TOP READS THIS WEEK 8-19-23
Big Education Ape: BREAKING NEWS: TRUMP'S RACKETEERING CHARGES PROVE HE'S NOT JUST A CON MAN, HE'S A PRO CON MAN READ THE COMPLETE TEXT http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/breaking-news-trumps-racketeering.html
Big Education Ape: FOUNDING FATHERS WTF: A STATE SPONSORED CATHOLIC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL? http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/founding-father-wtf-state-sponsored.html
Big Education Ape: MOMS FOR LIBROS: BECAUSE IGNORANCE IS ONLY BLISSFUL FOR KAREN AND HER KLAN
http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/moms-for-libros-because-ignorance-is.html
Big Education Ape: TWIT-X LEADER NAPOLEON MUSK CONSIDERS MOVING HEADQUARTERS TO ST. HELENA http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/twit-x-leader-napoleon-musk-considers.html
Big Education Ape: GET YOUR DAILY DOSE OF BS EDUCATION AT PRAGERU http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/get-your-daily-dose-of-bs-education-at.html
Big Education Ape: A NEW SAFE SPACE: WHAT ARE SENSORY ROOMS http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/a-new-safe-space-what-are-sensory-rooms.html
Big Education Ape: OKLAHOMA'S MAGA MAD MONK OF EDUCATION RYAN 'RASPUTIN' WALTERS GOES AFTER TPS SUP DEBORAH GIST LIKE SHE STOLE HIS LUNCH MONEY http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/oklahomas-maga-mad-monk-of-education.html
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In a recent turn of events, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has been accused of using every trick in the billionaire's playbook to attack Tulsa Public Schools. From disruption to defunding, demoralizing to defaming, Walters seems to have gotten a D in how to destroy public education. But what's even funnier is Walters' denial of the accusations, claiming that the timing of his anti-TP
Ohio, the land of Buckeyes, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and now, the Public Ed Killer Vouchers! Yes, you heard it right, Ohio seems to be hellbent on destroying public education with its EdChoice scholarships. While the state has steadily increased the number and dollar amount of taxpayer-funded vouchers for private schools, public schools are left with the crumbs. The EdChoice scholarship, prev
ChatGPT VS TEACHERS The New Class Clown Who Knows All the Answers Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, gather around for a tale of epic proportions! A tale of AI gone wild in the classroom, and the teachers and school districts who are desperately trying to keep up. But amidst the chaos and confusion, one question lingers in the air: will AI help or hurt learning? And more importantly, can we st
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BETSY DEVOS TO PRENDA HOW HOME SCHOOLING WENT FORM A JOKE TO A PROFITABLE JOKE Home schooling used to be a joke. It was the excuse we all used for poor behavior, lack of intelligence, or poor social graces. Must of been homeschooled... But now, it's a profitable joke. Thanks to government funding, nonprofit grants, and venture capitalist investment, home schooling has exploded in popularity. In t
TECH BILLIONAIRES FINALLY GET THEIR WISH VIRTUAL TEACHERS: THE AGE OF DEEP FAKE EDUCATION IS HERE Well folks, it's finally happened. After years of defunding, deprofessionalizing, and bashing, teachers have finally succumbed to the tech billionaires' wishes (or purchases). The result? Deep fake education. That's right, virtual teachers are the new Coke of education. They're not the real thing, so
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Oh no, Mr. Bill! It looks like your beloved student tracking system has been given the boot in Shaker Heights. The school district recently decided to eliminate tracking in an effort to address racial inequities in education. And let me tell you, the reactions have been mixed! Some people are skeptical of the change, while others are advocating for it. And let's not forget about the pandemic, wh
FEAR AND LOATHING IN FLORIDA'S CLASSROOMS THE ABCS OF TEACHING IN FLORIDA AVOIDING BANS AND CONTROVERSY As the school year approaches in Florida, teachers are facing a new set of challenges that they never anticipated. The state has implemented a series of policies that have left educators confused and uncertain about how to approach the school year. From changes to how African American history i
FROM PTA MEETING TO PAROLE HEARING THE EXCITING LIFE OF A TRUANT PARENT Attention all parents! Are you tired of being the only one who gets punished for your child's truancy? Well, fear not because in five states across the US, you can now go to jail for your child's unexcused school absences! That's right, you heard it here first. No need to worry about taking responsibility for your child's edu
It's that time of year again, folks. The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and school buses are nowhere to be found. That's right, we're in the midst of a national school bus driver shortage, and it's causing chaos and confusion from coast to coast. Now that we've had a few laughs, let's get serious for a moment. The school bus driver shortage is no laughing matter, and it's causing some re
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THE NEW ADVENTURES OF FLIPPER WHO WILL FLIP FIRST In the latest episode of the Trump legal saga, we have five of his aides charged as co-conspirators in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election. The names include Rudy Giuliani, Kenneth Chesebro, John Eastman, and Sydney Powell and Jeffrey Clark. The question on everyone's mind is, who will flip first? Will it be Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of
Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) and Oklahoma's State Superintendent, Ryan Walters, are currently engaged in a heated dispute over the district's accreditation status. Walters has accused TPS of having failing schools, poor reading proficiency, excessive administrative spending, and mismanagement of funds. Meanwhile, TPS has defended its performance and accused Walters of playing politics. The situati
The Reading Wars have been raging for over a century, with the phonics camp and the word recognition camp battling it out like a literary version of West Side Story. But now, it seems like the science of reading movement has emerged victorious, at least for the time being. Forty-five states and Washington, DC have passed laws related to reading instruction in the past five years, with changes to
TWIT-X LEADER NAPOLEON MUSK CONSIDERS MOVING HEADQUARTERS TO ST. HELENA Elon Musk, the man with the plan, the genius behind Tesla and SpaceX, has been in the news lately for his leadership tactics. And it seems that he has a bit of a Napoleon complex, if you know what I mean. For those of you who don't know, the Napoleon complex is a term used to describe people of short stature who exhibit overl
The red state education revolt continues to rage on, with more states sticking their heads in the sands of ignorance and hate. It's like a game of whack-a-mole, but instead of moles, it's common sense and decency that keep popping up. Conservative parents and lawmakers are leading the charge, fueled by their fear of critical race theory, gender identity, sexual orientation, and teachers' unions.
THE SUCCESS-READY STUDENTS NETWORK (SRSN): SOUNDS LIKE A NEW PRIVATIZER FRONT GROUP BUT IS IT? In a move that has left educators and students alike cheering, a network of 20 Missouri school districts has decided to dump standardized testing and embrace innovation. Yes, you heard it right. The days of filling in bubbles and sweating over multiple-choice questions are finally over. It's time to ce
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TRUMP'S RACKETEERING CHARGES PROVE HE'S NOT JUST A CON MAN, HE'S A PRO CON MAN In a stunning turn of events, former President Donald Trump has been indicted in Georgia for a litany of charges related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election. The charges include conspiracy, racketeering, election fraud, obstruction of justice, and just plain being a sore loser. The indictment was handed down
PragerU: The Only Place Where White Christian Supremacy Is Considered an Alternative View Have you ever heard of PragerU? It's a conservative non-profit organization that produces short videos on a variety of topics, including politics, history, economics, and culture. But let's be real, it's basically a propaganda machine for white Christian supremacy, anti-LGBTQ+ rights, and all things conserv
In a shocking turn of events, Oklahoma is facing a lawsuit for funding the United States' first "state-sponsored" religious charter school. The school in question is St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, which plans to open in 2023. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other civil rights groups have filed the lawsuit on behalf of several plaintiffs, including parents, educator
Move over, Moms for Liberty. There's a new group of moms in town, and they're not afraid to stand up for their kids' right to read. Meet Moms for Libros, the sassy, book-loving moms who won't take censorship lying down. These Miami-Dade County mamas are on a mission to ensure that all children have access to a free and open education, free from the tyranny of right-wing book-banning organization
A NEW SAFE SPACE: WHAT ARE SENSORY ROOMS Are you tired of the same old boring classrooms? Do you want to spice things up and make learning more exciting? Well, have no fear because sensory rooms are here! Sensory rooms are the latest craze in schools, and for good reason. They're specially designed spaces that cater to the sensory needs of students with disabilities or sensory processing disorder
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Maryland educators have embarked on a five-day bus tour of the county's religious landscape as part of their summer course, Religion Literacy for Educators. The course aims to prepare teachers for issues of racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Asian hate that they may encounter in the classroom. And what better way to prepare for such issues than by visiting houses of worship for Zoroast
DON'T FEAR THE CHATBOT REAPER AI COVERS THE BLUE OYSTER CULT CLASSIC Are you afraid of the ChatGPT Reaper? Well, don't be! This powerful AI tool may seem like a threat to academic integrity, but with the right approach, it can be a hilarious addition to the classroom. First off, let's talk about those schools that have banned ChatGPT. New York City, Los Angeles, and Baltimore City Public Schools
NIXON FAMOUSLY DECLARED THAT HE WAS "NOT A CROOK" TRUMP DECLARES HE'S A "BETTER CROOK" THAN NIXON In the world of American politics, few figures have captured the public's attention quite like former President Donald Trump. Love him or hate him, there's no denying that he's one of the most controversial figures in recent history. And now, as he faces a slew of legal challenges, it seems that Trum
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The Iowa State Fair is known for its delicious food, thrilling rides, and endless entertainment. But this year, something even more hilarious happened. A man with three fingers on each hand covered with chocolate pudding, aptly named the "Three Finger Pudding Man," showed up and stole the show. As he wandered through the fairgrounds, people couldn't help but stare at his unique hands. But the Th
TOP BANANA: TOP READS THIS WEEK 8-12-23 Big Education Ape: FIRE IN PARADISE: HOW YOU CAN HELP THE PEOPLE OF MAUI #mauihawaii #maui #mauifire #fire #devastation #prayers https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/fire-in-paradise-how-you-can-help.html
