[TontoKowalski]

It is possible to disagree with a person, and yet still be able to engage in a civil exchange of ideas, provided one enters the discussion with a shared willingness to listen and understand.

Most of the time.

Some of the time, a line is crossed, and a person is revealed to be a nut. Comparing me to an abortion provider crossed that line.

[Gabz]

Comparing me to an abortion provider crossed that line.

I totally agree, but believe me when I tell you that you are not the first, nor will you be the last. Even those of us who are not teachers, but disagree with her position have been often so compared.

Personally, I appreciated your take on this particular situation regarding Common Core. Your students are fortunate. As a parent, I am happy to say your attitude reminds me of most of the math and science teacher my daughter has or has had - even though Common Core has not been implemented in my state. Thank you for caring so much about your students.

[wintertime]

and a person is revealed to be a nut.
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First they ignore you, then they laugh at you ( call you a “nut”), then they fight you, then you win.” Mahatma Ghandi.

Government socialist-entitlement schooling is losing its legitimacy, and so are the government functionaries who open the door on this abomination and feed its poison to the children every day.