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Mamacita says: part of this post is from another post that I deleted before I wrote down the date. I’m so tech savvy and organized. This semester, I will have to say that most of my students have been exceptionally … Continue reading
Category Archives: work ethic
Mamacita says: You’re getting an F. How’s that self-esteem today? “Why are you giving me an F,” you ask? I’m not. I just kept score. You earned the F yourself, fair and square. Teachers don’t give grades. Students earn grades. … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Before I say anything else, I want to send a huge, grateful shout-out to Mocha Momma! You should all be reading her blog anyway, because she’s great, but add to all that, I’ve won a laptop from her … Continue reading
Mamacita says: I think, sometimes anyway, that it’s when my students get into hot and heavy “discussions” – most of which I jump into as well, that I like my job the best. The public school discouraged discussion; there were … Continue reading
Mamacita says: I have never understood the utter gall and entitlement mindset of some parents. At the end of each grading period, these same parents would be storming the school, demanding a few extra points so Lil’ Bubba or Lil’ … Continue reading
Mamacita says: It will always be incomprehensible to me that the valedictorian of a graduating class is, in so many public school sytems, selected after only seven semesters. The administration’s excuse is usually something about totaling up scores, figuring up … Continue reading