This term isn't anything new, just means a school a student knows their grades are good enough to get in with certainty. But with only 41% of students enrolling in 4-year schools graduating from that school within 4 years, we need a huge overhaul on how kids choose schools. It's a broken system atm
I'm not looking to "disrupt the system". I want orgs that currently give bad coaches to underdeveloped athletes to lose those athletes. But families stay w/ bad situations when they think it's their best option. I know the healthy alternative works. It's just a matter of mythbusting/awareness.
Some of us are authentic, but I do think words matter. Youth sports is currently a 37B dollar industry by selling false promises to families that expensive travel schedules equal scholarships. There are no healthy alternatives/transparency in our area. I'm committed to find those alternatives :)
I will ask @kristinheldtart.bsky.social about what Eco Tank Model she has but she is VERY happy with it as an artist. Highly recommend whatever model she's working with!
I only worked in an office setting for a few years, but had a VERY fun work environment at my first stop. Great boss, great relationships w/ the 8 ppl in our room. Haven't seen any of them in over a decade since I left. Gaslighting on steroids nowadays, when will objectivity be valued again?
For the politically active, I feel these type of posts are the most effective. No name-calling, no implications of evil. Just show their words & contradictions. Show when their pursuit of power at all costs is front-and-center. We can't insult/attack those whose perspectives we hope to change.
This person has a passion for what you teach and clearly values your time - they always apologize for taking it! You're showing them they matter, their visits validate your importance to them. Put your heart and soul into those people. They don't lose sight of what you do. They are your reminder ❤️
If you're reading this, I see you. You matter. I run the only program of its kind in the area to benefit kids, I have few allies in my money-driven industry. It can be lonely & exhausting. I also have ppl that appreciate what I do. It's important for me to not forget them. Be good to yourselves ❤️
To clarify, I'm not knocking the ppl doing this. We've endured some crazy shit over recent years. I just ask people to consider, is what you're consuming providing value / helping you control what you can control, are your posts helping connect w/ like-minded GOOD ppl? Or is it amplifying dread?
I haven't been on as much. I think that's been good for me. I like how a lot of ppl here align ethically. There's also a lot of destructive doom-and-gloom. I don't mind bringing attention to uncomfortable truths, sometimes it's a little too hopeless. For bsky to thrive that could be problematic.