Sunday, August 9, 2026

LOOKING BACK: THE WEEK IN REVIEW 8-2-26 TO 8-8-26

LOOKING BACK: THE WEEK IN REVIEW

8-2-26 TO 8-8-26

"REMEMBER IN NOVEMBER"

An analysis of content published on Mike Simpson’s Big Education Ape blog during the week of August 2, 2026 to August 8, 2026 highlights key themes, commentary, and updates:

1. Overview & Editorial Context

Big Education Ape (edited by educator and public education advocate Mike Simpson) acts as an essential clearinghouse and commentary platform for anti-privatization activism, teacher union developments, and federal/state education policy.

The blog typically combines:

Curated News Roundups: Daily/frequent aggregations of national and regional education stories.
Political & Satirical Essays: Commentary targeting corporate school reform, voucher expansion, and federal intervention in public schools.
Visual Commentary & Memes: Infographics and sharp visual satire widely cited across the public education blogosphere.

2. Key Posts & Featured Content (Week of Aug 2 – Aug 8, 2026)

1. Morning News Updates & Daily Aggregations

Focus: Ongoing tracking of back-to-school preparation, local school board dynamics, and voucher legislation across various states.
Key Takeaway: Highlights grassroots teacher advocacy, local district budget strains, and legal challenges against public-money diversions to private and charter institutions.

2. "The Witch Hunt: Todd Blanche's DOJ Coven Puts the Hex on American Education"

Theme: Federal policy, legal overreach, and civil rights enforcement.
Analysis: A sharp critique examining how civil rights tools and federal Justice Department enforcement mechanisms are being leveraged or repurposed under current federal leadership against public educational institutions and teacher groups.

3. "Trump Fever Dream: The Blue Wave Washes the Country Clean" (Aug 7, 2026)

Theme: Political satire & electoral outlooks.
Analysis: Framed as a satirical piece, this post examines national political dynamics and hypothetical political realignments, detailing how upcoming midterm elections and policy shifts could reshape the legislative landscape for public education funding and federal guidance.

3. Broader Context & Thematic Pillars

Throughout early August 2026, the commentary on Big Education Ape reflects several ongoing priorities within the public education defense movement:

Critique of Venture Philanthropy & Tech Procurement: Continued scrutiny of corporate influence in big-city school districts (such as the fallout from AI contract failures and corporate superintendent training models).
Data Privacy & Student Protections: Re-amplifying coverage on student privacy settlements (e.g., third-party platform data monetization and AI governance in major metropolitan school districts).
Defending Public School Infrastructure: Opposition to charter expansion efforts that redirect capital facilities and resources away from traditional neighborhood schools.

Big Education Ape: SCHOOL DAZE: WELCOME TO THE 2026–2027 ACADEMIC YEAR — BUCKLE UP, BUTTERCUP https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/school-daze-welcome-to-20262027.html

Big Education Ape: PICKING WINNERS AND LOSERS: THE GOVERNMENT JUST BOUGHT A CHIP COMPANY (AND IT'S MORE COMPLICATED THAN YOU THINK) https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/picking-winners-and-losers-government.html

Big Education Ape: THE GOP'S WAR ON CHILDREN'S EDUCATION: A MASTERCLASS IN CRUELTY DISGUISED AS FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-gops-war-on-childrens-education.html

Big Education Ape: THE TOP NEWS STORIES THIS WEEK 8-2-26 TO 8-8-26 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-top-news-stories-this-week-8-2-26.html

Big Education Ape: THE NEW NEW DEAL: HOW THE IS CHANNELING FDR'S GHOST FOR TODAY'S GILDED AGE https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-new-new-deal-how-dsa-is-channeling.html

Big Education Ape: TRUMP FEVER DREAM: THE BLUE WAVE WASHES THE COUNTRY CLEAN https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/trump-fever-dream-blue-wave-washes.html

Big Education Ape: THE WITCH HUNT: TODD BLANCHE'S DOJ COVEN PUTS THE HEX ON AMERICAN EDUCATION https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-witch-hunt-todd-blanches-doj-coven.html

Big Education Ape: THE RENT IS TOO DAMN HIGH — AND SO IS EVERYTHING ELSE https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-rent-is-too-damn-high-and-so-is.html

Big Education Ape: THE MEDICARE FOR ALL PRIMER: YOUR NO-NONSENSE GUIDE TO AMERICA'S HEALTHCARE REVOLUTION https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-medicare-for-all-primer-your-no.html

Big Education Ape: BEEN THERE, DONE THAT: THE BIG TENT KEEPS TRIPPING OVER ITS OWN STAKES https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/been-there-done-that-big-tent-keeps.html

Big Education Ape: THE WILD WEST OF KIDS ONLINE: ALL 50 STATES ARE FINALLY DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-wild-west-of-kids-online-all-50.html

Big Education Ape: FROM CLASSROOM GAPS TO CAREER MAPS: HOW CITIES ARE REWRITING THE WORKFORCE PLAYBOOK https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/from-classroom-gaps-to-career-maps-how.html

Big Education Ape: THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL: HOW DR. ABDUL EL-SAYED JUST REWROTE THE DEMOCRATIC PLAYBOOK https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-writing-is-on-wall-how-dr-abdul-el.html

Big Education Ape: BREAKING: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REQUIRES FEDERAL OFFICIALS TO TELL THE TRUTH; WASHINGTON EMPTIES OVERNIGHT https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/breaking-constitutional-amendment.html

Big Education Ape: ARE AI DATA CENTERS MAKING YOUR KID DUMBER? THE UNCOMFORTABLE ANSWER IS: MAYBE https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/are-ai-data-centers-making-your-kid.html

Big Education Ape: YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK: FUNDING FASCISM 101 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/your-tax-dollars-at-work-funding.html

Big Education Ape: SHOW ME THE MONEY: STATE EDUCATION BUDGETS ARE UP — SO WHY ARE SCHOOLS GOING BROKE? https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/show-me-money-state-education-budgets.html

Big Education Ape: WHAT'S WRONG WITH FEDERAL SCHOOL VOUCHERS? LET ME COUNT THE WAYS https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/whats-wrong-with-federal-school.html

Big Education Ape: WELCOME TO THE SILLY SEASON: A VOTER'S GUIDE TO THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/welcome-to-silly-season-voters-guide-to.html

Big Education Ape: THE DEPARTMENT OF SELECTIVE OUTRAGE: HOW MAGA FED ED BECAME THE CULTURE WAR IT CLAIMED TO HATE https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-department-of-selective-outrage-how.html

Big Education Ape: "NOT SO FAST, RICHIE RICH": THE BATTLE OVER AI IN AMERICA'S CLASSROOMS https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/not-so-fast-richie-rich-battle-over-ai.html

Big Education Ape: STAND UP OR STEP ASIDE: WHY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE THE LAST LINE OF DEMOCRACY'S DEFENSE https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/stand-up-or-step-aside-why-public.html

Big Education Ape: LOOKING BACK: THE WEEK IN REVIEW 7-26-26 TO 8-1-26 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/looking-back-week-in-review-7-26-26-to.html

TODAY'S TOP NEWS - YESTERDAY'S BEST BLOG POSTS

8-2-26 TO 8-8-26

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026

Big Education Ape: TODAY'S TOP NEWS - YESTERDAY'S BEST BLOG POSTS AUGUST 2, 2026 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/todays-top-news-yesterdays-best-blog_0200877678.html
Big Education Ape: LOOKING BACK: THE WEEK IN REVIEW 7-26-26 TO 8-1-26 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/looking-back-week-in-review-7-26-26-to.html

MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026

Big Education Ape: TODAY'S TOP NEWS - YESTERDAY'S BEST BLOG POSTS AUGUST 3, 2026 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/todays-top-news-yesterdays-best-blog_055786084.html

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026

Big Education Ape: TODAY'S TOP NEWS - YESTERDAY'S BEST BLOG POSTS AUGUST 4, 2026 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/todays-top-news-yesterdays-best-blog_0957743879.html

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026

Big Education Ape: TODAY'S TOP NEWS - YESTERDAY'S BEST BLOG POSTS AUGUST 5, 2026 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/todays-top-news-yesterdays-best-blog_01529621149.html

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026

Big Education Ape: TODAY'S TOP NEWS - YESTERDAY'S BEST BLOG POSTS AUGUST 6, 2026 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/todays-top-news-yesterdays-best-blog_0459474691.html

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 2026

Big Education Ape: TODAY'S TOP NEWS - YESTERDAY'S BEST BLOG POSTS AUGUST 7, 2026 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/todays-top-news-yesterdays-best-blog_01751067612.html

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026

Big Education Ape: TODAY’S TOP NEWS - YESTERDAY’S BEST BLOG POSTS AUGUST 8, 2026 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/todays-top-news-yesterdays-best-blog_0477972596.html

EDUCATION SPECIAL

TOP 10 US EDUCATION NEWS
TOP 10 WORLD EDUCATION
8-2-26 TO 8-8-26

US EDUCATION NEWS DIGEST (AUG 2 – AUG 8, 2026)

U.S. Department of Education Issues National Higher Ed Call to Action: On August 3, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon issued a major directive urging college presidents and governing boards to publicly post commitments by year-end on seven key reform pillars, including merit-based admissions, free speech protections, intellectual pluralism, and research integrity.
Universities Mobilize Faculty-Led Responses: Major public and private research institutions, alongside higher education associations like the APLU, began establishing faculty-led review frameworks to evaluate the federal reform inquiries while reaffirming institutional autonomy.
NEA Survey Highlights Educator Compensation Crisis: New national polling from the National Education Association revealed that over 77% of public school teachers identify higher base pay, expanded planning time, and reduced class sizes as essential requirements for workforce retention heading into the new school year.
Federal Education Grant Expirations & Head Start Overhaul: Reporting highlighted tens of millions of dollars in federal education grants expiring, alongside proposed federal plans to streamline Head Start regulatory guidelines for early childhood programs.
"Science of Reading" Mandates Reach 43 States: Massachusetts officially joined the national literacy reform movement, bringing the total to 43 states plus Washington, D.C., that mandate evidence-based structured literacy curricula for the 2026–27 school year.
Big Tech Partners with Unions for Educator AI Training: The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) launched a $23 million initiative in partnership with major technology firms to provide comprehensive AI literacy and classroom integration training for teachers.
State Proactive Laws Target AI Deepfakes in Schools: States including Illinois updated K-12 cyberbullying guidelines specifically targeting AI-generated synthetic media and deepfakes to protect students before the fall semester begins.
Classroom Screen Time & Smartphone Pushback Grows: School districts across the country enacted stricter policies limiting student device usage, blocking specific streaming applications on district networks, and curtailing overall screen time.
New Professional Development Models for English Learners: Urban school districts implemented continuous co-teaching PD programs that pair English language specialists directly with general education teachers in mainstream classrooms.
Scratch Kitchen Expansion Boosts School Meal Participation: District child nutrition initiatives across the Southwest reported record school lunch participation after transitioning cafeterias from processed pre-packaged meals to freshly cooked "scratch" meals.

WORLD EDUCATION NEWS DIGEST (AUG 2 – AUG 8, 2026)

UN Report Warns Debt Servicing Threatens SDG4: A landmark United Nations study revealed that nearly half the global population lives in developing nations that spend more on national debt servicing than on public health and education combined.
Argentina Teachers Launch National Strike: On August 3, Argentine education workers and support personnel held a nationwide strike demanding wage adjustments against inflation and increased federal public education funding.
Global Support Follows School Shooting in Thailand: International education unions mobilized support and solidarity for the school community of Debsirin Nonthaburi School following a violent incident on August 7.
UK Launches Primary Early Identification Strategy for NEET Youth: UK policy advisers called on primary and secondary schools to identify children at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) early, pairing classroom instruction with regional business skills compacts.
Southern African Coalitions Renew "Go Public!" Campaign: Teacher union leaders across Southern Africa reaffirmed joint commitments to fight education privatization and secure sustainable, publicly financed schooling.
Unions Mobilize Ahead of PISA 2025 Data Release: Education unions worldwide prepared joint policy strategies to ensure teacher feedback is integrated when the OECD releases its latest international student assessment data.
Emergency Relief for Displaced Palestinian Teachers: International union networks expanded financial and technical support to help displaced Palestinian educators maintain instruction in exile.
UN Agencies Urge Global AI Oversight in Classrooms: UN international bodies issued a call for global governance standards on artificial intelligence to safeguard children's privacy and data rights in digital learning platforms.
Portugal Assesses Digital National Exam Rollout: Portuguese education authorities faced ongoing parliamentary and public review over the transition to digital exam evaluation systems ahead of the upcoming academic cycle.
Global Push Against Early Childhood Privatization: Education advocates and international labor groups launched joint campaigns demanding direct public investment to halt the rapid expansion of commercialized early childhood education.

8-2-26 TO 8-8-26

The major news stories involving the Trump administration during the week of August 2 to August 8, 2026:

1. Rescission of the $1.8 Billion "Anti-Weaponization" Fund

Following mounting bipartisan pushback, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order rescinding the $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate individuals who claimed to be targets of unfair federal prosecutions. The rescission helped clear Blanche’s path toward Senate confirmation.

2. High-Stakes Diplomacy and Stand-Off Over Iran Strikes

Early in the week, President Trump announced a pause on planned military strikes in Iran, citing ongoing mediation efforts aimed at securing a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address nuclear concerns. The decision followed intense regional diplomatic pressure and escalating threats regarding Gulf energy infrastructure.

3. $1.2 Billion Deal to Cancel Offshore Wind Leases

The Department of the Interior finalized a $1.22 billion settlement with German energy firm RWE. Under the agreement, RWE relinquished its offshore wind leases off the coasts of California, New York, and Louisiana to reallocate capital into fossil fuel infrastructure, bringing total federal spending to wind-down offshore wind projects to nearly $4 billion.

4. Tensions Escalate Over Greenland Energy Resources

A Texas-based oil firm connected to administration figures, Greenland Energy, brought exploration equipment ashore on Greenland’s eastern coast without local regulatory approval. The move drew a official "strong warning" from the Greenlandic government, coinciding with renewed public posts from the president regarding Arctic resource rights.

5. Federal Court Denies Block on Medicaid Work Requirements

A federal judge rejected a preliminary injunction requested by 25 Democratic-led states seeking to halt new Medicaid work mandates. The regulations, stemming from the administration's signature tax and spending legislation passed last year, are set to move forward across participating states.

6. Senate Advance on Judicial and Cabinet Confirmations

Following the resolution of internal Republican feuds over Justice Department settlements, Senate leadership signaled momentum toward confirming key executive nominees and judicial appointments that had previously stalled in committee.

7. Strategic Critical Minerals and Mining Push

The White House hosted an American Mining Roundtable at the Department of State, highlighting executive initiatives to expand domestic critical mineral extraction, streamline federal permitting, and reduce dependence on foreign supply chains.

8. Congressional Midterm Oversight Strategy

Congressional Democrats publicly outlined preliminary strategic plans and oversight frameworks targeting federal administration policies and energy agreements, setting the stage for aggressive committee investigations in the upcoming congressional cycle.

9. International Trade & Reciprocal Agreements

The administration issued formal executive briefings confirming updated bilateral commitments, including reciprocal trade framework progress with Jordan and expanded defense logistics cooperation in the Middle East.

10. White House Public Engagements and Diplomatic Initiatives

First Lady Melania Trump announced her fifth successful facilitation of a Ukraine–Russia family reunification effort, while the White House issued several presidential proclamations, including national security milestones and domestic workforce recognitions.

TODAY'S TOP NEWS - YESTERDAY'S BEST BLOG POSTS AUGUST 9, 2026

TODAY’S TOP NEWS - YESTERDAY’S BEST BLOG POSTS
AUGUST 9, 2026
REMEMBER IN NOVEMBER

U.S. NEWS

Lake Mead Drops to Historic Low: Water levels at Lake Mead have reached critical lows as prolonged drought continues to strain the Colorado River basin.
Federal Court Mandates Meta Safety Safeguards: A New Mexico judge ordered new child protection measures for Meta platforms, setting a potential precedent for state-level tech oversight.
ICE Field Officer Body Camera Rollout: Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced a mandate to equip all field officers with body-worn cameras by the end of August.
FDA and State Health Alerts on Restaurant Outbreak: Public health officials linked a multi-state salmonella outbreak to raw jalapeños, prompting supply chain recalls across major fast-casual chains.
Severe Wildfires Strain Emergency Responders: Wildfire outbreaks across the Western states have burned over 4.5 million acres this season, prompting emergency response mobilizations and aerial firefighting operations.

POLITICS

Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General: The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche to lead the Department of Justice.
Stopgap Funding Bill Passed to Avert Shutdown: Senate lawmakers passed a temporary spending measure to keep federal agencies funded and operational through the upcoming midterm elections.
Senate Approves New Russia Sanctions Package: In an 86-11 vote, the Senate passed sweeping legislation to intensify economic sanctions targeting Russia's wartime supply chains.
Debate over Executive Orders on Citizenship: Legal challenges and political debate have intensified following new executive actions aiming to limit birthright citizenship.
Bipartisan Wildfire Response Legislation Introduced: House lawmakers introduced the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act to increase wildland firefighter pay and fund preventative forestry research.

WORLD AFFAIRS

British Columbia Declares Emergency Over Wildfires: More than 20,000 residents were forced to evacuate as over 100 wildfires burned out of control across the Canadian province.
Strait of Hormuz Standoff Escalates: Iran issued strict demands regarding maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz as international diplomatic negotiations stalled.
Long-Range Drone Strikes Inside Russian Territory: Ukrainian forces struck a major logistics and distribution warehouse over 2,000 kilometers behind Russian borders.
Tragic School Shooting in Thailand: Authorities confirmed at least eight fatalities following a shooting at a school in Thailand, sparking regional outcry and security reviews.
Southern European Heatwave Drives Humanitarian Crisis: Extreme heat and border migration surges have overwhelmed temporary shelter infrastructures in Mediterranean transit hubs.

EDUCATION

Cambridge University Reviews Academic Hiring Protocols: The University of Cambridge initiated a full review of its faculty hiring processes following high-profile appointment governance disputes.
International Scholarship Programs Withdrawn: Philanthropic trusts pulled key Oxbridge scholarship funding designated for international applicants, altering higher-education aid structures.
Higher Education Policy Focuses on Part-Time Students: A series of institutional reports highlighted part-time and non-traditional adult learners as critical blind spots in government educational funding models.
Foreign Educational Grant Scrutiny: U.S. State Department grants supporting public literacy and education initiatives abroad faced heightened diplomatic and legislative review.
Universities Conclude Summer Graduations with Veteran Focus: Higher education institutions across the U.S. wrapped up summer commencement ceremonies, showcasing record enrollment in student-veteran support programs.

ECONOMY

U.S. Jobs Report Shows Unexpected Decline: The Labor Department reported an unexpected contraction of 23,000 jobs in July alongside downward revisions to prior months, signaling a cooling labor market.
New Federal Tariffs Imposed on Semiconductor Materials: A new 15% tariff was implemented on imported polysilicon, directly impacting solar panel and microchip manufacturing costs.
Federal Reserve Recalibrates Rate Cut Expectations: Economic analysts and Fed policymakers debate interest rate adjustments following softening employment figures.
Tech Sector Invests in Private Energy Infrastructure: Tech and aerospace firms announced direct investments in natural gas power generation to guarantee energy supply for massive AI chip facilities.
Agricultural and Food Sector Supply Chain Pressures: Commercial indoor farming ventures face heightened financial distress and consolidation due to elevated energy and operational costs.

TECHNOLOGY

Room-Temperature Quantum Material Discovery: Researchers created a gold micro-crystal quantum material capable of routing quantum states of light without needing ultra-cold refrigeration.
AI Deployment Paused Over Security Controls: Major AI developers temporarily paused rollout phases for advanced multimodal models to address security and compliance checks.
AI Model Disproves Decades-Old Math Conjecture: Anthropic researchers demonstrated how their advanced AI model uncovered a counterexample that resolves an 87-year-old mathematical problem.
Quantum Entanglement Harvested from Sunlight: Scientists successfully generated quantum entanglement directly from natural sunlight, opening laser-free pathways for quantum optics.
Tech Supply Chain Disruptions Impact Market Valuations: Major consumer tech stocks experienced sharp pullbacks following persistent supply chain delays for next-generation hardware and embedded AI features.

HEALTH

Cancer Immunotherapy Breakthrough via Immune Protein: Researchers discovered that intra-tumoral production of the C3 protein blocks immune-suppressing cells, significantly enhancing immunotherapy effectiveness.
Study Challenges Standard Exercise Guidelines: Large-scale clinical data suggests optimal protection against heart attack and stroke may require significantly higher weekly physical activity than the current 150-minute guideline.
Teen Cannabis Use Linked to Cognitive Stagnation: A multi-year study revealed that adolescent cannabis use is associated with slowed development in processing speed and memory retention over time.
Wearable Patch Speeds REM Sleep Onset: Clinical trial results showed that a wearable ultrasound patch reduced the time required to enter REM sleep by 43 minutes without medication.
Midlife Brain Shift Linked to Neurodegeneration: Neuroscientists identified a distinct shift in immune cell composition within the brain's memory center starting around age 50, providing new insights into early Alzheimer's mechanisms.

SPORTS

WNBA Rescinds Caitlin Clark Technical Foul: The WNBA officially rescinded a technical foul assessed to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, rescinding what would have been an automatic one-game suspension.
U.S. Soccer Faces Systemic Review Following Tournament Exit: U.S. Men's Soccer leadership faced mounting pressure and calls for structural reform following an early international tournament exit.
LeBron James Free Agency Speculation Intensifies: NBA offseason rumors spiked regarding veteran LeBron James as multiple franchises clear cap space ahead of training camp.
NCAA Offseason Realignment Controversies: College football programs faced heated rivalries and administrative debates over conference shifts and NIL roster restructuring ahead of the fall season.
UEFA Under Scrutiny Over Historical Executive Payments: Internal audits and news leaks triggered renewed scrutiny regarding past financial agreements involving European football executives.

Big Education Ape: SCHOOL DAZE: WELCOME TO THE 2026–2027 ACADEMIC YEAR — BUCKLE UP, BUTTERCUP https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/school-daze-welcome-to-20262027.html

Big Education Ape: THE TOP NEWS STORIES THIS WEEK 8-2-26 TO 8-8-26 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-top-news-stories-this-week-8-2-26.html

Big Education Ape: TODAY’S TOP NEWS - YESTERDAY’S BEST BLOG POSTS AUGUST 8, 2026 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/todays-top-news-yesterdays-best-blog_0477972596.html

Big Education Ape: MORNING NEWS UPDATE: AUGUST 8, 2026 https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2026/08/morning-news-update-august-8-2026.html

ZAYD at Victory Gardens | Bill Ayers https://billayers.org/2026/08/08/zayd-at-victory-gardens/

Here Are Hundreds Of Articles About Education I’ve Written Over The Years Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... | The latest news and resources in education since 2007 https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/

The more children’s peers use AI, the more parents would be willing to pay for it Education Research Report https://educationresearchreport.blogspot.com/

glen brown: After Nagasaki: Against the Politics of Psychic Numbing https://teacherpoetmusicianglenbrown.blogspot.com/2026/08/after-nagasaki-against-politics-of.html

Green vs. Blackburn for Governor – Tennessee Education Report https://tnedreport.com/2026/08/green-vs-blackburn-for-governor/

TRUMP IN THE NEWS TODAY
REMEMBER IN NOVEMBER

Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General: In a 50-49 late-night vote, the Senate confirmed Todd Blanche—Trump’s former personal defense attorney—to lead the Department of Justice. Blanche had been serving in an acting capacity following the removal of Pam Bondi earlier this year.
New Executive Orders Target Birthright Citizenship: President Trump signed a pair of executive orders aimed at narrowing birthright citizenship rules. The orders target children born to foreign government/diplomatic officials, foreign UN workers, individuals tied to designated extremist groups, and birth tourism or surrogacy arrangements. Legal challenges from civil rights groups are already underway.
Appeals Court Halts White House Ballroom Project: Trump publicly criticized a federal court ruling that temporarily halted ongoing construction on a new White House ballroom, with the administration claiming the legal delays pose a "national security threat".
New 15% Tariff Imposed on Polysilicon: The White House issued an order establishing a 15% tariff on imported polysilicon, a critical raw material for solar panel manufacturing and semiconductor production.

Renewed Push to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook: President Trump escalated his push to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, reopening administrative and legal battles surrounding central bank independence and executive authority over Fed governors.

Trump’s EPA Is Using This Sneaky Tactic to Let Nasty Industries Foul Our Air – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/08/trump-epa-zeldin-tactics-clean-air-act-regulations-rollbacks-pollution/

‘The next Roe v. Wade’: Trump allies plot long campaign against birthright citizenship - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/08/the-next-roe-v-wade-trump-allies-plot-long-campaign-against-birthright-citizenship-01029194

The anti-incumbent wave crashes on Rhode Island - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/08/rhode-island-governor-bridge-01030024

Republicans face likely year-end test after punting Trump spending bill - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/08/senate-republicans-punt-trump-bill-01030021

Senate passes funding bill to avert October shutdown - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/08/senate-government-funding-01030015

RFK Jr.’s ‘Eat Real Food’ agenda gets snarled in cyclospora outbreak - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/08/cyclospora-outbreak-rfk-maha-realfood-01027408

Once More Cassidy Had the Deciding Vote. Once More He Folded. – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/08/once-more-cassidy-had-the-deciding-vote-once-more-he-folded/

The Internet Has Been Very Interested in Trump’s New Hair – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/08/the-internet-has-been-very-interested-in-trumps-new-hair/

Trump’s Iran War Is Going Backward – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/08/trumps-iran-war-is-going-backward/

DEI dispute delayed wildfire grants for area engulfed in blazes - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/08/dei-dispute-wildfire-grants-washington-state-01028487

Sunday, August 9, 2026