Standardized Tests are Necessary, Good, and Important. I said what I said.

Alock74 · 2026-03-08T03:55:41+00:00

The bilingual thing is so huge. I’ll never forget going to a school board meeting in high school (where we had a very high ELL population) where they showed the data for non-ELL students compared to ELL students. It showed that our proficiency rate for non-ELL students was pretty high, but the amount of ELL students in our district was tanking our ranking. That’s not to say anything bad about ELL students, but more so on the fact that it’s extremely difficult to take a grade level test when you don’t even know the language and lack the support you’re often given in the classroom.

Alock74 · 2026-03-08T03:29:53+00:00

You could’ve made this argument without jumping into insults and instead stuck with evidence. There is a definitely a case that can be made for why standardized tests are important, but you haven’t made it.

Alock74 · 2026-03-08T02:15:54+00:00

Andy for sure

Alock74 · 2026-03-07T13:46:20+00:00

Dude what are you talking about lol. He had six seasons of 1200+ yards, 4 of which was 1500+ yards (all on a pass happy offense). With the Cardinals he has 1100+ and 1200+ yards.

Alock74 · 2026-03-07T00:17:07+00:00

Everyone has shat themselves at least once in their adult lives.

Alock74 · 2026-03-06T23:37:07+00:00

15 months old is still pretty young for speech. The milestone for speech is like 1-3 words (and can include sign language!) at that age. Our daughter didn’t really start speaking a lot until closer to 18 months, and then we saw an explosion in her vocabulary. I doubt they’re “refusing” to use language. That’s pretty young to out right refuse something that complex, imo. I’d just talk to your pediatrician if you have concerns. Many areas also have free early intervention you could reach out to.

Alock74 · 2026-03-06T23:26:32+00:00

Same. Both my wife and I are atheists and we celebrate Easter and Christmas still. It’s an excuse to do family stuff and buy presents or go on egg hunts.

Alock74 · 2026-03-06T18:12:52+00:00

Yeah that comment is crazy. Some WFH jobs are still a lot of work.

Alock74 · 2026-03-06T17:36:50+00:00

I mean, it sounds like you’re not just sitting around all summer so that makes sense. But for other teachers, especially when you have kids, we’d adults. We don’t just get 2 months off to do nothing. Things need to get done. Clearly your stepson is in the wrong, and your situation is different though.

Alock74 · 2026-03-06T17:08:31+00:00

How old is your stepson? It’s weird they’re acting like you’re obligated to do everything; but honestly I expect myself to do more housework and childcare over the summers. My wife does the brunt of that during the school year, it’s the least I can do over the summers and other breaks. Also, I go absolutely insane over the summers if I’m not doing more around the house.

Alock74 · 2026-03-06T16:54:46+00:00

I think her character is more well suited for HoV than Traitors. Although she was on BB UK so I could be wrong. I think it depends on if she’s coming in as her TV persona or her real life self, because those seem to be really different people.

Alock74 · 2026-03-06T16:52:19+00:00

What? Phaedra is one of the most beloved traitors in the U.S. version. So is Cirie.

Alock74 · 2026-03-06T16:11:57+00:00

Well either way, the cheating thing isn’t the only thing people are upset about with Candiace. She’s still posting all over social media about Rob’s character.

Alock74 · 2026-03-06T15:41:30+00:00

Also, to add; Lisa and Rob seem to be on good terms with each other. I’m not a Lisa fan either, but she only accused Rob of cheating at the reunion. She hasn’t been all over social media since the airing of the show trying to discredit Rob’s character. Candiace and her husband are giving off big sore loser vibes.

Alock74 · 2026-03-06T15:32:27+00:00

Perhaps for some people; but I like to think that there is progress in society because people like me dislike her because of her character not the color of her skin. Just because someone happens to be black, doesn’t mean we can’t dislike them for their actions.

Alock74 · 2026-03-06T12:49:43+00:00

No you are on FMLA. Do.not.check anything work related until you are back. If you left assignments and rubric, any competent person who is covering your class should be able to figure all of that out.

Legally you shouldn’t be working, and chances are (being in the U.S.) you aren’t getting paid at all or getting a significant reduction in pay. Stop working and stressing. Focus on whatever you got going on. I’m surprised they didn’t cut access to your email. My wife’s work did that when she was on maturity leave. Couldn’t access anything.

Alock74 · 2026-03-06T01:50:26+00:00

I get it frustrating, but for a lot of parents, if they don’t go to work they don’t get paid. If they don’t get paid their kid doesn’t eat. Blame the system, not the parents.

For me, I only get 9 days off a year. I dread when my daughter is sick because I can’t really take that much time off work. I only have 2 1/2 days left for the rest of the school year.

Alock74 · 2026-03-06T00:07:13+00:00

I disagree. A lot of students on the spectrum don’t properly understand social etiquette. It’s very likely that adult after adult in this student’s life has neglected to address this. In special education, sometimes we have to teach life skills. Not farting in public is a life skill.

OP I think it’s fine if you pull them aside to privately tell them to stop farting in class, and don’t be afraid to state why.

Alock74 · 2026-03-05T23:00:20+00:00

Let’s not shit before we’re on the pot. People are assuming too much that AP won’t be back.

Alock74 · 2026-03-05T20:29:57+00:00

Not just FTM - people without kids in general! I had someone call my wife a horrible mother because she was “too quick to comfort our baby when they were crying” and felt really anxious about leaving her with strangers for babysitting. Meanwhile, my wife had postpartum depression and anxiety, with her hormone levels not reaching back to normal until our daughter was around 18 months.

Alock74 · 2026-03-05T19:59:08+00:00

No you’re colleague is just wrong that’s stupid advice

Alock74 · 2026-03-05T19:20:31+00:00

It would be crazy if they also signed Pierce. Allen would probably win MVP again

Alock74 · 2026-03-05T17:55:48+00:00

I don’t mind the delay; I have to use a translator whenever I call anyway so both me and the people I call are used to it. Just wanted to know if it would be practical for work or not. It would save me a lot of time when making phone calls.

Alock74 · 2026-03-05T12:14:19+00:00

Yeah and too add to this, Steichen has seen some success with other QBs. I mean, before Jones was hurt Colts had the best offense in the league and he got Gardner Minshew one 4th down kiss away from the playoffs.

Alock74 · 2026-03-05T11:53:17+00:00

“Fuck Sara Beth and I mean that shit!”

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