1 minute ago, KhaoHom said:

 

So, just a few blocks of smouldering streets. Got it. 👍

 

I'm just noting the irony Princess

Not even that. Unrest yes. 

No surprise that you post homophobic insults either.

3 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Not even that. Unrest yes. 

 

Unrest? Okay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My favorite. Love the 50s Donut 👍

 

Unrest...

 

On 7/20/2025 at 5:54 PM, BLMFem said:

That would be a total waste of my time. Like teaching algebra to monkeys.😉

 

I'm certain this is well understood - not that you are any teacher or know anything about algebra 🙋

8 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Not even that. Unrest yes. 

No surprise that you post homophobic insults either.

Like many homophobes he's very insecure about his own sexuality, poor darling.

12 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Not even that. Unrest yes. 

No surprise that you post homophobic insults either.

 

Doing the Lord's work, son.

3 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

Like many homophobes he's very insecure about his own sexuality, poor darling.

 

If you say so starfish

1 minute ago, KhaoHom said:

 

Doing the Lord's work, son.

Trump ain't my Daddy or my King, and neither are you. 

Just now, Jingthing said:

Trump ain't my Daddy or my King, and neither are you. 

 

Your King, your queen and your religion

Just now, KhaoHom said:

 

Your King, your queen and your religion

Oh, we've got a live one.

40 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

I'm obviously American and have heard short bus but I honestly thought it was sexual reference though I didn't know in exactly what way. Looking it up, turns out there is indeed a sexual meaning.

It’s not a sexual meaning.  It’s a reference to the school bus for special needs kids.   

33 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

What a lot of people don't seem to understand is that America desperately needs Mexican labor, both legal and illegal. Though I would prefer that it be legal, unfortunately the US visa system is so broken that something like that is not possible.

 

This is the dirty little secret no Republican wants to talk about. 

 

 

 

Paying 5/hour sounds like exploitation.  

22 hours ago, BLMFem said:

You claim those opposed to Trump are anti-science. I claim the MAGA movement is the anti-science crowd, and to support that claim I link to very well written (duh, it's The Economist) an article from the Economist supporting my claim. Your reply is to link to an article saying some research is hard/impossible to duplicate, with the point being what exactly?

 

From the article in the Economist I linked to and that you never read:

 

"At the beginning of the 20th century there was no branch of science in which Uncle Sam led the world. At the century’s end there was none where it did not. America’s triumphs—its economic prowess, and its technological and military might—were interwoven with that scientific success. As America pulls back, it will cede ground to authoritarian China as a scientific superpower, with all the benefits that confers. MAGA’s assault on science is not just about dei, nor is it about universities. It is first and foremost an act of self-harm."

 

The US used to lead the world until the left destroyed the education system. 

8 minutes ago, KhaoHom said:

 

Your King, your queen and your religion

 

Such an impressive post. I must admit I find it intellectually stimulating interacting with such brilliant minds.

8 minutes ago, TedG said:

 

The US used to lead the world until the left destroyed the education system. 

So who's leading the world now and are their educational systems free of those darn lefties?

FYI Finland has ranked first now for several years and this is what Grok writes:

6 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

So who's leading the world now and are their educational systems free of those darn lefties?

FYI Finland has ranked first now for several years and this is what Grok writes:

You just made my point for me. 

7 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

So who's leading the world now and are their educational systems free of those darn lefties?

FYI Finland has ranked first now for several years and this is what Grok writes:

 

I love it when people like you self own. 

3 minutes ago, TedG said:

You just made my point for me. 

As you've continuously failed to make any point at all that's a claim which is the opposite of convincing. Sorry buddy, but that's the truth.

22 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

As you've continuously failed to make any point at all that's a claim which is the opposite of convincing. Sorry buddy, but that's the truth.

Recent reports indicate a decline in US education across various measures, including test scores, literacy rates, and student enrollment. These declines are concerning, with widening achievement gaps and a decrease in overall academic performance. There's also a growing dissatisfaction with public schools, leading to decreased enrollment in public education. [1, 2, 3] 

 

Evidence of Decline: 

• Test Scores: The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) (NAEP) has shown significant declines in student knowledge and skills. For example, in 2023, only 56% of fourth graders were performing at grade level in math, compared to 69% in 2019. Reading scores have also declined, though the drop was less pronounced. [1, 4] 
• Literacy Rates: There's been a noticeable decline in literacy rates, with many students struggling to meet grade-level expectations in reading. [2, 4] 
• Student Enrollment: Public school enrollment has been decreasing, with some projections indicating a further decline in the coming years. This trend is also seen in higher education, with a decrease in college and university enrollment. [2, 3, 5] 
• International Rankings: The US has seen a decline in its standing in international educational benchmarks, such as the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). [6] 
• Teacher Satisfaction: There's been a decline in teacher job satisfaction and a decrease in the number of teachers completing traditional training programs. [7] 

Possible Contributing Factors: 

• Pandemic Impact: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted education, leading to learning loss and exacerbating existing inequalities. [4, 5, 8, 9, 10] 
• Funding Disparities: Funding inequities, particularly at the local level, can lead to under-resourced schools and negatively impact student outcomes. [11] 
• Standardized Testing: Some argue that the increased focus on standardized testing has narrowed the curriculum and reduced the joy of learning. [12] 
• Teacher Shortages: Chronic staffing shortages and a lack of qualified teachers, especially in high-need areas, can negatively affect the quality of education. [7] 
• Socioeconomic Factors: Poverty and other socioeconomic factors can create significant barriers to educational success. [13, 14] 

Addressing the Decline: 

• Targeted Interventions: Implementing targeted interventions to address learning loss and support struggling students is crucial. [4, 15] 
• Equitable Funding: Ensuring equitable funding for all schools, regardless of location, is essential to providing all students with a quality education. [11, 16] 
• Teacher Support: Investing in teacher training, support, and professional development can help attract and retain qualified educators. [7, 17] 
• Curriculum Reform: Reforming the curriculum to focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world applications can enhance student engagement. [12, 18, 19] 
• Parental Involvement: Encouraging parental involvement and creating strong partnerships between schools and families can positively impact student outcomes. [3] 

 

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-alarming-state-of-the-american-student-in-2022/

[2] https://www.miamistudent.net/article/2025/04/america-education-crisis-our-schools-in-trouble

[3] https://institutefc.org/the-collapse-of-american-education-pt-1/

[4] https://cepr.harvard.edu/news/scary-truth-about-how-far-behind-american-kids-have-fallen

[5] https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/4/24/the-great-collapse-of-us-higher-education-has-begun

[6] https://medium.com/miscellaneous-stuff-by-m-vaughn-duck/usa-decline-in-education-641a5bd8223c

[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9piVqmIJUo

[8] https://www.edweek.org/leadership/sharp-steep-declines-u-s-students-are-falling-behind-in-math-and-science/2024/12

[9] https://www.aecf.org/blog/pandemic-learning-loss-impacting-young-peoples-futures

[10] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9219373/

[11] https://parents4publicschools.org/when-schools-are-underfunded-children-suffer/

[12] https://www.reddit.com/r/education/comments/1f6mhqk/what_killed_the_quality_of_education_in_the_us/

[13] https://www.reddit.com/r/Teachers/comments/1169v5z/is_the_us_education_system_in_a_state_of_collapse/

[14] https://www.cliffsnotes.com/study-notes/6563342

[15] https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-teaching/2024/05/24/equitable-learning-small-group-instruction-student-tracking/

[16] https://tcf.org/content/commentary/new-york-student-aid-formula-should-recognize-needs-of-foster-students/

[17] https://varthana.com/school/what-does-the-future-of-k-12-education-look-like/

[18] https://tcdsbpublishing.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=29020

[19] https://research.cip.cgiar.org/book-search/wp228A/4391184/dumbingusdownthehiddencurriculumofcompulsoryschooling.pdf

 

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Just another day at the Left wing shi+show where every thread a denial of reality and a 4th grade food fight

6 minutes ago, TedG said:

 

Recent reports indicate a decline in US education across various measures, including test scores, literacy rates, and student enrollment. These declines are concerning, with widening achievement gaps and a decrease in overall academic performance. There's also a growing dissatisfaction with public schools, leading to decreased enrollment in public education. [1, 2, 3] 

 

Evidence of Decline: 

• Test Scores: The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) (NAEP) has shown significant declines in student knowledge and skills. For example, in 2023, only 56% of fourth graders were performing at grade level in math, compared to 69% in 2019. Reading scores have also declined, though the drop was less pronounced. [1, 4] 
• Literacy Rates: There's been a noticeable decline in literacy rates, with many students struggling to meet grade-level expectations in reading. [2, 4] 
• Student Enrollment: Public school enrollment has been decreasing, with some projections indicating a further decline in the coming years. This trend is also seen in higher education, with a decrease in college and university enrollment. [2, 3, 5] 
• International Rankings: The US has seen a decline in its standing in international educational benchmarks, such as the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). [6] 
• Teacher Satisfaction: There's been a decline in teacher job satisfaction and a decrease in the number of teachers completing traditional training programs. [7] 

Possible Contributing Factors: 

• Pandemic Impact: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted education, leading to learning loss and exacerbating existing inequalities. [4, 5, 8, 9, 10] 
• Funding Disparities: Funding inequities, particularly at the local level, can lead to under-resourced schools and negatively impact student outcomes. [11] 
• Standardized Testing: Some argue that the increased focus on standardized testing has narrowed the curriculum and reduced the joy of learning. [12] 
• Teacher Shortages: Chronic staffing shortages and a lack of qualified teachers, especially in high-need areas, can negatively affect the quality of education. [7] 
• Socioeconomic Factors: Poverty and other socioeconomic factors can create significant barriers to educational success. [13, 14] 

Addressing the Decline: 

• Targeted Interventions: Implementing targeted interventions to address learning loss and support struggling students is crucial. [4, 15] 
• Equitable Funding: Ensuring equitable funding for all schools, regardless of location, is essential to providing all students with a quality education. [11, 16] 
• Teacher Support: Investing in teacher training, support, and professional development can help attract and retain qualified educators. [7, 17] 
• Curriculum Reform: Reforming the curriculum to focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world applications can enhance student engagement. [12, 18, 19] 
• Parental Involvement: Encouraging parental involvement and creating strong partnerships between schools and families can positively impact student outcomes. [3] 

 

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-alarming-state-of-the-american-student-in-2022/

[2] https://www.miamistudent.net/article/2025/04/america-education-crisis-our-schools-in-trouble

[3] https://institutefc.org/the-collapse-of-american-education-pt-1/

[4] https://cepr.harvard.edu/news/scary-truth-about-how-far-behind-american-kids-have-fallen

[5] https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/4/24/the-great-collapse-of-us-higher-education-has-begun

[6] https://medium.com/miscellaneous-stuff-by-m-vaughn-duck/usa-decline-in-education-641a5bd8223c

[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9piVqmIJUo

[8] https://www.edweek.org/leadership/sharp-steep-declines-u-s-students-are-falling-behind-in-math-and-science/2024/12

[9] https://www.aecf.org/blog/pandemic-learning-loss-impacting-young-peoples-futures

[10] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9219373/

[11] https://parents4publicschools.org/when-schools-are-underfunded-children-suffer/

[12] https://www.reddit.com/r/education/comments/1f6mhqk/what_killed_the_quality_of_education_in_the_us/

[13] https://www.reddit.com/r/Teachers/comments/1169v5z/is_the_us_education_system_in_a_state_of_collapse/

[14] https://www.cliffsnotes.com/study-notes/6563342

[15] https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-teaching/2024/05/24/equitable-learning-small-group-instruction-student-tracking/

[16] https://tcf.org/content/commentary/new-york-student-aid-formula-should-recognize-needs-of-foster-students/

[17] https://varthana.com/school/what-does-the-future-of-k-12-education-look-like/

[18] https://tcdsbpublishing.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=29020

[19] https://research.cip.cgiar.org/book-search/wp228A/4391184/dumbingusdownthehiddencurriculumofcompulsoryschooling.pdf

 

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And where is the conclusion that states that the left destroyed the education system?

 

1 minute ago, BLMFem said:

And where is the conclusion that states that the left destroyed the education system?

 

They run it.  

3 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

And where is the conclusion that states that the left destroyed the education system?

 

Who unnecessarily shut down schools during the COVID pandemic? 

1 minute ago, TedG said:

They run it.  

Thanks for confirming there was no such conclusion.

5 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

And where is the conclusion that states that the left destroyed the education system?

 

The Campus-Left Occupation That Broke Higher Education

Elite colleges are now reaping the consequences of promoting a pedagogy that trashed the postwar ideal of the liberal university.

 

 

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/campus-left-university-columbia-1968/678176/

Just now, TedG said:

Who unnecessarily shut down schools during the COVID pandemic? 

When it comes to lame diversions so far you haven't been the worst of the lot, but you sure are working to rectify that.

1 minute ago, BLMFem said:

Thanks for confirming there was no such conclusion.

https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/how-teachers-union-broke-public-education

 

How the teachers unions broke education. 

Twice in the last week, I have come across Americans who admit to pretending to be Canadians.

 

Seems the tolerance for Americans outside the USA is pretty low.

Just now, BLMFem said:

When it comes to lame diversions so far you haven't been the worst of the lot, but you sure are working to rectify that.

Could you answer the question?  

 

The Schools were open in Europe, but the left fought to shut them down in the USA.   

1 minute ago, Lacessit said:

Twice in the last week, I have come across Americans who admit to pretending to be Canadians.

 

Seems the tolerance for Americans outside the USA is pretty low.

They must be Democrats. 

6 minutes ago, TedG said:

Who unnecessarily shut down schools during the COVID pandemic? 

Who killed off a couple of hundred thousand Americans by pretending COVID was no big deal, and holding maskless political rallies?