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Education is once again the topic of the moment, Editorial for August 2009...
Recently I was asking about an academic program offered by one of the local High-schools. The reply from a teacher at a different school was that her students are "not academic"
Being more active on-line recently, and available for feedback from an international audience. The negative response is as illuminating as the supportive. So I'm getting "Why don't you get some grammar *%^% you!"
Well back when I was a girl the teachers looked at us raggle taggle mob with no shoes, no lunch and snot noses and thought - they'll never need grammar- they'll be flat out reading and writing at all!
The High Cost of Low Standards...
is a phrase I picked up from Jason Marsalis - originally referring to BET - Black Entertainment Television which has been brought out by Viacom and is now producing loads of rubbish content. And is probably a note to producers of small organisations that will grow with potential to be bought/privatised and asset stripped.
How To Argue with an Economist The economic rationalists do not factor in what to them are the less tangible aspects of positive and authentic culture.
Australia's Jon Hawkes is a wonderful mediator. Has the grammar, lol, the education and the practical experience of working with and in the community. |
