“Those Who Stand For Nothing, Fall For Anything” Alexander Hamilton I like this one because it is short and to the point. It is especially timely in light of yesterday’s organized protest walk-out, led by students of Newark Public Schools. Based on what I have seen, I must say that I am impressed. Not by the [...]
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A lesson in solidarity, brought to you by Newark City Schools' students 1 comment
A lesson in solidarity, brought to you by Newark City Schools’ students 1 comment
“Those Who Stand For Nothing, Fall For Anything” Alexander Hamilton I like this one because it is short and to the point. It is especially timely in light of yesterday’s organized protest walk-out, led by students of Newark Public Schools. Based on what I have seen, I must say that I am impressed. Not by the [...]
If reading is FUNdamental, what happened to the fun? Leave a comment
As the school year draws to a close (for those of us in the South), I wanted to revisit something I tweeted months ago: The school’s new reading program stinks! This is not just one of my usual rants. I have witnessed first-hand my girls’ waning interest in reading for 20 and 40 minutes each [...]
Could homeschooling be the next 'big thing' in education? 3 comments
“An educational system isn’t worth a great deal if it teaches young people how to make a living but doesn’t teach them how to make a life.” – Source Unknown I believe that quote is perfect for the way I am feeling right now, about education in general. The good. The bad. And the b.s. [...]
Could homeschooling be the next ‘big thing’ in education? 3 comments
“An educational system isn’t worth a great deal if it teaches young people how to make a living but doesn’t teach them how to make a life.” – Source Unknown I believe that quote is perfect for the way I am feeling right now, about education in general. The good. The bad. And the b.s. [...]
And another one bites the dust! Leave a comment
It’s official! As of this past Friday, DeKalb County Superintendent Crawford Lewis’ contract was terminated by the school board amid allegations of less-than-legitimate involvement with the district’s construction bids. I am not surprised that he was fired, just surprised that he was able to serve as the superintendent for so long. Especially considering the manner in which he [...]
Forget allergy season, are your kids (and teachers) ready for testing season? Leave a comment
Spring brings warm weather, flowers, and Spring Break. If you’re a teacher or school student, you know that spring also signals the beginning of testing season. For elementary and middle school students here in Georgia, that means the Criterion Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) and End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) for high school students. According to a recent [...]
In search of my identity 2 comments
It’s Tuesday morning. 7:20 to be exact. I am waiting to see the girls off to school. Looking forward to getting back in the bed as soon as they get on the bus. I know I should be planning how I will attack the day and all the things I want need to get done, but [...]
School districts, it's Spring Break:Do you know where your students are? 9 comments
As I was standing outside talking to my neighbor the other day, I went into ‘old-school, back-in-the-day, grown-up from the neighborhood’ mode. Now I know some of you many not know what that means, so let me explain. We were discussing our Homeowner’s Association, or lack thereof, when I spotted a boy (probably around 10 [...]
School districts, it’s Spring Break:Do you know where your students are? 9 comments
As I was standing outside talking to my neighbor the other day, I went into ‘old-school, back-in-the-day, grown-up from the neighborhood’ mode. Now I know some of you many not know what that means, so let me explain. We were discussing our Homeowner’s Association, or lack thereof, when I spotted a boy (probably around 10 [...]
