Offensive Words
A report came out that the New York City Department of Education wants offensive words deleted from tests because they might make students uncomfortable. Say what? The fear is certain words might cause students to be distracted. Students might actually think about what the words mean, not just how to spell them.
The following is a short list of proposed words these teachers want banished and questions they (the teachers) might find distracting (or offensive):
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Dock
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May 21, 2012 04:35AM
Now that's a very strange turn of events! In fact, it leaves me speechless... but at least I won't be making anyone uncomfortable.
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