"Oh, Batman is alive and well in our home!
My oldest son, now 19. is a huge fan. He even wore his Batman costume to the midnight show. He won a national award for his high school's newspaper with his spoof on the Dark Knight in a comic…"
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Geri Givens Taylor replied to the discussion 'Does Batman have a place in our homes and schools?' in the group Mother Writer!
Meryl Jaffe commented on the group 'TEACHER WRITERS'
"Are you guys back at school yet? Dealing with Common Core Standard issues?
Here is a great post with some awesome non-fiction suggestions:
Common Core Standards: Non-fiction Suggestions"
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Is There a Place for Batman in our Homes and Schools?
There is a lot of talk about the tragedy in Aurora and what can be done to keep our homes, streets, schools, places of entertainment safer. Peggy Noonan says its Hollywood and parents who need to stop this rising tolerance for violence our kids endure every day. Others say ban sales of assualt weapons, and still others say we need to work on gun control legislation. Almost everyone says this isn't going to happen. So, given…See More
Meryl Jaffe added a discussion to the group Mother Writer!
Does Batman have a place in our homes and schools?
There is a lot of talk about the tragedy in Aurora and what can be done to keep our homes, streets, schools, places of entertainment safer. Peggy Noonan says its Hollywood and parents who need to stop this rising tolerance for violence our kids endure every day. Others say ban sales of assualt weapons, and still others say we need to work on gun control legislation. Almost everyone says this isn't going to happen. So, given all this, is there a place for Batman at home and in school?I…See More
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- Who I am:
- www.departingthetext.blogspot.com
- My writing is:
- Nonfiction, Theory
Meryl Jaffe's Blog
Invigorating Instruction
Posted on September 13, 2011 at 8:06am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Do you believe in the power of a liberal arts education or in studying trades? Please visit my blog and join the conversation. I bring in William Chace's article "The Decline of the English Department" and discuss the power of studying English Literature. Please add your voice and perspective... http://departingthetext.blogspot.com
Deaf Ears, the Economic Debacle, and How to Teach our Kids to Listen
Posted on August 8, 2011 at 1:11pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I had another post ready, but as I sit hear reading the Sunday New York Times, another, possibly more pressing issue hit me: Deaf Ears. As the US (and possibly the world) economy unravels and our political systems appear ineffective - our leaders seem to have blinders and deaf ears.
The article "Amid Criticism on Downgrade, S.&P. Fires Back" The article details that:
"The day after Standard & Poor's took the unprecedented step of stripping…Continue
X- Rated Cursing and a Bedtime Story for the Sleep Deprived Parents. What is Acceptable?
Posted on June 28, 2011 at 3:26pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Today I posted about cursing and the (incredibly funny) Go The F**k to Sleep book by Adam Mansbach, read by Samuel Jackson. What is your take on cursing with kids? What are some of your favorite alternatives? I'd love to hear from you:
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- At 9:44am on August 9, 2011,
Kelli Swearingen said… - Welcome to Mother Writer,Meryl! If you haven't already, feel free to introduce yourself, browse our threads, or start one of your own. And again, welcome to Mother Writer.
kelli s. rodin
(admin)
- At 8:55pm on August 8, 2011,
Ruth Feiertag said… Meryl,
I really appreciate and enjoy your very grounded perspective on the world.
Ruth
- At 10:59am on April 26, 2011,
Meagan Frank said… Meryl,
I am not sure. As far as I know you can post right on this page: https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=204684219562271&index=1
If that doesn't work you can stop right by the book FB page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Choosing-to-Grow-Through-Marriage-by-Meagan-Frank/154170447975311
Thanks for trying anyway! I will look forward to your own release (and book) next year!!
MMF
- At 5:13am on March 28, 2011,
Leah Cassorla said… - It works fine till my prof reads it, and then she changes something ever so slight and I have to start over again.
- At 1:44pm on March 27, 2011, Leah Cassorla said…
erm. American journalism, digital convergence, writing, and change (political and technological) and not change (political and technological).
I know that makes no sense... but it started coming together in my head last night.
I think a spate of heavy writing this week will solve many of my current issues.
- At 10:31am on March 26, 2011, Leah Cassorla said…
Hey Meryl,
I'd love it if you would add me as a friend. I'm enjoying your blogwork and thinking of doing some blogrolling (if I can figure it out).
Thanks,
Leah
- At 9:15am on March 20, 2011,
christa allan said… Meryl.. My blog is in flux. Funny, it seems to reflect me...Glad you stopped by, and I hope it's less fussy in the future. I have someone reworking aspects of it to make it more user-friendly.
One of my goals this year was to be more intentional abut blogging, commenting, and well---it's already gone awry. This school year is overwhelming me. I'm off now to visit your blog. Thanks for the comment!
- At 11:38am on March 17, 2011,
Lauren Stevens said… - Great blog! Wise and fun read. Thanks for visiting mine as well - see you again soon I imagine!
- At 6:56pm on March 15, 2011,
Christine Wolf said… Holy cow I love your blog. I love love love it. Bravo to you and all the wonderful inpsiration to give to my many sides -- as a mother, as a writer, as a teacher. I'll also be back...FREQUENTLY. Cheers!
-- Christine Wolf
- At 3:58pm on March 13, 2011,
L. A. Howard said… Thanks for the comment! :D I've disabled commenting on Blogger for a couple of reasons, but usually leave my email address there listed under "Contact Info" for anyone who wants to share a thought or two. :) [I don't like the blogger comment system, and if I have an argument with someone, I'd prefer for it to be over email instead of over my public blog. :P ]
I'll check out your blog!! :D
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