Middle Schoolin'

Read about the challenges, humor, and rewards of teaching, as well as classroom tragedies and successes, that take place in inner city public schools. These 50 vignettes describe human-interest, middle school events.

Have you ever feared for your life? Have you ever been accused of something that was not your fault? Have you ever had a conversation with someone and they suddenly say something disrespectful? These scenarios emerge from real-life situations experienced by two Los Angeles middle school teachers. In Middle Schoolin, authors Frank Palacio and Paul Rallion share fifty vignettes garnered from their collective years working with teenage students.

Based on interactions with students, parents, and other education professionals, the stories both educate and entertain and include anecdotes that are humorous, sad, tragic, hopeful, uplifting, and thought-provoking. The vignettes reveal the day-to-day challenges that teachers face and the rewards that are often bestowed as a result.

From the knife-toting male to the watch-swiping student, and to the late-to-class-again girls, this collection provides a glimpse into the modern-day classroom. Addressing valuable moments in teaching, Middle Schoolin opens the classroom doors to provide an insight into the human element of education. It reinforces the idea that education can transform lives and that today 's youth are the world 's greatest resource.

This book contains over 100 things to like about President Obama as well as some of the memorable moments about the man and the events leading up to and including his presidency. I strongly believe that we should do everything humanly possible to preserve President Obama's legacy! We should do this, not for Obama per se, but for the human race! We ought not sit idly and watch the legacy of a good man and an excellent president be destroyed by those that were operating out of bad place, hate, and bigotry and who refused to work with Obama! There are some who would have us forget that Obama rescued our country from the brink of economic disaster and the deepest recession in modern history. Finally, if someone who is worth millions and is well-connected like, ahem President Trump can invest so much time and energy trying to tear down President Obama, then this average citizen, me, can try to educate young people coming up and future generations about reasons to love President Obama! Boom!

Thank you President Obama for being an inspirational person and leader who worked compassionately with underserved and underprivileged communities even before you aspired towards higher office to help infinitely more people! You are the embodiment of Dr. Martin Luther King's dream. You and Jackie Robinson both sacrificed tremendously and overcame a great deal of obstacles and adversities in spite of all the odds. The entire human race can learn from your courage, perseverance dignity and nobility of character.

I started a group on Facebook and named it "Belizeans, West Indians and Creole Language and sayings." The purpose of this group was to bring people together to share and discuss cultural and language issues related to Belize, the West Indies, and the creole language and experience. Many transplanted Belizeans like myself, a 30+ years resident of Los Angeles and married to a non-Belizean, yearn for conversation with other Belizeans. The internet and in particular, Facebook provides us with the valuable opportunity to socialize and fill this void. This book came about as the result of a conversation on Facebook. A few friends and I were discussing some interesting Belizean creole sayings, many that we hadn't heard in ages and others that were obscure. The energy and enthusiasm was palpable as we challenged each others' memories to unlock these cool and interesting sayings from the recesses of our brains. The fun and excitement grew with each new saying from our childhoods that a member from the group shared.

Facebook keeps a count to let you know if your post is popular with lots of comments and likes or if it's a snoozer that only your mother would like or comment on. By reading the examples of the status, posts, and updates in this book, you will be able to tailor your own posts and acquire the art of winning friends and influencing people on Facebook. I believe that Facebook can help bring about world peace because of the influence of positive people like you and me. I enjoy writing and interestingly enough, Facebook helped me to develop as a writer. I wrote a poem about Facebook, and then a book, prayer, and a joke all about Facebook. I posted about each of these and I received a great deal of support and encouragement from my Facebook friends.

Middle Schoolin'

Read about the challenges, humor, and rewards of teaching, as well as classroom tragedies and successes, that take place in inner city public schools. These 50 vignettes describe human-interest, middle school events.

Have you ever feared for your life? Have you ever been accused of something that was not your fault? Have you ever had a conversation with someone and they suddenly say something disrespectful? These scenarios emerge from real-life situations experienced by two Los Angeles middle school teachers. In Middle Schoolin, authors Frank Palacio and Paul Rallion share fifty vignettes garnered from their collective years working with teenage students.

Based on interactions with students, parents, and other education professionals, the stories both educate and entertain and include anecdotes that are humorous, sad, tragic, hopeful, uplifting, and thought-provoking. The vignettes reveal the day-to-day challenges that teachers face and the rewards that are often bestowed as a result.

From the knife-toting male to the watch-swiping student, and to the late-to-class-again girls, this collection provides a glimpse into the modern-day classroom. Addressing valuable moments in teaching, Middle Schoolin opens the classroom doors to provide an insight into the human element of education. It reinforces the idea that education can transform lives and that today 's youth are the world 's greatest resource.