I got out before that BS went into effect. But I know someone who was in an 8th grade English course. The course curriculum (set at the board level) didn't call for something (can't remember what it was). The teacher shut the door and locked it, and told the kids, "The school board says you don't need to learn this, but you do." THAT is a teacher.
- jmatchett383

it is. but like you said, that person is probably currently unemployed. or at the very least, a grossly underpaid and overworked civil servant.

the entire system today is just a microcosm of society rotting from the inside out. i helped my buddys girlfriend by volunteering at a "crafts day" at a school in the city over the summer. my. god. lets just say us volunteers were relied on less for our artistic contributions and more for our ability to prevent scissors from ending up in the wrong hands.

thats the way to be. actually wanting to teach, not just crank out things. the teachers who are willing to put in work to match the students level of care
- stayinthefnnet

But now the standardized tests aren't used to weed out the bad students (Which they didn't anyway, because some smart and motivated kids still do poorly on standardized or timed tests), but are being used to weed out "bad" teachers, when teaching isn't really what is being done or measured. Kids aren't widgets. Standardization of teaching methods or of testing doesn't improve the product.

Guys.... I leave for a (frank)ing half hour....

You had one job guys

I remember being told we were going to have a standard Chemistry Final. Our chemistry teachers were terrible. The entire grade failed the final except 1 person. They had to curve it so much and everyone just got Bs
- PhillySportsGuy

I had a circuits course (taught to mechanical engineers) where EVERYONE failed. Those who failed best got A's. I got an F.

Guys.... I leave for a (frank)ing half hour....

You had one job guys
- Giroux_Is_God

Post as many Raptor Jesus pictures as possible?

yay mason is injured for the playoffs

yay mason is injured for the playoffs
- 2Real

Says who? First I've heard of it.

yay mason is injured for the playoffs
- 2Real

That's unReal...

But now the standardized tests aren't used to weed out the bad students (Which they didn't anyway, because some smart and motivated kids still do poorly on standardized or timed tests), but are being used to weed out "bad" teachers, when teaching isn't really what is being done or measured. Kids aren't widgets. Standardization of teaching methods or of testing doesn't improve the product.
- bodiva88

nope. only increased caring by teachers, parents, and the kids themselves will.

- PhillySportsGuy

I know this is a photoshop, because it shows Alexander Ovechkin attempting to backcheck and/or defend.

I know this is a photoshop, because it shows Alexander Ovechkin attempting to backcheck and/or defend.
- johndewar

Ah, the old "throat hook" school of defense.

I had a circuits course (taught to mechanical engineers) where EVERYONE failed. Those who failed best got A's. I got an F.
- jmatchett383

im sorry, but i literally laughed out loud at the brevity of that last sentence.

im sorry, but i literally laughed out loud at the brevity of that last sentence.
- stayinthefnnet

Well, apparently some people only partially failed, where as others really failed.

If there really is a Heaven, this guy is screwed:



Unless, of course, Jesus was a raptor.

I had a circuits course (taught to mechanical engineers) where EVERYONE failed. Those who failed best got A's. I got an F.
- jmatchett383

You can't even fail right. I'm guessing you need more Raptor Jesus in your life.

You can't even fail right. I'm guessing you need more Raptor Jesus in your life.
- wolfhounds

Don't we all?

That's unReal...
- mayorofangrytown

Says who? First I've heard of it.
- jmatchett383

i got a text from my NHL app saying emery is starting the first game as mason is out

i got a text from my NHL app saying emery is starting the first game as mason is out
- 2Real

I don't believe it.

Edit: Probably Hartnell's fault.

If it comes down to Hillary vs. Ryan/Palin/Hitler, I am vowing right now to vote for Raptor Jesus. I just have a feeling that he'd get poop done.
- jmatchett383

I know this is a photoshop, because it shows Alexander Ovechkin attempting to backcheck and/or defend.
- johndewar

I don't believe it.

Edit: Probably Hartnell's fault.
- jmatchett383

And f'n Coburn.

i got a text from my NHL app saying emery is starting the first game as mason is out
- 2Real

(He was being facetious. Or saying leight. Did you sleep in?)

(He was being facetious. Or saying leight. Did you sleep in?)
- bodiva88

He lives on the west coast. It's 2:30 over there. He's probably just enjoying his coffee

Edit: Nick Cage is not allowed on this thread.

He lives on the west coast. It's 2:30 over there. He's probably just enjoying his coffee

Edit: Nick Cage is not allowed on this thread.
- PhillySportsGuy

Or anywhere.

Thank god