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'What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for Education secretary' (Original Post) sop 21 hrs ago OP
According to Wikipedia, she never spent a day in a classroom no_hypocrisy 21 hrs ago #1
But, but, she wanted to be a teacher. sop 21 hrs ago #2
I have more experience than LMac. no_hypocrisy 21 hrs ago #3
Much Less Time Than You, But... ProfessorGAC 21 hrs ago #6
This really is a bad reality show. The crashing and burning will definitely attract eyes. Maybe that's what Trump Vinca 21 hrs ago #4
And just like that [*snap*]...Betsy DeVos looks capable. CincyDem 21 hrs ago #5
Head of fake wrestling now fake Secretary of Education. I hear Carrot top doc03 20 hrs ago #7
Does not matter kansasobama 20 hrs ago #8

no_hypocrisy

(48,778 posts)
3. I have more experience than LMac.
Wed Nov 20, 2024, 07:42 AM
21 hrs ago

Substitute teacher for 4+ decades.

I've seen and done it all -- all levels, all subjects. Experience with students, teachers, and administration.

And I still wouldn't take the job.

ProfessorGAC

(69,851 posts)
6. Much Less Time Than You, But...
Wed Nov 20, 2024, 07:57 AM
21 hrs ago

Last edited Wed Nov 20, 2024, 03:22 PM - Edit history (1)

...I've been subbing the 6 years since I retired. So, I hear you.
That said, I would take the job. But, they wouldn't like what I would do on that job!

Vinca

(51,024 posts)
4. This really is a bad reality show. The crashing and burning will definitely attract eyes. Maybe that's what Trump
Wed Nov 20, 2024, 07:45 AM
21 hrs ago

is aiming for: a big audience. I can't believe we're about to go through this again.

doc03

(36,694 posts)
7. Head of fake wrestling now fake Secretary of Education. I hear Carrot top
Wed Nov 20, 2024, 07:59 AM
20 hrs ago

is going to be Secretary of Agriculture. The insanity continues.

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