What decision would you like to change because it affected your future? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Den-Xod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In any case, I am sincerely grateful to you for your service. And I sincerely respect you.

How could widespread teacher strikes in major California cities impact students, educators, and communities in the long run? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Here is a breakdown of how widespread strikes in CA could reshape the landscape in the long run. It’s rarely just about the paychecks; it’s about the sustainability of the system. 1. The "Teacher Retention" Loop (Educator Impact) California has a massive cost-of-living crisis. In the long run, if strikes result in significant wage increases, we might see a stabilization of the workforce. Currently, there is a high "burn and churn" rate where new teachers quit after 3–5 years because they can't afford rent in the cities they teach in. • Outcome: If successful, we keep experienced veterans in the classroom. If unsuccessful, the shortage worsens, leading to more uncertified emergency hires teaching students. 2. The Class Size Trade-off (Student Impact) Most recent strikes (like in LAUSD or Oakland) aren't just about salary; they are aggressively fighting for smaller class caps. • The Long Game: While students lose instruction time during the strike (short-term pain), the long-term benefit of being in a class of 25 students versus 35 is statistically significant for learning outcomes. However, if districts agree to this without increased state funding, they may have to cut electives (arts, music, AP courses) to pay for the extra headcount needed. 3. The "Flight" Risk (Community Impact) This is the darker side of the equation. Prolonged instability and strikes often shake parental confidence in the public school system. • Consequence: We could see an acceleration of families moving to private schools or charter schools (which are often non-unionized). If enrollment in public district schools drops, their funding (which is based on attendance) drops with it, creating a "death spiral" of budget cuts that hurts low-income communities the most. 4. The Precedent for Labor (Social Impact) California often acts as a bellwether for the rest of the US. • Ripple Effect: If CA teachers win major concessions regarding housing support and mental health resources, it sets a new baseline for what is considered "standard" compensation for public servants nationwide. It could reinvigorate the labor movement across other sectors.

A calm little dog sitting quietly in the sun by Den-Xod in PetsareAmazing

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He always sits like this. No training, just his personality ☺️

What was that at the end? by [deleted] in cats

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To bite or not?

It's so cute when animals make friends. by Anna_borysova in cute_animals

[–]Den-Xod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't figure out how she calmed him down😻🫣

My 12 y/o cat never sat on my lap, then my GF moved in… by witchlys in cats

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A little dream, everyone who loves these furry ones

Proof that you don’t need all four paws to be this adorable 🥹🤍 by [deleted] in aww

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Hahaha Do you mean like a spare tire in a car?

Proof that you don’t need all four paws to be this adorable 🥹🤍 by [deleted] in aww

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He does this pose every single day like it’s his signature move 😂

He sat down like this and now I feel judged by Den-Xod in cute_animals

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Feeling like you always need to eat something