Nitty Gritty Gal Blog

Notes about Novocaine

Notes about Novocaine

In case you ever come back from the dentist, still numb from novocaine, but hungry, be sure to drink a smoothie or sip some soothing soup.  You may not want to, say, eat a...

CA Education Jam

CA Education Jam

Recipe for CA Education Jam Begin with a super complicated system that’s loosely held together by an unwieldy, overly legalized, chronically changing Education Code that no one can understand.  Get some politicians, rocket scientists, and...

Social Media Learnings

Social Media Learnings

In case you hadn’t noticed, I’m new to the whole social media scene.  I suppose, I’m like everyone else on the planet, stumbling on to new things as I go.  Here’s what I’ve learned...

History of Common Core

History of Common Core

How about those Common Core State Standards (CCSS), huh?  Not quite sure how they came about?  Here’s a nitty gritty summary. Way back, like, 30 years ago, each school district adopted its own curriculum. ...

How to NOT get any sleep

How to NOT get any sleep

The Nitty Gritty Gal’s Recipe for Not Sleeping: Step 1: Be sure to drink two large iced teas at lunch. Step 2: Ignore all self-help articles and books you’ve ever read over the years...