Life's Thoughts

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"A great teacher can offer an escape from poverty to the child who dreams beyond his circumstance. Every person in this chamber can point to a teacher who changed the trajectory of their lives. Most teachers work tirelessly, with modest pay, sometimes digging into their own pocket for school supplies - just to make a difference. Teachers matter. So instead of bashing them, or defending the status quo, let’s offer schools a deal. Give them the resources to keep good teachers on the job, and reward the best ones. In return, grant schools flexibility: To teach with creativity and passion; to stop teaching to the test; and to replace teachers who just aren’t helping kids learn."

President Obama (via apsies)

Sometimes digging?

(via positivelypersistentteach)

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"To save man from the morass of propaganda, in my opinion, is one of the chief aims of education. Education must enable one to sift and weigh evidence, to discern the true from the false, the real from the unreal, and the facts from the fiction."

Martin Luther King, Jr., The Purpose of Education

Yes!

(Source: positivelypersistentteach)

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departuresandarrivals:

girlwithalessonplan:

Truth.

YES

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ohmuffins:

mariahcatfitandfierce: wearthatfood:

What is the COLOR RUN?

The Color Run is a one of a kind experience that is less about speed and more about enjoying a color crazy day with your friends and family. Our events, are all about people of all different speeds, ages, shapes, and sizes toeing the start line. Whether you are a casual morning mall walker or an Olympic athlete, the 3 miles of the Color Run course will be the most enjoyable real estate you’ve traveled in a VERY long time.

AND GUESS WHAT? YOU CAN EAT THE COLOR!

I get to do this on October 27th in Charlotte, NC! I cannot express my excitement, guys. [Note to self: register on February 1st.] Check to see if there’s a location near you!

Who wants to go with me to Orlando December 2?

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There are a bunch of people in a boat. One of them starts drilling a hole in the boat under his seat and everyone screams, “What are you doing?!?”. The man drilling the hole says, “What business is it of yours? I’m doing this under MY seat. It doesn’t affect you.”

geekyminx:

fromonesurvivortoanother:

Libertarians explained

(Source: solitaryforager)

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geekyminx:

Not everyone starts on the same level playing field. Sometimes it isn’t about the decisions you make but the hurdles in your way instead. The fact that this original poster doesn’t get that makes me think they don’t understand privilege.

priya212:

I need to remember to live within my means.

(Source: featherbrainednotions)

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"This has never been done before: 14 designers, one winner."

JESSICA SIMPSON, in a promo for the new NBC reality competition show Fashion Star.

Pretty sure it was called Project Runway, Jessica.

(Source: inothernews)

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