"You can even say, OK, we'll do it your way, but what are you willing to do outside of class to make sure you are continuing to learn? Maybe a language, an academic contest, working independently on a project... It seems like a fair trade and my guess is that the kids will jump at it. They like to learn, after all."

Absolutely, we are doing that now. I don't even say it to her as nicely as you just stated it!!

"BTW, I just typo'd "pubic school," which would be a whole different problem!) "

Kriston!!!!!!!!!!!-heartily laughing

Farewell and goodnight, until we shall e-meet another day!!

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