Went to school with a guy named: Goda Hale. He insisted everyone call him Stanley because he said nothing was worse than his real first name...
Makes me wonder what these weirdos think about cavemen hunting and killing the mastadons. Had they had their way, we would all be eating roots...
"Soldier Boy" by the Shirelles
Which is great for the school, since they are rated on what percentage of the kids in the school show up to take the tests. But what does it do...
Can someone please explain this to me? What does it mean that a child doesn't "test well"? Does it mean Johnny can't make a decision between...
Many people are against the "end of year" testing and instead feel that passing should depend instead on what went on the entire year. I tend not...
Some students have to study hard, some don't. Just like for some kids sports come easy, some have to work hard at it. It's irresponsible to...
Could it be that rather than exclusionary, the party is actually set up as a reward for those who worked extra hard and who, by passing, showed...
In 2002, 75% of the kids in Wake County Schools who failed the test on all 3 tries they were given....were passed to the next grade anyway. I...
What do you feel is unfair about expecting high standards from our education process? As a parent, I like the idea that schools and teachers are...
Isn't this a fine piece of legislation? :evil: This bill does nothing but further cause problems for those kids who are most likely to be...
Add me to the list too...I'm 45 today and don't feel a day past 44. ;) Wow, May 9 is THE day to be born, eh? :-D
A thousand Amens to that. Each time I see someone walking down the hall at work, or in the store....talking and using one of those things, all I...
I am stating that with ANY administration the press should ask questions with the respect that is due the office of the President of the United...
No problem with that. But you fail to acknowledge the ethical difference between simply asking the questions that need to be asked... and using...
Yes, I not only find it hard to swallow, I find it deplorable. Let me ask you a few questions... At work, you have an employee that brutally...
:roll: When I questioned the NC DPI about the inequity surrounding why teachers are afforded more consideration and protection against violent...
:evil: Yep...this is what they define as violence: Possession of a controlled substance in violation of law Possession of a weapon...
Based on the taped message from his wife that they played, it was "unexpected" surgery and would have about an 8-week recuperative period. She...
All your post did, Grace, is emphasize how biased the media is, and how clear it is that they are not doing their job. Server was absolutely...
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