Tag Archives: education

I’ll Take Art History for $100, Alex

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I should preface this post with: I love art and I love schools that have art classes.  This is a just a little tongue-in-cheek. The dread comes around 1:45PM Tuesdays and Thursdays. The day was Thursday.  The scene replays vividly … Continue reading →

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A Leap of Faith – A Series on Progressive Education

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Originally posted on The Mercenary Researcher:
Jumping Across the Abyss to Progressive Education “We destroy the … love of learning in children, which is so strong when they are small, by encouraging and compelling them to work for petty and…

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As If – My Subject in a Box Rant

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Warning: This post could be somewhat disjointed and rambly…and ranty.  Go figure… Yesterday on a bike ride with my friend, we discussed his upcoming book, “The Smartass Buddha” – just talking about different things – chapters he was trying to work … Continue reading →

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I Will Always Be Their Mother

Posted on November 12, 2013 by stephcalvert

Today’s post comes from Steph Rogers, at She Said What?. Steph has had a big year with lots of changes, which she touches on in this post about her situation and children’s education. She is brave, courageous, stands up for what … Continue reading →

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A Leap of Faith – A Parent’s Prespective

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

The mind is a fire to be kindled, not a vessel to be filled.                                                     … Continue reading →

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A Leap of Faith – A Student’s Perspective

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

The Thoughtful Student “For most people, the fundamental reason to choose, or offer, a progressive education is a function of their basic values: ‘a rock-bottom commitment to democracy,’ as Joseph Featherstone put it; a belief that meeting children’s needs should … Continue reading →

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A Leap of Faith – A Series on Progressive Education

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Jumping Across the Abyss to Progressive Education “We destroy the … love of learning in children, which is so strong when they are small, by encouraging and compelling them to work for petty and contemptible rewards–gold stars, or papers marked … Continue reading →

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Next Week’s Special

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Greetings People ~ Well, I’ve been away for a while – nursing my husband’s new hip and not killing anyone. I’ve come close, I won’t lie, but have manged reigned in my rage angst.  This experience, whilst bringing my husband … Continue reading →

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I Hope That Every Teacher Out There is Someone’s Favorite.

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This post is dedicated to all teachers – with special love to my Aunt M – a teacher I wish I had gotten to have and my cousins C & L – I would also love to see them in … Continue reading →

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First, Middle, Last?

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Last night I attended an Open House of sorts at my son’s school. It was called Kino 101 Night (where Kino is the school’s name and you should be familiar with the rest of the title’s meaning). It was an opportunity … Continue reading →

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