TOP BANANA: TOP READS THIS WEEK 9-2-23
Big Education Ape: ROCKLIN SCHOOL BOARD PRES CALLS ON WHITE JESUS TO SAVE THE DISTRICT: FILM AT 11 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/rocklin-school-board-pres-calls-on.html
Big Education Ape: TOP BANANA: TOP READS THIS WEEK 8-26-23 #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #MagaMugshot https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/top-banana-top-reads-this-week-8-26-23.html
Big Education Ape: NEW BS HIGH SCHOOL RANKING IS OUT: RICH KIDS STILL WINNING https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/new-bs-high-school-ranking-is-out-rich.html
Big Education Ape: MEATAXE MIKE MILES AND THE TEXAS MEATAXE MASACRE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/meataxe-mike-miles-and-texas-meataxe.html
Big Education Ape: BACK TO SCHOOL SURVIVING THE MADNESS WITH A CUP OF COFFEE AND A SMILE
https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/back-to-school-surviving-madness-with.html
Big Education Ape: SAC CITY USD WHERE BILLIONAIRES BOYS CLUB HAS RULED AND STUDENTS HAVE PAID FOR THE MISTAKES https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/sac-city-usd-where-billionaires-boys.html
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In a shocking turn of events, MeatAxe Mike Miles, the notorious superintendent of Houston Independent School District, has been caught red-handed using another playbook from the billionaires' guide to privatizing schools. This time, it's the teacher evaluation playbook that he's implementing illegally, much to the chagrin of the Houston Federation of Teachers. According to sources close to the m
San Diego USD has taken a bold stance in the ongoing debate between protecting students' privacy and outing them to their parents. In a move that has caused quite a stir, the school district has allowed students to secretly identify as transgender or nonbinary without informing their parents. And while some may criticize this decision, we here at the Daily Chuckle can't help but see the humor in
OMFG! Texas, the state that loves guns more than kids, has implemented a new law requiring every public school campus to have an armed guard stationed by September 1st. Because apparently, the solution to gun violence is more guns. But let's be real, who needs funding for education when you can spend it on arming schools like they're preparing for a warzone? It's like they're saying, "Hey kids,
In a recent report by the Pew Research Center, Americans have admitted to saying "P U" to AI. Yes, you read that right. Apparently, more than half of Americans are more concerned about the effects of AI than they are excited about it. And only 10% of them are actually excited about it. Talk about a buzzkill! It's like the whole country has collectively decided to give AI the cold shoulder. It's
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Buckle up folks, because we have a real devil of a man on our hands. Christopher Rufo, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, is causing quite the stir with his efforts to abolish the Gender Studies department at the New College of Florida. And let me tell you, this guy is giving Lucifer a run for his money. As a trustee, Rufo has some serious power when it comes to college governance. And
In a shocking turn of events, Chabot Elementary School in Oakland, California, was evacuated on Tuesday after a bomb threat was received via email. But that's not the only thing that's explosive about this story. The threat contained a racial undertone, and the FBI is now assisting the police with an investigation. It seems that the MAGA movement has finally found its way to the schoolyard. This
As if the year 2020 wasn't enough to handle, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has decided to spice things up by militarizing the US-Mexico border. Because, you know, what's a little extra drama and tension between neighbors? Abbott's Operation Lone Star has been met with controversy and criticism, but that hasn't stopped him from throwing billions of dollars at anti-immigrant efforts. And he's not alo
After years of being led by billionaire privatizers, the Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) is finally turning the page on some of the darkest times in city history. This is great news for the students who deserve better services and for the teachers who have been bashed by the powers that be and the Sacramento Bee. The recent collaboration between the district and its labor unions
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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to the Condition of Education 2023! Today, we're going to take a hilarious look at the state of education in America. So grab your pencils and paper (or your laptops and tablets) and let's dive in! First up, we have the key indicators on all levels of education. And let me tell you, these indicators are more confusing than algebra! We've got numbers
Are you tired of the same old boring school schedule? Do you want to spice things up and add some humor to your education? Well, look no further because we have some hilarious takes on year-round vs 4-day school weeks. First up, year-round school. You may be thinking, "But wait, I don't want to go to school all year round!" Don't worry, it's not that kind of year-round. We're talking about a sch
Breaking news: the National Education Association (NEA) has declared a state of emergency regarding the teacher shortage crisis in Indiana and across the nation. And let me tell you, folks, this crisis is chronic. It's like that nagging cough that won't go away no matter how much cough syrup you chug. According to Becky Pringle, the president of the NEA, low pay, lack of professional respect, an
Sacramento City Unified School District is in a bit of a pickle. After 25 years of leadership paid for by billionaire privatizers, the district is now facing the consequences of their actions. Will the students pay the price for their mistakes, or will the state finally see the light and put an end to the privatizing policies that are destroying our public schools? Interim Sup Lisa Allen may be
Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, has been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons. From his alleged links to organized crime to his hilarious legal defense strategies, Trump has managed to keep us all entertained. But the question on everyone's mind is, is Trump a gangster? I am so confused. Let's dive in and find out. Firstly, let's address the elephant in the room.
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In a recent turn of events, the president of the Rocklin School Board in California has called upon the almighty White Jesus to save the district. Yes, you read that right. The board president, Julie Leavens Hupp, made a statement urging "Christ-centered" families to join the district's advisory committees. Now, we're not sure if Ms. Hupp is aware of the separation between church and state, but
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is in the news again, and this time it's not for their high-ranking Asian students or their big budget. No, this time it's for their financial mismanagement, teacher shortages, and potential school closures. But don't worry, folks, it's all part of the billionaires' plan to destroy public education in California. According to the San Francisco teache
Attention all high school students in Oakland! Get ready to exercise your right to vote because Measure QQ is coming to town! That's right, the voting age for school board elections is being lowered to 16, and it's not just any ordinary civics lesson, it's a real-life one! Now, I know what you're thinking. "Wait, I can barely decide what to wear to school, how am I supposed to decide who should
Are you tired of hearing about the "best" schools in the country? Well, I've got news for you: those rankings are just a bunch of bullsh*t. All they really tell you is which schools have the richest kids and are located in the most affluent areas. Let's take a look at the top 10 schools in the 2021 Best High Schools national rankings. Not a single one of them is a Title I majority school, meanin
Joe Biden is president of the United States. Joe Biden: We must keep marching toward Dr. King’s dream https://wapo.st/44oSV0c Sixty years ago, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and hundreds of thousands of fellow Americans marched on Washington for jobs and freedom. In describing his dream for us all, Dr. King spoke of redeeming the “promissory note to which every American was to fall heir” derive
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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 curricul
Oklahoma has been rocked by a series of bomb threats that have targeted several schools and public figures. The threats started on August 22, 2023, when a far-right TikTok account called Libs of TikTok reposted a video of a librarian from Union Public Schools who jokingly said she was pushing her woke agenda on kids. The video was taken out of context, and the reposted version left out the part
In a move that has left many scratching their heads, Tim Hernández, the man who inspired student protests at Denver Public Schools last spring, has been appointed to the Colorado House of Representatives. It seems that the vacancy committee was impressed with Hernández's ability to rile up a crowd and thought he would be the perfect fit for the job. Hernández, a former teacher who taught a Mexic
The US presidential election is heating up and it seems like everyone has an opinion on who should take the top seat in the country. But one voice that has been particularly loud is that of Brother Bernie Sanders, who has urged progressive voters to unite behind Joe Biden in order to prevent another term of Donald Trump. And in true Bernie style, he didn't mince his words - he said "back Biden o
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It's that time of year again, folks. The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and the sound of children's screams can be heard echoing throughout the neighborhood. That's right, it's back to school season. As parents, we all know the drill. We have to prepare our kids for the academic pressure, the social dynamics, and, of course, the active shooter drills. But fear not, my friends. With a lit
VIVA LAS VEGAS TEACHER STRIKE WILL THEY ROLL THE DICE As the old saying goes, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." But for teachers in the Clark County School District, what's happening in Vegas is no laughing matter. With contract negotiations at a standstill, nearly 5,000 teachers rallied in front of the school board demanding better pay and support staff salaries. Two teachers were even ha
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Corruption in the US? Ha! Who would have thought? It's not like we have a Supreme Court sugar daddy scandal, a grifting ex-president, or a fake news scandal by Fox and News Corp. Oh wait, we do. And to top it all off, it's been compounded and made worse by the Citizens United decision. Let's start with the Supreme Court sugar daddy scandal. It sounds like a bad romance novel, but unfortunately,
Are you a student who has taken the SAT test or an Advanced Placement exam? Well, congratulations, because you are now a data point in the College Board's vast database of student information. And what do they do with all this data, you may ask? They sell it to Facebook and TikTok, of course! That's right, the College Board has been caught using invisible tracking technology called "pixels" to s
TOP READS THIS WEEK 8-26-23 Big Education Ape: ARKANSAS THE BLUE LITE SPECIAL STATE: EDUCATION BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE WALTON FAMILY https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/arkansas-blue-lite-special-state.html Big Education Ape: TOP BANANA: TOP READS THIS WEEK 8-19-23 #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #mauifire #MauiStrong https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/08/top-banana-top-reads-
