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Back in the late 1980’s, when I just joined the Navy, I happened across a book with a catchy title, “School is Hell” by Matt Groening. It was a compilation of comics by the guy who would later create “The Simpsons” tv program. This was a time in my life when I had just spent 13 years in a place where I struggled to fit in, to be successful and to be myself. I felt like school was hell, so I bought the book. (As you might imagine, when underachiever Bart Simpson came out, I was a ready-made fan.)

I recently rediscovered this book. Here is a sample called, “What I learned in school“. Take note of what he writes about the 3rd grade. I had that very experience myself. Although I was never sent off to the special room in the basement, I vividly recall being demoted from the “silver” group to the “brown” reading group.

I think the teacher’s 12th grade comment also provides us some vivid insight into how creativity is valued in the classroom.

Now, just for fun, check out the “Teacher’s Guide to Words that Make a Kid Snicker”

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