School is not a place for a kid with an imagination. It’s designed more for those who will listen and then repeat back on a test what they were told, never to need the info again for the rest of their lives. (No, I was not a good student. But at least I know how to work a slide rule, which has served me well all my life.)
I agree. College graduates leave school with crushing debt and perhaps no marketable tools. Being able to work with your hands and imagination is in high demand because few can do it. What happened to shop in high schools? Is it still taught?
It’s a shame that kids are so easily distra…(Blurp! Sound of a message on my cell phone.) Ohhh! A cute kitten video…awwww! Um, what were we talking about again?
rshive over 3 years ago
The Principal may be made of sterner stuff.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 3 years ago
Agnes needs something concrete to not focus on.
PleaseStay6PixelsAway over 3 years ago
School is not a place for a kid with an imagination. It’s designed more for those who will listen and then repeat back on a test what they were told, never to need the info again for the rest of their lives. (No, I was not a good student. But at least I know how to work a slide rule, which has served me well all my life.)
Wildman over 3 years ago
I agree. College graduates leave school with crushing debt and perhaps no marketable tools. Being able to work with your hands and imagination is in high demand because few can do it. What happened to shop in high schools? Is it still taught?
I AM CARTOON LADY! over 3 years ago
It’s a shame that kids are so easily distra…(Blurp! Sound of a message on my cell phone.) Ohhh! A cute kitten video…awwww! Um, what were we talking about again?
Michael G. over 3 years ago
Future Extended Benefits state champ.
ChessPirate over 3 years ago
She might have gotten away with Abstract Distractions in Math Class… ☺
Joan Tinnin Premium Member over 3 years ago
Apparently this reacher can’t solve anything for her students. Just sends them to the principal’s office.
rmercer Premium Member over 3 years ago
These meta-distractions are making it difficult to concentrate on my primary distractions…..
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault over 3 years ago
Recursion gets you over and over.
mfrasca over 3 years ago
Cochran’s Columbus (OH) Kōan:
“An odd reaction to abstract distractions.”