Category Archives: school days

It’s Not about the Levy

Posted on October 16, 2010 by giannarae

Do you really care about our kids? or Do you really just want all the money you can get? If the levy doesn’t pass, you have told us that you would have to increase the class sizes. That sounds like … Continue reading →

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Quick School Explanation

Posted on September 30, 2010 by giannarae

I am NOT against homeschool. I am NOT against private school. I am NOT for public school. I  think I sounded a bit too defensive in my post about school choices.  That was not my intent.  My intent was to … Continue reading →

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Her school and her parents

Posted on September 22, 2010 by giannarae

Who is primarily responsible for my Wordgirl’s education? Answer:  ME–her mom and HIM–her dad. Whether I choose to homeschool or send to private or to public, as her parents, we are the ones responsible for her education.  Whether I am … Continue reading →

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Speculating about Education

Posted on September 21, 2010 by giannarae

What is the point of an education? My husband and mother in law are probably going to  each have a heart attack as they read that question being that they are educators. But seriously! Why is it important? Is it … Continue reading →

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Schooling

Posted on September 20, 2010 by giannarae

I am surrounded by homeschoolers. I do not feel negative toward homeschooling.  At. All. For some people it is the perfect situation. I am not upset if you choose to homeschool.  Whatever you need to do. But I never thought … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been Longing for Kindergarten

Posted on September 8, 2010 by giannarae

Yes. She said that. Only it was more like this.  In her tired sleepy little voice as I got out of the bathroom after my shower, Wordgirl was sitting in the armchair that is stuffed into our little dining room … Continue reading →

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To Those Who were Left Behind

Posted on September 8, 2010 by giannarae

I guess you will have to  figure it out!  Since I’m now FREE! Right? 

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The Day She Learned "Shut Up"

Posted on September 7, 2010 by giannarae

I am not a swearing person. By nature and by choice. In 4th grade, to see what it was like I once said God’s name without reverence or honor . And I said it in a whisper under my breath. As soon … Continue reading →

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