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A to Z of Thankful Me: E

A to Z Challenge, Day 5: E 


 E is for Education.  Pay attention in school.

And then, Oh be wise! Do not be a fool.
My mom in front of her elementary school.


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Thanks for teachers and education.

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  1. BiancaApril 6, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    Enlightening experience all over! Sign of Evolution too. You're never done learning I believe.

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    1. KristiApril 6, 2015 at 6:25 PM

      You are so clever in your comments! You should join the A to Z challenge next time!

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  2. Tired TeacherApril 6, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Education is the link to the past, present, and future.

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  3. ChristineApril 6, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    What a cute school, with the bell and everything'
    And after graduation, keep learning! Through our lives, we're out of school way longer than in, and have the opportunity to learn whatever we want. As I know you do. :)

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    1. KristiApril 6, 2015 at 6:26 PM

      Education is much more than formal schooling, that's for sure!

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  4. AnonymousApril 6, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    Education is really great. Paying back student loans. . . not so much. ;)

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    1. KristiApril 6, 2015 at 6:27 PM

      True, but education is one of the few things worth going into debt for.

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  5. Clark FarleyApril 6, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    ...a college? yow.... how many students? still in operation?

    (actually pretty cool, being that small: 'Class today we study American History.... who has the textbook?'... lol a little education humor)

    being comfortable learning and acquiring (an) education is good, getting enjoyment from the very process is excellent.

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    1. KristiApril 6, 2015 at 6:29 PM

      I don't know why it is called "College." It was my mom's elementary school. It is still in operation. I don't know how many students there were, nor do I know how many there are now.
      I agree that learning should be fun, even when it takes effort.

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  6. AnonymousApril 7, 2015 at 5:47 AM

    Looks like the building is well-perserved. As well as mom??? Education takes place EVERYWHERE!

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  7. UnknownApril 7, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    I was with Clark... maybe College is a regionalism for the district or something? I miss school... I wish it wasnt so expensive I would go back again.

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    1. KristiApril 7, 2015 at 3:28 PM

      I should ask my mom and see if she knows. I imagine you are right.

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  8. UnknownApril 7, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    What a wonderful picture! A good teacher is the best thing any of us can ever have.

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  9. Dyanne @ I Want BacksiesApril 7, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    Such a cute little school! Love that it's still in operation.

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