tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956989639073843954.post4009117948739697423..comments2024-03-21T05:30:03.220-04:00Comments on Science teacher: "Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!"doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901661320505882735noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956989639073843954.post-90724900462581383872011-03-13T11:23:38.941-04:002011-03-13T11:23:38.941-04:00Dear Jenny,
So long as the "other irony"...Dear Jenny,<br /><br />So long as the "other irony" exists, our school issues remain near trivial.<br /><br />People change. It's why I keep hoping.... <br /><br /><br />Dear Susan,<br /><br />You are doing phenomenal work in the classroom, and the payoff will come years later--you might not even see it. Keep telling them. More than a few are listening.<br /><br />Thanks again for the words, but to be fair, speaking one's mind is a lot more restful than keeping silent. It's only words so far, and words are cheap.doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12901661320505882735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956989639073843954.post-33881861214085774692011-03-12T02:26:17.512-05:002011-03-12T02:26:17.512-05:00I can't help but be a tad disheartened by this...I can't help but be a tad disheartened by this post. (Well, maybe more than a tad.) One day when I was putting on the dog and pony show, I told the students that they should know this information, no, that they DESERVE to know this information (genetics/genetic technology) because they will be reading about it and making decisions about it as adults and they deserve a seat at the table--to be a part of the conversation. I don't know if a 16 yo mind really can get that message but basically, it's all about being an informed citizen like you said, and being informed gives people a voice and some power. Too much of the collective voice belongs to a certain demographic in this country.<br /><br />Anyway, I admire you, Michael, for not only doing your job in the classroom, but also for advocating for what you believe in against this tidal wave movement that's taking the public out of public education. It takes a lot of energy.Susan Enoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956989639073843954.post-50203752257230280422011-03-11T12:05:15.467-05:002011-03-11T12:05:15.467-05:00That 'other irony' you reference is astoun...That 'other irony' you reference is astounding. It's huge. <br /><br />One can always dream that something you said sank in and will make a difference somewhere.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04725549451973770515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956989639073843954.post-9591464020300482852011-03-10T06:27:51.282-05:002011-03-10T06:27:51.282-05:00Dear Frank,
Thanks for your support.
People can ...Dear Frank,<br /><br />Thanks for your support.<br /><br />People can change, and need to, if we are to fix what we have. By people I mean every one of us who has a stake in a functioning republic.<br /><br />Imagine, just imagine, the country we could have if folks were informed, even <i>if</i> they voted specifically for their self-interest.<br /><br />It starts with the home, then in town hall....doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12901661320505882735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956989639073843954.post-85068416565413412202011-03-09T22:57:38.477-05:002011-03-09T22:57:38.477-05:00And thanks for going to bat for us.
(And that Cit...And thanks for going to bat for us.<br /><br />(And that Citibank document is the most nauseating thing I've read in a long time.)Frank Noschesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16584042587600632345noreply@blogger.com