On Fri, 07 Apr 2006 19:57:47 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

"JohnH" wrote in message
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On Fri, 07 Apr 2006 17:55:04 GMT, "Doug Kanter"

wrote:


"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Fri, 07 Apr 2006 16:18:14 GMT, Gene Kearns
wrote:

On Fri, 07 Apr 2006 14:09:33 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing
wrote:

http://www.break.com/movies/suffrage.html

I couldn't believe it.

I know that this is probably preaching to the choir... since I know
your wife is a teacher, but education is now defined as the ability to
pass a standardized test. It has nothing to do with ability to reason
or accrued knowledge.

A recent newspaper article found that, locally, of 350 applicants,
only 23 of 350 applicants with a high school diploma had adequate
skills in reading, writing, and math to begin entry level college
classes.... but having a high school diploma, we know they can pass
that test! Right?

I am feeling particularly mean today and really don't want to get
started on that one. :)

Last night, my son said his physics teacher mentioned that the speed of
light had been measured using mirrors on mountaintops, or some such thing.
I
vaguely recalled reading the details many years ago, so I asked him about
the method. He said he and 2 other kids asked the teacher the same
question.
The teacher said it wasn't important at the moment.

Bitch slap time.

Did you bother to call the teacher to find out why? Sounds like you're
rushing to judgement here.

Parent slap time!

Thanks for the tip, John. I left a message at lunch time.


Also, keep in mind that teachers are very time constrained. They must cover
a given amount of material to satisfy the teaching objectives given them.
If there were enough time to go off on any and all tangents, I'd spend a
lot of time talking about motorcycles. The kids would love it.
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'Til next time,

John H

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