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Bibb County Schools: The Repair
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Dr. Alan Wood
Musings of an unabashed and unapologetic truth-seeker. Crusader against obscurantism. Optimistic curmudgeon, snark jockey, lovably opinionated purveyor of wisdom and truth. Multilingual world traveler and part-time irreverent philosopher who dabbles in writing, political analysis, and social commentary. Attempting to provide some sanity and clarity to complex issues with a dash of sardonic wit and humor. Thanks for visiting!My byline rests on 24 years in the classroom: three years teaching in Japanese junior and senior high schools, ten years as an associate professor at Japanese universities, and eleven years teaching Spanish in Georgia public schools. I hold a PhD in Linguistics, and my EduLingo line of Spanish, ESOL, and French teaching resources is on Teachers Pay Teachers.Enjoying Global Watchdog? Become a monthly supporter on Patreon and help keep independent journalism free for everyone — no paywall, no intrusive ads. Winston approves.
VIP Academy: A Program First, Then a School
Dr. Julia Daniely built VIP Academy from a COVID-era program into a Bibb County school and ran it until her retirement. Now the district wants to close it and copy it. She…
40/40/20: The Formula That Lets Bibb Students Fail Every Test and Pass
Bibb County's own handbook weights daily work the same as every unit test combined. Run the numbers the way a student does, and the test stops mattering.
Teachers, the Repair List Is Still Open Until Friday
Do Not Close VIP Academy: An Anonymous Teacher Makes the Case
Bibb County Schools: Parte 5, El Aula
Bibb County Schools: Part 5, The Classroom
Teaching Ser vs. Estar: Why the DOCTOR and PLACE Acronyms Fail Your Students (And What Works Instead)
Bibb County Schools: The Bureaucracy
Part 4 of the Bibb County Watchdog series follows the org chart: who sits in the central office, what the state reports they are paid, and the questions the public record still…
Mes Patrio: Inside Mexico’s Patriotic Month of September
El Grito de Dolores: The Shout That Started Mexican Independence
Hispanic Religion: The Catholic Traditions at the Heart of Latino Culture
Bibb County Schools: The Graduation Mirage – 89% Graduate, 23% Proficient
Teaching Día de los Muertos: Not Mexican Halloween
Día de los Muertos is not Mexican Halloween. A Spanish teacher's guide to teaching it accurately: the ofrenda element by element, La Catrina's real story, a two-level reading approach, the comparison that…
GoDaddy’s WordPress Login Loop Locked Me Out of My Own Site
Bibb County Schools Spending: What Is Bibb Buying?
The Illiteracy Epidemic: Why Half of America Struggles to Read (and What It Means for the Future)
More than half of American adults read below a sixth-grade level—and it’s getting worse. Illiteracy isn’t just an education issue; it’s an economic, social, and democratic crisis. How did we get here?…
Dog Sleep Patterns: Understanding Canine Sleep Science and Improving Rest
Why does your dog twitch, circle, and nap all day? I break down what normal dog sleep looks like and which habits deserve a closer look.