The Dumbing Down of American Education

Mamacita says: Where did it begin, this ‘dumbing down’ of American education? Because, whether you want to admit it or not, our schools are set up to serve the lowest common denominator, and that is NOT a good thing. There are … Continue reading

Things Nice People Just Don’t Do

Mamacita says: And lo, there are things nice, smart, decent people just simply do not do, and here are some of them. No, this post isn’t about murder or assault, but it is about petty things that turn you from … Continue reading

I See Stupid People

  Mamacita says:  It worries me that so many of our students don’t have enough schema to make simple connections – at least, what were once considered simple connections. You know.  Those people, places, events, and stories that EVERYBODY knows? … Continue reading

Politically Incorrect? Good. It's Probably Honest.

Mamacita says:  I know that it’s politically incorrect to label anybody “stupid” these days, but that doesn’t remove the hard fact that there are an awful lot of genuinely stupid people “out there.” This one, for example. Dear Lord, protect … Continue reading