THE TOP BANANA - TOP READS TODAY 10-6

THE TOP BANANA - TOP READS TODAY

Economic Policy Institute: Vouchers Undermine Opportunity https://dianeravitch.net/2024/10/06/economic-policy-institute-vouchers-undermine-opportunity/ via @dianeravitch 

Colorado: Parents Push Back Against Right-Wing Social-Studies Standards https://dianeravitch.net/2024/10/06/162060/ via @dianeravitch 

Heather Cox Richardson: Lies, Lies, and More Lies https://dianeravitch.net/2024/10/06/heather-cox-richardson-lies-lies-and-more-lies/ via @dianeravitch

Washington Post Fact-Checks Trump on Hurricane Claims https://dianeravitch.net/2024/10/06/washington-post-fact-checks-trump-on-hurricane-claims/ via @dianeravitch 

CURMUDGUCATION: ICYMI: Applefest 24 Edition (10/6) https://curmudgucation.blogspot.com/2024/10/icymi-applefest-24-edition-106.html

CURMUDGUCATION: NPE Launches National Center for Charter School Accountability https://curmudgucation.blogspot.com/2024/10/npe-launches-national-center-for.html  

Recommended: Dr. Elana Aydarova. Science of Reading Mythologies https://radicalscholarship.com/2024/10/06/recommended-dr-elana-aydarova-science-of-reading-mythologies/ via @plthomasEdD 

Recommended: maybe there will be music (Rachel Lanik Whelan) https://radicalscholarship.com/2024/10/06/recommended-maybe-there-will-be-music-rachel-lanik-whelan/ via @plthomasEdD 

Choosing Democracy: Ways to Participate in these Vital Elections https://choosingdemocracy.blogspot.com/2024/10/ways-to-participate-in-these-vital.html 

Seattle Schools Community Forum: Good News, Bad News https://saveseattleschools.blogspot.com/2024/10/good-news-bad-news.html?spref=tw 

What happened to weird?, by @fklonsky https://open.substack.com/pub/fredklonsky/p/what-happened-to-weird?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web 

OK, MAGA: checking in with the MAGA Fluid, by @BillyTownsendEd https://open.substack.com/pub/billytownsend/p/ok-maga-checking-in-with-the-maga?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web 

Whatever Happened to Vocational Education? https://larrycuban.wordpress.com/2024/10/05/whatever-happened-to-vocational-education-2/ via @CubanLarry 

Hitting Left, Episode #234, by @mikeklonsky https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelklonsky/p/hitting-left-episode-234?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web 

ACSE Agenda October 16, 2024 - Administration & Support (CA Dept of Education) https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/as/acseag1024.asp

BEWARE ‘THE SCIENCE OF READING’ | The Merrow Report https://themerrowreport.com/2024/10/04/beware-the-science-of-reading/ 

glen brown: Why are Red State Citizens Poorer, Less Educated, & Sicker than Blue State Citizens? Republicans worship cheap labor — and having a steady and reliable supply of cheap labor requires widespread poverty… https://teacherpoetmusicianglenbrown.blogspot.com/2024/10/why-are-red-state-citizens-poorer-less.html 

The Misleading Allure of Personalities Over Policies https://norinrad10.com/2024/10/04/the-misleading-allure-of-personalities-over-policies/ via @norinrad10

Teacher Tom: What "Good Parenting" Means https://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com/2024/10/what-good-parenting-means.html 

Disturbing New Report Exposes Impact of Two Decades of Ohio Tax Cuts https://janresseger.wordpress.com/2024/10/03/disturbing-details-on-impact-of-two-decades-of-ohio-tax-cuts/ via @janresseger 

Science of Learning; an Education Fraud | tultican https://tultican.com/2024/10/02/science-of-learning-an-education-fraud/ 

“Union Mouth” https://teacherinastrangeland.blog/2024/10/02/union-mouth/ via @nancyflanagan 

Prime Palindromes | JD2718 https://jd2718.org/2024/10/02/prime-palindromes/

The Worst Mark Robinson “Nude Africa” Posts: What CNN Could Not Publish | deutsch29: Mercedes Schneider's Blog https://deutsch29.wordpress.com/2024/09/29/the-worst-mark-robinson-nude-africa-posts-what-cnn-could-not-publish/ 

Chancellor’s resignation, Teenspace, and AI, and how you can help protect student privacy | Class Size Matters | A clearinghouse for information on class size & the proven benefits of smaller classes https://classsizematters.org/chancellors-resignation-teenspace-and-ai-and-how-you-can-help-protect-student-privacy/ 

NYC Public School Parents: Mayor indicted, Chancellor resigning, and the Panel for Educational Policy eliminates its Contract Committee; so much for Mayoral control!! https://nycpublicschoolparents.blogspot.com/2024/09/mayor-indicted-chancellor-resigning-and.html 

These “Sentence Navigators” Are Gifts To You, Courtesy Of A Peer Tutor https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2024/10/05/these-sentence-navigators-are-gifts-to-you-courtesy-of-a-peer-tutor/ 

September’s Parent Engagement Resources | Engaging Parents In School… https://engagingparentsinschool.edublogs.org/2024/09/24/septembers-parent-engagement-resources/ 

Number 18 — A barely-hanging-on Blogoversary | Live Long and Prosper https://sbloom2.wordpress.com/2024/09/14/blogoversary18/ 

Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Need Help! - Nancy Bailey's Education Website https://nancyebailey.com/2024/09/13/students-with-emotional-and-behavioral-disorders-need-help/ 

Our comments to the Attorney General on how to regulate the NY Child Data Protection Act | Parent Coalition for Student Privacy https://studentprivacymatters.org/our-comments-to-the-nysag-on-how-to-regulate-the-ny-child-data-protection-act/ 

Big Education Ape: MEMES THAT MADE ME LAUGH TODAY https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2024/10/memes-that-made-me-laugh-today.html 

Only 1% of math teachers say they use AI “a lot” | GFBrandenburg's Blog https://gfbrandenburg.wordpress.com/2024/10/02/only-1-of-math-teachers-say-they-use-ai-a-lot/ 

Alex Jallot, Pace U. HS CL, UFT Exec Bd Member, & MORE Caucus Member Desecrates the Memory of Hamas Victim Shani Louk https://southbronxschool.blogspot.com/2024/10/i-wrote-this-piece-wondering-whether-or.html

MEMES THAT MADE ME LAUGH TODAY 10-6

 

MEMES THAT MADE ME LAUGH TODAY

MENAGE NO MORE - BOOMER EXPLAINER - WTF IS A POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIP

 MENAGE NO MORE - BOOMER EXPLAINER

WTF IS A POLYAMOROUS RELATIONSHIP

Alright, boomers, buckle up because we're about to dive into the wild world of polyamorous relationships. Now, I know what you're thinking - "What the heck is polyamory?" Well, let me break it down for you in a way that even your old-fashioned sensibilities can understand.

So, picture this: you're at a family barbecue, sipping on a cold one and chatting with your buddies about the good old days. Suddenly, your nephew starts talking about how he's in a polyamorous relationship. You nearly spit out your beer, wondering if he's speaking some kind of foreign language. But fear not, dear boomer, I'm here to decode this modern-day phenomenon for you.

First off, let's tackle the big question - what the heck is polyamory? Simply put, it's the practice of having multiple romantic or sexual partners at the same time, with the consent of everyone involved. That's right, it's not just swinging from the chandeliers - there's communication, honesty, and respect involved. It's like juggling multiple plates at a circus, except the plates are people and there's a whole lot more emotions involved.

Now, I can already hear the collective gasps from the boomer crowd. "But what about commitment? What about traditional values?" I hear you cry. Well, fear not, because polyamorous relationships can be just as committed and loving as monogamous ones. It's all about finding what works for the people involved, and let's face it - love comes in all shapes and sizes.

But wait, there's more! Polyamory isn't just about romantic relationships - it can also involve deep emotional connections with multiple partners. Imagine having a best friend who's also your lover, and then throwing another best friend/lover into the mix. It's like a sitcom with a whole lot more kissing.

Now, I know what you're thinking - "But isn't that just cheating with extra steps?" Nope, not quite. In a polyamorous relationship, everyone involved is aware of and consents to the multiple connections. It's like having a relationship spreadsheet where everyone's name is listed and there are color-coded tabs for date nights.

So, how does one even navigate the murky waters of polyamory? Well, communication is key. It's like being in a constant state of group chat, except instead of discussing weekend plans, you're talking about feelings, boundaries, and scheduling romantic rendezvous. It's like playing a game of emotional Twister - left foot on honesty, right hand on empathy.

And let's not forget about jealousy. Ah, good old jealousy - the green-eyed monster that rears its head in any relationship. In a polyamorous dynamic, jealousy is like that annoying relative who always shows up uninvited. It takes some serious self-reflection and open communication to tackle jealousy head-on. It's like being in a never-ending therapy session, except your therapist is also dating your partner.

Now, before you start clutching your pearls and reaching for the smelling salts, let me assure you that polyamory isn't for everyone. Just like how some people prefer their coffee black and others like it with a splash of cream, relationships come in all flavors. Some people thrive in monogamous relationships, while others find fulfillment in polyamory.

So, there you have it, dear boomers - a crash course in the wild world of polyamorous relationships. It may seem like a foreign concept at first, but hey, love is love, no matter how many people are involved. And who knows, maybe Uncle Bob and Aunt Susan will surprise you with their newfound love for polyamory. After all, stranger things have happened at family barbecues.

Everything you need to know about polyamory | The Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/polyamory-relationship-dating-meaning-b2149270.html 

Polyamorous Relationship: Rules, Types And Definition https://www.relrules.com/polyamorous-relationship/ 

What Is a Polyamorous Relationship? A Poly Woman InsightsHelloGiggles https://hellogiggles.com/polyamorous-relationship-explained/