My hit on Baseball Tonight Radio last night is up. Mostly Sosa talk.
KlawChat is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) at 1 pm EDT.
I’m wondering how many more names I’m going recognize in Word Freak. So far we’re at two, not counting Stefan himself, and that’s assuming that “GI” Joel Sherman isn’t the writer for the Post living a secret life.
Thanks alot Keith, I will now have to spend my afternoon scouring the metro Atlanta area for strawberry rhubarb pie. One of the many, many things I miss about New England.
“Keith Law:
This reminds me of the time I was playing short behind Koufax for his sixth no-hitter. He was all nervous, what with Ty Cobb coming up to the plate, but I ran over to the mound and taught him a new Zen mantra to repeat to himself. Our manager, John McGraw, didn’t buy into all that New-Age nonsense, but I knew it would work.”
You win the entire internet for this. Anyone who gets this joke will agree. haha
Re: Skipping a grade
As a teacher, I can say that, generally, there is no generally. You have to go kid-by-kid. Some kids can handle it, others not. In general, with kids that young, I would err on the side of not doing it, since a lot of developmental differences (cognitive, social, physical) even out by late elementary schools. Also, there are more opportunities for teachers (qualified, dedicated teachers, at least) to differentiate instruction enough to make sure that all children are sufficiently challenged. If, later on, the child is beyond the range of the curriculum and can social/emotionally handle the promotion, go for it. I’ve personally seen a lot of kids who’ve skipped at young ages because of cognitive displays, only to be eventually held back when things even out, or because social/emotionally they weren’t read. This can often be devastating (those most of these promotions were at the parents’ behest, and not necessarily recommended by teachers).
Anyway, just my two cents to anyone who is curious about this topic.
Also, are your kids in Montessori?
Unrelated, but I just want to say this: as someone whose father is an Indian of Kenyan descent, been to Kenya, and seen some of the atrocious conditions (including Kibera), I want to thank the Klaw for directing his charity to Kenyan children. I’ve never successfully Klawbaited, but I’ll give $5 for every time I’ve tried.
Thanks, Keith
The only Montessori school near us is outrageously expensive. We’d do it if we could, but it’s insane.
Kenyan of Indian descent, rather…
I can second everything that BSK has said. The biggest issue with skipping grades is the emphasis it places on parents to become advocates for the individualized education of their student. Whether or not the student is completely acadmeically ready, invariably there are areas that will need specific focus. It requires parents to be alert, aware, and unafraid to voice their opinions. So not sure that will work in your place, being timid and all. Best of luck with any decision making.
I should have said one of the biggest issues.
keith-
I’m curious to hear about your interests in Montesorri. Personally, I have a lot of issues with it, but given a certain philosophy/life-outlook, I see why people are drawn to it. I’m curious what draws you.
Wait, aren’t you in the Boston suburbs? I used to teach up there and got my degree up there, so I saw a lot of schools/school systems. Curious to here which route you went with, if you’re comfortable sharing.
Keith,
Have you noticed anything in Dice-K that leads us to believe that it is physical? His stuff seems fine to me with the exception of his fastball velocity being down 1 MPH this season. But he is also incorporating the two-seamer in there. It seems mental, because he just isn’t commanding his pitches. Can you tell me anything that I may not be seeing?
What has Cleveland been doing with their bullpen?
Do you have a link to the chat archive? ESPN makes it impossible to find. It’s like they don’t like it when I visit their website.