I was just at a dedication this morning for a local historic landmark, and
there were classes from two elementary schools in attendance.  When I was
leaving, two of four boys from one of the schools pointed right at me and
started laughing.  The other two boys did not.  I approached this small group
and asked what they were laughing about.  "Nothing" one of the offending boys
replied.  Another said "they're just being stupid and disrespectful."  I love
that kid.  I talked with them for a couple of minutes and said "see now,
there was nothing to laugh about, was there?  As I left though, one of the
boys started laughing harder then ever.

Their teacher was standing right next to them and said nothing.  I was mad
about that but on the way home I wondered what reason she might have for not
intervening.  Maybe she was afraid to say anything for fear of reprisal --
who knows?

I feel sorry for teachers, to be honest.  To think that Laura has to have
malpractice insurance makes me sick to my stomach.

Betty ("Hire the handicapped, they're fun to watch")

In a message dated 03/27/2001 11:40:19 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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> So much is expected of public schools, they can't do their essential job,
i.e.
> ,
>  teach the 3 R's!!!! Even "inclusion" is just one more "job" thrown at the
>  public schools. For a long time "special educators" told other teachers, "
> you
>  can't teach these kids, only we can!". Now, they change their tune and
> wonder
>  why regular educators balk. Make up your cotton pickin' minds!"
>
>  I am through ranting now.
>
>  Bobby
>


Betty
aut viam inveniam aut faciam
"I will either find a way or make one."