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Liz’s rant: The numbers game

Liz’s rant: The numbers game

PrintI realize that as you read this, blood may very well shoot out of your eyes. But in the interest of getting the word out on what I’ve come to refer to as “bubble math,” I can’t help it. At this point, I can’t even muster a “sorry about the bloody eye thing.” It started innocently enough last week, during a routine homework assignment. But as I would learn, things were about to take a spiral … Read entire article »

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Liz’s Rants – There must be some mistake…

Liz’s Rants – There must be some mistake…

PrintAs I rummaged through Colton’s backpack yesterday, I stumbled across a note, asking for my input in regard to assigning his third-grade teacher.  Instructions were pretty basic – check all boxes that apply. It sounded simple enough, until I read the phrases: Works well without instruction. Needs supervision to finish assignments. Flourishes in structured class. Works independently. Adapts to Change. Doesn’t like change. Prefers a more flexible environment. You get the point. I, however, didn’t. Enter my problems … Read entire article »

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Liz’s Rants – I hate homework

Liz’s Rants – I hate homework

PrintRemember when you were in first grade? Those were good times – at least for me. Hard work meant choosing between the lilac or hot pink crayon. My, how things change. Flash forward to 2009 and my son Colton’s first grade class. The assignment was straightforward, stapled to a massive 11-by-17 sheet of paper, folded in half. In honor of Dr. Seuss, each child was asked to pick their favorite author, draw a picture of him or … Read entire article »

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