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 PRESIDENTIAL FAMILY CLOSET HAVE COME OUT TO PLAY http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/hunter-biden-skeletons-in-presidential.html
Big Education Ape: WHY ARE BILLIONAIRES SO HOT TO DESTROY PUBLIC EDUCATION http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/why-are-billionaires-so-hot-to-destroy.html
Big Education Ape: TOP BANANA: TOP READS THIS WEEK 7-22-23 #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech #SAGAFTRAstrike http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/top-banana-top-reads-this-week-7-22-23.html
Big Education Ape: TENN. TIGHT*SS PRINCIPAL CONFESSES TO BEING TOO THIN-SKINNED FOR MEMES http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/tenn-tightss-principal-confesses-to.html
Big Education Ape: IN YOUR FACE SAG-AFTRA WGA STRIKES: NETFLIX HASTINGS HIRES 'AI PRODUCT MGR' http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/in-your-face-sag-aftra-wga-strikes.html
Big Education Ape: HATING HIGHER ED WILL NOT MAKE YOU SMARTER http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/hating-higher-ed-will-not-make-you.html
Big Education Ape: WHAT IS THE PRAGERU CURRICULUM AND OF COURSE FLORIDA APPROVES USE IN SCHOOLS http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/what-is-prageru-curriculum-and-of.html
Big Education Ape: "WE'RE HUGE IN LEARNING LOSS!" CASHING IN ON THE POST PANDEMIC EDUCATION CRISIS - PROPUBLICA http://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/were-huge-in-learning-loss-ccashing-in.html
OTHER GREAT READS THIS WEEK FROM THE BIG EDUCATION APE
YESTERDAY
Researchers JAILBreak ChatGPT Safety Standard and Guardrails: AI Chatbots Prove to be Mischievous Children In a stunning revelation, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Washington have found ways to jailbreak through the safety guardrails of ChatGPT, a popular AI chatbot. What does this mean? Well, it means that our beloved chatbots are not as safe as we thought they
In a recent statement, David Coleman, the president and CEO of the College Board, compared Florida's new African American history standards to a Disney fairy tale. "Once upon a time," he said, "there were some magic slaves that learned to do brain surgery before dying while picking cotton." Coleman went on to say that the College Board's AP History takes a more holistic approach to teaching Afri
JUL 27
THE US SENATE OR JUST AN UPSCALE REST HOME HOW OLD IS TOO OLD TO CUT THE MUSTARD Sen. Dianne Feinstein told to 'just say aye' in awkward Senate committee moment https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/sen-dianne-feinstein-told-just-say-aye-awkward-senate-committee-moment-rcna96697 Mitch McConnell says he's 'fine' after freezing during news conference | CNN Politics https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/2
IN YOUR FACE SAG-AFTRA WGA STRIKES NETFLIX HASTINGS HIRES 'AI PRODUCT MGR' Reed Hastings, the union buster extraordinaire, has done it again. He's hired an AI product manager for nearly $1 million, proving that he has no use for unions or democracy. Who needs those silly attempts to control Netflix or billionaires for that matter? We are smarter than everyone, we are rich and greedy, who needs un
The Mad MAGA Monk of Oklahoma Education, Ryan "Rasputin" Walters, is at it again. This time, he's targeting Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) in another scrimmage in the never-ending war of libertarians: charter schools vs. MAGA vouchers. But before we dive into the latest antics of the Mad MAGA Monk, let's take a look at the background of the TPS accreditation process. In 2021, the Oklahoma State Boar
Breaking news! Ron DuhSantis' Florida Department of Miseducation has struck again! In their latest move, they have approved the use of PragerU's curriculum in Florida schools. Yes, you read that right, PragerU, the conservative non-profit organization that produces short videos on a variety of political and cultural topics. It's like letting Fox News teach your kids about politics. Now, I know w
JUL 26
Breaking news, folks! The skeletons in the presidential family closet have come out to play, and boy are they rowdy! From Biden's kid to Trump's kids, these presidential offspring have caused more scandals than a Hollywood diva. Let's start with the most recent scandal involving Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden. He has been accused of using his father's influence to secure lucrative busi
Attention Arizona citizens! Have you heard the news? The Public School Replacement Program, also known as the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA), is taking over our state! And it's not just taking over, it's eating Arizona alive! According to Gov. Katie Hobbs' office, the ESA program has caused a $319 million deficit in voucher spending. That's right, folks, our tax dollars are being used to
Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent MeatAxe Mike Miles has come up with a brilliant plan to deal with kids who refuse to sit still for MAGA indoctrination. He's turning libraries into daytime detention centers! Yes, you heard it right. The libraries, which are essential learning spaces, will now be transformed into MeatAxe Mike's dungeons for kids who can't behave. The new
Florida's African American History Task Force is in the news again, and this time it's not because of their groundbreaking work on teaching Black history in schools. No, this time they're making headlines because they're claiming they were left out of the development of the state's new African American History standards. And let me tell you, it's a mess. The standards have caused such a stir tha
Oklahoma is known for many things: cowboys, oil, and now, apparently, snowflakes. That's right, folks, the state that brought you the musical "Oklahoma!" and the tornado that took Dorothy to Oz is now home to a group of delicate flowers who can't handle a little criticism. You see, on July 28, 2022, the Oklahoma State Board of Education voted to downgrade the accreditation of Tulsa Public School
THE BIG HANG UP AT SCHOOL UNESCO SAYS BAN THOSE SMARTPHONES IN THE CLASSROOM In a shocking turn of events, UNESCO has called for a global ban on smartphones in schools. Apparently, these devices are causing more harm than good, leading to cyberbullying, poor academic performance, and emotional problems. But let's be real, who needs academic success and emotional stability when you've got Instagra
In a move that has left book lovers across the state of Texas reeling, Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law the Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources Act (READER Act). While the name might suggest that this is simply a tool to help educators choose appropriate reading material for their students, the reality is far more sinister. In fact, the READER Act is nothing m
Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to face the music and accept the hilarious reality that AI is taking over our jobs. Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI and the creator of ChatGPT, has confirmed what we already knew deep down inside: some jobs are "definitely going to go away" due to the rise of AI. But fear not, my fellow humans, for new jobs will be created. Unfortunately, not all displaced workers w
JUL 25
Higher education is under attack, and it's not just from the usual suspects like student loan debt and boring professors. No, this time it's coming from the most unexpected of sources: conservative politicians. Take Ron DeSantis, for example. He recently took over New College in Florida, but it seems he didn't think his cunning plan all the way through. Now, he's learning the hard way that tryin
In a recent Fox News interview, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy made a bold statement that left many scratching their heads and others laughing out loud. The MAGA drunk McCarthy threatened to impeach President Biden or Attorney General Garland, depending on who he felt was overstepping their bounds. Now, I know what you're thinking. "Impeach Biden? That's ridiculous!" But let's not forget t
In a statement Monday, Attorney General Kris Mayes said various state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin and sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, may not apply in private and parochial schools. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has issued a warning to all the parents in the state who are planning to use school choice
JUL 24
First of all, let's address the elephant in the room. Why are tech billionaires so eager to privatize public education? It's simple, my friends. They want to get their products into schools. But here's the catch - it's going to cost just as much to replace teachers with technology. So why go through all the trouble? The answer is simple: profit. The strategy has been to bash teachers and their u
“We’re Huge in Learning Loss!” Cashing in on the Post-Pandemic Education Crisis. by Alec MacGillis ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox . For the nation’s schoolchildren, the data on pandemic learning loss is relentlessly bleak, with education researchers and economists warning that, unle
JUL 23
In a bizarre turn of events, a thin-skinned principal has been suspended for posting memes of himself on social media. The memes, which portrayed the principal as a tight*ss, were apparently too much for the delicate sensibilities of the school district. But wait, it gets even weirder. The district then suspended a student for posting their own memes of the principal. The student, who was clearl
In a shocking turn of events, it has been revealed that Ohio Senate Republicans were working tirelessly to dismantle public education in favor of private, religious schools. Their plan was to completely devastate public education in America, leaving only the wealthy and privileged with access to quality schooling. But fear not, dear readers, for we have defeated them — at least for now. SB 83, p
ELON UNVEILS NEW LOGO SAY MORE ACCURATELY REPRESENTS HIM In a move that has left the internet scratching its head, Elon Musk has announced that he plans to change the logo of Twitter to an "X" from the famous blue bird. The billionaire owner of the social media platform claims that the new logo will better represent him and his vision for Twitter. According to Musk, the new logo, which he has af
JUL 22
MEATAXE MIKE MILES STRIKES AGAIN CUTS MORE THAN 2300 JOBS - OVER 20% OF STAFF Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your hats and grab a pint of ice cream because we have some news that will make you want to scream. HISD Superintendent Meataxe Mike Miles is back at it again with his meataxe, and this time he's not holding back. During a virtual forum on Thursday, Miles announced that he will be cutting
Florida Governor Ron DuhSantis, the MAGA candidate for dictator or president, has done it again! In his latest move, he has announced that his Department of Miseducation will be teaching students that slavery actually benefited Black people. Yes, you heard that right. Slavery, the brutal and inhumane practice of owning human beings, was apparently a good thing for Black people. I mean, who needs
TOP READS THIS WEEK 7-22-23 Big Education Ape: WONDER WOMAN FRAN DRESCHER - SAG-AFTRA WGA STRIKE #SAGAFTRAstrike #SAGAFTRA https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/wonder-woman-fran-drescher-sag-aftra.html Big Education Ape: TOP BANANA: TOP READS THIS WEEK 7-15-23 #tbats #edchat #K12 #learning #edtech https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/top-banana-top-reads-this-week-7-15-23.html Big
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