How can I take seriously such mimeographed absurdities as 'Lateness due to absence,' 'High under-achiever,' and 'Polio consent slips'? -Syl Dear Syl, I'll match yours any day with 'Please disregard the following.' -Bea
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Mythology is studied in the school system because most of us come from it.
Permalink to quote #13 If a teacher wants to know something why doesn't she look it up herself instead of making we students do it? We benefit ourselves more by listening to her, aft…
Permalink to quote #15 Your lesson plan is excellent - except for the Emily Dickinson line: 'There is no frigate like a book.' The sentiment is lovely, the quotation is apt - only tr…
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