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Old 06-20-2008, 08:30 AM   #14146 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru
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Originally Posted by BadNick
B_G,
I understand what you're saying since both of my wives taught in public schools. But as I'm sure you'll agree, there are exceptions...like the public schools in my neighborhood are pretty damn good imo, and I only see them doing the human sacrifice thing once in a while...not too bad.
Wow, you have a thing for teachers too?

There are exceptions, but even with the quality schools, there are still a number of sacrifices that must be made in the name of standardization and expectations....even in the best of schools.
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