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The Clean Up Message and the I Message

Posted on July 14, 2008 by badgermama

I’m reading a school handbook for new Kindergarten students and came across a page on the “I Message”. That, I know what it is. It’s when you go “I FEEL… BLAH… WHEN YOU… BLAH.” That prevents you from blaming the … finish reading The Clean Up Message and the I Message

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Weird pseudo-date school fundraisers

Posted on January 18, 2008 by badgermama

I’m kind of a jerk about school fundraiser events and in fact it is an area you might call me un-civic-minded. The girl scout cookie thing, the wrapping paper, the cookie dough, the auctions… God I hate the idea of … finish reading Weird pseudo-date school fundraisers

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Did someone say the R word at a school board meeting?

Posted on December 30, 2006 by badgermama

The rounds of meetings for the school district’s NCLB plan have been very interesting. This meeting had a fairly low bullshit level and the speakers were persuasive. Around 25 parents and teachers were there. Some background: Last year several more … finish reading Did someone say the R word at a school board meeting?

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