Monthly Archives: August 2008

Education: Silence Broken: Making Inmates of Students

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Mark Gomez

Texas Always Amazes (Astonishes? Appalls?) ??? Education: Silence Broken: Making Inmates of Students: “Opinion: A Texas school district says to follow the dress code or wear a prison jumpsuit.” (Via wiretapmag.org: Education.)

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PAD Thai humor?

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Mark Gomez

although it is controversial when comedians make light of the serious dark nature of so many world events – and i am no comedian – i did find it extremely humorous when i heard about the recent events taken by … Continue reading →

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School starts with Stifled Steam and Sequestered Sails

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Mark Gomez

after working all year to ensure a smooth start to the rapidly approaching school year, my colleagues and i were in for a shock when that work was slowed down and devalued by administrative oversight and some would say quite … Continue reading →

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Addicted to Stories

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Mark Gomez

my name is mark gomez… and i am addicted to stories. as i sit and watch with anticipation (some would say anxiety) the final episode of The Wire, i am forced to realize that i am an addict. stories, histories, … Continue reading →

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It’s my edblogative… I can do what I want to do

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Mark Gomez

I was going to write about my recent glimpse into the inner workings of ed reform monster that is TFA this summer… only 4 days since i was grinding in out in a desk, watching beginning teachers struggle with lessons … Continue reading →

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