The Fight and Uniforms

As most of you know there was a fight this past week at school. It seems like everybody had an opinion. I don't believe fighting solves anything. The one who "wins" may feel better about whatever. The one who "loses" feels worse and wants to feel better. People pick sides for a variety of reasons. It solves nothing. In a week or two will anybody remember what the fight was about?

Tell me, what purpose did it serve?

We've had discussions on uniforms and I am hugely in favor of uniforms. I've stated my opinions, so here is your chance to state yours.

I believe uniforms are good for the following reasons:
They save money- fewer school clothes need to be purchased
They solve hassles- dress code is simpler for everyone
They save time- I promise you can sleep later
Research shows improved grades and a decrease in discipline problems
People are judged less on their clothing and more on who they are

So post and opinion.

Test Time

Yes, it is that time of year again as we prepare to take the state tests. You all know the test I mean.

I wonder how you feel about these tests. Here's a list of questions that I have for you. I really want to know.

Do you think they help you? Why?
Do you think you are prepared to take the test?
If not what more do you think ought to be done?
Do you think there is a better way to determine if you have learned?
If yes, please tell me about it.
Why do you think the tests are given?
How do you know if you have learned something?
What do you want to say about testing that I haven't thought of?

My friends in Canada would say that we write tests, I think color or bubble is more correct. My Canadian friends also wonder where we take a test. Do we take it to the park? Do we take it to the zoo? Just a little humor there; okay very little humor.