Posts by Larry Walker24

May 2nd was that meeting where the New York City principals sat down with the Department of Education and the founders to talk shop.

Yeah, my bad, I phrased that all wrong

rustydrifter10 said:Larry Walker24, when I first saw the post, I wasn't even tripping over Smith's reaction. But then I realized you were actually the one who wrote it, and knowing you, I doubt you'd ever defend Nazi Germany. Still, the way you worded this makes it sound like that. Maybe you just messed up the phrasing and didn't realize how bad it reads. Try explaining what you actually meant using different words; I haven't read the whole thread so I'm missing the context here.

Look honey, post 5 pretty much clarifies my point.

In my wildest dreams, I've never thought about revising Nazi Germany history, and I sure as hell don't support that regime or any of those kinds of thoughts.

And another thing—couldn't you have just explained yourself in the thread instead of hitting me with all these warnings?

Actually, the real question you should be asking is—was Nazi Germany the only occupied state where kids were actually being saved?

Obviously, it wasn't some government program saving them. It was individuals. A lot of those people even ended up getting honored as Righteous Among the Nations.

As for the rest of this mess, I'm just gonna sit tight until they stop hiding behind their little shields and the ban finally gets lifted.

1. Seriously, I’m asking rustydrifter10 to look into how on earth a 200-point violation can stick for six whole months?!

2. I don't get how Smith can just totally ignore Strilet, who is literally his superior. Strilet already told me there was nothing wrong with my message—he even suggested that "rescue" should be put in quotes.

Here is the "problematic" post where Smith keeps trying to claim I'm basically rehabilitating Nazi Germany.

Post: Was Nazi Germany the only country actually rescuing children?

Why did Diana flee to Austria?

3. Now Smith is actually threatening me, saying if I repost this, he'll slap me with a 500-point penalty.

I’m calling on rustydrifter10 and Strilet to step up and address this publicly.

Thanks.

So much for getting anything out of Apple. The CEO was on ABC saying the teachers shot it down and they aren't moving forward with it.

Mike Johnson is hitting up Sunday Morning to talk shop. He’s going to be diving into how messy the whole legal system is right now, dealing with those accusations Joe Biden keeps throwing his way, and calling out who’s actually leaning on judges—whether it’s the President, the PM, or just some politicians in Congress.

From The New York Times:

Applications have been extended until May 5th.

So far, 17 schools have signed up.

Lincoln Elementary School is definitely going to be in on this.

Susan James said:Just a quick update: the public comment period closed on April 6, 2023, and we’re expecting the final report to be released around May 5, 2023.
While I wouldn't be surprised if the response to nearly 3,000 comments ends up being a polite "thanks, we'll take it under advisement," it’s pretty glaring that the deadline for school district applications is set for April 28, 2023.
It looks like they're moving forward with those 25% salary increases regardless of what the massive pool of experts across the country thinks, or whether any actual changes come out of these consultations.🙏

I heard somewhere that they extended the application window—not sure how long though.

The second she said "I can't answer," it's obvious she already signed up.

That’s exactly what I’m asking

Remember when everyone was hyping up CNN, then the Looney Tunes stuff, then that "life lessons" thing... none of that ever actually went anywhere.

And this? Won't happen either.

Sarah Hall53 said:The public comment period wrapped up at midnight. We ended up with 2,761 comments.

About two-thirds of those comments were either straight-up hating on the reform or just saying the whole thing is garbage.

I highly doubt they're actually gonna listen to any of it.

hiddendriver34 said:We had to start by laying down the groundwork first—fixing up the schools and getting them properly equipped. You can't even begin to talk about full-day programming until you've created the right physical space and provided the necessary resources. It’s just common sense.

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driftingranger2 said:So Fuchs is claiming kids will only be in school until 3 PM for two days a week, and then until 2:15 PM the rest of the time.
Is he actually lying through his teeth, or is the media just twisting his words?

And now he’s out there repeating the exact same thing on NBC:

That's where the local elementary school used to be

David Jackson2 said:Actually, not even close. This school is in worse shape than my old elementary school back in San Francisco—and we live in a decent neighborhood, so I can only imagine the disaster zones elsewhere. Teachers end up paying out of their own pockets just to kit out their classrooms (last year, our school had to run a fundraiser just to buy a rug for the kids to sit on this year 😬). There’s no AC, so when summer hits, it’s absolutely brutal, and classes run straight through the end of June. No cafeteria either; kids just bring lunch from home and eat right at their desks. They don't even have lockers—that's apparently reserved for high schoolers
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There’s this pathetic little nutrition program where kids get one snack a day—think an apple or a granola bar—and parents basically volunteer their money to help cover the cost for families who are struggling. There is a gym, sure, but it has no showers and the equipment looks like it hasn't been touched since the 80s 😬. The library is actually okay, though. We don't send toilet paper or soap to the school, but teachers will ask if they need supplies for art class; we were actually the ones on deck last week to send in paper towels and homemade playdough for an art project. Also, textbooks aren't really a thing here, by the way. If the school needs something, they organize a fundraiser—selling T-shirts with the school logo and stuff like that. A huge chunk of how things function just depends on the local community
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Are you on the East Coast or the West Coast?

jadetinker85 said:The pay increase will be about $135, according to a Department official speaking on a local radio program.

Fuchs on the full school day schedule: Students will be stuck in class from 8 AM until 2 or 3 PM daily

as if they weren't already 🤦

Susan James said:I need some help.
By 3:00 PM—or 3:30 PM at the very latest—we wrap up everything related to the core curriculum. I usually find that once we hit that window, everyone's energy starts to shift!
Starting at 3:30 PM, we kick off our elective activities! These sessions are designed to be super flexible, so they can be tailored specifically to what the students actually need and want—whether they're looking for extra help with A1 or more advanced practice with A2. It's all about making sure everyone gets exactly what they need out of their day.
For both programs, they’re recommending a heavy emphasis on sports and physical activities, but I don't know... something about that just doesn't sit right with me. It feels like the chemistry isn't quite clicking. 🙂
If it isn't sports, we really need to find something creative and fun. I want to pick activities that kids actually look forward to—something that makes them happy to stay at school a little longer than they technically have to. It shouldn't be too intense, but you know, just enough to make them feel like they're pulling off something big... almost like they've become Walter White. 😬

God forbid. Honestly, I'm against CNN as it is.

But let's be real: new Secretary = new reform.

So CNN isn't going anywhere because:

a) There isn't even enough cash to fix up the US Congress (all that EU funding for earthquake repairs wraps up June 30th).
b) Four high schools in NYC are still going to be renting space come September.
c) Where is the money or the building permits coming from for school expansions nationwide over the next five years?!