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A place to hash out all opinions on education policy, charter schools, statewide testing, and what the political world is and isn't doing about it.
Making Media Literacy Fun
When I first was introduced to the concept of media literacy, it was by reviewing an article written by the KKK. I was in junior college and one of the guest lecturers for that day had come in with two separate articles. No details about the articles were given, just the plane text on the background of the website they had been presented on. The lecturer then asked us what was wrong with these two examples.
By Minte Stara8 months ago in The Swamp
School Choice is Desegregation. Top Story - June 2025.
My high school was ranked 32nd in the entire country during my attendance. Of course, those numbers are based on test scores and matriculation rates. When you walked the halls of Fort Myers Senior High School, you could feel the racial tensions and the weight of history pressing down. In fact, if you just walked the halls, you could see it on display.
By K.B. Silver 8 months ago in The Swamp
This Hack: Destructive Consequences
In a world where missiles no longer define the entirety of a battlefield, silent digital weapons have taken center stage. The recent developments in the cyber conflict between Iran and Israel have stunned analysts and left civilians caught in the crossfire of digital warfare. This isn’t just a political standoff anymore — it’s a war of intelligence, technology, and psychological operations.
By Keramatullah Wardak8 months ago in The Swamp
The Last Counterculture Reads the Bill of Rights
Once upon a time — say, around 1789 — civic literacy was the expectation. Politicians quoted Cicero without footnotes. Farmers could debate the finer points of separation of powers while milking cows. The average newspaper reader knew the difference between a republic and a democracy, and more importantly, why it mattered.
By Conrad Hannon8 months ago in The Swamp
Public Funds, Private Loopholes: Neighborhood Council Questions Charter School's Plans
“The mission of CWC 4 is to provide a…learning environment that develops each individual student’s…individual responsibility as citizens of the world in which we live.” – Citizens of the World charter document
By Carl J. Petersen8 months ago in The Swamp
💔 Tragedy Above Ahmedabad: Air India Flight 171 Crash
On the afternoon of June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI‑171—a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner—suffered a catastrophic fate just 30 seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad, heading to London’s Gatwick. With 230 passengers and 12 crew onboard, the aircraft tragically plunged into the BJ Medical College hostel, claiming 241 lives and causing at least 28 ground fatalities among on-campus residents . A horrific scene: eyewitnesses described the impact as “like an earthquake,” followed by a deafening roar .
By GadgetGround8 months ago in The Swamp
Bitcoin vs Open Interest Should traders be worried by THIS divergence
The price action of Bitcoin has recently been scrutinized, but savvy traders are also paying attention to something even more telling: a significant divergence between open interest in Bitcoin and its price. The derivatives market may be sending a cautious signal while the spot market maintains its optimism. Analysts are concerned about this divergence, which raises the question of whether traders should be concerned. Understanding what open interest actually entails is essential before delving into its ramifications. The total number of unresolved derivative contracts in the futures and options markets is referred to as open interest. It shows how much activity and participation there is in the market. An increase in open interest typically suggests that new money is flowing into the market, which can reinforce a trend. A decline could indicate that traders are closing positions, which could indicate indecisiveness or exhaustion of the trend. The price of Bitcoin has been either steady or showing signs of rising, hovering in bullish territory above key support levels in recent weeks. However, open interest in Bitcoin futures has not followed suit. In fact, in several instances, open interest has dropped or stagnated while prices climbed—a classic divergence.
By GLOBAL NEWS8 months ago in The Swamp
Altcoin season could be near: Why June can see a 2021-style rally
**Altcoin Season Could Be Near: Why June Can See a 2021-Style Rally** Numerous analysts and investors are beginning to speculate that an altcoin season may be just around the corner as the cryptocurrency market continues to show signs of recovery. The month of June, historically a favorable period for crypto rallies, is shaping up to potentially mirror the explosive growth seen in 2021. The stage may be set for altcoins to take the lead as Bitcoin's strength and dominance plateau. ### What Is the Season for Altcoins? Altcoin season, or "alt season," refers to a period when alternative cryptocurrencies—those other than Bitcoin—outperform the leading digital asset. During this phase, investors rotate capital from Bitcoin into smaller market cap assets in pursuit of higher gains. This is a time when tokens like Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and a number of smaller-cap projects saw huge returns in a short amount of time. Typically, altcoin seasons follow a strong Bitcoin rally as market participants look for the “next big thing.”
By GLOBAL NEWS8 months ago in The Swamp
Do Charter School Students Deserve To Be Safe?
“Across Los Angeles Unified, we all want: Students who are safe…” – LAUSD’s Strategic Plan Even more important than providing students with a quality education, the LAUSD is responsible for ensuring the students attending schools within its borders are safe. This includes the public schools under the District and the charter schools it oversees. My concerns about the LAUSD's failures in this area were expressed during the public comment period of the School Safety and Climate Committee's meeting on May 22, 2025:
By Carl J. Petersen8 months ago in The Swamp
And the Apocalypse Arrived
Today, I attended CAIS2025, which was kindly offered virtually to those around the world. And the keynote speaker, Emily Drabinski, spoke in her talk "Libraries at the End of the World" about a very meaningful notice I wanted to bring to the public.
By Minte Stara8 months ago in The Swamp
Think of the Children
Growing up in a library space, I was taught one very important rule by my mother. If I read something that made me uncomfortable, I would come to her. And through my reading journey, I was given access to spaces within the library by her, first directed to the easy readers, then to larger books, and upwards into the teen section. It was an experience I had to engage with books which was very simple: there were just some books which I shouldn't read. Not because the books themselves were necessarily bad, but that I wasn't ready to read them. I had a relationship with my parents which meant they were constantly in the loop about what I was reading.
By Minte Stara8 months ago in The Swamp
