tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post8029235741033573920..comments2023-12-21T15:01:42.037-05:00Comments on Aberdeener: Not Your Daddy's American HistoryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-17169366944758975132008-02-16T12:30:00.000-05:002008-02-16T12:30:00.000-05:00How is asking a question putting words in your mou...How is asking a question putting words in your mouth?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-6031547326354206412008-02-15T18:04:00.000-05:002008-02-15T18:04:00.000-05:00Pickle, someone who you say is not you beings it u...Pickle, someone who you say is not you beings it up. The extent of our comment was "Let's hear some arguments against it". That's it.<BR/><BR/>YOU then do exactly what you complain about by putting words in our mouths: Asking why on Earth if we think th school system is so bad would we want more of it. As said, a fair question. I guess the real question is, where did you even come up with the idea that we were for it?!?<BR/><BR/>Looks like a little quick reading and even quicker assumptions on both parts.Truth In Matawanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09075450096978782673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-42984274121860783982008-02-14T21:00:00.000-05:002008-02-14T21:00:00.000-05:00What on Earth are you talking about? I never sugge...What on Earth are you talking about? I never suggested a 12 month school year. Try and read carefully. Don't put words into my mouth, and don't assume I think like everyone else who opposes you. I'll give you one argument against a 12 month school year. How about the fact it would be nice to let kids act like kids? You and I were given summers off. This was a time that was spent with family, going on vacation, or playing with my brothers around the house. It was a time of staying up late and not having to worry about getting enough sleep. To put it bluntly, it was an enjoyable time. These children, after graduating high school or college, are going to have to work for the next 40 to 50 years of their lives. Don't you think some time off for a child to be a child is important?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-57414929310590940832008-02-14T18:39:00.000-05:002008-02-14T18:39:00.000-05:00Hold up, Hold the Pickle, YOU mentioned a 12 month...Hold up, Hold the Pickle, YOU mentioned a 12 month school year, not us. Since you introduced it, we thought it was something you were knowledgeable about, or at least wanted to talk about. We're aware that in some districts in some states they do this, so we humored you by asking for some arguments against it. Or for it. Or whatever you have.<BR/><BR/>You are right about one thing--banging your head against the wall hurts. Banging it more only makes it hurt worse.Truth In Matawanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09075450096978782673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-70108582895327946162008-02-13T20:36:00.000-05:002008-02-13T20:36:00.000-05:00Will giving a mechanic who cannot change a transmi...Will giving a mechanic who cannot change a transmission filter more time make him any more capable of completing the job? I think not. If Truth in Matawan thinks the school system (the Board of Education, the administration, and the teachers) are not doing a very good job, how can he possibly think doing more of what is not working will have a different result?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-67225076593649855982008-02-13T16:05:00.000-05:002008-02-13T16:05:00.000-05:00Pickle, Here's an editorial from today's New York ...Pickle, <BR/>Here's an editorial from today's <A HREF="http://www.nysun.com/article/71202" REL="nofollow">New York Sun</A> that suggests more class time does produce tangible results.Aberdeenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14593197510549429078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-88925671738607018202008-02-13T09:34:00.000-05:002008-02-13T09:34:00.000-05:00Here's what I don't understand. You say the school...Here's what I don't understand. You say the school system doesn't function properly, yet you want more time doing something that you say doesn't work. Is that how it is done in the private sector? If you truly believe the schools are failing, how could you possible think that doing more of what is providing failing results will result in anything but failure?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-20634528585783461072008-02-13T02:08:00.000-05:002008-02-13T02:08:00.000-05:00What are some good arguments against a 12-month sc...What are some good arguments against a 12-month school year?Truth In Matawanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09075450096978782673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-82456539105614393032008-02-12T19:52:00.000-05:002008-02-12T19:52:00.000-05:00Once again I am amazed that the Aberdeener uses th...Once again I am amazed that the Aberdeener uses this blog to show his "greatness". And there is TRUTH IN MATAWAN like the TV sidekick agreeing with what his buddy says. And you should know Aberdeener - you should have checked your precious internet for information which says Wikipedia is not recognized by colleges as a TRUE source because it is fabricated..... There are numerous historical stories.... there are only 10 months of school, unless the Aberdeen (batman) and Truth in Matawan (robin) want 12 month school years so we can teach our kids about Washington's dental hygiene, Lincoln's underwear size, and Kennedy's hair products.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-73596048254302154672008-02-12T01:04:00.000-05:002008-02-12T01:04:00.000-05:00Once again, and anonymous poster is a hateful, pur...Once again, and anonymous poster is a hateful, purposeless, non-contributory loser.Truth In Matawanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09075450096978782673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-51709107912915809072008-02-11T19:23:00.000-05:002008-02-11T19:23:00.000-05:00Thx, Pickle. Those are good sites.Thx, Pickle. Those are good sites.Aberdeenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14593197510549429078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-81454675513183048472008-02-11T14:46:00.000-05:002008-02-11T14:46:00.000-05:00once again, the aberdeener is WRONG!once again, the aberdeener is WRONG!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-24538049941014410632008-02-11T13:13:00.000-05:002008-02-11T13:13:00.000-05:00They use factmonster.com, biography.com, worldbook...They use factmonster.com, biography.com, worldbookonline, etc. There are many good secondary sources on the Internet. You just have to hunt and find them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-66189095647795187492008-02-11T12:34:00.000-05:002008-02-11T12:34:00.000-05:00Justice Posner of the Seventh Circuit Court of App...Justice Posner of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals is, in my opinion, the greatest living jurist in America. The <A HREF="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/29/technology/29wikipedia.html" REL="nofollow">New York Times</A> quoted him as follows:<BR/>“Wikipedia is a terrific resource . . . [But it] wouldn’t be right to use it in a critical issue. If the safety of a product is at issue, you wouldn’t look it up in Wikipedia.”<BR/><BR/>As long as Wikipedia is used as one of several independent secondary sources, I see no problem in using it. <BR/><BR/>I doubt elementary students are using that many primary sources. If they're not allowed to use Wikipedia, then what secondary sources are they using?Aberdeenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14593197510549429078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-8115036624693343232008-02-11T11:08:00.000-05:002008-02-11T11:08:00.000-05:00Please do not use Wikipedia as a reliable source t...Please do not use Wikipedia as a reliable source to quote from. A wiki is a web site that lets any visitor become a participant: you can create or edit the actual site contents without any special technical knowledge or tools. All you need is a computer with an Internet connection. A wiki is continuously “under revision.” It is a living collaboration whose purpose is the sharing of the creative process and product by many. One famous example is Wiki-pedia, an online encyclopedia with no “authors” but millions of contributors and editors. The word "wiki" comes from Hawaiian language, meaning "quick" or "fast." (source:TeachersFirst)The elementary students<BR/>in Matawan are not allowed to use this website as a reliable source of information because many times the information is just plain wrong!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-32376527441706126872008-02-07T21:58:00.000-05:002008-02-07T21:58:00.000-05:00In response to the previous two posts. We seem to...In response to the previous two posts. We seem to be putting all of the blame for the problems in this district on the board (an unpaid position) instead of on the <BR/>Superintendent who left the children of this district out to dry. His job was getting increasing difficult when he no longer had a rubber stamp board. You see it was never about education. It was all smoke and mirrors. As I see it, he was the great divider in this district. Thank God we finally have new people on the board that are willing to question the administration and do what is best for the students and taxpayers of this district instead of what is best for themselves or their friends. I look forward to meeting the new Superintendent so we can move forward and concentrate on educating the children of this district. After all, isn't that what it is all about?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-66959365982230036622008-02-07T19:12:00.000-05:002008-02-07T19:12:00.000-05:00Hey Aberdeener- Christmas is coming early for you!...Hey Aberdeener- Christmas is coming early for you! The NJ State school report cards are coming out next week...got your pen ready???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-14036583550840145072008-02-06T19:01:00.000-05:002008-02-06T19:01:00.000-05:00Everyone interested in the future of our district ...Everyone interested in the future of our district should be at this meeting. Because of the problems with the board, many administrators have left this district. It will be interesting to see who would want to take this job and at what price to the taxpayers. Be there and ask questions. We could be stuck with this person for a long time if the wrong decision is made.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-164872990807021662008-02-06T18:29:00.000-05:002008-02-06T18:29:00.000-05:00Thanks for the info. I've posted the information i...Thanks for the info. I've posted the information in the announcements section (top right) of the website.Aberdeenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14593197510549429078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-20402430947983419752008-02-06T17:31:00.000-05:002008-02-06T17:31:00.000-05:00The Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School Board has sch...The Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School Board has scheduled a SPECIAL Action Meeting for Monday, February 11th at 7:30 p.m.<BR/><BR/>Agenda Item:<BR/>Appointment of a new Superintendent<BR/><BR/>Location: One Crest WayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-86358145980583870632008-02-06T11:31:00.000-05:002008-02-06T11:31:00.000-05:00Boy, the Aberdeener is takin' it on the chin.Boy, the Aberdeener is takin' it on the chin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-20415558040783898742008-02-05T14:42:00.000-05:002008-02-05T14:42:00.000-05:00Since you have so much time on your hand, Aberdeen...Since you have so much time on your hand, Aberdeener, why don't you write a history book?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-6242431303907267572008-02-05T07:52:00.000-05:002008-02-05T07:52:00.000-05:00Surprisingly, expressing concern over the deficien...Surprisingly, expressing concern over the deficiencies of our local educational system can be done without sounding like a condescending blowhard.<BR/><BR/>I starting reading this blog to get facts about the Aberdeen area that maybe I wouldn't be able to get elsewhere. What I get, instead, is someone who seems to be desperately trying to prove how much smarter he/she is than the rest of us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-31260864846642472732008-02-04T21:32:00.000-05:002008-02-04T21:32:00.000-05:00Cut him a break--he admits the book is already BEY...Cut him a break--he admits the book is already BEYOND lengthy (1100 pages) and is the best of the options available. The school board got it right given the options they had. He then goes on to suggest a little out of the box thinking to enhance the educational experience.<BR/><BR/>The four chief problems with today's education as we see it, in order of importance, are:<BR/><BR/>1) An inability to grasp the tenets of basic English, primarily in writing it, but also in reading it and speaking it.<BR/><BR/>2) An inability to execute the basic maths needed to perform most jobs of a technical or professional nature<BR/><BR/>3) A complete disregard for the geography of the world around them<BR/><BR/>4) A complete disregard for the lessons of history<BR/><BR/><BR/>So while we agree with Aberdeener on the importance of this problem, we see even bigger problems affecting out students.<BR/><BR/>There remains, of course, no easy answer. We think Aberdeener is merely trying to start a dialog with this post.Truth In Matawanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09075450096978782673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099245919524883845.post-88970384843765044492008-02-04T14:51:00.000-05:002008-02-04T14:51:00.000-05:00I've contacted the publishing company and will pos...I've contacted the publishing company and will post their response when I receive it.Aberdeenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14593197510549429078noreply@blogger.com