Tag: intimidation

  • Abby discovers the power (and limitation) of literacy

    Abby discovers the power (and limitation) of literacy

    Abby’s homework early in the year was dominated by mathematics, but lately Bell Elementary has been focusing increasingly on reading and writing. This offers us an opportunity to observe a concrete, practical application of the liberal arts side of public education, as Abby harnesses painstakingly-crafted, threatening notes taped to toys in a well-calculated attempt to exert her…