I was explaining gender of singular personal pronouns to my seventh-graders. The lesson progressed very nicely through masculine and feminine pronouns. I then asked what they thought neuter meant, meaning of course, the usage of pronouns.. One student eagerly volunteered, "That's when you get your cat fixed!"
- Josette Boqqess on www.teachernet.com
Teachers daily calendar Tue 21 Jul 2009
In 1857, one hundred educators answered a national call to unite as one voice in the cause of public education. At the time, learning to read and write was a luxury for most children - and a crime for many black children. One hundred and fifty years later, public education and the profession of teaching are transformed. What was once a privilege for a fortunate few is now an essential right for every American child, regardless of family income or place of residence.
- www.nea.org
Teachers daily calendar Wed 22 Jul 2009
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