There is an odd narrative out there that the steady state of US-China relations is stability and provocative incidents like these "distract." In fact, Beijing's purpose is to create instability and doubt and these incidents are the norm.
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From : For too long public-education funding has worked primarily for the special interests that run school systems for their own benefit. Florida’s HB1 is a game changer, writes .
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School Choice Is Sweeping the Nation From Florida to Utah
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Huge things are happening across the country, from Utah to Iowa and from Florida to Oklahoma. It's a student-centered movement aimed at giving every child a better and more personalized education.
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"For too long public-education funding has worked primarily for the special interests that run school systems for their own benefit ... This student-centered movement is the product of competition among states, free from the grips of bureaucrats..."
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If your first reaction in hearing about the Chinese spy balloon was, "I should attack my political adversary!" You failed the test, go to the back of the line.
That being said, we should shoot it down. Box up the pieces and put them on a balloon to China.
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Judge goes off on Kwame Kilpatrick: You haven't changed
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Microschooling may be super trendy right now, but has been supporting the growth of microschools since 2018, when she launched Microschool Builders and wrote a book about it! Check out Mara's story in today's podcast episode.
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This is such a widely out of touch narrative meant to intentionally downplay the violence that’s become normalized in this part of the city.
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Just leaving Potomac Ave Metro. A devastating morning. Investigation ongoing; appears an individual in deep crisis on bus transferred to the station - shooting 3 unrelated people, 2 injured & 1 Metro employee killed. A neighborhood traumatized. We’re all angry & want action.
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House Speaker is unlocking the doors to what the future of education can be in #Florida.
#FlaPol #FundEveryKid #YesEveryKid
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Excited to be working alongside so many talented folks as part of a movement that can help every kid reach their full potential — a movement to transform education in our country for a system-centric model to a student-centric model.
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Welcome @mattfrendewey as the new VP of Strategy for YESF! Matt has over two decades of experience in strategic communications, which includes working as a senior advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and Gov. Jeb Bush at Foundation for Excellence in Education.
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The basic case for school choice: the public’s investment in education is satisfied when children are well educated and prepared for productive adult life and informed citizenship. The roof under which this happens is a secondary concern.
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Education is the greatest civil rights issue of our time. Investing in our nation’s students by providing them with a quality education ensures America has a bright future. Republicans will never stop fighting for parents’ right to choose & every child’s opportunity to succeed.
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"Gov. Reynolds lost the battle during last year’s session, but ultimately won the war. In the June 2022 GOP primary, the governor backed nine pro-school-choice candidates, challenging multiple incumbent legislators, winning eight of those races."
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The Students First Act is a huge victory for Iowa's school children and demonstrates momentum for parents nationwide. All education funding should be student-centered and this is a bold step in that direction. Congratulations Governor!
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For the first time, we will fund students not systems!
Parents, not the government, can now choose the education setting best suited to their child regardless of their income or zip code.
Iowa has affirmed that educational freedom belongs to all!
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The first universal choice bill of 2023 passes in Iowa. The house voted 55-45 and the senate voted 31-18
Now on to the Governor for signature
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More important progress for the students of Utah. All education funding should be centered around the individual needs of each and every student.
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BREAKING: Utah Senate Education Committee just passed a bill to fund students instead of systems.
The vote was 7 to 2.
The bill already passed the House 54 to 20.
It's happening.
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Every educational choice, for each and every student. This is the future of education.
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We're proud to continue the mission that @JebBush began in 1999 when he signed FL's 1st school choice program into law. FL continues to lead the way in empowering parents by giving them the freedom to make informed decisions about their children's education. #YourKidsYourChoice twitter.com/TB_Times/statu…
This mentality is a cancer within American politics. Whataboutism at its worst. "What about the other person in politics I don't like!" It's an unserious response. As a child, if you grew up with siblings, the logic didn't work on your parents and it shouldn't be accepted now.
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All this George Santos BS is a test of will for Republicans
The media never once pressured Elizabeth Warren to resign despite a career of exploiting native Americans for her personal financial gain
Unless she resigns first, George is sitting tight in his elected seat
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By empowering parents, who know what is best for their children, school choice can unlock the a door to a better education and a better future, writes the former governor.
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When equity is everything that we hear, it truly baffles me that those who fight so hard for it are the same ones who are so strongly opposed to Parental Choice!
What could be more fair than supporting every Iowa student equally?
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“If you are asleep and you don’t wake up while the person is in your house, then that’s a lower grade [burglary] but if you wake up and you happen to see the person is in there, then that’s a higher degree of burglary”
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George Santos has got to go. He’s a bad example to the young, an embarrassment to the old, an insult to the institution and America, writes
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Why is anyone shocked that the $1 Trillion Coin people are bonkers? “Mint the coin, ignore SCOTUS, use federal troops to securely deposit the new penny in the Fed piggy bank.” 👀
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I asked @rohangrey & @NathanTankus — 2 of the leading theorists behind the “Mint the $1 Trillion Coin” idea — about some of the concerns I’d been hearing from those close to the White House about their plan Their responses, shared w/ permission, are worth reading
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This is leadership. Not lying about election outcomes or taking one last AF1 ride. It's showing up, gracefully, to put the country's best interest first, before pride and ego.
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30 years ago today, President & Mrs. Bush welcomed President-elect & Mrs. Clinton and their daughter, Chelsea, to their new home. As a final personal act completing the transition of the presidency, President Bush left this compelling note in the Oval Office for his successor.
The Gov is off to a great start.
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Governor @SarahHuckabee:
“Education reform will be the hallmark of my administration.
We will create opportunity for every student in the state of Arkansas. No student should ever be trapped in a failing school.
I assure you, we will get the job done.”
#arleg #arpx
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Bold leadership from Speaker and fellow champions of students.
Florida stands on the verge of restoring the original intent of publicly funding education – by funding individual students – so each child can reach their full God-given potential.
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Almost 25 years ago, under the direction of Gov. @JebBush, Florida became a leader in educational freedom and opportunity by starting the school choice movement. It's time to finish the job. The Florida House is dedicated to expanding choice to every student in Florida. (1/2)
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Terrific news for all Florida students, creating more educational opportunities for every student!
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Today, we convened the 91st Florida House of Representatives. I am honored to preside over a chamber that will bring new, bold ideas to fuel Florida’s economy, empower our families and communities, and set up future generations for even greater success.
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Utah is now joining Maryland and Colorado in eliminating 4-year college degree requirements for most jobs in state government. Students are increasingly questioning the value of traditional college. A diverse group of states are now doing so as well.
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BREAKING: Iowa Senate Education Committee just passed the governor’s bill to fund students instead of systems.
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We’re not concerned about the “vast majority” of the bill Councilmember. You can quit hiding behind that. You have voted to make every neighborhood more dangerous for our most vulnerable residents. Stop lying.
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I've heard a lot of questions, concerns, & misinfo about the Revised Criminal Code Act, so I wanted to provide some more info.
The RCCA brings our criminal code into the 21st century, advances equity and justice, and promotes public safety by ensuring that the law is clear.
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You would think this is a parody account but this is real. Meanwhile, crime is out of hand and the city council is focused on spending money to subsidize the purchase of E-Bikes.
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Today, I introduced the E-BIKE Act to reduce cost-barriers that prevent residents from purchasing an electric bike. This is an idea I heard from residents on our Ward 2 bike ride.
Reductions in traffic congestion & pollution mean we all benefit from getting residents onto bikes.
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Legendary producer Rick Rubin gave a masterclass in creative thought on the Tim Ferriss pod.
10 lessons from Rick:
1/ “Most people equate work time with progress. That’s not always the case.”
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Many have tried to put God in a box and they have all failed.
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Margie is entitled to believe what she believes, but for anyone seeking Christ, I assure you, He is bigger than partisan politics. He has plans that were underway before our young nation existed and His omnipotent presence stretches beyond the boarders of the country I love.
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Vengeance is mine declares the Lord.
God will not let evil go unpunished.
The @HouseGOP must do what is right for the American people and no longer serve the Uniparty and the Globalist agenda.
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Loved hearing quote economist F.A. Hayek during today’s lunchtime presentation at the international school choice conference! #iscrc2023
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INCREDIBLE SHOT 😍 Enjoy this stunning photo courtesy of Carol Stalun, snapped in Alexandria. 🦅🇺🇸
"I was so lucky to have two eagles land together," she said.
Send us your nature photos: wjla.com/chimein
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