Denise Thompson
@c-denise-thompson.bsky.social
Retired teacher/Boomer Sooner
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If you're curious about Oklahoma's reliance on federal dollars, it's over 42% of the state budget, which according to Pew Charitable Trusts was about $3600 per person in 2022.
January 29, 2025 at 7:56 PM
If you're curious about Oklahoma's reliance on federal dollars, it's over 42% of the state budget, which according to Pew Charitable Trusts was about $3600 per person in 2022.
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This may be my favorite headline…maybe ever. Push to inspire Ryan Walters to be…different? Lol. Yes, please! WAY different, and good luck on your quest, Mr. Pro Tem! 💪
January 23, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This may be my favorite headline…maybe ever. Push to inspire Ryan Walters to be…different? Lol. Yes, please! WAY different, and good luck on your quest, Mr. Pro Tem! 💪
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A student’s response to HB1775’s argument that public schools were making white students feel guilty:
“They’re confusing guilt with empathy. Students don’t blame themselves for things that happened in the last. But they can learn lessons about compassion from the sufferings of other people.”
“They’re confusing guilt with empathy. Students don’t blame themselves for things that happened in the last. But they can learn lessons about compassion from the sufferings of other people.”
December 11, 2024 at 2:46 PM
A student’s response to HB1775’s argument that public schools were making white students feel guilty:
“They’re confusing guilt with empathy. Students don’t blame themselves for things that happened in the last. But they can learn lessons about compassion from the sufferings of other people.”
“They’re confusing guilt with empathy. Students don’t blame themselves for things that happened in the last. But they can learn lessons about compassion from the sufferings of other people.”
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December 5, 2024 at 5:56 PM
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Mental health should be like the fitness industry not some awkward thing you hide away but instead a challenge you’re proud to show people you’re working on.
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #therapy #neuroscience #imnotcryingyouare
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #therapy #neuroscience #imnotcryingyouare
December 5, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Mental health should be like the fitness industry not some awkward thing you hide away but instead a challenge you’re proud to show people you’re working on.
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #therapy #neuroscience #imnotcryingyouare
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #therapy #neuroscience #imnotcryingyouare
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what am I even supposed to do with data breach notifications at this point
"ah, yes, I'll just put that over here, with the rest of the data breaches"
"ah, yes, I'll just put that over here, with the rest of the data breaches"
December 4, 2024 at 3:01 AM
what am I even supposed to do with data breach notifications at this point
"ah, yes, I'll just put that over here, with the rest of the data breaches"
"ah, yes, I'll just put that over here, with the rest of the data breaches"
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lol I love this stupid sport
November 27, 2024 at 1:21 AM
lol I love this stupid sport
I’ve had enough of winter now.
November 25, 2024 at 6:42 PM
I’ve had enough of winter now.
Started out the day wearing a vintage OU natty sweatshirt but changed this afternoon to do some yard work. Forgot to change back so I’m wondering—if we hold on do I have to wear this orange Magellan shirt for games now?
November 24, 2024 at 2:39 AM
Started out the day wearing a vintage OU natty sweatshirt but changed this afternoon to do some yard work. Forgot to change back so I’m wondering—if we hold on do I have to wear this orange Magellan shirt for games now?
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SOMETHING TO KEEP YOU OFF THE LEDGE:
"If you ever get the blues about the status of American culture, there are still more public libraries than there are McDonald's. During the worst of the Depression, not one public library closed its doors."
~David McCullough
SOMETHING TO KEEP YOU OFF THE LEDGE:
"If you ever get the blues about the status of American culture, there are still more public libraries than there are McDonald's. During the worst of the Depression, not one public library closed its doors."
~David McCullough
November 20, 2024 at 3:28 PM
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SOMETHING TO KEEP YOU OFF THE LEDGE:
"If you ever get the blues about the status of American culture, there are still more public libraries than there are McDonald's. During the worst of the Depression, not one public library closed its doors."
~David McCullough
SOMETHING TO KEEP YOU OFF THE LEDGE:
"If you ever get the blues about the status of American culture, there are still more public libraries than there are McDonald's. During the worst of the Depression, not one public library closed its doors."
~David McCullough
Oklahoma. Imagine that.
What states get the biggest benefit from the US Department of Education (@usedgov)
November 21, 2024 at 2:13 AM
Oklahoma. Imagine that.
In the running for my favorite OU player. He made some beautiful catches, but his downfield blocking was art.
Post a non-religious photo you think of as holy
November 21, 2024 at 2:12 AM
In the running for my favorite OU player. He made some beautiful catches, but his downfield blocking was art.
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If you haven't already read it, here's my piece today on Ryan Walters' failed attempt at becoming U.S. education secretary #oklaed
Ryan Walters' failure to land education secretary nomination unsurprising, critics say
An apparent campaign by Oklahoma state Superintendent Ryan Walters to land a spot as President-elect Donald Trump’s education secretary fell short.
www.oklahoman.com
November 20, 2024 at 10:46 PM
If you haven't already read it, here's my piece today on Ryan Walters' failed attempt at becoming U.S. education secretary #oklaed
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🌟DING DING. Everyone who guessed the Heritage Foundation was right on the money. Check out just how embedded they are in operations inside the Oklahoma Department of Education. #oklaed #FOIA okcfox.com/news/local/f...
FOX 25 uncovers the Heritage Foundation's sweeping influence in Oklahoma education
When it comes to Oklahoma education, who is really running our public schools?FOX 25 looks into the influence of one outside group, which appears to be calling
okcfox.com
November 19, 2024 at 3:20 AM
🌟DING DING. Everyone who guessed the Heritage Foundation was right on the money. Check out just how embedded they are in operations inside the Oklahoma Department of Education. #oklaed #FOIA okcfox.com/news/local/f...
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That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂
November 18, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Bluesky tip for newbies: Bluesky has no real algorithm. Likes here do nothing but show the poster that you enjoyed their content.
That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂
That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂