...through experience, we gain knowledge... I'm trying to find the silver lining in the rather chaotic educational experiences we are having these days. I'm hoping that this experience helps me find knowledge needed to avoid the chaos and perhaps help others. I cannot help but wonder, "if I could overhaul the education program completely...TODAY, could … Continue reading Suggestions for Schools….
Month: February 2014
Pondering….
A few thoughts since this last Dramatic Monday.... Bullying on the heels of my being called a bully, by someone of authority, in the school for which I volunteer a LOT of my time, a friend said (not exactly quoted): I don't believe in bullying, you have to let yourself be bullied. This statement holds … Continue reading Pondering….
A Positive Spin
Well, I've been asked to be sure to give my school some positive feedback on my blog... I can say that I'm pretty positive that I should have been in that building more than the one time, yesterday. Would it have made a difference? Maybe? Maybe not? But at the very least, I wouldn't have … Continue reading A Positive Spin
Adding Edgenuity Classes!!?? REALLY!
Ok so our kids have had it with Edgenuity....not to mention parents have had it with snow days....but, after a snow day my kids return to school; dreading Edgenuity. Shortly after arriving and going to said dreaded lab, I get a text showing me a slip of paper. This paper (hopefully featured image) essentially spells … Continue reading Adding Edgenuity Classes!!?? REALLY!
The Stories Get Better Each Day…
Ok so apparently some students have been told that "if they fail Edgenuity they fail the class"....hmmm? Since when did our school system endorse distance learning over local instruction? If that's the case, mine can stay home all day, do it from home and save me a TON. Of money in wasted lunches, clothing, gas … Continue reading The Stories Get Better Each Day…
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