Right now, I'm subbing in an AP Calc class. Calculus is all Greek to me. There are 9 seniors, 2 of them I've coached, one of them is a neighbor and sits for my kids. They could have blown off today, it being a 2hr late start.
They had their books open before I had taken attendance, and all but shoved me out of the way, eager to get to the white board. Each of them took a problem and started explaining it to the class. The room is full of "You missed plugging in your D value." "No, look at your dA/dt, right here." "Is that right?" "Explain that again." "Can I borrow your brain next year?"
I love it. These guys get it! Self starters, motivated to do their best, understand, explain it to others, help out. And even though I've only had a small part in a few of their school careers, I feel proud of them!
These guys are going to be the 20% in the world that are the great leaders. Have faith that this generation is not lost!
Airspeed
2 days ago
3 comments:
There IS hope for the future! I've been doubtful recently.
Ya know kid, you were always one of those kids too. You pushed, planted your feet, fought, argued, learned, grew - it's good to see that that these kids are in good hands!!
There is. I get to work with many of these kinds of kids every day now. It is SO different.
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