WYBI Wednesday: Almost Snookered into Common Core

The following is a true story from a family who wishes to remain anonymous. I have respected their request. Please, be aware. “FREE Computers” for deserving students: The educational conference I attended had a sign up table with little to no information other than ‘nominate your students’. Of course ‘free’ was the catch. However, because […]

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Sic’ Em Saturday: No, the turnip truck is NOT right outside!

The phrase, ‘The turnip truck is not parked right outside!’ or it’s close ‘relative’, ‘No, I did not just fall off the turnip truck!’ are classics here in the South. We typically use them when it comes to someone who’s less that intelligent. Seems like many of the Common Core Standards folks have that opinion […]

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RMT Sunday: Who’s Minding Those Minding Education?

Ah, a new week begins. On this RMT Sunday (Riddle Me This), let’s look at who’s minding the education ‘store’ in your state. In other words, how well do you know your state level of education; state level department of public instruction. Answer this, if you can: Does you state have separate departments, branches, etc. […]

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