Thoughts on Summer Heat, Schools, and Dog Walks

I can’t wait until fall comes. I don’t mean that lingering September heat that is like a hot slap in … Continue reading Thoughts on Summer Heat, Schools, and Dog Walks

Influences

Clara, my high school senior, has been telling me about disclaimers teachers make in class. “We’re going to be studying … Continue reading Influences

As a parent I find it difficult not to ignore teachers my kids have problems with. I’ve written about this before … Continue reading High School Horrors (Or Math is Eating My Parenting Brain)

This morning at the dog park I was talking to a teacher and the husband of a teacher. Teachers don’t … Continue reading School… Check list please.

Pretty much the title here says it all. My daughter is a Junior at Bella Vista High School in Fair Oaks, … Continue reading Hey teacher – my kid is listening to every single word you say.

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? Today I discovered Vampire Maman, a fascinating blog about The Musings of Modern Vampire Mom… Continue reading Media Literacy: Personal Cultural Space & The Vampire Maman

What we’re talking about on the way to school: school testing, role models, politics and other important stuff. The impending … Continue reading What my teen and I are talking about today … school testing and politics

High School is better this year – in 10th grade. My 15 year old is still complaining about bad behavior … Continue reading Philosophers v.s. Teenage Boys and Other Musings on High School