@monocle2424.bsky.social
"... “performance goals” (earning a high grade) and “learning goals” (mastering material) run on separate tracks." Ya don't say. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Why not get rid of grades?
Grade inflation is ruining education. Let’s get rid of them.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
"... “performance goals” (earning a high grade) and “learning goals” (mastering material) run on separate tracks." Ya don't say. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
More idiocy: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/u...
Trump Fires Joint Chiefs Chairman Amid Flurry of Dismissals at Pentagon
The decision to fire Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., a four-star fighter pilot, upends a tradition in which the Joint Chiefs chairman traditionally remains in place as administrations change.
www.nytimes.com
February 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
More idiocy: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/u...
Leave it to the magats to screw up everything—including college athletics. frontofficesports.com?p=169968
House Settlement Creates Potential Crisis for International Athletes
International athletes on student visas may be in violation of U.S. immigration laws if they accept House v. NCAA revenue-sharing payments.
frontofficesports.com
February 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Leave it to the magats to screw up everything—including college athletics. frontofficesports.com?p=169968
Fk 'em: www.alternet.org/trumpers-los...
'Crying': Red state voter says 'forever Trumpers' are 'nervous' they may lose jobs to cuts
Even some of President Donald Trump's most loyal supporters are reportedly worried he may get rid of their jobs as his administration slashes federal budgets across the board.That's according to a Wes...
www.alternet.org
February 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Fk 'em: www.alternet.org/trumpers-los...
Effing Gestapo: www.mcall.com/2025/02/21/r...
Ryan Mackenzie continues criticism of Northampton County’s ICE policy as feds make another arrest outside jail
Congressman Ryan Mackenzie released another statement critical of Northampton County’s policy on cooperating with federal immigration enforcement, as ICE on Friday made another arrest outside…
www.mcall.com
February 21, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Effing Gestapo: www.mcall.com/2025/02/21/r...
My @eversource.bsky.social bill increased nearly 700% month to month. The bastards.
February 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
My @eversource.bsky.social bill increased nearly 700% month to month. The bastards.
UConn men have lost in OT to Seton Hall.
February 15, 2025 at 10:12 PM
UConn men have lost in OT to Seton Hall.
The nation of laws is moribund. apple.news/AzKT_4ftbSKG...
The big question looming over Trump’s executive orders — Vox
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s efforts to transform federal spending and the federal workforce are crashing up against judges who’ve temporarily blocked several of their policies.
apple.news
February 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The nation of laws is moribund. apple.news/AzKT_4ftbSKG...
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The NFL announced the removal of “End Racism” from the end zone, just in time for MAGA to complain that the halftime show wasn’t white enough.
February 10, 2025 at 4:59 AM
The NFL announced the removal of “End Racism” from the end zone, just in time for MAGA to complain that the halftime show wasn’t white enough.
US stock futures ahead ~0.5% this morning.
February 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
US stock futures ahead ~0.5% this morning.
Because he longs for the days of Apartheid. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/u...
Trump Executive Order Halts Aid to South Africa, Claiming Mistreatment of Afrikaner Landowners
The president ordered that all foreign assistance to South Africa be halted and said his administration would prioritize the resettling of white, “Afrikaner refugees” into the United States.
www.nytimes.com
February 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Because he longs for the days of Apartheid. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/u...
Restaurant wars: www.timesunion.com/tablehopping...
518 Foodies owner sues Taste of Italy for defamation, civil assault
518 Foodies owner sues Taste of Italy for $450,000, alleging defamation and assault after Facebook group owner refused to delete comment about restaurant
www.timesunion.com
February 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Restaurant wars: www.timesunion.com/tablehopping...
US stock futures ahead ~0.15% this AM.
February 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
US stock futures ahead ~0.15% this AM.
Stock futures ahead slightly this morning.
February 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Stock futures ahead slightly this morning.
The bastards ... www.courant.com/2025/02/04/s...
Sharp words fly at CT legislature as the focus turns to utility regulation
Eversource said the proposed law “would achieve only one outcome, which is to make currently unlawful actions lawful.”
www.courant.com
February 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The bastards ... www.courant.com/2025/02/04/s...
Because 'solidarity, equality, & sustainability' aren't in the US's interest. www.thedailybeast.com/marco-rubio-...
Marco Rubio Pulls Out of G20 Summit Over ‘Very Bad’ Focus on DEI and Climate
The Secretary of State is skipping one of the biggest events in the diplomatic calendar because it’s too woke.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Because 'solidarity, equality, & sustainability' aren't in the US's interest. www.thedailybeast.com/marco-rubio-...
US stock futures down 1.8% this morning. www.nbcnews.com/news/world/d...
Dow futures drop more than 650 points after Trump hits U.S. trading partners with tariffs
Trump’s 25% tariffs on most imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China are to take effect Tuesday.
www.nbcnews.com
February 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
US stock futures down 1.8% this morning. www.nbcnews.com/news/world/d...
Insanity personified: www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202... #trickledowneconomics
February 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Insanity personified: www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202... #trickledowneconomics
Eggs cost $1 apiece. Get ready for $10 heads of lettuce. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Acting on Trump's order, federal officials opened up two California dams
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers just opened up two California dams. A spokesperson says the flows are 'controlled' and being coordinated with local officials.
www.latimes.com
February 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Eggs cost $1 apiece. Get ready for $10 heads of lettuce. www.latimes.com/environment/...