tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25541994.post6630380647489263520..comments2024-03-26T14:44:37.985-04:00Comments on D-Ed Reckoning: Serenity NowKDeRosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06853211164976890091noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25541994.post-72528686809157438332006-11-29T20:42:00.000-05:002006-11-29T20:42:00.000-05:00you know what?
that mom's in Kindergarten
give h...you know what?<br /><br />that mom's in Kindergarten<br /><br />give her a few years<br /><br />I remember when Christopher was in Kindergarten & 1st grade, and we were supposed to walk around the house & yard finding patterns<br /><br />I didn't have the first clue why we might be doing such a thing<br /><br />but I did it, and I enjoyed doing it<br /><br />it's when your kid is in 7th grade and you're STILL doing "family tree" posters for SPANISH over THANKSGIVING "VACATION" that things get grimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25541994.post-34864193082718968712006-11-29T20:39:00.000-05:002006-11-29T20:39:00.000-05:00I could have made a scene, but it wouldn't have ch...<I>I could have made a scene, but it wouldn't have changed anything. </I><br /><br />I'm proof of that.<br /><br /><I>Result? No change. Parents learn their lessons - shut up and do the best you can.</I><br /><br />I never learn.<br /><br />Actually, I'm capable of learning, but I have a policy against that kind of thing. <br /><br />I see no reason why I should do all the suffering in silence.<br /><br />share the wealthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25541994.post-82292714846037464062006-11-29T20:36:00.000-05:002006-11-29T20:36:00.000-05:00do you know this blog?
ded reckoningdo you know this blog?<br /><br /><a href="http://dedreckoning.blogspot.com/">ded reckoning</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25541994.post-38247070592369868782006-11-28T22:42:00.000-05:002006-11-28T22:42:00.000-05:00"why don't parents stand up during these sessions ..."why don't parents stand up during these sessions and say something? How did educators get so good at pulling the wool over people's eyes?"<br /><br />When My son was in first grade, the public school had an open house and one of the things they taked about was their use of MathLand, a program so bad that even the publisher dumped it. (before our school finally did) We parents sat in little chairs and listened to the teacher tell us why having little Suzie explain why 2 + 2 = 4 is such a good idea.<br /><br />I didn't say anything, and I wondered how many others were biting their tongues. The problem is that it isn't close. This is not just a slight difference of opinion. This has to do with a fundamental difference of opinion over education and expectations. I could have made a scene, but it wouldn't have changed anything. <br /><br />In the school my son goes to now (using Everyday Math), there was a mini parent uprising at the beginning of the year about EM. My son's 5th grade teacher said she wasn't a fan of EM and understood what we were saying. But, same as in the first case, nothing has been done. When the teachers get together to discuss the curriculum (without the parents around!!!) there are too many teachers who pull out the rote drill and kill theories and few teachers who will fight back.<br /><br />Result? No change. Parents learn their lessons - shut up and do the best you can.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25541994.post-10877656319327373762006-11-27T22:39:00.000-05:002006-11-27T22:39:00.000-05:00My question: why don't parents stand up during the...My question: why don't parents stand up during these sessions and say something? How did educators get so good at pulling the wool over people's eyes? She's a lawyer, yet she doesn't think this is activity is questionable? <br /><br />As parents, we're so gullible (and feel so guilty)-- and because of that, we're willing to accept such low expectations for our own children. I bet right after her session, lawyer-mom ran to Best Buy to pick up the latest PlayStation 3 for junior. Anything to keep them happy and be their friend....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25541994.post-44341915932021564652006-11-27T14:43:00.000-05:002006-11-27T14:43:00.000-05:00Why does this remind me of, "Wash Car, Wash Car"?Why does this remind me of, "Wash Car, Wash Car"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25541994.post-77353745481665947202006-11-27T12:02:00.000-05:002006-11-27T12:02:00.000-05:00I don't know whether to laugh or cry.
RobynWI don't know whether to laugh or cry. <br /><br />RobynWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com