education

A place to hash out all opinions on education policy, charter schools, statewide testing, and what the political world is and isn't doing about it.

Political Rants Should Focus on Issues, not celebrities
Oh oh, here I go again sharing my thoughts and opinions about American culture and politics based on the buzz I'm reading or watching from various media sources. If you haven't read any of my rants before this one, be prepared for some "radical" opinions. Also, for those who don't know me yet, I preface my editorial with the fact that I'm almost 54 years old, born in the USA, and living on Social Security. Long story how all that happened, but those three basic facts about me do influence my opinions.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in The Swamp
Who Is Watching Out For The Safety Of Children In Charter Schools?
“California's charter public schools are safe places to learn and work.” – California Charter School Association (CCSA)
By Carl J. Petersenabout a year ago in The Swamp
Top 6 Differences Between Real Democracy and Fake Democracy
Unmasking the Illusion: How to Distinguish True Democracy from Its Counterfeit Versions Democracy is often celebrated as the fairest system of governance. But is every nation that claims to be democratic truly democratic? The reality is more complicated. While some countries embody the core principles of democracy, transparency, fair elections, and civil liberties, others use the term as a façade, masking authoritarian control under a thin veil of voting and governance structures. The difference between real democracy and fake democracy isn’t always obvious, but recognizing these distinctions is crucial in understanding how power truly operates. In this article, I'm going to break down the 6 fundamental differences that separate genuine democracy from its deceptive counterparts.
By Beyond The Surfaceabout a year ago in The Swamp
LaLa Land
“California's charter public schools are held to high performance standards.” – California Charter School Association (CCSA)
By Carl J. Petersenabout a year ago in The Swamp
"TAKE OUT THE NAZIS". Content Warning.
I created this concept in my brain today as I watched the news of tryanny n America. WHERE IS OUR HERO? I edited this short film four times, creating multiple tunes from dividing my prose into 4 parts. I had to express my disdain for people that are just kicking back saying, "What can we do" It's their government." NO, IT IS OUR GOVERNMENT, THE PEOPLE'S GOVERNMENT."
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli about a year ago in The Swamp
Presidents Day: Honoring the Leaders Who Shaped America
Every year, on the third Monday of February, Americans come together to observe Presidents Day, a holiday that pays tribute to the leaders who have shaped the nation. Originally established to honor George Washington’s birthday, the holiday has evolved to recognize all U.S. presidents, past and present. Presidents Day serves as an opportunity for reflection on the contributions of these influential figures and the values they upheld.
By Testabout a year ago in The Swamp
Jan. 6 Rioters Seek Unprecedented Pardon Claims: From Murder Plots to Child Pornography
The fallout from the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot continues to reverberate through the American legal and political landscape. As hundreds of defendants face charges ranging from trespassing to seditious conspiracy, a new and controversial argument has emerged: some rioters are claiming that former President Donald Trump’s pardons should absolve them not only of their Capitol-related crimes but also of unrelated offenses uncovered during investigations, including murder plots and child pornography. This unprecedented legal strategy has sparked outrage, debate, and questions about the limits of presidential pardons.
By mureed hussainabout a year ago in The Swamp
Is The School Board Willing To Give Up $7,678,022?
“I believe that a shady deal was made by the previous superintendent to allow the charters to just pay a percentage of what was owed. Again, all done in secret.” – Scott Schmerelson
By Carl J. Petersenabout a year ago in The Swamp
What Did Ranveer Allahbadia Say on India’s Got Latent?
So a question that has shaken up the entire internet, and put the police to work, the matter has reached the parliament and that question is Would you rather witness an inappropriate family moment every day, be a part of it, or put an end to it once and for all?
By Ayush Vermaabout a year ago in The Swamp
Crete Can’t Run From Its Failures
“Charter schools are free from the red tape that gets between students, teachers, and learning. In exchange, our schools are held to high performance standards.” – California Charter School Association (CCSA)
By Carl J. Petersenabout a year ago in The Swamp
MrBeast’s Incredible Feat: Spending 100 Hours Inside the Great Pyramids and Burying $10,000 Worth of Gold in the Sphinx.
MrBeast’s Incredible Feat: Spending 100 Hours Inside the Great Pyramids and Burying $10,000 Worth of Gold in the Sphinx Famous YouTuber MrBeast whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson has once again stunned the world with his latest adventure. He spent 100 hours inside the Great Pyramids of Giza exploring secret locations that are usually off limits to the public. He documented this extraordinary journey on his YouTube channel leaving millions of viewers amazed. But that’s not all MrBeast took things to the next level by burying $10,000 worth of gold inside the Sphinx. This move sparked curiosity worldwide as ancient legends suggest that a hidden temple filled with gold lies beneath the Sphinx.
By Adnan Rasheedabout a year ago in The Swamp
Is the PlayStation Network down When will servers be back online?
Is the PlayStation Network down? When will servers be back online? The PlayStation Network (PSN) is currently facing a widespread outag leaving players unable to access online gaming digital purchases, and other PlayStation services. The outage which began on February 7, 2025 has persisted into the next day causing frustration among millions of users worldwide. Reports indicate that players using PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 PlayStation 3 PlayStation Vita and PlayStation VR have been affected with connectivity issues preventing them from logging into their accounts or playing online multiplayer games. Sony has acknowledged the issue but has not provided an exact timeline for when services will be fully restored. According to the official PlayStation Network status page all core PSN services are currently down including account management gaming and social features and access to the PlayStation Store. This means that players cannot sign in purchase or download games or join online matches. Some users have even reported being unable to access single player games that require an online connection for verification.
By Adnan Rasheedabout a year ago in The Swamp