Letter to GCCISD board on Trickle Down Theory
Jepp Busch and Lynette Busch urge GCCISD to consider common sense in education policy. They warn that firing a superintendent early in the year could stress teachers and students, lowering test performance and pushing top staff to leave. They question priorities and ego vs students.
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Lies and Divisiveness in the Trump Era
A critical opinion piece argues that Trump supporters cling to his statements as truth, likening the movement to a cult. It criticizes white rally demographics, tax policy favors for the rich, and national division, predicting history will judge the era harshly and questioning the durability of support ahead of November.
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History landmarks and deadly embassies marked this date
On this date in history George Washington established the Order of the Purple Heart to honor merit among enlisted soldiers. The Hatfield McCoy feud began in 1882, a famous Appalachian family clash. In 1998 terrorist bombs at U S embassies in Kenya and Tanzania killed 224 people including 12 Americans.
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Koko the gorilla shows language and emotion like humans
Gorillas like Koko taught researchers that apes can learn over a thousand words and use sign language, displaying emotions such as joy and grief. Koko formed bonds with animals and people, including Mr. Rogers, and her life spanned from July 4, 1971 to June 2018. JoAn Martin, a retired teacher and novelist, provides context.
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Gerrymandering in Texas AG race stirs partisan debate
Democratic candidate Justin Nelson labels partisan redistricting a core issue as he rails against incumbent Atty. Gen. Ken Paxton for alleged fraud indictments. He campaigns with walkable lines protests and a July rally at Antone's in Austin, urging reform while Paxton defends district maps as lawful.
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