Anonymous
Post 09/10/2021 18:01     Subject: [APS] Who is funding newly-incorporated APE
Anonymous wrote:Hi there, 501 c 3's are not allowed to lobby. A simple google search can explain to you the difference between a c3 and a c4.

It's why American Cancer Society has a c3 and a c4.


wrong
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2021 17:32     Subject: Re:[APS] Who is funding newly-incorporated APE
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What a desperate thread here. APE is funded by parents in Arlington.

There seems to be some major jealousy in Arlington with how well organized we are.


I think you're mistaking disgust for jealousy.


Then why are you even talking about them?


OP here. I am curious about their intentions with their new lobbying abilities.

And what connections do they have with the other parent groups? It it another attempt to astroturf?

It’s happening in FCPS plus one Koch-affiliated group is even based right here in Arlington.
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2021 17:12     Subject: Re:[APS] Who is funding newly-incorporated APE
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What a desperate thread here. APE is funded by parents in Arlington.

There seems to be some major jealousy in Arlington with how well organized we are.


Funded only by parents of children currently enrolled in Arlington schools?

I'm not jealous, but I am suspicious, because these seems like gathering of the most annoying, entitled white parents on AEM. Or possibly formerly on AEM; I don't keep up with it especially closely.


They are currently on AEM trying to convince other parents not to sign up for screening testing. Not a group I want to donate to.


You do realize that whomever is in AEM saying whatever, is not speaking for APE, right? Many in APE are *not* in AEM so have no clue what you're alluding to. When APE rarely posts in AEM, they make it clear it's from APE.


This is what APE says whenever it goes too far.


Watch the 3 APE members' speeches in Open Comments to the School Board last night. They're very clear when they're speaking on behalf of APE. In fact, the former SB candidate/APE board member addressed that distinction last night in her comments.


Now that you mention Miranda it's very interesting that a former candidate is starting a lobbying group to fundraise and influence elections. TT spoke too and he was her biggest supporter / obnoxious mouthpiece.

Will APE be funding Miranda's next run?
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2021 17:09     Subject: Re:[APS] Who is funding newly-incorporated APE
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Am I missing something? The APE page seems to focus on a few issues - getting kids back to and keeping them in school, ensuring that learning loss is addressed, and making sure that educational approaches are evidence-based. I haven't seen any evidence of an anti-mask, anti-race theory, anti-trans sentiment?
I'm a pretty crunchy, pinko liberal, and my spidey sense isn't really going off here. I'm guessing that these are a bunch of slightly high-strung parents that want to see their high-achieving kids not lose their competitive edge over kids from parts of the country and privates where schools remained open.


Great questions.

What is APE's position on masking, screening/testing, CRT, etc.?



Crickets from APE here.

Telling.

Anonymous
Post 09/10/2021 17:07     Subject: Re:[APS] Who is funding newly-incorporated APE
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What a desperate thread here. APE is funded by parents in Arlington.

There seems to be some major jealousy in Arlington with how well organized we are.


I think you're mistaking disgust for jealousy.


Then why are you even talking about them?
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2021 16:55     Subject: Re:[APS] Who is funding newly-incorporated APE
Anonymous wrote:What a desperate thread here. APE is funded by parents in Arlington.

There seems to be some major jealousy in Arlington with how well organized we are.


I think you're mistaking disgust for jealousy.
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2021 16:49     Subject: Re:[APS] Who is funding newly-incorporated APE
Anonymous wrote:Am I missing something? The APE page seems to focus on a few issues - getting kids back to and keeping them in school, ensuring that learning loss is addressed, and making sure that educational approaches are evidence-based. I haven't seen any evidence of an anti-mask, anti-race theory, anti-trans sentiment?
I'm a pretty crunchy, pinko liberal, and my spidey sense isn't really going off here. I'm guessing that these are a bunch of slightly high-strung parents that want to see their high-achieving kids not lose their competitive edge over kids from parts of the country and privates where schools remained open.


Great questions.

What is APE's position on masking, screening/testing, CRT, etc.?

Anonymous
Post 09/10/2021 16:33     Subject: Re:[APS] Who is funding newly-incorporated APE
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Am I missing something? The APE page seems to focus on a few issues - getting kids back to and keeping them in school, ensuring that learning loss is addressed, and making sure that educational approaches are evidence-based. I haven't seen any evidence of an anti-mask, anti-race theory, anti-trans sentiment?
I'm a pretty crunchy, pinko liberal, and my spidey sense isn't really going off here. I'm guessing that these are a bunch of slightly high-strung parents that want to see their high-achieving kids not lose their competitive edge over kids from parts of the country and privates where schools remained open.


You had me until the "high achieving kids not lose their competitive edge" comment.. I know several members.. they are parents that care about their kids' education. APS has not been delivering the quality of education they are supposed to be held to. APE is trying to hold them accountable. Everyone should be thankful for their efforts. APS should be ashamed of what they are labeling as education since March 2020.


GMAFB. APS faced an unprecedented crisis and handled it appropriately.

APE should be embarrassed by their tantrums.

Anonymous
Post 09/10/2021 16:29     Subject: Re:[APS] Who is funding newly-incorporated APE
Anonymous wrote:All their twitter followers are ANGRY DADS.


THEY ARE SO ANGRY!
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2021 15:32     Subject: Re:[APS] Who is funding newly-incorporated APE
Anonymous wrote:Am I missing something? The APE page seems to focus on a few issues - getting kids back to and keeping them in school, ensuring that learning loss is addressed, and making sure that educational approaches are evidence-based. I haven't seen any evidence of an anti-mask, anti-race theory, anti-trans sentiment?
I'm a pretty crunchy, pinko liberal, and my spidey sense isn't really going off here. I'm guessing that these are a bunch of slightly high-strung parents that want to see their high-achieving kids not lose their competitive edge over kids from parts of the country and privates where schools remained open.


You had me until the "high achieving kids not lose their competitive edge" comment.. I know several members.. they are parents that care about their kids' education. APS has not been delivering the quality of education they are supposed to be held to. APE is trying to hold them accountable. Everyone should be thankful for their efforts. APS should be ashamed of what they are labeling as education since March 2020.
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2021 15:30     Subject: Re:[APS] Who is funding newly-incorporated APE
Anonymous wrote:Am I missing something? The APE page seems to focus on a few issues - getting kids back to and keeping them in school, ensuring that learning loss is addressed, and making sure that educational approaches are evidence-based. I haven't seen any evidence of an anti-mask, anti-race theory, anti-trans sentiment?
I'm a pretty crunchy, pinko liberal, and my spidey sense isn't really going off here. I'm guessing that these are a bunch of slightly high-strung parents that want to see their high-achieving kids not lose their competitive edge over kids from parts of the country and privates where schools remained open.


You're missing the grudge holding from last year. If you really hate someone you try to brand them as a republican operative of some sort. It's the Arlington Way.
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2021 14:54     Subject: Re:[APS] Who is funding newly-incorporated APE
Am I missing something? The APE page seems to focus on a few issues - getting kids back to and keeping them in school, ensuring that learning loss is addressed, and making sure that educational approaches are evidence-based. I haven't seen any evidence of an anti-mask, anti-race theory, anti-trans sentiment?
I'm a pretty crunchy, pinko liberal, and my spidey sense isn't really going off here. I'm guessing that these are a bunch of slightly high-strung parents that want to see their high-achieving kids not lose their competitive edge over kids from parts of the country and privates where schools remained open.
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2021 14:52     Subject: Re:[APS] Who is funding newly-incorporated APE
All their twitter followers are ANGRY DADS.
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2021 14:49     Subject: Re:[APS] Who is funding newly-incorporated APE
Anonymous wrote:I think it'd be hard to find a parental organization with so many dads involved compared to APE.


Way too many dad bros. I prefer the emasculated men of AEM and Smart Restart.
Anonymous
Post 09/10/2021 14:48     Subject: Re:[APS] Who is funding newly-incorporated APE
I think it'd be hard to find a parental organization with so many dads involved compared to APE.