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Question of the Hour: Is Kindergarten the New First Grade?

Posted on February 11, 2016
in Mrs. Mimi, standards, testing testing and more testing, venting
by Mimi

(Grab a cocktail, friends.  It's a doozy...

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We’ve Lost Our Way

Posted on August 8, 2011
in Mrs. Mimi, testing testing and more testing, venting
by Mimi

I want to pull my hair out. I want to scream and stomp my feet. I want people to stop asking me what I think about "those terrible cheating teachers" and do I think that's "typical behavior?" I mean, a girl can...

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No One Likes A Cheater…Although I Think No One Likes The Tests Either

Posted on July 6, 2011
in Mrs. Mimi, testing testing and more testing
by Mimi

This article was sent to me via email today.  In a nutshell, it discusses an investigation of the Atlanta public schools in which it was discovered there was rampant cheating on standardized tests.  They say at least 178 teachers and principals, most of whom have...

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When Is This Horse Going To Die?

Posted on December 27, 2010
in Mrs. Mimi, testing testing and more testing, venting
by Mimi

...because, honestly? Aren't we all sick of beating it? But before we get started here...Yes, I know I've been gone fo-eva, I know I should probably explain myself and I know I owe many of you an apology. All of this is coming, friends, but Mrs....

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Content Lament

Posted on April 28, 2010
in education news, Mrs. Mimi, testing testing and more testing
by Mimi

 I know I have written about this before, and I'm sure I will write about this again.  But seriously?  Currently, schools all over New York are tossing authentic learning to the side in order to furiously bubble their way into the hearts of political leaders...

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I Am Chilled To The Bone

Posted on April 21, 2010
in Mrs. Mimi, testing testing and more testing, venting
by Mimi

All right y'all.  As I have said many times before on this blog, I am not ready to get into a conversation about unions.  I have my opinions, but, for now and for ONCE, I'm going to keep them to myself.  REGARDLESS, I saw this...

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Fourteen Going On Common Sense…

Posted on March 30, 2010
in education news, Mrs. Mimi, testing testing and more testing
by Mimi

As I mentioned before, last week I spent time with one of my BFFs and her brand new, totally adorable baby. However, what I did NOT mention was that I also spent time with some family and, in particular, my fourteen year old cousin....

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You Are What You Eat Unless You Really Aren’t…

Posted on March 19, 2010
in Mrs. Mimi, testing testing and more testing
by Mimi

I have learned an important lesson over the last few days. Or I guess it's a lesson that has been reinforced a million times over. Ready for a glimpse into the genius? You are what you eat. Are you floored?Well that's not...

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“Betty Bought Butter, But the Butter Was BITTER…” (Or Wait…Maybe I’m Just Bitter)

Posted on February 2, 2010
in Mrs. Mimi, testing testing and more testing, venting
by Mimi

I'd say we're about halfway through the year, no? One might even refer to this as a "midpoint" or "mid year" or the "middle of the school year." All those terms would be accurate. And if one was giving, let's say, a...

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Lighting the Corners of My Mind On Fire – OR What I’d Really Like To Do With Your Pile of Data

Posted on January 12, 2010
in Jan NaBloPoMo, Mrs. Mimi, testing testing and more testing
by Mimi

A recent phone call:Big Momma Mimi:I've loved all your posts recently honey.Me: I have nothing to write about and tomorrow is only day twelve. I am seconds away from blogging about what happened to me at the chiropractor's office last week or maybe...

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