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I had nuns...they were sticklers for every subject.
posted by
Annicita
on February 21, 2023 at 10:09 AM
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Nowadays, it's not even taught sadly.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on February 21, 2023 at 9:22 AM
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We had civics, along with history. We were taught practical skills too, like how to plan a budget, balance a checkbook, make change in a financial transaction, even what to write in a job application mailed to a potential employer. Half or more of our MHS grads went to college, at least 30% of my graduating class became teachers or coaches. Civics and being ready to step up to our responsibilities as citizens was part of the curriculum. High-schoolers did not so much identify with their teen-age peer group in those days as try to gain acceptance as adults after graduation.
posted by
Pat_B
on February 20, 2023 at 12:17 PM
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Oops.
posted by
Pat_B
on February 20, 2023 at 12:12 PM
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In our remote location in the Cascade foothills, in a rural school district
where only about 250 students from a 15-mile radius attended, class sizes around
posted by
Pat_B
on February 20, 2023 at 12:11 PM
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I just loved school. I so miss it.
posted by
Amanda__
on February 20, 2023 at 11:13 AM
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I never learned anything at school. I learned with books from a very early age but admit I had no interest in mathematics so never tried. experiencing the world and other cultures their history religion and traditions and food has really been my learning experience; that and nursing school at University.
posted by
Kabu
on February 20, 2023 at 10:17 AM
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I suggest that things were different then. Although when young one can learn very quickly. I mean I keep flapping my arms but it is too late to fly.
posted by
C_C_T
on February 20, 2023 at 10:04 AM
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