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Shackles!

Posted by @DrJackKing ⋅ January 7, 2012 ⋅ 11 Comments

Kids in America, by and far, have no choice but to go to school; it is COMPULSORY. While there, they have no choice but to have adults TEACH them every thing they need to know … on the TEST. The kids quickly lose interest and find themselves wishing they were somewhere else, anywhere but here. … Continue reading »

Utter Failure of Original Intent

Posted by @DrJackKing ⋅ December 30, 2011 ⋅ 3 Comments

Please don’t think this unfair, but our schools do not know how to adapt to the ever-changing needs of learners. Sure, some teachers are exceptionally dedicated. And, yes, schools continue, in a round about way, to meet their basic intent. Basic intent? What is that? Ask Catherine the Great. Science, English, math, social studies, and … Continue reading »

The Community of Learners Dream Team

Posted by ktenkely ⋅ November 19, 2010 ⋅ 19 Comments

|Kelly Tenkely| Hello Coop Catalyst friends! As it is my first post here, I will start with a brief introduction. I started my teaching journey as a second grade teacher. It was a hard first year where I was hit with the realities of real life. Kids being abused, an absentee administration, standardized testing, the … Continue reading »