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Re: Reaction to Dumbing Us Down By HippieChick 04/24/02 05:04:09 PM

Date: 04/24/02 05:04:09 PM
Name: HippieChick
Email: mitsubeechee@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Reaction to Dumbing Us Down

You and me both! I have just begun to substitute in Ohio public schools. I find that I love the children and love being in the school atmosphere, but the lack of that little piece of paper is holding me back - I have school loan debts and a BA in Classical & Medieval Studies, and my alma mater U., the only job placement they provided for Liberal Arts majors is entry level business positions! (pardon my verbs) I want learning to be a wonderful invigorating experience for students, but Proficiency testing doesn't allow for that.

I'd welcome a dialogue from you and any interested party.

HC