Kafkaesque Public Schools: Conflicting Agents

Kafkaesque: complicated, confusing, and threatening Word story: From the name of the Czech-German writer Franz Kafka. For the characters in Kafka’s novels, the world seems mysterious and unfriendly, and it becomes very difficult to achieve things. — Macmillan...

Why Public School Kafkaesque: Based on Definition

Kafkaesque: complicated, confusing, and threatening Word story: From the name of the Czech-German writer Franz Kafka. For the characters in Kafka’s novels, the world seems mysterious and unfriendly, and it becomes very difficult to achieve things. — Macmillan...

Public School: A Kafkaesque Nightmare

 Kafkaesque: complicated, confusing, and threatening  Word story:  From the name of the Czech-German writer Franz Kafka. For the characters in Kafka’s novels, the world seems mysterious and unfriendly, and it becomes very difficult to achieve things....

"These Kids Are High Maintenance"

"Our kids are high maintenance kids, Mr. S. They can push your buttons. We just do not think that you are the right fit for this school." So said the squat administrator, a multicultural type who has shouted me down a while back, proclaiming her colorful...

Extra With a Capital E

I do not condone abuse or misuse of teacher authority. I do concur that we need more of the "old-school" teaching in our schools. I cannot think of a greater cruelty perpetrated against our youth than the accommodation of low expectations and disrespect...