Posts by Nicole Morgan55

Jason Morgan said:

Jason Morgan said:That’s spot on. In elementary school, kids in grades 1 through 4 don't actually sit for summer school or make-up exams; they just move up to the next grade even if they have a failing mark. It happened a few times last year.
To give you a concrete example, there was one little guy who moved from second grade to third grade despite carrying a failing math grade that he'd been dragging along since first grade.😵
Honestly, I haven't the slightest clue what the logic is behind that system.

Raymond Wright4 said:On one hand, this feels like déjà vu; it reminds me of the policies proposed by Šuvar.

On the other hand, very few parents are willing to confront the actual abilities—or lack thereof—of their own children, nor are they accepting of such an educational system.

The problem with today’s society—and our politics—is this desperate push to inflate how many people have degrees, even if it means watering down the standards to get there. We’ve reached this point where if you don't have a diploma, you’re basically invisible, whether it's in business or some random journalism program. It’s like being a chef, a baker, or a plumber is somehow a disgrace now.

Probably just some leftover relic from the old days, when you’d land a cushy government gig or a political appointment right after college and coast until retirement. Sure, let's all try that now! Except back then it actually worked; today, between the massive oversupply of degrees and the economy being a dumpster fire, it's just not happening.

We’ve basically reached a point where we’re dumping massive amounts of taxpayer money into churning out highly educated professionals that the economy doesn't actually need—people who end up becoming more of a drain than an asset. It’s pure absurdity: we’re out here scrambling to import skilled labor like masons, carpenters, and chefs just to keep things running, while on the flip side, you've got people with advanced degrees struggling to find decent-paying work in America. Most employers around here just demand a college degree for entry-level roles that don't even require one.

To those parents in the quote who aren't feeling this system—maybe try actually spending some time with your kid instead. You'll probably see better results that way.

Rachel Young3 said:And who exactly is going to be teaching a classroom full of absolute hooligans? 🤔

I just found out this year that under our laws here in the States, if a kid is still technically under their teacher's supervision, they aren't even allowed to be failed on a retake, let alone held back a grade...

Where's the link?

Jason Morgan said:Who cares who initiates it? Look at Germany—they’ve been running that kind of academic track system since after fourth grade.
I truly believe this is exactly what the American education system desperately needs right now, because, quite frankly, the current state of things is a total disaster.

Around here, that whole process of branching off basically happens at the tail end of elementary school, right when you’re being sorted into high schools based on your interests and your grades.
Honestly, we really ought to have handled this much sooner.
Even these supposedly "tailored" and individualized learning plans are nothing more than a joke. The reality is that we aren't actually adapting the curriculum to fit the children; instead, we’re just bending the teaching to suit the tests and oral exams. It’s because, frankly, there is simply no other way to make it work.

It’s quite a sobering reality, isn't it? I was just thinking about how some students—take those currently sitting in seventh grade, for instance—haven't actually mastered the fundamental basics. It’s a bit of a systemic tragedy, really. Without that core foundation, they find themselves completely adrift, unable to actually grasp the current curriculum, let alone build upon it to reach the next level. You can't exactly construct a skyscraper on a foundation made of sand, and yet, that seems to be the predicament we're facing.
I could tear them down if I really wanted to, but honestly, there’s just no point in bothering.
It strikes me as quite a profound failure of our educational system that students graduate from elementary school essentially empty-handed. They exit the system without having acquired any meaningful foundational knowledge, which is frankly disheartening. In an ideal world, they should have been transitioned into specialized programs designed for individualized instruction—environments where the curriculum is tailored to their specific learning pace. Instead of being left to flounder, these students could have benefited immensely from a more customized approach that actually meets them where they are.

Everything around here feels like it’s been flattened into one mediocre, indistinguishable blur. Honestly, we need an urgent overhaul to categorize things into bad, mediocre, and excellent. As it stands, the actual instructional hours and the quality of teaching aren't meeting anyone's needs—not even their own.

For those who truly excel, life tends to become rather monotonous.
If I decide to dive into more advanced material just to keep them engaged—because, let’s face it, they find it genuinely interesting and challenging—the rest of the class ends up suffering for it. It's a bit of a catch-22, isn't it?
It seems everything is just an uphill battle for the folks in Middle America lately. Everything feels heavy.
It is utterly beyond comprehension for those who lack any sense of quality.

It really does a number on one's motivation. Honestly, it’s quite detrimental to the whole drive to get things done.

Look, I’ll be the one to say it: go ahead and try to design a curriculum where students actually learn something and stay engaged. Just good luck with that. How on earth are they supposed to grasp any of this when the material is fundamentally incomprehensible to them? It’s a lost cause if they can't even follow the logic.

It truly breaks my heart when the most brilliant and genuinely kindhearted students are the ones who suffer. These kids have both the capability and the drive; their struggles aren't born from laziness or a lack of character, which makes it all the more frustrating. Honestly, I feel we ought to be setting them apart for specialized support. We should be giving our educational psychologists and teachers a clear mandate to prioritize these students—not just for their own sake, but for the long-term stability of our country and the integrity of our entire education system.

Why bother watering down the curriculum for everyone when you can just focus on the kids who actually have what it takes? It’s pointless to drag down the high achievers just because some students won't or can't keep up. If they can't handle the standard coursework, there are plenty of other ways to deal with it—retaking a grade, hiring private tutors, or getting parents more involved at home. And if none of that works, we might eventually have to look at separating students by ability levels.

Setting all that drama aside, can a teacher actually call Child Protective Services if a kid is falling behind or bombing their classes? If so, has anyone actually seen that happen, and what was the fallout?

Nicholas Gonzalez8 said:First off, stop calling yourself an idiot. Seriously. Even if you mess up, critique the mistake—don't attack your entire identity.

That fear of exposing a weakness is what's creating the mental block. Maybe you went through something rough in the past, and that's where this whole thing started. What was your childhood like? How much weight do you give to what other people think of you?

In my book, the best way to deal with fears is to face them head-on. You can't run from them because they aren't out there in the world—they're inside you. So, my advice is pretty straightforward: break out of your comfort zone. You've gone to one extreme by holding everything back. Try opening up a little more during deeper conversations with individuals. This could even be someone you barely know—sometimes it's actually easier to be open with a stranger than with people you've known forever. Whether you're "boring" to talk to really depends on the other person; there are plenty of folks who prefer listening over doing all the talking. It's going to feel awkward and uncomfortable, but there's a solid chance that's exactly how you break those blocks. Once you've tested both sides of the coin, you'll find that balance you're looking for.

Nicholas Gonzalez8 said:First off, stop calling yourself an idiot. Seriously. Even if you mess up, critique the mistake—don't attack your entire identity.

That fear of exposing a weakness is what's creating the mental block. Maybe you went through something rough in the past, and that's where this whole thing started. What was your childhood like? How much weight do you give to what other people think of you?

In my book, the best way to deal with fears is to face them head-on. You can't run from them because they aren't out there in the world—they're inside you. So, my advice is pretty straightforward: break out of your comfort zone. You've gone to one extreme by holding everything back. Try opening up a little more during deeper conversations with individuals. This could even be someone you barely know—sometimes it's actually easier to be open with a stranger than with people you've known forever. Whether you're "boring" to talk to really depends on the other person; there are plenty of folks who prefer listening over doing all the talking. It's going to feel awkward and uncomfortable, but there's a solid chance that's exactly how you break those blocks. Once you've tested both sides of the coin, you'll find that balance you're looking for.

Jose Ruiz2 said:If the new rules say no more lifting permanent bans upon request, then fine. Taking her perm would break the rules, and I don't see why Velvet should get special treatment just because she's a high-quality member.
So, the perm isn't getting lifted because it'd violate the rules. You guys are just whistling in the wind at this point.

darkbadger46 said:Could you maybe point out a few of those specific holes or inconsistencies?

Richard Barrett53 said:The movie is just okay, I suppose—barely mediocre. It clearly had potential, but it really should have been better. The acting feels forced at times, and the plot is riddled with holes, though I guess the visuals are fine even if they aren't spectacular. To be fair, the opening is decent enough and introduces some potentially interesting sci-fi elements. However, the final act—roughly from the moment that kid gets trapped by the bird until the credits roll—is a complete disaster; in my opinion, it really should have taken a much different direction. On a scale of 1 to 5, I’d give it a 2.

Anyway, does anyone happen to know how it's performing at the box office? I heard some talk about a sequel if this one does well🤷.

Paul Lopez49 said:for instance, I have MSN pinned to my taskbar constantly, but I can't figure out how to move it over to the system tray area where the clock and volume icons live.

Douglas Garcia52 said:maybe try grabbing some new drivers off Microsoft's site, uninstall the old ones, and see if that actually fixes anything or if we're looking at a different beast entirely
you'll definitely find something that plays nice with your clock and CPU 👍

Joseph Clark37 said:Damon is solid, and those war scenes actually feel pretty realistic...

redmarlin3 said:I'm not a fan of the Pyramid. 😢

Mark Martinez4 said:The Pyramid is my suggestion 🙏