<p>Oh, definitely, northstarmom. In order not to be called a geek and ostracized by my peers, I time my answers in class and only raise my hand every fourth question. And that’s why I have more than 3 friends.</p>
<p>What kind of message does that send? Knowing the answers=a bad thing. Being smart=shaming all your peers. </p>
<p>And don’t get me started on behavior problems in chiefly low income schools.</p>
<p>Just to clarify though, I’m not complaining persay. Just pointing out that there IS a big difference and a change does NEED to be made.</p>