Mountain Philosopher
@ollaimh.bsky.social
An old educator from the lost era of normalcy and common sense.
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TENNESSEAN: Test scores for students using vouchers “continue to lag behind their peers statewide, according to data released by the state…”
So not only do they hurt public schools - they don’t even do what @GovBillLee claims. #LeesVoucherScam www.tennessean.com/story/news/e...
So not only do they hurt public schools - they don’t even do what @GovBillLee claims. #LeesVoucherScam www.tennessean.com/story/news/e...
December 31, 2024 at 1:36 PM
TENNESSEAN: Test scores for students using vouchers “continue to lag behind their peers statewide, according to data released by the state…”
So not only do they hurt public schools - they don’t even do what @GovBillLee claims. #LeesVoucherScam www.tennessean.com/story/news/e...
So not only do they hurt public schools - they don’t even do what @GovBillLee claims. #LeesVoucherScam www.tennessean.com/story/news/e...
Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Merry Christmas!
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If I was to become a new teacher in 2024 with years of Berger and Moore and all of their “reforms,” how many of those would be available to me now?
None.
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None.
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The Things Stolen From The Christmas Stockings Of NC Teachers
When I came back as a “new” teacher twenty years ago for my second tenure in NC, Phil Berger and Tim Moore were not in power. And as a “new” teacher the following was freely given to new teachers a…
caffeinatedrage.com
December 23, 2024 at 1:43 AM
If I was to become a new teacher in 2024 with years of Berger and Moore and all of their “reforms,” how many of those would be available to me now?
None.
caffeinatedrage.com/2024/12/22/t...
None.
caffeinatedrage.com/2024/12/22/t...
Keep in mind the often unspoken inevitability...Father Time is undefeated.
November 29, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Keep in mind the often unspoken inevitability...Father Time is undefeated.
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"We all lose if teachers feel like everything needs to be this snack-sized presentation."
The snippet generation
Long-form entertainment is out and snack-sized media is in.
www.axios.com
November 29, 2024 at 2:44 PM
"We all lose if teachers feel like everything needs to be this snack-sized presentation."
Future things to ponder...will there will be a push for more Russian language learning curriculum?
November 29, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Future things to ponder...will there will be a push for more Russian language learning curriculum?
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone out there! 🦃🙏
November 28, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone out there! 🦃🙏
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Gonna be using this for foreseeable future
November 26, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Gonna be using this for foreseeable future
There's just a different vibe over here right now...reminds me of Twitter 15 years ago. And I like it.
November 26, 2024 at 3:26 PM
There's just a different vibe over here right now...reminds me of Twitter 15 years ago. And I like it.
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Linda McMahon, Secretary of Plunder - Great news for elite private school kids & “segregation academies.” https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/11/linda-mcmahon-trump-education-secretary-vouchers-esa-programs-private-schools/ @dianeravitch.bsky.social @carolburris.bsky.social
Linda McMahon, secretary of plunder
Trump's favorite wrestling tycoon may now oversee education. Great news for elite private school kids and "segregation academies."
www.motherjones.com
November 24, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Linda McMahon, Secretary of Plunder - Great news for elite private school kids & “segregation academies.” https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/11/linda-mcmahon-trump-education-secretary-vouchers-esa-programs-private-schools/ @dianeravitch.bsky.social @carolburris.bsky.social
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Here's something I'll never get used to:
Going on shows with people in the Republican Party who nod & smile and talk about bipartisanship. Then, hours later, their party uses a hurricane relief bill for partisan sneak attacks--including seizing power over elections. #ncpol #NorthCarolina
Going on shows with people in the Republican Party who nod & smile and talk about bipartisanship. Then, hours later, their party uses a hurricane relief bill for partisan sneak attacks--including seizing power over elections. #ncpol #NorthCarolina
November 19, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Here's something I'll never get used to:
Going on shows with people in the Republican Party who nod & smile and talk about bipartisanship. Then, hours later, their party uses a hurricane relief bill for partisan sneak attacks--including seizing power over elections. #ncpol #NorthCarolina
Going on shows with people in the Republican Party who nod & smile and talk about bipartisanship. Then, hours later, their party uses a hurricane relief bill for partisan sneak attacks--including seizing power over elections. #ncpol #NorthCarolina
Ahh...the 'ol Do as I say, not as I do, eh? 🙄
November 18, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Ahh...the 'ol Do as I say, not as I do, eh? 🙄
Perhaps, but don't we need a few brunettes and red heads in there for accuracy? 😉
November 13, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Perhaps, but don't we need a few brunettes and red heads in there for accuracy? 😉
And it helps to sell cars
Elon Musk may be the single most influential figure in the emerging White House of Donald Trump.
On "The Daily," our investigative reporters explain what exactly the world's richest man wants from the new president, and why he is so well placed to get it.
On "The Daily," our investigative reporters explain what exactly the world's richest man wants from the new president, and why he is so well placed to get it.
What Elon Musk Stands to Gain
The world’s richest man may now be the single most influential figure in the emerging White House of Donald Trump.
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2024 at 3:06 PM
And it helps to sell cars
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The word is out - Texans love North Carolina! There were 6,500 more Texans that moved here in 2023 than people who moved to Texas.
via @TexasDemography: @uscensusbureau State-to-State Migration Data: Around 612K people moved to Texas while 478K left for other states in 2023, ranking TX 1st in net gain. TX saw the most net inflows from California, Florida, & New York and net outflows to Colorado, North Carolina & Indiana.
November 13, 2024 at 2:55 PM
The word is out - Texans love North Carolina! There were 6,500 more Texans that moved here in 2023 than people who moved to Texas.
Somewhat accurate, but really 3-4 areas of "Appalachia"
November 13, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Somewhat accurate, but really 3-4 areas of "Appalachia"