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A Catchy New Slogan

Remember the slogan
  'No Child Left Behind'
The current school year's
  been so cruel, so unkind
The slogan's changed its mind...

Rather than teach classes in dread
  Schools decreed: 'No child gets ahead'

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Juliet Ligon

February 22, 2021 at 11:01 PM

Enjoyed your juxtaposition of slogans. This is a great comparison. This whole thing has been a disaster. After almost a year, my kids will finally be back in school next month.... but for only two days a week. Remember when it started with just a two week quarantine?

Ilene Bauer

February 18, 2021 at 11:41 AM

yeah, that would fit the school system this year, gershon, for sure...

John Lawless

February 18, 2021 at 9:44 AM

...the "no child left behind" movement only meant the "no child could get ahead" lest he/she somehow "shame" those who couldn't keep up..

Gershon Wolf

February 18, 2021 at 9:05 PM

Yikes, you've nailed the essence of the 'no child left behind' movement, i.e., that it didn't let kids get ahead. Brilliant insight into Why the Emperor Didn't Wear Clothes, John. Kudos, Gershon

Richard Lamoureux

February 18, 2021 at 6:27 AM

I feel so bad for the students, especially the ones in their senior year who miss out on all the activities that are such a right of passage.

Gershon Wolf

February 18, 2021 at 5:34 PM

I'm with you, Richard. Can't imagine how I ever would have made it through life without having participated in 'Senior Ditch Day,' for example... Somehow, I'm more worried about kindergardeners and first-graders trying to sit in one place and stare at a screen for hours. Crazy! :) gw