Education

Inner city kids are crazy smart

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From this site comes an image of an essay about school lunch written by a sixth grader in inner-city Philadelphia. Is he prepared for real life? You be the judge. Read more

Quote of the Day

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A teacher is probably going to get fired for some racially charged comments on her Facebook about the school she teaches at. Just a reminder to removed the pictures of your penis that say “My boss’s mouth should go here” on your account. Superintendent Peter Gorman has recommended firing a teacher who listed “teaching chitlins ... Read more

Teacher makes students do awesome list

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Far be it from me to question a teacher’s lesson plans, but I’m thinking asking sixth graders to vote on who will be the most likely to get pregnant or HIV or go to jail or be poor might not be the best curriculum for a science class. A sixth-grade science teacher at Chastain Middle ... Read more

Third grade retards are crafty

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Some 3rd graders in special ed classes in Georgia plotted to kill their teacher, but were “thwarted” by school officials. Story of the year? Perhaps. The students allegedly brought to school a broken steak knife, a roll of duct tape, handcuffs, ribbon and a crystal paperweight in a bid to kill their teacher, Belle Carter, ... Read more