BIG "What not to do"

I have a sinus infection, but that is only relevant because my nose is really stuffy. Here is what you should never do. When you have a stuffy nose, do NOT take a swig of mouthwash and walk around the house getting ready for work. I almost suffocated myself when I had to breath and could get no air. I was either going to: 1. Spew mouthwash in my closet. 2.Inhale said mouthwash. or 3. Make a mad dash for the sink. Yes 3 did work, but don't try this at home, boys and girls. Very, very bad.

The "bad" kid

There is a tendency among teachers to blame the kid when learning isn't happening. He doesn't pay attention. She doesn't do her work. He acts out all the time. I really love it when teachers get down on a kid with a disability over the very stuff that is the essence of their disability.
Let's take a step back. As educators, if we aren't getting through then it is our duty to figure out another way to get the job done. We are raising a new generation of children that are actually hard wired differently. These are media children. An four year old walked into my room. She said she had Spanish homework. She had to find the name of a Spanish lake. "How are you going to do that?" I asked. "Computer" she said. At four!
They think differently and learn differently. And if a kid has a disability, for heaven's sake, think outside the box. "He won't pay attention" HELLO He's autistic. Quit blaming and start teaching.
OK end of rant.