"Post-a-Day" meme, mostly for reference, but grab it if you like.

I found this (slightly dated) gem second or third hand (from jo's journal originally, I think), so I thought I'd at least post it. I'm a sucker for memes, and while I am positive I will not get to all of these, its might be fun to have handy. Feel free to grab it if you. like!
( It's seriously long, be warned before clicking! )

Post-a-Day, Jan 17

Today's question: 17 – Ditch New Year's Resolutions Day: Do you make New Year's resolutions? If so, how successful are you at keeping them?

Generally, no, I don't make New Year's resolutions. An age ago, I answered a similar question that I don't really care for making sweeping declarations once a year. It seems disingenuous and sort of show-offy. Instead, I try to always be self-reflective and undertake small, but meaningful and sustainable changes. I don't always succeed, mind you, but I try. Offhand, I'd say I have been more successful with this approach than when I have made NYE resolutions.

Life Teaching Middle School: Installment 3, The Wildly Inflated Middle

Have you ever had the sneaking suspicion that public education in the US doesn't have time to help the best and brightest reach their true potential, and ignores completely the students who struggle the most, have the biggest gaps in their knowledge or abilities, or are at the bottom of the grade scale?

If so, I have bad news for you: you are 100% right, and ( it's probably worse than you think. )