Mamacita says: It looks so good on paper. You know, like communism and NCLB. The problem with all these things is this: they don’t work. Like an expensive dog with elite genealogy papers and a genetic flaw, they’ll all eventually … Continue reading
Mamacita says: What, no Quotation Saturday? Apparently not. I’m busy thinking up reasons to put off grading essays and quizzes, trying to keep the cats off the countertops, and harvesting pink roses. I’m also in a bit of a snit … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Several years ago, back in the middle school, we had a student whose mother was referred to as “the mother from Hell,” and everyone in the building knew exactly who we were talking about whenever someone said it. … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Whether or not you celebrate Christmas has nothing whatsoever to do with being Santa Claus for someone. Call it whatever you wish: just call it something, and go forth and do it. Letting your soul curl up into … Continue reading
Well, by now you all know me pretty well, and you know that I love kids. I love my kids, and I love your kids. I also love most of you, and because I love most people, I made sure … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Back when I taught sixth grade – and y’all will find this hard to believe – there were times when it was really difficult to get those kids to follow even the simplest of directions. Verbal directions. . … Continue reading