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maxsolomon

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10. I had to call my sister, a HS counselor deep in Trumpist Indiana

Reply to FrankChurchDem (Reply #2)

Mon Apr 18, 2022, 10:54 AM

Apr 2022

Last edited Mon Apr 18, 2022, 11:39 AM - Edit history (1)

and ask WTF. Common Core is the agreed-upon knowledge kids are expected to acquire, and SEL is just teaching them how to handle their emotions. CRT is a ghost; it doesn't exist in public education.

My sister believes the "Purple Parent" movement is basically coming for her job; that kids shouldn't be able to confide in anyone but a parent or a pastor or they will catch Liberalism.

She's got kids with guns at home threatening suicide all year long.

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As of this morning, Florida repubs have not released ONE EXAMPLE from banned.math books [View all] Demovictory9 Apr 2022 OP

Oh, maybe it suggests that girls can do math Bettie Apr 2022 #1

I work in the SEL space FrankChurchDem Apr 2022 #2

I had to call my sister, a HS counselor deep in Trumpist Indiana maxsolomon Apr 2022 #10

It's becoming more common FrankChurchDem Apr 2022 #12

and where is the MEDIA calling them out on this, and demanding to either show an example of a Math JohnSJ Apr 2022 #3

Every article is pointing out that no example provided Demovictory9 Apr 2022 #4

That isn't strong enough. In my view unless they call them out as liars, because they won't provide JohnSJ Apr 2022 #5

They are doing that obamanut2012 Apr 2022 #7

As I said above it is not enough just to say they haven't provided examples. I think they have to JohnSJ Apr 2022 #15

What? You want an example, too? gratuitous Apr 2022 #6

Truth is irrelevant when marketing pols. Kid Berwyn Apr 2022 #8

I think they're saying that 1 + 1 2 is just code for same sex marriage. patphil Apr 2022 #9

Maybe the question should be Tickle Apr 2022 #11

People need to see what is banned to see how ridiculous.desantis.is Demovictory9 Apr 2022 #14

Trump openly lies through his teeth and the MAGATs love it. Girard442 Apr 2022 #13

Worse: DeSantis spokesperson Christina Pushaw is pushing out-and-out fake information. Tommy Carcetti Apr 2022 #16