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Redshirting kindergartners: a rant!

Posted on March 11, 2008 by badgermama

When I saw this headline about redshirting kindergartners, I thought it had something to do with Star Trek, but could not figure out how on earth the metaphor could be stretched – was someone sending 5 year olds out to … finish reading Redshirting kindergartners: a rant!

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Boldness and privilege in The Golden Compass

Posted on December 29, 2007 by badgermama

I saw the Golden Compass for the first time last week, and felt a sort of thrilling identification with Lyra in her moments of ridiculous bravery. She’d step forward and speak up, to the Panzerbjorn king or to the line … finish reading Boldness and privilege in The Golden Compass

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