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MEATAXE MIKE MILES AND THE TEXAS MEATAXE MASACRE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION

 

MEATAXE MIKE MILES AND THE TEXAS MEATAXE MASACRE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION

The Texas takeover of Houston's public school district has caused quite the stir among students, parents, and teachers alike. MeatAxe Mike Miles, the new state-installed superintendent, has implemented some major changes that have left everyone feeling a little anxious. But fear not, dear readers, for I have the inside scoop on what's really going on.

First off, let's talk about the new curriculum. Miles has decided that all teachers must follow a centrally scripted plan, which sounds like a recipe for disaster if you ask me. I mean, have you ever tried to follow a recipe to the letter and ended up with a burnt mess? Yeah, that's what I thought. And to make matters worse, there are in-classroom cameras monitoring the teachers' every move. Talk about Big Brother watching you! But hey, at least they'll know who to blame when little Timmy fails his math test.

And speaking of tests, Miles has decided that pay will be largely based on standardized test scores. So if you're a teacher who wants to make bank, you better start drilling those kids on their multiplication tables ASAP. But let's be real, we all know that standardized tests are about as accurate as a weatherman's forecast. So good luck with that.

But wait, there's more! Miles has also disbanded a team that supported students with autism. Because who needs support when you're on the spectrum, right? And to top it all off, he's transformed libraries at underperforming schools into "team centers" where students will get extra help and those who misbehave will be disciplined. Because nothing says "learning" like being sent to the principal's office.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is not pleased with this new plan, and neither are we. The libraries plan is creating a prison-like atmosphere in spaces usually associated with learning. I mean, what's next? Metal detectors at the door? Strip searches before entering the building? It's like we're living in a dystopian novel.

But fear not, dear readers, for there is hope yet. We can all band together and fight against this madness. We can protest, we can write letters, we can even start a petition. And if all else fails, we can always homeschool our kids. Just kidding, please don't do that. We all know how well that turned out for the Duggars.

In conclusion, the Texas takeover of Houston's public school district may be causing some back-to-school anxiety, but let's not lose hope just yet. We can all come together and fight against this madness. And who knows, maybe MeatAxe Mike Miles will have a change of heart and realize that standardized tests aren't the be-all and end-all of education. Or maybe he'll get hit by a bus. Either way, we'll be okay.

All jokes aside, the situation in Houston is no laughing matter. The state takeover of the HISD is just one example of the power struggle between Republican and Democratic leaders around the country. But in the midst of all the uncertainty and anxiety, it's important to remember that our kids are resilient. They'll adapt to these changes, no matter how ridiculous they may seem. And as parents and educators, it's up to us to make sure they still get the quality education they deserve - even if we have to do it in spite of the system.

Texas takeover raises back-to-school anxiety for Houston students, parents and teachers | AP News https://apnews.com/article/houston-school-takeover-texas-libraries-discipline-44afa1a8d85d09cdcfd19879989d5379 

Inside an NES school as Houston ISD begins a new academic year under state control - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfwazONTvAY 

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