVERY TEACHER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT CHATGPT BEFORE THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/06/what-every-teacher-needs-to-know-about.html
OTHER GREAT READS THIS WEEK FROM THE BIG EDUCATION APE
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Privatization and corporate education reform have been touted as the saviors of our education system. However, as with any movement, there are always those who seek to exploit it for their own gain. And in the case of privatization and corporate education reform, that exploitation has taken the form of corruption, crimes, and scandals. Let's start with corruption. It's no secret that privatizati
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In a shocking announcement, the Sac City Unified School District revealed that Superintendent Jorge Aguilar will be stepping down on Friday. This news has left many wondering what went wrong, but the truth is that Aguilar is just the latest in a long line of failed corporate education reform superintendents. Over the years, SCUSD has been reformed nearly to death by billionaire-sponsored sups he
Governor Kevin Stitt and State Superintendent Ryan Walters have some explaining to do after the Oklahoma State Auditor identified five schools that received preferential treatment in the 2021 fiscal year. The Oklahoma Capitol is buzzing after an audit revealed $30 million of questionable spending. The auditor's report has caused quite a stir in the state, with many people wondering how these sch
Attention all students! Are you tired of actually studying and doing the work to get good grades? Well, fear not my fellow lazy comrades, because AI cheating is here to save the day! For those of you who don't know, AI (Artificial Intelligence) cheating is when a computer program or algorithm is used to cheat on tests or assignments. It's the perfect solution for those who want to get ahead with
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In a shocking report published in Criminology in June 2023, Benjamin W. Fisher and Alex O. Widdowson have found that school suspensions are turning Black and Hispanic students into criminals. That's right, folks, the very act of suspending a student from school is amplifying their risk of later arrest! Who knew detention could be so dangerous? According to the report, White students are immune t
If you thought the future of public education in America was all doom and gloom, think again! There's a movement afoot by billionaires to privatize public education and turn it into a profit center for capitalism. And if that doesn't make you laugh, we don't know what will! But seriously, folks, there are pros and cons to this whole privatization thing. On the one hand, it could lead to more com
Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your hats because we have a wild story for you today. It's a tale of hostile takeovers, meat axes, and yes men. That's right, we're talking about the recent occupation of the Houston Independent School District by the state of Texas. The state decided to install their own guy, a certain MeatAxe Mike Miles, as the czar of the district. Now, if you're not familiar w
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Are you ready to hear about the latest craze in school security? That's right folks, it's the one, the only, campus police! Now, I know what you're thinking. "But wait, won't having police officers on campus make our kids safer?" Well, hold onto your hats because we're about to dive into the pros and cons of having these law enforcement officials patrolling our schools. First up, let's talk abou
CELL PHONES IN THE CLASSROOM TO BAN OR NOT TO BAN THAT IS THE QUESTION Ah, the age-old debate of whether to allow cell phones in the classroom. It's a topic that has been discussed by educators, parents, and students alike for years. Some say that cell phones are a valuable tool for learning, while others argue that they are a distraction and should be banned altogether. So, what's the verdict? L
AMERICA'S FAMILY SECRETS REUTERS ASK WHAT'S IN YOUR WOODPILE Ladies and gentlemen, gather around! Do you know what's hiding in your woodpile? No, it's not just termites and spiders. It's something much more sinister - slavery's descendants. Yes, you heard that right. According to a recent investigation by Reuters, over 100 of America's leaders - lawmakers, presidents, governors, and justices - ha
FLORIDA SCHOOL SAFETY GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS Attention all Floridians! As of July 1st, permitless carry will be the law of the land. That's right, no permit and no training needed to legally carry a concealed weapon. Because who needs safety training when you can just wing it, am I right? But fear not, dear citizens. The good news is that there will be fewer active shooter drills in schools. Beca
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THE NEW GILDED AGE WHERE ARE THE TRUST BUSTERS WHEN YOU NEED THEM If you think that the billionaires of today are bad for society, you might want to take a look at the history books and see how the robber barons of the Gilded Age were even worse. Or were they? The robber barons were the wealthy industrialists who dominated whole industries like railroads, banking, oil, and steel in the late ninet
In a shocking turn of events, Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), has become the latest target of the MAGA Woman Haters Club. Yes, you read that right. Apparently, there's a club for that now. Weingarten, who is a lawyer, an educator, and a political activist, has been accused of everything from promoting "filth" and "Marxist indoctrination" in public sc
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Ah, the Supreme Court. The highest court in the land, the final arbiter of justice, the...conclave of bishops in black robes? That's right, folks. The Supreme Court may be the ultimate authority on legal matters, but it's also a group of people who wear some seriously fancy dress. But let's not get distracted by the fashion choices of our esteemed justices. There's a more pressing issue at hand:
If you are a teacher, you may have heard of ChatGPT, the new artificial intelligence tool that can generate text on almost any topic or task. You may also have some questions or concerns about how it will affect your classroom and your students. In this article, we will give you a brief overview of what ChatGPT is, what it can do, and what it can't do. We will also share some tips and best pract
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School Board President Jackie Goldberg calls out and destroys homophobic protesters. She showcases the book titled "The Great Big Book of Families" and gives a heartfelt, powerful speech about the importance of love and showing respect to lgbtq+ individuals . For more from TYT Investigates, SUBSCRIBE at: / tytinvestigatesre... You can read our stories at https://www.TYT.com/investigates LIKE and
BILLIONAIRE'S PRIVATE ARMIES - BILLIONAIRE'S CHARTER SCHOOLS WHAT COULD GO WRONG Have you ever wondered what billionaires do with their money? Well, besides buying islands and gold-plated toilets, some of them have decided to invest in two of the most absurd industries in the world: private armies and charter schools. Private armies are like the Avengers, but with less spandex and more guns. They
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