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Aaron Baker (he/him)

7,543 posts

Aaron Baker (he/him)

@bakerleft

social studies public school teacher and musician. he/him Blogging at spoonvision.wordpress.com

Oklahoma City

Joined April 2012

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Aaron Baker (he/him)
@bakerleft
Nov 11, 2024
I’m a leftist high school teacher in Oklahoma. I taught through the 1st Trump administration. I have taught through 3 years of HB1775. I have taught through almost 2 years of Ryan Walters as state superintendent. I commit to teaching through a 2nd Trump term. (1/2) #oklaed
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Aaron Baker (he/him)
@bakerleft
Nov 11, 2024
Replying to @bakerleft
I’m not leaving this app. I’m not leaving Oklahoma. I’m not leaving public education. I’m really fucking good at my job! I will continue to improve my practice. I will continue to resist school choice & Christian Nationalism. I will not be silent! (2/2) #oklaed
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Aaron Baker (he/him)
@bakerleft
Jul 11, 2024
I am a high school social studies teacher in Oklahoma. Here are ten things I will NEVER teach my students: 1. The United States is the greatest nation in the history of the world. 2. American slavery represents a net benefit to Black Americans. A 🧵 (1/5) #oklaed
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Aaron Baker (he/him)
@bakerleft
Nov 25, 2024
BREAKING: Oklahoma AP U.S. Government teacher, Aaron Baker, announces the Bible is, in fact, not back in Oklahoma classrooms. #oklaed
Ian Jaeger
@IanJaeger29
Nov 24, 2024
BREAKING: Oklahoma Superintendent, Ryan Walters announces that the Bible is back in Oklahoma Classrooms. A big win for the state of Oklahoma.
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Aaron Baker (he/him)
@bakerleft
Jan 12, 2023
I teach high school in Oklahoma. I am faculty advisor for our Gender and Sexuality Alliance. I have written extensively about diversity, equity, and inclusion in Oklahoma public schools. I am passionate about student democracy and increasing student voice. 🧵
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Aaron Baker (he/him)
@bakerleft
Apr 5, 2023
Student: “Mr. Baker. I would like to be called this name rather than what is in the computer.” Me: “Absolutely. No problem.” Student: “And when you communicate with my family, please use my legal name only.” Me: “Also, no problem.” #oklaed
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Aaron Baker (he/him)
@bakerleft
Jan 23, 2023
My students are worried for my mental health because a few Twitter trolls are attacking me. Meanwhile, I am worried for my students’ mental health because the entire Oklahoma GOP is attacking them. #oklaed
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Aaron Baker (he/him)
@bakerleft
Jan 27, 2023
Oklahoma is conservative, but State Superintendent Ryan Walters does not represent Oklahoma values. He is literally indoctrinating Oklahomans into a divisive worldview of fear and hate. Everyone in this state, no exceptions, is harmed by his rhetoric and policies. #oklaed
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Aaron Baker (he/him)
@bakerleft
Aug 1, 2024
I definitely turned a few heads with this shirt today when I walked into the OSDE board room during executive session. #oklaed
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Aaron Baker (he/him)
@bakerleft
Nov 20, 2024
Ryan Walters did not hire me. Ryan Walters cannot fire me. Ryan Walters does not sign my paycheck. Ryan Walters cannot unilaterally tell me what to teach. Ryan Walters does not evaluate my performance as a teacher. Ryan Walters is not the boss of me. #oklaed
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Aaron Baker (he/him)
@bakerleft
Nov 5, 2024
I wish Ryan Walters was on my Oklahoma ballot tomorrow so I could vote against him, again. Oh wait, he is! I will be voting “yes” to retain Justices Kauger, Edmondson, and Gurich! #oklaed
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Aaron Baker (he/him)
@bakerleft
Jul 11, 2024
Replying to @bakerleft
These ideas and more are likely to show up in new Oklahoma social studies academic standards currently being formed by Ryan Walters and several far right influencers from places outside of Oklahoma. If this happens, I will refuse to teach such standards. (5/5) #oklaed
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Aaron Baker (he/him)
@bakerleft
Oct 8, 2024
Hey, Ryan Walters! I went ahead and purchased a Bible for my Oklahoma classroom. It’s not a “King James,” but it’s pretty close. It’s a “Queen James Bible!” And look at the pretty colors! #oklaed
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Aaron Baker (he/him)
@bakerleft
Jan 29, 2023
Hey, bigoted and hateful elected Republican leaders of Oklahoma! Look over here at me! I’m a white liberal progressive high school social studies teacher in OKC. Focus all your negative energy and hate toward me and away from transgender students and students of color. #oklaed
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