apr. 28

read THIS blog post by a teacher. i mean actually read it. take it in. think about it. and then, write about it. what do you think about it? what is the teacher trying to say? in your own words explain what "the main event" is.

i do agree with this article, and i really like it. it's nice to finally hear a teacher say something different - something we really need to hear and understand. i think it's super important that students are recognized for their efforts, rather than just the highest numbers. not all students can get hundreds on everything. there are people working their butts off trying to maintain a passing grade, and there are some that get perfect scores without trying, and i believe students should be recognized by their effort. the teacher is trying to say that yes, some certain things we learn in school don't actually matter, but it's the perseverance it takes to finish them that does matter. i think that the "main event" is to be able to get through it all without quitting. as easy or as hard as a class may be, no matter what the grade you get is, the whole point is to be able to get through it all.