Music Appreciation, Friday 1st period

[sharp_man]

The students had all been handwavily e-mailed this morning, and there was a note on the door in case anyone missed it:

Class is cancelled today
on account of potentially dangerous Fandom oddities.
Avoid the skinless canines if you see them.

Lies Your Other American History Teachers Told You, Friday

[imafuturist]

"So, we didn't get through everything we wanted to, but there's always the fall," Tony said brightly. "We'd love to see you kids again."

Steve nodded enthusiastically. "We're also coaching a workshop of physical fitness if that sounds fun."

How would that sound fun, Steve?

Because Steve, that's how.

"Which you're all welcome to sign up for," Tony added. "But for today how about we discuss what we have learned and what you think should be covered next time."

"Personally, I think my biggest takeaway has been how systematic racism is still a much larger part of our lives than most people are willing to admit," Steve said.

"And I would like to discuss the prison-industrial complex and how it disproportionately affects people of color and the poor, working class," Tony said. "And we... well, we can't promise to not rant about the president during class, but we'll try our best."

"Maybe in November the electorate will kick all the bums out and we'll stop ranting," Steve added hopefully.

Tony closed his eyes for a silent prayer despite not being religious at all. Maybe it was to the tech gods.

"Please god." They were going to have a midterm viewing party, no doubt.

Steve carefully wrote down, "Midterm election discussion" in his notebook for class ideas. "But we're really interested in your thoughts, too. What did you enjoy this semester? What should we have spent more time on?"