TOP BANANA: TOP READS THIS WEEK 8-5-23
Big Education Ape: OKLA SSPI RYAN WALTERS SAYS TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE LINKED TO CHINESE COMMUNIST http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/okla-sspi-ryan-walters-say-tulsa-public.html
Big Education Ape: JOHN ROBERTS MUST ALLOW TRUMP TRIALS TO BE TELEVISED: SIGN THE PETITION http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/john-roberts-must-allow-trump-trials-to.html
Big Education Ape: DING DONG DONNY: Read: Full text of Trump indictment in Jack Smith's 2020 election, Jan. 6 probe #TrumpIndictment http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/ding-dong-donny-read-full-text-of-trump.html
Big Education Ape: CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION AND STUDENTS (CAPES) SAYS NO TO MAGA LEARNS NOTHING ACT http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/citizens-of-arkansas-for-public.html
Big Education Ape: DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS: SEGREGATION AND THE CORPORATE REFORM DISASTER http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/denver-public-schools-segregation-and.html
Big Education Ape: THE CLASSIC LEARNING TEST APPROVED BY WHITE JESUS AND RIGHT RELIGIOUS DEACON RON DESANTIS http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-classic-learning-test-approved-by.html
Big Education Ape: CRT LAWSUIT: PARENTS STUDENTS AND TEACHERS SAY YOU CAN'T BAN THE TRUTH IN CALIFORNIA http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/crt-lawsuit-parents-students-and.html
Big Education Ape: OH GOD: OKLA RELIGIOUS CHARTER SCHOOL IS GETTING SUED BY EVERYBODY http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/oh-god-okla-religious-charter-school-is.html
Big Education Ape: TOP BANANA: TOP READS THIS WEEK 7-29-23 #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #SAGAFTRAstrike http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/top-banana-top-reads-this-week-7-29-23.html
Big Education Ape: MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, UVALDE NATIVE LAUNCHES THE GREENLIGHTS GRANT INITIATIVE FOR SCHOOL SAFETY #GreenlightsGrantInitiative #maketheirlivesmatter #justkeeplivin http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/matthew-mcconaughey-uvalde-native.html
OTHER GREAT READS THIS WEEK FROM THE BIG EDUCATION APE
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TRUMP DEFENSE ON ADVICE OF COUNCEL Donald Trump's "advice of counsel" defense has been making headlines lately, and it's hard not to laugh at the absurdity of it all. I mean, come on, we're talking about a guy who once suggested injecting bleach as a cure for COVID-19. Do we really think he was following the advice of his lawyers? But let's give him the benefit of the doubt for a minute. Maybe, j
COLLEGE BOARD TELLS FLORIDA THAT AP PSYCHOLOGY IS NOT A BUFFET AP Psychology 'effectively banned' in Florida because of gender, sexuality chapter. Florida superintendents were advised Thursday by the state to nix their Advanced Placement Psychology classes unless they exclude any topics related to gender or sexuality, according to The College Board, which oversees the AP program In a move that ha
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters recently made headlines with his outlandish claim that Tulsa Public Schools are linked to the Chinese Communist Party. In a video posted on Twitter, Walters alleged that TPS was receiving money from the Chinese government to "undermine our United States government, our country." However, upon closer inspection, it seems that Walters' claims are about as
Is Your Job on the AI Hit List? Pew Research Center Report Says Yes, But Don't Panic Yet! Are you a college-educated, higher-paid, Asian or White woman? Congratulations! You are more likely to be on the AI hit list. But before you start packing your bags and running for the hills, let's take a closer look at what this really means. According to the Pew Research Center, about 20% of workers have
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Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) school voucher program has been hacked! Well, not literally hacked, but it has definitely jacked the Arizona public education budget and stacked MAGA madness. Let's take a closer look at this controversial program that has both supporters and opponents scratching their heads. First things first, what the heck is the ESA program? It's a school choic
In a stunning turn of events, the Citizens of Arkansas for Public Education and Students (CAPES) have launched a petition to let the people decide on the MAGA Learns (Nothing) Act. Yes, you read that right, the MAGA Learns (Nothing) Act. Now, you might be wondering, what is the MAGA Learns (Nothing) Act? Well, let me break it down for you. It's an education reform law passed by the Arkansas legi
In a shocking turn of events, a coalition of parents, students, teachers, and a union representing public education officials in Temecula, California have come together to say "Hell no!" to the ban on critical race theory (CRT) in their schools. Their message is clear: just teach the truth and let the chips fall where they may. The Temecula Valley Unified School District's CRT ban has caused qui
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Petition · John Roberts: Allow Trump Trials to be Televised · Change.org https://www.change.org/p/john-roberts-allow-trump-trials-to-be-televised? Attention all citizens of the United States of America! We have a serious problem on our hands. The trials of former President Trump will not be televised! Yes, you heard that right. No cameras allowed in the courtroom. How are we supposed to get our
In a shocking turn of events, former Vice President Mike Pence has finally dropped a dime on former President Donald Trump. Yes, you read that right. The man who once stood loyally by Trump's side has finally spoken out against him. And boy, did he do it in style! On August 2, 2023, Pence took to the stage at the Indiana State Fair and gave a speech that left everyone in the audience scratching
Ladies and gentlemen, gather round for a tale of epic proportions. A battle of good versus evil, of Mickey Mouse versus Ron DeSantis. Yes, you heard that right. The governor of Florida has declared war on Disney World, and it's about as ridiculous as it sounds. It all started when Disney publicly opposed a state law banning classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in early
After 20 years of teachers being bashed by corporate reform privatizers, causing them to quit, it's time to take a humorous look at the situation. We all know that being a teacher is tough, but it's even tougher when you're constantly under attack from politicians, parents, and even your own students. So, let's take a moment to laugh at the absurdity of it all. First off, let's talk about low pa
In a move that has left many scratching their heads, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) has announced plans to hire non-certified teachers to fill the more than 800 vacancies left by resigning teachers from March to July 2023. This decision has not gone down well with everyone, with some calling for the district to instead call on retired teachers and Miles's staff to step in. But wh
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DING DONG DONNY Read: Full text of Trump indictment in Jack Smith's 2020 election, Jan. 6 probe Ladies and gentlemen, we interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you breaking news: Ding dong, the witch is dead! That's right, the former president has been indicted in the special counsel's election interference investigation. And let me tell you, the internet is having a field day wi
DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS SEGREGATION AND THE CORPORATE REFORM DISASTER Welcome to Denver Public Schools, where the education is questionable but the laughs are guaranteed. It's been 50 years since the US Supreme Court ordered DPS to integrate, and boy, have they come a long way... backwards. In fact, a recent report commissioned by the Latino Education Coalition found that many schools in DPS are no
Oklahoma, the state that brought us tornadoes, fracking, and Kevin Durant, has now given us something even more ridiculous: the first religious public charter school in the country. Yes, you read that right. St. Isidore of Seville Virtual Catholic Charter School is set to open in 2024, offering online Catholic instruction funded by taxpayers. The school's curriculum will reportedly include subje
CAMPBELL COUNTY LIBRARY GIVEN THE FINGER BY ANGRY COMMUNITY MEMBERS In a shocking turn of events, members of the Campbell County community have given the finger to Chelsea Butler, the chair of the library board. The reason? The firing of longtime library director Terri Lesley. The controversy began when a parent complained about a graphic novel called Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe, which
THE CLASSIC LEARNING TEST APPROVED BY WHITE JESUS AND RIGHT RELIGIOUS DEACON RON DUHSANTIS The Classic Learning Test (CLT) has recently been approved by White Jesus and the Right Religious Deacon Ron Duhsantis, as well as the Florida Department of Miseducation. Yes, you read that right, Miseducation. It seems fitting, considering the questionable nature of this new college entrance exam. The CLT
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In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Justice Samuel Alito made a bold statement that has left the legal community scratching their heads. He claimed that Congress lacks the power to impose a code of ethics on the Supreme Court, essentially saying that he and his fellow justices are above the law. Now, I'm no legal expert, but this seems like a load of crap. Justice Alito is so ful
Have you ever tried talking to ChatGPT? If you have, you probably know that it's not your average chatbot. It's witty, it's funny, and it's surprisingly smart. But have you ever wondered how it works? Well, you're not alone. Nobody knows exactly how ChatGPT works. Not even the developers who created it. It's no secret that AI has taken over our lives. From Siri to Alexa, we've become so accustom
Matthew McConaughey, the Uvalde native, has recently launched the Greenlights Grant initiative to promote school safety in the United States. The initiative aims to help school districts access the billions of dollars provided by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) to prevent and respond to gun violence. Now, you might be wondering, "What does an actor know about school safety?" Well, le
LeBron James, the NBA superstar, is known for his incredible skills on the court. But did you know that he's also a philanthropist? That's right, he's been working to transform the lives of at-risk students and parents in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. And he's doing it with the I Promise School. The I Promise School opened in 2018 as a part of the Akron Public Schools system. It was a noble effor
As a student, I've always hated homework. The thought of spending hours upon hours on assignments that will never be seen again is soul-crushing. But now, thanks to ChatGPT, homework might be a thing of the past. And while students everywhere are cheering, teachers are finding new ways to torture us using this powerful language model chatbot. ChatGPT is like the genie from Aladdin, but instead o
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YO GOV. DUHSANTIS SLAVERY WAS NOT CTE In a recent Twitter post, GOP Rep. John James had some choice words for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. In response to DeSantis' stance on teaching about the "personal benefit" Black people derived from slavery, James tweeted, "@RonDeSantis, #1: slavery was not CTE!" For those of you not in the know, CTE stands for Career Technical Education. It's a type of ed
Move over, Girl Scouts. There's a new non-profit in town, and they're making bank. Moms for Liberty, the conservative organization that's been making headlines for opposing school curricula that mention LGBT rights, race and ethnicity, critical race theory, and discrimination, has been accused of using their 501 (c) (4) non-profit status as a tax dodge to hide their real donors. But who needs tr
In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, there is one thing that can always bring a smile to our faces - Arthur the aardvark. This lovable character has been entertaining children for decades, with his wholesome adventures and heartwarming life lessons. But it seems like not everyone is a fan of Arthur's innocent charm. Recently, a conservative activist named Bruce Friedman has filed a chal
TOP READS THIS WEEK 7-29-23 Big Education Ape: OHIO GOP WAS STOPPED FOR NOW BUT SAY GOODBYE TO PUBLIC EDUCATION http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/ohio-gop-was-stopped-for-now-but-say.html Big Education Ape: ELON MUSK SAYS THE BIRD IS DEAD BE AN XSSHOLE http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/elon-musk-say-bird-is-dead-be-xsshole.html Big Education Ape: HUNTER BIDEN: SKELETONS IN THE
