tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post110697900281594705..comments2024-03-13T21:26:03.011-07:00Comments on Right on the Left Coast: Views From a Conservative Teacher: Missing SchoolDarrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730642770935985796noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-1107038522318756682005-01-29T14:42:00.000-08:002005-01-29T14:42:00.000-08:00I'm with Polski. I would love to be there myself....I'm with Polski. I would love to be there myself. I think he's got plenty of time to learn his multiplication. If you're uncomfortable about it, make a deal with him that if he goes, he has to do extra work at home on his math until his grade comes up, or something like that.<br /><br />I mean, it's not like you're taking him to Disneyland, and I suspect having to wait through the speeches etc is going to get boring for him rather quickly, so it's not like this is a reward for so-so schoolwork. It's a one time only opportunity.Caltechgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12345301047241880464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-1107028690593259592005-01-29T11:58:00.000-08:002005-01-29T11:58:00.000-08:00I could see this going either way, but I think you...I could see this going either way, but I think you did the right thing. Skipping school to do something fun (even if it's educational) is something that is earned. You earn it by doing well enough in school that it's no big deal to miss it for a day. Sending your kid this message now means that the next time something like this comes up, maybe you won't have to agonize over it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-1107026093716221442005-01-29T11:14:00.000-08:002005-01-29T11:14:00.000-08:00Darren, IF I was living in Sac., I'd take my two ...Darren, IF I was living in Sac., I'd take my two sons out of school for a day to go to a 'historical' event. It is educational, it's a civics lesson. It helps children see a small part of that nebulous creature known as 'government' in action. They will get the opportunity to see some of their government officials. Maybe, they might even get to meet the Governor or even their local city council representitive? This helps them learn that everyone can be involved in government. And, that someday, they can vote and help decide who will represent them.<br /><br />Enjoy the Day!Dan Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397636504405471939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-1107018869304087892005-01-29T09:14:00.000-08:002005-01-29T09:14:00.000-08:00It's not that I think he'll necessarily learn more...It's not that I think he'll necessarily learn more in school during that particular time span. It's a tone I'm trying to set, a message I'm trying to convey, about the importance of his schoolwork and performance.Darrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730642770935985796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-1107013459883484412005-01-29T07:44:00.000-08:002005-01-29T07:44:00.000-08:00There is hardly a more math rich environment than ...There is hardly a more math rich environment than the mint. It seems to me you could do more math with your son in the car on the way home than he will experience in several class days. Third grade isn't the end of the education road. I personally think he has a shortsighted teacher. There are many many things your son could report back to the class where math hay could be made for all the students. Math is more than multiplication tables.<br /> <br />A School Yard BloggerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-1106991335836145842005-01-29T01:35:00.000-08:002005-01-29T01:35:00.000-08:00Tough Call. I think that you should take him. Hist...Tough Call. I think that you should take him. History only happens once. (Though it may be repeated. heh)<br />We've linked this post on our latest EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT. It can be seen here:<br /><br />http://educationwonk.blogspot.com/2005/01/extra-credit-assignment-great-reading_29.htmlEdWonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07487951830278757474noreply@blogger.com