Comments for Mothering Two

Comment on “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” by peculiaroldbird

peculiaroldbird — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:55:47 +0000

I think charter schools are a good response to public schools. The children are still a part of the public school system, but the school goes about the lessons in a different way. Hopefully, on some level, showing The System, a better way. I will be looking at Rowlett, but I’m not sure about it ‘cuz I’d have to drive and pick up everyday. Unless, there is a bus stop in our neighborhood that I’m not aware of.

Comment on “It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs.” by peculiaroldbird

peculiaroldbird — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:42:49 +0000

thank you amy. the validation is appreciated. i don’t know how mature i am, maybe on the surface, but inside i still have a little bad ass bitch in me that wants to pounce before reasoning. she comes out sometimes but mostly i got that part of me in check.

Comment on “It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs.” by Amy

Amy — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:12:34 +0000

Michelle, I am so sorry that you are having to deal with that. It makes my blood boil a bit to hear it. Hats off to you for being so mature about it.

Comment on “I would not look upon anger as something foreign to me that I have to fight…I have to deal with my anger with care, with love, with tenderness, with nonviolence.” by Amy

Amy — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:56:36 +0000

I find myself constantly self-analyzing myself. Why do I feel angry? What’s really going on? I think that’s helped me a lot.

I also find it fascinating to watch my kids learn to deal with their emotions.

Comment on “From the dog’s point of view, his master is an elongated and abnormally cunning dog.” by Amy

Amy — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:50:17 +0000

So awesome!

Comment on “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” by Amy

Amy — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:47:57 +0000

Michelle, you would have found our last SAC meeting fascinating. Our principal went over all the ins and outs about FCAT and AYP and how it is all a big crappy system. Right now the school board is trying to figure out why some schools are so full and others empty. (I think quite a few of us could tell them why…)

I taught in a very low socioeconomic environment with early intervention and ESE kids. College gave me a lot of theories. But actually teaching there blew them all out of the water. I worked with very impoverished families. Man, I could tell you so much about what i learned. So so so much. I won’t go on so I don’t take all your comment space. Much of it was honestly very depressing. It left me with a heavy heart about the future of some of them. So I had to learn to do the best I could, and to figure out what I could control and not control.

With my own kids, I am very glad to have found Rowlett.

Comment on “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” by peculiaroldbird

peculiaroldbird — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:00:59 +0000

Good gawd, the comments are vicious. I applaud these women for taking a stand in this matter. I don’t know anything about the school system’s budgets so can’t comment on that. I think the core problem has more to do with the substance of education, the way children are being educated. I’ll be following this case! Thank you for sharing this article.

Comment on “From the dog’s point of view, his master is an elongated and abnormally cunning dog.” by Daniela (turtle)

Daniela (turtle) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:13:41 +0000

yay! a pug post!!! go Camus!

Comment on “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” by Katina

Katina — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:40:32 +0000

There is an article in today Orlando Sentinel about 3 moms suing the state over education. In the law suit the are accusing the state of failing to adequately fund education or to provide for a system of “high quality” public schools. This will be intersting to follow.

Comment on heaven is right here on earth… by alissa

alissa — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:50:01 +0000

i totally remembered this post. and i’m going to make it today! i should send you a pita bread recipe that gave me the same reaction as yours in the post. thinking of you! xox