This Teacher Loves GLEE, and Here's Why

Mamacita says:  Glee makes me want to sing. Glee even has the power to make me think I CAN sing. But that’s beside the point. When I watch Glee, I switch back and forth with my point of view.  Sometimes, … Continue reading

Less Ignorant Daily, and the Education Buzz

Mamacita says:  The latest Education Buzz (formerly Carnival of Education) is now up over at Bellringers, and if you are a parent, student, doctor, lawyer, construction worker, fireman, or any of the other Village People or citizens of the planet, … Continue reading

Hope Is More Than Just The Thing With Feathers. . . .

While it is true that I tend to rant and rave about how far too many students (one is too many) can’t read or write or add two numbers together, and how far too many students (one is too many) … Continue reading

Time's A'Wastin'

Mamacita says:  I posted this four years ago, but nothing much has changed.  I wish it had.  I hate “giving” bad grades, but if a student doesn’t come to class and give me proof of mastery, what else can I … Continue reading

I Agree With Mr. Horse. We Don't Like It.

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

You're Not The Boss of Me.

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