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Latest blog posts from Education in Texas

Just Another Laugh For Today
I was REALLY dragging this morning and needed a laugh. Luckily I found it. Read more...
Published 6 months ago

The One Statement I Never Get Used To Hearing From Kids
"My contact lens came out." Read more...
Published 6 months ago

At Least McCain HAS A Plan
DISCLAIMER: Up until about 5 years ago I considered myself a Republican but after seeing how corrupt the party has become, and how it serves the needs of corporate America rather than the people, I now consider myself an Independent.There is now way in hell I will vote for McCain, I don't care... Read more...
Published 6 months ago

What Is WRONG With Teachers In My Area?
It hasn't been a banner week for teachers in my area, as several seem to have gone totally mad and gotten themselves arrested. Don't they realize it makes us all look bad when they do idiotic things like this?First, there was the secondary teacher accused of having sex wiht a 17 year old... Read more...
Published 6 months ago

How Could They Miss This Song?
A tip of the hat to NYC Educator, who brought us a link to Blender's Top 50 Worst Songs of All Time.Like NYC Educator I have one I think they missed. How in the world could they not have Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl" on their list?It's bananas! B-A-N-A-N-A-S! Read more...
Published 6 months ago

Why I'm Not Impressed By Merit Pay Schemes
One of the biggest merit pay schemes in the nation is ongoing in Houston ISD here in Texas. Last year's awarding of checks was a debacle, with seemingly no rhyme or reason to the dollar amounts. In dozens of cases teachers who had been let go were given bonuses for the test scores, while others... Read more...
Published 6 months ago

How About A Laugh For Your Thursday?
I heard this quote from Dave Attell. I thought it was so funny I laughed out loud.I got struck by lightning. Some people get magical powers when they're struck by lightning, like reading minds or seeing the future.I got the power to twitch on the ground and crap my pants.I still haven't decided... Read more...
Published 6 months ago

Teachers In Denver Beware! You WILL Be Held Accountable For This Child's Test Scores In 4 Years
Every marriages has arguments and disagreements, but how many of them have had this kind?A couple fighting about which gang their 4-year-old toddler should join caused a public disturbance that resulted in the father's arrest, Commerce City police said Thursday.No picture of the Mom but hey, at... Read more...
Published 6 months ago

Just A Laugh For Today
As they say, it's a good thing it isn't contagious. Read more...
Published 6 months ago

My "Rule of 500"
Over at Joanne Jacobs there's a discussion about a kid who was suspended for 3 days for sniffing a Sharpie, after he had used it to color his clothing. I suggested there's was probably more to this story, like the kid is a chronic behavior problem, or at the least, he had taken a Sharpie from the... Read more...
Published 6 months ago

I'm Not The Only One Who Thinks We're Getting Hosed By The Oil Companies
Automotive expert Ed Wallace agrees with me and has posted this article detailing what the facts are about high gas prices.Here are some of his points.1. There Is No Shortage - Gasoline reserves on hand are at the highest levels since the early 1990s, which is remarkable considering the nation's... Read more...
Published 6 months ago

Stories That Should Be April Fool's Jokes But Aren't
If I had seen this story today I'd have thought it was a joke, but I saw it yesterday.I have to admit to having some weird thoughts (Nose Hair Trimmer of the Gods), but I never once looked at a picnic table and thought, "Damn, I gotta HIT that!"Meanwhile right-wing nutjob Glenn Beck thinks huge... Read more...
Published 6 months ago