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On the Eve of Independence Day, President Leads Impromptu Tour of Homeless Encampment
July 3rd (Washington, D.C.) – On the eve of the country’s birthday, the President of the United States grabbed several reporters, a camera team, a security detail, and anyone who happened to be in the hallways, and took them on a walk around the nation’s capital.
Will The LAUSD Take on Its Parasite Problem?
“The co-location of charter schools, pursuant to Proposition 39, is often detrimental to District schools and the students they educate” – Proposed LAUSD resolution
Carl J. PetersenPublished 7 months ago in The SwampApple Event 2023
Yes, the 2023 Apple Event is expected to take place today, and there are many rumors about what might be revealed. One of the most anticipated announcements is the reveal of the iPhone 15, which is rumored to have a new design, improved camera, and a faster processor. Other possible announcements include the new Apple Watch series, iPad Pro, and MacBook Air. We will have to wait and see what Apple has in store for us, but it is sure to be an exciting event! Are you looking forward to any particular announcements?
Amesaame JoycePublished 8 months ago in The SwampFifth Challenger Joins LAUSD School Board Race In BD3
“The health and safety of students and employees is everyone’s responsibility. Thank you for doing your part to keep all of our students and employees safe.” – LAUSD
Carl J. PetersenPublished 8 months ago in The SwampCharter School Makes Closure Official
“Over, finished, gone, done, out!” – Fīnalē by Anthrax After punting last week with a resolution to “suspend educational operations,” the North Valley Military Institute (NVMI) Board of Trustees was forced to meet again on Friday, August 25, 2023. The meeting began with an announcement that five members had resigned, reducing the size of the Board to five. For some reason, members whose terms had expired on June 30, 2023, were still included, highlighting the continued incompetence of this body.
Carl J. PetersenPublished 8 months ago in The SwampPresident's Speech at College Graduation Goes Far off the Rails
May 28th (Castleton, VT) – When the undergraduate student union at Castleton University voted to have the President of the United States be their commencement speaker, no one seriously expected the invitation to be accepted and the leader of the free world to appear before them at their little-known small liberal arts college in the middle of the woods of Vermont.
Secrets of the Honeycomb Fish
In the heart of the azure sea, where the sun's golden rays played hide-and-seek with the sparkling waves, lay a hidden world brimming with mysteries. Beneath the surface, beneath the laughter of the dolphins and the dance of the seaweed, lived a creature that held an enigma of its own—the Honeycomb Fish.
Lisa OkuedeiPublished 8 months ago in The SwampApple iPhone 15 Pro Max Shipments Set to Begin Amidst Supply Chain Concerns
The tech world is buzzing with anticipation as Apple gears up to release its latest flagship smartphone, the iPhone 15 Pro Max. This highly awaited device is poised to hit the market with groundbreaking features and innovations. Despite the excitement, concerns loom over potential supply chain disruptions that could impact the timely delivery of the new iPhones. In this article, we delve into the details of the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro Max launch and explore the underlying supply chain challenges.
christ storyPublished 8 months ago in The SwampCharter School Votes To "Suspend Educational Operations"
“All those individuals and organizations who have opposed NVMI are a matter of public record” – NVMI “Superintendent” Mark Ryan
Carl J. PetersenPublished 8 months ago in The SwampHow the kurds became a key player in Syria's war
The Kurds are building their own country called Rojava. That is Rojava, a region in northern Syria that stretches to the border with Turkey. It is home to over a million Kurds, one of the largest ethnic groups in the Middle East. Until a few years ago, it was a rural and forgotten corner of Syria, where the Syrian government denied the Kurds legal status.
Shubham BajajPublished 8 months ago in The SwampAccountability Delayed (Again)
“This feels like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.” – LACOE Board Member Theresa Montaño, Ed.D. While Jerry Brown’s lobbying efforts may have delayed the closure of the North Valley Military Institute (NVMI), he does not appear to have changed the rogue charter school’s trajectory. He was able to get the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Board to cancel its scheduled vote to revoke the charter at its August 15, 2023 meeting. However, this motion was replaced by consideration of yet another Notice of Violation. The postponement will only harm the students as it allows the charter school to leave them in a state of limbo instead of helping them to transition to new schools in an orderly manner.
Carl J. PetersenPublished 8 months ago in The SwampIs Jerry Brown Twisting Arms For A Law-Breaking Charter School?
“Always provocative, Brown…argued against more controls over charter schools.” – EdSource, 1/6/19 As the North Valley Military Institute (NVMI) Board of Trustees met two days before the school was scheduled to appear on the agenda of a Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Board meeting, they seemed surprisingly combative. Paperwork had been released prior to the meeting stating that LACOE Staff had found that the charter school had not complied with the requirements outlined the previous week and that on August 15, 2023, the LACOE Board would vote on revocation. While a conciliatory tone seemed necessary for any chance at survival, NVMI’s “Superintendent” referred to LACOE’s actions to fulfill its obligations as a regulator as “illegal and immoral.”
Carl J. PetersenPublished 8 months ago in The Swamp