Tired and uninspired this morning. And maybe a bit grumpy. But Ma always told me that if I don’t have anything nice to say…

So I won’t say. But I want to. I want to say. A lot.

I want to lash out at those whose grading practices are unhealthy for kids, even–especially–my own child. But there’s a fine line to be walked with one’s colleagues, so I won’t. But I want to.

I want to tell the kids and the parents to call BS, that the practices and policies are grounded in nothing more than whim. I want to tell them that their teachers are choosing to create an unhealthy learning experience . There is no sacred rule that we must punish kids for late work or test them on things that we never taught in class. I want to tell them that “curving” a test is not a gift; it is a cover for crappy teaching. I want to tell them to ask why–again and again and again. But “why” is messy, so I won’t. But I want to.

I want to yell from a rooftop,

WE CLING TO THE STATUS QUO FOR ITS COMFORT, NOT ITS WISDOM!

But we need our comfort, and no one likes yelling, so I won’t. But I want to.

Today’s Trail

Along today’s trail we will…

…begin with a Sappy Sy Rhyme.

…say our Mindset Mantra.

…hit our last leg of the 72-hour challenge. 24 to go. Kids are gonna make it.

…reflect in our Journey Journals.

…end with a Sappy Sy Rhyme.

Sorry, all, for the crappy ‘tude and mood this morning. I’ll be better tomorrow.

Do. Reflect. Do Better.