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About gothuskies
Gothuskies is a educator living in northern cali.
- Member since: 2008
On October 21, 2008 gothuskies Discussed
Boy Trouble
- and said:
give me a kid that doesn’t like to read, and i’ll show you a parent who hasn’t done their job. when kids don’t read, it’s because their parents don’t read to them, or have never shown them how to enjoy different genres. maybe boys are not doing well in today’s schools because their parents have decided that there are other priorities that come before being a parent. children are lagging in emotional maturity because parents today do not spend enough time with their children, teaching them how to use mental dexterity and social flexibility. reading is just one part of the whole pie.as an educator, i don’t teach “girl” lit and “boy” lit– i teach literature and hold all my students to high standards. most of today’s children do not ever step into the local library or book store because their parents have not made it a habit to take them. no wonder boys don’t like to read–if the only time i read was when i was forced into a genre that doesn’t interest me, then i would think reading was boring as well.
On October 21, 2008 gothuskies Discussed
GOOD Q&A: Dave Eggers
- and said:
dave eggers is amazing- his philanthropic endeavors have really brought together real world writing with aspiring students. his recent book about teachers is incredible, a great read for people not in the education business.
On October 21, 2008 gothuskies Discussed
If Mos Def Were President
- and said:
i’m voting for mos def- no more “shortie” for 100 years
On October 21, 2008 gothuskies Discussed
Private: If George Watsky Were President
- and said:
i wish he had not cursed during this incredible slam- i would have liked to share this with my students.
On October 15, 2008 gothuskies Discussed
Private: The Economy
- and said:
i’m showing this to my students- they’ll be figuring out the question at the end of the video in their lifetimes.
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On November 3, 2008 gothuskies Discussed
Let’s Harvest the Organs of Death-Row Inmates
- and said:
I look forward to a time when Vlad Tepesi’s form of execution is resurrected. I have no pity for death-row inmates who (after using hundreds of thousands of tax-payers’ dollars for multiple appeals or trials) have been sentenced for a horrific act against humanity. As for the use of their organs, it would be a martyrdom that they should not be afforded.I also look forward to a time when people can spell and use grammar correctly.
On October 21, 2008 gothuskies Discussed
Boy Trouble
- and said:
give me a kid that doesn’t like to read, and i’ll show you a parent who hasn’t done their job. when kids don’t read, it’s because their parents don’t read to them, or have never shown them how to enjoy different genres. maybe boys are not doing well in today’s schools because their parents have decided that there are other priorities that come before being a parent. children are lagging in emotional maturity because parents today do not spend enough time with their children, teaching them how to use mental dexterity and social flexibility. reading is just one part of the whole pie.as an educator, i don’t teach “girl” lit and “boy” lit– i teach literature and hold all my students to high standards. most of today’s children do not ever step into the local library or book store because their parents have not made it a habit to take them. no wonder boys don’t like to read–if the only time i read was when i was forced into a genre that doesn’t interest me, then i would think reading was boring as well.
On October 21, 2008 gothuskies Discussed
GOOD Q&A: Dave Eggers
- and said:
dave eggers is amazing- his philanthropic endeavors have really brought together real world writing with aspiring students. his recent book about teachers is incredible, a great read for people not in the education business.
On October 21, 2008 gothuskies Discussed
If Mos Def Were President
- and said:
i’m voting for mos def- no more “shortie” for 100 years
On October 21, 2008 gothuskies Discussed
Private: If George Watsky Were President
- and said:
i wish he had not cursed during this incredible slam- i would have liked to share this with my students.
On October 15, 2008 gothuskies Discussed
Private: The Economy
- and said:
i’m showing this to my students- they’ll be figuring out the question at the end of the video in their lifetimes.
gothuskies has not GOODmarked anything yet.
I look forward to a time when Vlad Tepesi’s form of execution is resurrected. I have no pity for death-row inmates who (after using hundreds of thousands of tax-payers’ dollars for multiple appeals or trials) have been sentenced for a horrific act against humanity. As for the use of their organs, it would be a martyrdom that they should not be afforded.I also look forward to a time when people can spell and use grammar correctly.