Court of Play
Citing the dismal statistic, “Only one-third of Americans can name the three branches of government, but two-thirds can name a judge on …
As They Struggle with the Undertaking of Simple Thought
When doctors don’t know the cause of your ailment they may refer to it as idiopathic. It’s sort of a polite way …
The Doctor Say He’s Comin’, but You Gotta Pay Him Cash
Two snails were traveling south. A turtle was traveling west. Two snails were traveling south. A turtle was traveling west. Two snails …
DHMO Danger
All of the following statements about hydroxic acid (DHMO) are absolutely true and independently verifiable: It is a colorless and odorless chemical …
A Debate Evolves
I recently read a discussion here that was spurred by a New York Times article there. I read only a fraction of …
Thy Name is Folly
It looks like Hurricane Ike is going to miss Central Florida. Of course, the Gulf coast area where it seems to be …
Fie on Fay
Today was the first day of classes… and tomorrow the schools will be closed. Tropical Storm Fay is tracking its way toward …
It Sounds Dirty When You Say It Like That
I am always sometimes critical of the blocking software used by school districts. [Recently here, for example.] Imagine this: I’m at work. …
Em I Ess Ess I Txt U Not
A school district in southern Mississippi [a state which, let's face it, has never been considered a leader in education...] recently adopted …
The Summer Vacation Myth
I am not on vacation. I am on summer break. For many people in “normal” jobs, the difference may be… um, academic. …
From the Teacher’s Lounge
This really could have happened: Teacher A: I wrote a referral on Johnny for taking a ___ out of the classroom. Teacher …
OLPC XO G1G1
“The mission of One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) is to empower the children of developing countries to learn by providing one connected …