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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 22h

“the constitution forbids race conscious remedies” would be news to the people who wrote the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments

Michael Li (李之樸) @mcpli.bsky.social · 22h

Griem goes there, arguing in response to Justice Jackson that there can be no race-conscious remedy absent a finding of intentional discrimination.

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Sarah J. Jackson @sjjphd.bsky.social · 1d

It’s almost like billionaires and strong vibrant institutions of civil society can’t coexist

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Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

The district always has a potential deficit when in contract negotiations until their backs are against the wall. Unions don't just ask for 50% raises and a pony; those asks are based on what we know the district can do.

Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 1d

Ray asked if budget swings mean funds could go to raises. Presenter said no—district faces a $38M real and $150M potential deficit. Balancing budgets and funding raises at once is risky; goal is to cut variance below 10% within 1–2 years

Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

This Q Anon shit, of course

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Pam Bondi repeatedly claims that finding one missing child "makes it all worthwhile" when it comes to military occupations of American cities and adds that "Pritzker should be begging Donald Trump to come in."

Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

This is a near-annual SFUSD issue and why we don't have to assume their cuts, closures, and love of strikes nonsense is accurate

Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 1d

SFUSD’s general fund review showed a planned deficit of $149M but an actual deficit of $38M, revealing stronger performance than expected. Revenues stayed stable, but spending variances highlight the need for tighter fiscal control and better budget discipline.

Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

I'm done with this Board meeting because I have better things to do than listen to the antiunion, privatizing recall bait we have to call a school board

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Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

Academy parent observes that any school that has students that can spit so much fire is a school the district needs, but they're too busy suppressing enrollment at The Academy to care.

Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

Chris Clauss burns it down, as always. Gloria follows up pointing out management has plenty of money for bespoke, broken software but nothing for educators or schools

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Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

Starchild had a real hard time raising his Zoom hand but now proposes free schools (good) because of indoctrination (ugh). Love SF characters but there are serious people waiting to give comment, stfu with this

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Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

I'd like to point out here that certain Astroturf parent groups have decided not to turn out to support students and educators. Weird!

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Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

Brandee from the SFEd Alliance tells them that we aren't standing for one single closure this year or any year, and we will not give a single inch. Not one school.

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Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

A teacher (who is me) gave comment and then they had to ask the room to shut up, idk seems like the people are not here for the disrespect this Board and Supe delivers to its staff. Alas, they are all very busy on their phones

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Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

Josh from SNS and McAteer is here to support The Academy, who have been harvesting the school farm. Amazing stuff

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Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

Sub speaking about how amazing SFUSD students are, but how subs are not trained in safety care and other ways to keep everyone safe.

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Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

Teachers from The Academy now laying down how the district has worked to destabilize the Academy for years

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Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

Comment: The federal government is engaging in eugenics, and our SPED failures are just playing along. Stop acting like those privatizing and racist goons.

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Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

Principals: we don't know how to do more work with less because you do this to us, not with us. You don't involve us in any decisions. Work with us, not to us. Cited all the guardrails they're breaking, burn it down

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Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

Lafayette principal: all that work clerks and social workers did, principals do now that you laid them off. Yet all you do is pile on more work. Seems bad.

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Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

President of UASF is here. It's principal's month and in honor of that, they're beginning labor actions on the 29th with a boycott, with close to 100% participation. And that's just the beginning.

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Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

Teacher with 31 years experience who now sub reports there are ~1100 subs for ~400 daily jobs and that regular subs with credentials are not getting jobs.

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Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

Subs talking about how Red Rover (the sub system) does not work, which is definitely on brand for SFUSD enterprise programs!

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Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

Commenter speaking about developing enterprise software for school districts that works and also does not cost $50 million dollars. Sadly SFUSD only buys enterprise software that does not work and costs at least $50million, so that's a no here

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Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

Student speaks about the grief and unanswered questions about this half-assed closure plan and the inequitable resources differential between the students at the McAteer campus

These students would be a far better school board.

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Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

Student points out that the Academy is entirely in the basement but it is a place of love created by its community.

Student compares SFUSD to ICE in their love of taking students from their home

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Tuner of Tiny Violins @violintuner.bsky.social · 1d

Student outlines how the district has been intentionally lowering enrollment at the Academy.

Student notes that all the cool stuff at McAteer (fresh food from the school farm!) is being taken from the kids at the Academy, whole the wealthier and whiter RASotA community will benefit from more space.

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