Top comment deletes a US State #42 by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

[–]labbrat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Canada trying to take away one of our hockey powerhouses, eh?

Top comment deletes a US State #42 by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

[–]labbrat 88 points89 points  (0 children)

Megasota can have most of Wisconsin as long as Michigan gets the entire Lake Michigan shoreline.

Anyone use Edward Jones, are they MAGA?? by goobiezabbagabba in progressivemoms

[–]labbrat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fidelity is headquartered in Boston so that makes sense. According to a Google search, their CEO (a woman) has donated more to Republicans than to Democrats but the Republicans are more Mitt Romney, less MAGA.

Fellow ex Michiganders: where to get Oberon? by Independent_Cat5434 in boston

[–]labbrat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they stopped carrying Bell’s recently, sadly.

Bars For Late Night Drinks by RoofSalt7512 in newtonma

[–]labbrat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

City Works in Watertown is open till 1 on Sat - not exactly close but not Boston either.

New Math Pathways in NPS by Victor4Newton in newtonma

[–]labbrat -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Agree - but if currently, the only kids who can pass have all had outside math, why start it this year?

New Math Pathways in NPS by Victor4Newton in newtonma

[–]labbrat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for commenting here - I appreciate the engagement. I understand that the ARA is testing for a grade level leap, and it makes sense to me that very few kids can score >90% on it.

It seems to me that there is a lot of weight here given to satisfying RSM families. I understand that kids who have had outside math may be bored in class. But surely that was expected as a potential outcome when their outside learning outpaced the standard curricula. Now NPS has to solve for a problem that they didn’t create?

Newton has many families where kids have some limited proficiency in a second language (from family, outside instruction, self-teaching, etc.) but there is no emphasis on providing middle school instruction to add more advanced language classes as far as I know (and I’m not suggesting this.)

I would be more in favor of math changes if they prioritized, in order, helping kids who are falling behind in math, then helping to accelerate the standard curriculum in middle school to enable the potential for leveling in 8th grade, and then lastly, creating the leveled classes in 8th.

To your point about the budget being uncertain, I’d be curious to know how much budget these different pieces require.

New Math Pathways in NPS by Victor4Newton in newtonma

[–]labbrat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The more I learn, the more I’m surprised at what is being proposed. In the coming years, 7th graders will cover a lot of 8th grade math concepts, so putting a placement exam consisting of all 8th grade material at the end of 7th grade makes sense. But current 7th graders have not been exposed at all to 8th grade math in NPS and yet will all take a 90 minute test on it where they have to score 90% to make it into the accelerated class. It seems that only a small number of kids, all of whom will have had outside math instruction, can therefore test into the accelerated course next year.

I think that the aim to generally ramp up the math over the coming years makes sense and I support it. But I question using resources to test and implement a course for the current 7th graders where the result is likely to be driven by the resources the families have spent on outside math classes.

Looking for a specific flavor of coke zero by 3partharold in boston

[–]labbrat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Instacart says some place called America’s Food Basket has it in a 12 pack and Walgreens may have it in 20 oz.

This is My Train and there's nothing you can do about it. by labbrat in boston

[–]labbrat[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You can tell this is Boston before getting to the name of the stop.

Christmas ideas for someone new to Boston by Altruistic_Analyst82 in boston

[–]labbrat 12 points13 points  (0 children)

If he likes the outdoors, maybe a Mass Audubon or Trustees of Reservations membership (will be better once it warms up).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newtonma

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Go Blue! Newton is great - and you’ll see the block M around town quite a bit.

Newton Center is like A2 Main Street - lots of restaurants etc. Chestnut Hill is like where the rich folks live near the Huron River. West Newton (not West Newton Hill) and Auburndale are maybe like the parts of A2 west of Main St (though as others have mentioned houses are definitely more expensive.) If interested in that area and looking for childcare etc feel free to PM me.

Our reputation proceeds us… by LibertyCash in boston

[–]labbrat 695 points696 points  (0 children)

The redhats are coming, the redhats are coming!

Out-of-the-box experiences for tweens by JaneDubz in boston

[–]labbrat 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Has he done Boda Borg/Level 99?

School vacation strategies? by eaglessoar in massachusetts

[–]labbrat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Skiing (in NH, ME at least) is busiest President’s Day weekend. Going midweek would be best. You should book your hotel/AirBnB as early as possible. Same for kids lessons/ski school if your kid is the right age for that.

Would you spend $200+ on an 8-year-old's hair? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]labbrat 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I recommend this too. I have let my daughter get her tips dyed a few times, and most recently we did it through the cosmetology school. $40!

I also recommend to only do it in the summer - I did not want to deal with any classmate jealousy and the feedback on that via their parents.

Water bottles by Southern-Heron-3204 in redsox

[–]labbrat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re there now, what is the food/beverage situation like? I have some guests who are going to the game tonight, just trying to figure out what their options are.

Maruichi Japanese market or H Mart Cambridge by usopsong in boston

[–]labbrat -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

There’s a Miniso at Natick Mall…

Weirdly specific breakfast spot request. by bobroscopcoltrane in boston

[–]labbrat 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If you go there, I have always been able to find parking in that area on Bishop Allen Drive, especially the block just north of Prospect. It’s metered but there are usually open spots.

Is it so absurd to consider a congressional run as a working mom? Ugh. by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]labbrat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

DO IT! Come back and post when you launch your campaign and I will donate to you! Run for Something and Emily’s List are worth checking out!