LJ Idol Week 6: Step on a Crack

[onda_bianca]

On the hundredth day of school I used to wear a bright red cape with 1-0-0 written on my shirt in duct tape. My class would count out 100 Cheerios and then ten kids would take off their shoes and count their toes. I suppose this was a time when I felt like a real superhero. ..I just didn’t know

Comments

[onda_bianca]

Haha, great observation. You rock like granite. :)

[halfshellvenus]

I like the celebration of teaching that is so evident in your entries, and cases like this would be even harder for a teacher who cares so much about her students.

That this boy moved twice within a school year is disastrous in itself-- how will he ever get the evaluation and help he needs? But the issue of "social promotion" also comes up. When a child who lacks the basics keeps advancing in grades, everyone else starts going faster and faster and they get left hopelessly far behind. :(

[onda_bianca]

Than you. It does suck, although in time it starts to become numbing.

This boy moved 3 times that I knew of that year (I was the second)...the same was true in kindergarten and first grade. There were at least 2 weeks between each move where he wasn't enrolled in school. It is still the most ridiculous thing I've seen and years later I still think about him.

Retention is another interesting discussion point, although personally I find it more harmful than benefiial.

[eternal_ot]

Aww..:/...that was sad to see him go...nice take on the prompt..to the point!

[onda_bianca]

It definitely was sad. Thanks for reading:)

[faerie_spark]

Such a sad story, but so perfectly written. it's a cliché by now, but this story is a perfect example of "show not tell." Unfortunately, this child's story isn't at all unique.

[onda_bianca]

Thank you.

No, not unique. Sadly it feels like it may be becoming the norm...and sadly I have no real solution.

[karmasoup]

I'm with you on the "like" button. I would give you a "

[onda_bianca]

Haha, thanks!;)