kalanamak Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I believe what you're saying about averages. However, again, "across the board" and "averages" aren't the same. . No they aren't, and saying "across the board the averages were lower" is not the same as saying "across the board the across the boards were lower" nor "averagely, the averages were lower". They are different words. Across the board OF SUBJECTS, education majors did less well than any other major. To think I was mailed the results of every education major who took the test is so unrealistic, it should not be part of your thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 No they aren't, and saying "across the board the averages were lower" is not the same as saying "across the board the across the boards were lower" nor "averagely, the averages were lower". They are different words. Across the board OF SUBJECTS, education majors did less well than any other major. To think I was mailed the results of every education major who took the test is so unrealistic, it should not be part of your thinking. You didn't say "averages" in your first post about this. You said "across the board," which is simply incorrect. Your first post on this: Once I reproduced, I had a sudden clarity of thought on the fact that when I took the GRE, the education majors, across the board, had the lowest scores. A sad phenomenon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnieB Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Ok, did anyone else like want to send a copy of that you know to like the NEA or some of those other people that you know don't think I can you know like give my own kids a good like education. After all, this girl is a product of those you know superior classrooms. Sadly, though, the truth is that the NEA probably would be able to understand her better than I could and therefore wouldn't see anything wrong. Maybe it IS true that homeschoolers are not preparing our children to make it in the real world....because if my kids have to communicate with this person, ummm, I'm not sure they can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 You didn't say "averages" in your first post about this. You said "across the board," which is simply incorrect. Now I know why your name is JudyJudyJudy instead of just Judy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHGrandma Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 "On the East Coast they have slaves and believe in slavery and Made in China" --- I am afraid that she left no doubt. What is the most terrifying thing about the video is that SHE CAN VOTE!!!!! God Save the USA. I met a young man today who would have been a great match for her. And when he went on to talk about 'how wasted he got at an Obama inaugeration party', I just shuddered inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Yahoo! Now I know how to kick off my debate class this year! :D I can't wait. In fact, I'm collecting some of these treasures and may be able to sprinkle them throughout the year. Not to mock, but to encourage these kids think deeply and speak thoughtfully. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 You didn't say "averages" in your first post about this. You said "across the board," which is simply incorrect. Now I know why your name is JudyJudyJudy instead of just Judy. You two need to drop it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 (edited) Oh my, I went to UC Santa Cruz and I'm hoping that that woman isn't a student there. Maybe she was on something. ETA: Like someone else said, I do think there was some creative editing going on. Edited July 26, 2009 by EKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 You two need to drop it. Need to drop what? I truly get tired of seeing teachers being painted with broad strokes. It's one thing to give a correct statement and use a word like "averages," but when a person uses an expression like "across the board" in reference to teachers, she is speaking of every single teacher. That is an unfair and inaccurate assessment of teachers. I don't think it's wrong for me to want someone to acknowledge that what she initially said about education majors is wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 The girl's speech was completely ignorant. She is unfortunately an example of the inflated self-esteem that is fostered by American culture. American kids reach maturity knowing very little, but having so much pride that they don't even know how much they don't know. As a culture we give trophies for participation, inflated grades, and praise for everything. We focus so much on positive feedback that kids develop a very distorted view of themselves. The fact that this ignorant girl thought she had anything of value to share with this city council is incredible! Now, I'm going to go to the garden and check my vegetable trees.;) ~ Leanna Perhaps. But as the sister of an addict, I can tell you that drugs were involved here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in SJ Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 This is why I love California...because it is my home...I, like, live here. Our charter school is based in Santa Cruz and at the graduation ceremony one of the speakers was was a professor from UC Santa Cruz. He had a doctorate in..........wait for it........ "the history of consciousness!" Dh claimed to know many fraternity members who were majoring in "the history of unconsciousness." Now were was that thread on regional stereotypes? :D Amber in SJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camibami Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Without going into any of the other stuff going on in this thread... ...that was hilarious!! I am now seized by the overwhelming urge to go find a city council meeting and share with them all my infinite wisdom, in valley-girl speech. Or maybe the local shop owner, who makes lots of really great stuff, you know. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaik76 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I suspect that this is yet another product of public education. As an aside I saw no indication that she was a lady, a female yes. A lady ???? The jury is still out. (Sorry, a pet peeve of mine. A lady is a true rarity.... a diamond, whereas "a female" describes about 51% of the population) How do you make the determination? And how are you sure you are correct? And what if someone doesn't even want to have the term "lady" applied to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pqr Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 How do you make the determination? And how are you sure you are correct? And what if someone doesn't even want to have the term "lady" applied to them? I did not make a final determination and as I stated the "jury" is still out. I simply stated that I saw no indication that she was a lady. (Of course a lady generally exhibits poise so I suspect that the woman on the clip was probably not) As to those who do not wish the term "lady" applied to them......well in that case the individual and I would be in full agreement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soph the vet Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 :lol::lol:snort:lol:crying:lol::lol:snort:lol:!! Hey, I grew up on the East Coast and I do NOT believe in slavery. That part of her diatribe was not as coherent as the rest obviously was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanie Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 :confused: If this isn't a case for the need of a classical education then I don't know what is! Slaves? On the East coast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUV2EDU Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I think the Waterboy would be perfect for her. Quote from movie: "What brings me to my next point.....Don't smoke crack!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I think the Waterboy would be perfect for her. Quote from movie: "What brings me to my next point.....Don't smoke crack!" Is the rest of this movie this funny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandtinagilbert Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 no, I don't think it was meant to be a joke, as in funny; however, what a joke! (as in so sad) I like stupid funny, but ouch! that hurt my ears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHGrandma Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I just heard they offered her an anchor position at Fox News! This girl doesn't sound like a typical right wing conservative that Fox has a reputation for hiring. But with her knowlege of farming & vegetables, I bet she's an authority on Michael Polllan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValRN Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 three home-schooled children. That was so funny, yet so sad. I had my oldest son join Toastmasters last year and he absolutely hated it. We ended up quitting because a music opportunity that we couldn't pass up materialized. After watching this, he realizes how important grammar, writing, and speech is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUV2EDU Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Is the rest of this movie this funny? Yes! I think the Waterboy movie is Adam Sandler's funniest movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Can I, ummm, be like, totally shallow, an' stuff? Someone buy that woman a new bra. With actual support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandtinagilbert Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Can I, ummm, be like, totally shallow, an' stuff? Someone buy that woman a new bra. With actual support. Like, 4Real.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soph the vet Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I just heard they offered her an anchor position at Fox News! You must have heard wrong, it was MSNBC:lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorsay Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I just heard they offered her an anchor position at Fox News! No. It was CNN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) :blink:...wait for it...wait for it....:smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5: Good golly! Geo Edited July 29, 2009 by Geo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 You must have heard wrong, it was MSNBC:lol:. She said the Bush Administration was "good". Has to be Fox :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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