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Penny Lane
@penpenlane.bsky.social

I am a SPED teacher, mother of four amazing children, indigenous artists from Chetco and Tututni tribes, and published author and illustrator. I am an advocate and special needs mom. I love creating therapeutic journals that support wellness.
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The Trump administration knows private school vouchers have failed in Congress and been rejected by voters, so they're using an executive order to push them through anyway—at the expense of 90% of students who attend public schools.
January 30, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Voucher programs leave out wide swaths of students, especially Black and brown students as well as those living in rural areas with no or limited access to private schools. https://thegrio.com/2025/01/29/trump-calls-for-ending-radical-indoctrination-in-k-12-education-and-prioritizing-school-choice-…
Trump calls for 'ending radical indoctrination in K-12' education and prioritizing school choice--what does it mean for Black students?
Trump's order allocating funding for expanding school choice would diverting crucial funding away from already underfunded public schools.
thegrio.com
January 30, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Reposted by Penny Lane
PROP - PR Over Policy.

Don't confuse them.

He is flooding the zone. He knows that media will cover everything he does. Getting people upset. Which helps give him more coverage of the upset people. All just talking about him.

Dems need to be strategic.
January 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Reposted by Penny Lane
May I suggest something radical? Have mercy on people. Even on here.

What’s happening is unprecedented, so politicians, journalists, public servants etc are doing their best to adjust. Not doing exactly what you think they should doesn’t mean they’re giving up or giving in.
January 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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This is an unprecedented move and it jeopardizes the safety and trust that schools represent for students and their families. Educators have a sacred responsibility to protect every child, no matter their immigration status. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2025/01/21/trump-executive-o…
Trump administration authorizes immigration enforcement on school campuses
Trump's controversial decrees related to immigration, gender identity and the federal workforce could touch the lives of many students and families.
www.usatoday.com
January 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Hi there, I was busy over the holiday break making some journals and therapy tools that I personally use and I’m still perfecting the art of this so they will get even better!
Below is a link to my authors page more will be coming soon!

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January 23, 2025 at 3:17 AM