NY BATs
@nybats.bsky.social
New York’s chapter of the Badass Teachers Association Association. We support public education and oppose standardized testing + privatization.
Currently 4.4K educators on our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AiaCe9Hod/?mibextid=K35XfP
Currently 4.4K educators on our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AiaCe9Hod/?mibextid=K35XfP
THIS IS BAD: Trump “de-professionalizes” nurses, social workers + a list of careers by eliminating access to higher ed tuition/lending as part of the OBBBA bill supported by every Republican
How ridiculous! Nurses are the lifeline of a hospital!
“McMahon, the Department of Education has now excluded nursing from the list of “professional degree” programs as part of the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA) governing student loans and grants.”
“McMahon, the Department of Education has now excluded nursing from the list of “professional degree” programs as part of the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA) governing student loans and grants.”
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I have no words to describe the current thoughts in my head. My parents taught me some things are better left unsaid. I guess with all the people about to lose their insurance, you don’t need nurses…right? Good luck with that.
I have no words to describe the current thoughts in my head. My parents taught me some things are better left unsaid. I guess with all the people about to lose their insurance, you don’t need nurses…right? Good luck with that.
November 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
THIS IS BAD: Trump “de-professionalizes” nurses, social workers + a list of careers by eliminating access to higher ed tuition/lending as part of the OBBBA bill supported by every Republican
“LOCAL CONTROL” OBLITERATED IN FL: Shocking report about charter billionaire Ken Griffin’s move to FL, giving obscene sums of $4M to House Speaker + $15M to DeSantis in a brazen quid-pro-quo to defund public schools, outspending even the FL privatization vultures: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
HY#207 Under the Influence
Podcast Episode · Have You Heard · 11/06/2025 · 44m
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November 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
“LOCAL CONTROL” OBLITERATED IN FL: Shocking report about charter billionaire Ken Griffin’s move to FL, giving obscene sums of $4M to House Speaker + $15M to DeSantis in a brazen quid-pro-quo to defund public schools, outspending even the FL privatization vultures: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
MYTH-BUSTING: The conservative American Enterprise Institute explains why the majority of Jewish New Yorkers support @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social while bending over backwards to avoid mentioning current events in Gaza.
Democrats, look at Buttigieg, read the room!
portside.org/2025-08-13/d...
Democrats, look at Buttigieg, read the room!
portside.org/2025-08-13/d...
August 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
MYTH-BUSTING: The conservative American Enterprise Institute explains why the majority of Jewish New Yorkers support @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social while bending over backwards to avoid mentioning current events in Gaza.
Democrats, look at Buttigieg, read the room!
portside.org/2025-08-13/d...
Democrats, look at Buttigieg, read the room!
portside.org/2025-08-13/d...
SOCIAL ENGINEERING: Zuckerberg integrated his children’s school, touted “diverse” population to surrounded neighbor, picking + choosing his custom made population, all while making your kids’ school a test-prep assembly line with Gates, Bloomberg, Koch, Waltons. @badassteachersbats.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
SOCIAL ENGINEERING: Zuckerberg integrated his children’s school, touted “diverse” population to surrounded neighbor, picking + choosing his custom made population, all while making your kids’ school a test-prep assembly line with Gates, Bloomberg, Koch, Waltons. @badassteachersbats.bsky.social
MAJOR AI FAIL: The Philadelphia Inquirer, Chicago Sun Times and others published an AI-generated Summer Reading List that included books that don’t exist. No one caught it, no one checked even the basic facts.
If this is the adults imagine what schools will face! www.instagram.com/reel/DJ4o_lh...
If this is the adults imagine what schools will face! www.instagram.com/reel/DJ4o_lh...
August 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
MAJOR AI FAIL: The Philadelphia Inquirer, Chicago Sun Times and others published an AI-generated Summer Reading List that included books that don’t exist. No one caught it, no one checked even the basic facts.
If this is the adults imagine what schools will face! www.instagram.com/reel/DJ4o_lh...
If this is the adults imagine what schools will face! www.instagram.com/reel/DJ4o_lh...
OPPORTUNITY GONE: The dream of becoming a doctor or dentist just DIED for anyone seeking a student loan for med school. The GOP bill now limits med school loans to $150K which is about 1/3 of the cost. Now, only the rich need apply…
www.instagram.com/reel/DKFZ4O3...
www.instagram.com/reel/DKFZ4O3...
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July 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
OPPORTUNITY GONE: The dream of becoming a doctor or dentist just DIED for anyone seeking a student loan for med school. The GOP bill now limits med school loans to $150K which is about 1/3 of the cost. Now, only the rich need apply…
www.instagram.com/reel/DKFZ4O3...
www.instagram.com/reel/DKFZ4O3...
TRUMP DEFUNDS SCHOOLS: Hopefully someone is building a look-up form so we can see how much Trump just illegally robbed from our local schools. But he definitely did not campaign on new powers to override Congress.
Of course he is--this is funding for groups that aren't "real Americans": English language learners, migrant children, and teachers.
Trump Tells States He's Holding Back $6.8 Billion for Schools
Schools nationwide won't see funding earmarked for English learners, migrant students, professional development, and more.
www.edweek.org
July 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
TRUMP DEFUNDS SCHOOLS: Hopefully someone is building a look-up form so we can see how much Trump just illegally robbed from our local schools. But he definitely did not campaign on new powers to override Congress.
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Russell Vought, who helped write Project 2025, now runs Office of Management and Budget, has been pushing this impoundment technique for the regime--a perfect fit for Trump, who famously has a history of simply refusing to pay what he owes to contractors. curmudgucation.substack.com/p/trumps-ed-...
Trump's Ed Department Stiffs Schools Billions of Dollars
This week, schools across the country were supposed to receive billions of dollars in aid.
curmudgucation.substack.com
July 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Russell Vought, who helped write Project 2025, now runs Office of Management and Budget, has been pushing this impoundment technique for the regime--a perfect fit for Trump, who famously has a history of simply refusing to pay what he owes to contractors. curmudgucation.substack.com/p/trumps-ed-...
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TEST SCORE MANIA: @caylabam.bsky.social reports on a 2-3 point rise on “screener” tests, but no mention of the WEEKS of extra tests + test prep now displacing instruction time as Mayor Adams seeks reelection. My MS had over 25 days of standardized testing this yr! www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/02/n...
NYC students beginning to show signs of reading progress, new data shows
New York City students are showing early signs of progress in reading after the Adams administration overhauled how the subject is taught in public schools, according to new data released Wednesday…
www.nydailynews.com
July 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
TEST SCORE MANIA: @caylabam.bsky.social reports on a 2-3 point rise on “screener” tests, but no mention of the WEEKS of extra tests + test prep now displacing instruction time as Mayor Adams seeks reelection. My MS had over 25 days of standardized testing this yr! www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/02/n...
GOODBYE MAYORAL CONTROL? At last a candidate proposing the end of the mayoral dictatorship over NYC schools to let the people decide! Maybe @jessicagould.bsky.social should remind readers mayoral control started thanks to $4m in Albany payola from billionaire Bill Gates
gothamist.com/news/mayors-...
gothamist.com/news/mayors-...
Mayors fought to keep control of NYC schools for decades. Mamdani says he'd share power.
The democratic socialist says he'd strengthen "co-governance," but hasn't provided many details about how.
gothamist.com
July 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
GOODBYE MAYORAL CONTROL? At last a candidate proposing the end of the mayoral dictatorship over NYC schools to let the people decide! Maybe @jessicagould.bsky.social should remind readers mayoral control started thanks to $4m in Albany payola from billionaire Bill Gates
gothamist.com/news/mayors-...
gothamist.com/news/mayors-...
TEST SCORE MANIA: @caylabam.bsky.social reports on a 2-3 point rise on “screener” tests, but no mention of the WEEKS of extra tests + test prep now displacing instruction time as Mayor Adams seeks reelection. My MS had over 25 days of standardized testing this yr! www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/02/n...
NYC students beginning to show signs of reading progress, new data shows
New York City students are showing early signs of progress in reading after the Adams administration overhauled how the subject is taught in public schools, according to new data released Wednesday…
www.nydailynews.com
July 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
TEST SCORE MANIA: @caylabam.bsky.social reports on a 2-3 point rise on “screener” tests, but no mention of the WEEKS of extra tests + test prep now displacing instruction time as Mayor Adams seeks reelection. My MS had over 25 days of standardized testing this yr! www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/02/n...
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“BACKROOM” DEAL: Wondering why the NYS budget is so late?
More “horsetrading” as religious leaders push to continue funding for non-public schools that teach zero math, English, history, science, health or gym classes:
spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
More “horsetrading” as religious leaders push to continue funding for non-public schools that teach zero math, English, history, science, health or gym classes:
spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
Hochul won't rule out nonpublic school regs rollback in budget
The budget is now 25 days late
spectrumlocalnews.com
April 27, 2025 at 2:29 AM
“BACKROOM” DEAL: Wondering why the NYS budget is so late?
More “horsetrading” as religious leaders push to continue funding for non-public schools that teach zero math, English, history, science, health or gym classes:
spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
More “horsetrading” as religious leaders push to continue funding for non-public schools that teach zero math, English, history, science, health or gym classes:
spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
A WHODUNNIT? The reason NY schools cannot plan or hire right now? A bill with enough votes to hold up the budget but no one will publicly take credit for - giving taxpayer dollars to religious schools that teach no English, math or academics. @rweingarten.bsky.social
nysfocus.com/2025/04/10/y...
nysfocus.com/2025/04/10/y...
Phantom Bill Targeting Education Rules Triggers Sharp Backlash in…
No lawmaker will take credit for the proposal, but its quiet circulation has sparked fierce debate over state control of religious education.
nysfocus.com
April 27, 2025 at 10:40 PM
A WHODUNNIT? The reason NY schools cannot plan or hire right now? A bill with enough votes to hold up the budget but no one will publicly take credit for - giving taxpayer dollars to religious schools that teach no English, math or academics. @rweingarten.bsky.social
nysfocus.com/2025/04/10/y...
nysfocus.com/2025/04/10/y...
“BACKROOM” DEAL: Wondering why the NYS budget is so late?
More “horsetrading” as religious leaders push to continue funding for non-public schools that teach zero math, English, history, science, health or gym classes:
spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
More “horsetrading” as religious leaders push to continue funding for non-public schools that teach zero math, English, history, science, health or gym classes:
spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
Hochul won't rule out nonpublic school regs rollback in budget
The budget is now 25 days late
spectrumlocalnews.com
April 27, 2025 at 2:29 AM
“BACKROOM” DEAL: Wondering why the NYS budget is so late?
More “horsetrading” as religious leaders push to continue funding for non-public schools that teach zero math, English, history, science, health or gym classes:
spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
More “horsetrading” as religious leaders push to continue funding for non-public schools that teach zero math, English, history, science, health or gym classes:
spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
CONSPIRACY TIME: Either my kids are playing a trick on me or I’m going insane. Where the F$$& are the other ones??
April 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
CONSPIRACY TIME: Either my kids are playing a trick on me or I’m going insane. Where the F$$& are the other ones??
NOT HIDING IT: With tests looming, teachers are told to focus on kids likely to improve test scores rather than those most struggling or high-performers.
Also do you know the digital platforms used for test prep are now being monitored offsite by city officials?
www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...
Also do you know the digital platforms used for test prep are now being monitored offsite by city officials?
www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...
March 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
NOT HIDING IT: With tests looming, teachers are told to focus on kids likely to improve test scores rather than those most struggling or high-performers.
Also do you know the digital platforms used for test prep are now being monitored offsite by city officials?
www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...
Also do you know the digital platforms used for test prep are now being monitored offsite by city officials?
www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...
GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY? Trump admin just admitted improperly firing 25,000 workers and reinstated them. Is that efficiency?
No consequences for the guy who ordered it? The law was always clearly stated and he didn’t care.
No consequences for the guy who ordered it? The law was always clearly stated and he didn’t care.
March 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY? Trump admin just admitted improperly firing 25,000 workers and reinstated them. Is that efficiency?
No consequences for the guy who ordered it? The law was always clearly stated and he didn’t care.
No consequences for the guy who ordered it? The law was always clearly stated and he didn’t care.
All parents should be outraged Trump is trying to take control of local schools, particularly curriculum + personnel decisions.
This will force the next Dem president to do the same in kind, making it prevalent.
Republicans, surrendering YOUR OWN local control to Washington DC is COMPLETELY DAFT.
This will force the next Dem president to do the same in kind, making it prevalent.
Republicans, surrendering YOUR OWN local control to Washington DC is COMPLETELY DAFT.
January 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
All parents should be outraged Trump is trying to take control of local schools, particularly curriculum + personnel decisions.
This will force the next Dem president to do the same in kind, making it prevalent.
Republicans, surrendering YOUR OWN local control to Washington DC is COMPLETELY DAFT.
This will force the next Dem president to do the same in kind, making it prevalent.
Republicans, surrendering YOUR OWN local control to Washington DC is COMPLETELY DAFT.
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UNITED SERFS OF AMERICA: As other countries limit campaign spending by billionaires, American politicians completely sell out, sucking up dark money + literally staffing the Presidential cabinet with unqualified, corrupt billionaires:
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...
Australia moves to ban billionaires from buying elections
Australia's ruling party has proposed moves to ban billionaires from buying elections after Elon Musk helped Donald Trump secure power.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 24, 2024 at 3:32 PM
UNITED SERFS OF AMERICA: As other countries limit campaign spending by billionaires, American politicians completely sell out, sucking up dark money + literally staffing the Presidential cabinet with unqualified, corrupt billionaires:
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...
UNITED SERFS OF AMERICA: As other countries limit campaign spending by billionaires, American politicians completely sell out, sucking up dark money + literally staffing the Presidential cabinet with unqualified, corrupt billionaires:
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...
Australia moves to ban billionaires from buying elections
Australia's ruling party has proposed moves to ban billionaires from buying elections after Elon Musk helped Donald Trump secure power.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 24, 2024 at 3:32 PM
UNITED SERFS OF AMERICA: As other countries limit campaign spending by billionaires, American politicians completely sell out, sucking up dark money + literally staffing the Presidential cabinet with unqualified, corrupt billionaires:
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...
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Interesting exclusive exposing secret fundraisers of Torres, who call Kahane the greatest Jew ever. Isn’t it fair to say THAT’S supporting terrorism, as opposed to lumping in college kids protesting bombing schools + hospitals with Hamas? Just looking for a single standard. zeteo.com/p/exclusive-...
EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Pro-Trump, Pro-Netanyahu Donors Who Have Funded Pro-Israel Democrat Ritchie Torres
One of the Democratic congressman's far-right funders had ties to a Zionist terror group banned in the United States.
zeteo.com
December 5, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Interesting exclusive exposing secret fundraisers of Torres, who call Kahane the greatest Jew ever. Isn’t it fair to say THAT’S supporting terrorism, as opposed to lumping in college kids protesting bombing schools + hospitals with Hamas? Just looking for a single standard. zeteo.com/p/exclusive-...
ChatGPT is down globally and kids are freaking out.
December 12, 2024 at 2:06 AM
ChatGPT is down globally and kids are freaking out.
NICKEL+DIMING YOU: @northwellhealth.bsky.social billed me for $4 more than my co-pay amount. After 20min insurer said yep, it’s an error, they will contact Northwell who must now send a revised bill.
One-off mistake or systematic rip-off of all the people who didn’t bother to call and inquire?
One-off mistake or systematic rip-off of all the people who didn’t bother to call and inquire?
December 11, 2024 at 9:46 PM
NICKEL+DIMING YOU: @northwellhealth.bsky.social billed me for $4 more than my co-pay amount. After 20min insurer said yep, it’s an error, they will contact Northwell who must now send a revised bill.
One-off mistake or systematic rip-off of all the people who didn’t bother to call and inquire?
One-off mistake or systematic rip-off of all the people who didn’t bother to call and inquire?
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There is a broad range of intent and meaning at these protests, from true Hamas sympathizers to religious Jews praying IDF will stop mass killing innocent civilians.
We know propagandists wish to lump them all together as one, but America is better than that right?
www.politico.com/news/2024/06...
We know propagandists wish to lump them all together as one, but America is better than that right?
www.politico.com/news/2024/06...
Israel targeted more than 120 US lawmakers in disinformation campaign
The lawmakers were mostly Democrats, and the campaign involved pro-Israeli military posts on their accounts over the past year.
www.politico.com
December 5, 2024 at 5:32 PM
There is a broad range of intent and meaning at these protests, from true Hamas sympathizers to religious Jews praying IDF will stop mass killing innocent civilians.
We know propagandists wish to lump them all together as one, but America is better than that right?
www.politico.com/news/2024/06...
We know propagandists wish to lump them all together as one, but America is better than that right?
www.politico.com/news/2024/06...
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ICYMI - Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions scored a major legal victory this week with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 anti-worker law that sparked weeks of protests.
Read more here: bit.ly/3OKaAdn
#UnionsForAll
Read more here: bit.ly/3OKaAdn
#UnionsForAll
December 5, 2024 at 6:11 PM
ICYMI - Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions scored a major legal victory this week with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 anti-worker law that sparked weeks of protests.
Read more here: bit.ly/3OKaAdn
#UnionsForAll
Read more here: bit.ly/3OKaAdn
#UnionsForAll